Tortuguero Expedition

Tortuguero National Park is the very best place in Costa Rica to spot wildlife. Monkeys, Sloths, Crocodiles, Tucans, and many colorful frogs and insects are all common sights.
The park is located in the Limón Province of northeastern Costa Rica. It is the third-most visited park in Costa Rica, despite the fact that it can only be reached by airplane or boat. The park has incredible biological variety, due to the existence within the reserve of eleven different habitats, including rainforest, swamps, beaches, and lagoons. It is located in a tropical climate, is very humid, and receives up to 250 inches of rain a year.

The park is located on the Caribbean coast, and its beaches are key nesting ground for endangered sea turtles, such as Hawksbill, Loggerheads, Green and Leatherbacks. The rivers within the park are home to sensitive populations of manatees, as well as caimans, crocodiles, and Tropical Gar, which is considered a living fossil. The forests are home to jaguars, three species of monkeys (spider, howler, and white-faced Capuchin), and three-toed sloths. Basilisk lizards and poisonous frogs also inhabit the area, along with 375 species of birds including kingfishers, toucans, blue herons, peacocks, and parrots. There are more than 400 species of trees and approximately 2,200 species of plants.

June through September is turtle nesting season, and is definitely one of Costa Rica's Highlights.

Just like our river rafting trips, our Tortuguero Expeditions give you the choice to start from San Jose, the Arenal Volcano , or the Caribbean Coast (Puerto VIejo) with no extra charge. Drop-off is San Jose at the end of tour. Optional transportation to Puerto Viejo or Arenal area available for an extra $40 per person.

Our Tortugero Expedition includes:
  • Transport to / from San Jose - Arenal Volcano - Caribbean Coast (Puerto Viejo)
  • Five great meals (2 breakfast , 2 lunch , 1 dinner)
  • Two Canal tours in the National Park
  • One guided hike in the National Park
  • Guided tour of Tortuguero Village
*Not included: National Park entrance fee ($7) , Caribbean Conservation Corp. fee ($1), Night turtle tour (June-October, $15) , drop off in either Puerto Viejo or Arenal Area ($40), lunches and dinners on B&B option, or alcoholic beverages.

*Tortuguero tours require a minimum of two travelers. Should we not meet our minimum on the day you're booked, you'll be able to change dates at no charge or will receive a full refund.

Lodging:Description:Price:
Standard Private room, swimming pool and open buffet $189