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Day 2 - Tour to Tortuguero from San José PK

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Costa Rica Essential Tour in 8 Days

Inicio: San José, Costa Rica | Fin: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Day 2 - Tour to Tortuguero from San José PK
Tour to Tortuguero from San José Costa Rica PK

This morning, we will head towards the Northern Caribbean Lowlands, the paradise of nature lovers. 

Just a few miles east of San José in Costa Rica’s Central Valley, the highway goes directly through the Braulio Carrillo National Park, offering terrific views of the rainforest. 

Once on the Caribbean side, we will board a boat at the Caño Blanco Dock. For a scenic 2 and 1/2 hour, ride to Tortuguero National Park within the Tortuguero Conservation Area. 

This ride is a highlight of your vacation to Costa Rica! The canals and rivers on route offer great photo oportunities of caimans and crocodiles dozing on the banks, fresh water turtles basking on rocks and carefree monkeys swinging through the canopy with clinging babies. 

The reserve hosts eleven different habitats, including rainforest, mangrove forests, swamps, beaches and lagoons. It is home to over 400 birds, 60 frog, 30 freshwater fish, and 3 monkey species. 

After lunch (included), we will visit Tortuguero, a quiet little car-free village located between the sea and the canals with strong Afro-Caribbean roots. It is best known for attracting 40,000 sea turtles a year and the significant conservation efforts non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have undertaken to safeguard them along the 22 miles of protected coastline.

Overnight at selected lodge.

Breakfast in Tortuguero tour PK
Lunch at Tortuguero Tour PK
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Pachira Lodge Tortuguero ****

Pachira Lodge Tortuguero is a charming eco-lodge located in the heart of Tortuguero, a remote area in the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The lodge is set amidst a lush tropical garden and surrounded by the Tortuguero canals and the rainforest. A perfect spot to truly enjoy a Costa Rica vacation.

The lodge features 88 comfortable and spacious rooms, each with private bathroom, hot water, ceiling fans, and a safe deposit box. The rooms are decorated with wooden furniture and local art, providing a cozy and authentic atmosphere.

The lodge offers a wide range of amenities and services to make guests' stay unforgettable, including a restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine, a bar with tropical cocktails and drinks, a swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and parasols.

The lodge also offers a variety of tours and activities that allow guests to explore the natural wonders of Tortuguero and its surroundings, such as guided hikes through the rainforest, boat tours along the canals to observe wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, and crocodiles, and night tours to witness the nesting of sea turtles.

Pachira Lodge Tortuguero is a perfect destination to do a family vacation to Costa Rica, couples, and nature lovers who seek a unique and authentic Costa Rican experience in a remote and pristine location.

Summary

An perfect tour for first-time visitors of Costa Rica, this 7-night time excursion visits Costa Rica's most exciting and famous highlights – permitting you to enjoy the lovely scenery, and captivating culture.

Your tour to Costa Rica will start with in San Jose, the country’s capital metropolis and cultural hub, positioned withinside the Central Valley at a sea level that blesses it with spring-like temperatures, all year-round.

The second destination is Tortuguero, which is only reachable by boat or aircraft. This place is an authentic ecotourism paradise within the center of the tropical rainforest, Tortuguero will offer a breathtaking view of the Caribbean aspect of the country, with its winding waterways and plentiful plant life and fauna.

The third destination during this tour is the Arenal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, which often delights visitors with its marvelous conic shape. Finally, you'll go to the seashore region withinside the Costa Rican pacific that combines lovable white sand seashores with jungle and rain woodland complete of wildlife.

Finally our last stop will be in the Costa Rican pacific cost where you will enjoy one of the best beach destinations in the world.

The flight in the last day on this tour to Costa Rica has to be late in the afternoon to be able to arrive to the airport ontime.

Hotel Picks

Day 1

  • Crowne Plaza Corobici 4 Star Hotel
  • Holiday Inn San Jose Aurola PK

Day 2

  • Pachira Lodge Tortuguero ****

Day 3

  • Pachira Lodge Tortuguero ****

Day 4

  • Volcano Lodge PK at Arenal ****
  • Hotel Arenal Manoa PK ****
  • *ST-15811*Day 5
  • Volcano Lodge PK at Arenal ****
  • Hotel Arenal Manoa PK ****

Price include

    Day: 1

  • Arrival to San José Airport and Transfer to Hotel in San Jose PK
  • Day: 2

  • Tour to Tortuguero from San José Costa Rica PK
  • Breakfast in Tortuguero tour PK
  • Lunch at Tortuguero Tour PK
  • Dinner Tortuguero Tour PK
  • Day: 3

  • Breakfast in Tortuguero tour PK
  • Walking tour in Tortuguero PK
  • Lunch at Tortuguero Tour PK
  • Dinner Tortuguero Tour PK
  • Day: 4

  • Breakfast in Tortuguero tour PK
  • Transfer from Tortuguero to Arenal PK
  • Lunch at Tortuguero Tour PK
  • Day: 5

  • Breakfast in Arenal in designated hotel PK
  • Day: 6

  • Breakfast in Arenal in designated hotel PK
  • Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio PK
  • Day: 8

  • Transfer from Manuel Antonio to SJO Airport PK

Suggested Activities and Notes

    Day 5

  • Free day in Arenal PK and F&D
  • Day 7

  • 1st Day Manuel Antonio Suggested Activities (S/H)

Visited Places and Cities

A: San José, Costa RicaB: Costa del Caribe / Tortuguero, Costa RicaC: Arenal, Costa RicaD: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Maps are automatically generated and provide an indicative, yet inaccurate, representation of the route.

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Costa Rica Essential Tour in 8 Days

Start: San José, Costa Rica - End: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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This is the perfect tour for 1st time visitors in Costa Rica. Visiting the most important natural highltights of the country you will be delighted by the exuberant natrure.

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