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Premium - 4 star
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Easy
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Balanced schedule

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  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Turtle National Park
  • You'll see birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat along the trek

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"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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Caribbean, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Pacific Coast, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Discover incredible nature and wildlife on this two week adventure of Costa Rica
  • Explore jungle waterways, active volcanoes and unspoilt tropical rainforest
  • Spend time in the cloud forest and the 'mini amazon' of Tortuguero

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Standard - 3 star
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Full schedule

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  • Canoe the winding waterways of Tortuguero National Park
  • Come face-to-face with injured toucans, sloths, and monkeys at a local conservation center
  • Tour the world-leading La Selva Biological Station in the rainforest
  • Spot howler and white-faced monkeys while rafting the Sarapiqui River
  • Experience a Costa Rican cooking class

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"Our trip started off with a lunch at Maya Gardens. We went to see the poultry in their pens while waiting for lunch, thinking it was a petting zoo. The poor birds did not have water or any indication that they ever had water. One of the turkeys was lying on it's side looking very sick. No one would give them water when I asked them to. The lunch was so awful I did not eat meat for the rest of the trip. I sent a video to Angela Bailey telling her this is not what we want to see when on a conservation trip and she acted like I was lying. Our guides were lazy and not caring about us. They took us to overpriced markets to get fleeced by the sellers there. At the anti-poaching farm tour, we had to walk over a bridge with wires on it, to keep wildlife in. One of our travelers, who was 65 years old, tripped over it and had to go to the hospital. No one warned her about the wires. Then, trying to get off the safari trucks, she was so very very sore and no guides helped her to get out of the truck. Completely appalling. The guides had very poor communication skills that worked for Discover Corps. I was forced to get vaccinated while in Kenya, because the laws changed while we were there. I asked if I could try to get out of the airport first and if I could not then get the vaccine. Discover Corps said "If you choose to do that, you are on your own". The conditions of medical in Kenya is not like the US and it was awful. The airport didn't even ask me for my vaccine card on the way out. DC could have worked with me on trying this first before forcing me to get this vaccine in a poor 3rd world country. Also, my vaccine card had the wrong date of birth and my name did not match what is on my passport. The doctor tried to get me to tip the nurse giving me the vaccine. The guides dropped us off curbside at the airport and left us there to navigate. I will NEVER use this company again. They did not have my back on anything that happened and Angela Bailey never contacted me to follow up about my experience after this trip was over."

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Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Spend time with the Terraba community – an Indigenous group who have survived off the land for more than 500 years – and enjoy a shared lunch of local eats. The kids will love the chocolate-making lesson here!
  • Walk through the diverse forest and jungle and take an incredible canopy walk along suspended bridges in Cloud Forest – lookout for sloths and various birdlife as you go.
  • Experience life as the locals do by spending time on a family farm and learning how to cook authentic local Costa Rican food.
  • Enjoy some family downtime in the seaside town of Dominical at your eco-hotel, surrounded by stunning beaches and a tropical jungle.
  • Look out for wildlife in the evergreen rainforest of Sarapiqui – a town known for its rich biodiversity – and enjoy some free time to maybe learn about the nocturnal creatures that dwell here.
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"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Flavors of Costa Rica
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Marvel at picture perfect Arenal Volcano and refreshen your sprit in the many thermal hot-springs
  • Slow down a little and relax on the white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Cruise the Tortuguero Canals looking for wildlife from your jungle lodge and visit the local community for some fun
  • Zipline high above the lush cloud forests of Monteverde
  • Smell the sweet aroma of Costa Rican coffee at Don Juan
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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Birding, Education / Learning, High Adventure

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"Ok, it was at the end of the Covid crisis…BUT…no excuse for long hours on the bus with no movies, no discussion of our surroundings or fun facts/background on the areas/attractions that we’d see. Nothing at all regarding the Erie Canal. Not enough time at sights (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Niagara Falls). Bus driver took an hour driving all around the area before he could find where to park for the Henry Ford Museum. The Village was closed to us the day we were there for sanitation. We got to Niagara Falls very late and by the time we finished dinner, we could only glimpse a part of the falls from a good half mile up river. Never went to the vineyard at all, because a storm came up. The only part of the trip that went as planned was when we were actually on Mackinac…that was great! But, not good enough overall to ever make me want to use Tours of Distinction again. Plus, the company never even apologized for all the missteps."

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Premium - 4 star
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Moderate

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Caribbean, Central America, Corcovado National Park, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Pacific Coast, Pacific Ocean, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Spot prolific wildlife including howler monkey, sloth and armadillos
  • Witness active volcanoes smouldering above dense rainforest
  • Go snorkelling in the Pacific Ocean and walk along the beaches of the Caribbean Sea

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Premium - 4 star

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Arenal Volcano, Caribbean, Guanacaste, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, San José, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Cycle through a volcanic landscape rich with nature and abundant wildlife
  • Explore the waterways of Tortuguero National Park
  • Discover the trails and tropical beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Discover Costa Rica's diverse nature and wildlife whilst staying in premium accommodations.
  • Explore the treetop canopy of Monteverde's cloud forest and the 'mini amazon' of Tortuguero
  • Spend time on the Pacific Coast and visit Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula

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They create highly personalized trips across all needs from family travel to luxury, food, diving, adventures and more.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Tortuguero National Park
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Turtle National Park
  • You'll see birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat along the trek

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Caribbean, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Pacific Coast, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Discover incredible nature and wildlife on this two week adventure of Costa Rica
  • Explore jungle waterways, active volcanoes and unspoilt tropical rainforest
  • Spend time in the cloud forest and the 'mini amazon' of Tortuguero

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Best of Costa Rica Family Holiday
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Spend time with the Terraba community – an Indigenous group who have survived off the land for more than 500 years – and enjoy a shared lunch of local eats. The kids will love the chocolate-making lesson here!
  • Walk through the diverse forest and jungle and take an incredible canopy walk along suspended bridges in Cloud Forest – lookout for sloths and various birdlife as you go.
  • Experience life as the locals do by spending time on a family farm and learning how to cook authentic local Costa Rican food.
  • Enjoy some family downtime in the seaside town of Dominical at your eco-hotel, surrounded by stunning beaches and a tropical jungle.
  • Look out for wildlife in the evergreen rainforest of Sarapiqui – a town known for its rich biodiversity – and enjoy some free time to maybe learn about the nocturnal creatures that dwell here.
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"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
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They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
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Premium - 4 star
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Moderate

Visits

Caribbean, Central America, Corcovado National Park, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Pacific Coast, Pacific Ocean, Tortuguero National Park

Highlights

  • Spot prolific wildlife including howler monkey, sloth and armadillos
  • Witness active volcanoes smouldering above dense rainforest
  • Go snorkelling in the Pacific Ocean and walk along the beaches of the Caribbean Sea

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Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Costa Rica at it’s best- Nature, whales and dolphins
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Luxury - 5 star
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Moderate
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Balanced schedule

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  • Central Mountain Range with an authentic Costa Rican coffee plantation
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Poas Volcano
  • Turtle Museum of the C.C.C. (Caribbean Conservation Corporation)
  • Tortuguero National Park
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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Birding, Photography, High Adventure, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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A busy, well organised itinerary and a local, very knowledgeable and friendly guide who went out of his way to make the holiday as interesting and enjoyable as possi...

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We took part in the Costa Rica, Wildlife tour in Feb 2025. It was really amazing from the first to the last day. Luis, our guide, was a local and loved sharing his k...

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The tour was excellent and exceeded my expectations, visiting so many amazing places and seeing such a range of wildlife. The other members of the tour group added t...

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This is an exceptional holiday. The range of wildlife seen was fantastic. The tour leader Milo was so knowledgeable pleasant, helpful, accommodating, with a great se...

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This was the trip of a lifetime for me. We met our guide Luis on arrival at the hotel in San Jose and were welcomed by name. Every day was different and special. Lui...

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Tortuguero National Park Tour Selection Trips

  • Decide how long you want to spend in Tortuguero. Tortuguero Village has only small and family-owned restaurants, and essentially no nightlife. If you are expecting higher end luxuries, consider going on tour that only spends a couple of days in Tortuguero.
  • On the other hand, if you are a committed bird watcher or wildlife enthusiast, you should maximize your amount of time in Tortuguero. This way, you will increase your chances of seeing rare birds and animals.
  • If you are primarily interested in the turtle nesting and hatching events, make sure you come during the right season. A call to one of our Tortuguero Tour Operators can also help you plan your vacation to match the timing of the nesting for this year, in particular.
  • Do you mind the humidity, heat, and rain? Tortuguero is known for this kind of weather!

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Tortuguero on your Tour of Costa Rica

Tortuguero National Park is a popular way to dive in depth into the natural wonders of Costa Rica. For this reason, it is often a stop on grander tours of Costa Rica as a whole, and even on tours that include other countries. Popular combinations include tours of Costa Rica and other Central American countries, like , Cuba, and Guatemala.

The longer tours are a great way to get a better feel of Central America as a whole, and enrich your Costa Rica trip with cultural and adventure activities, instead of focusing on simply observing wildlife. On the other hand, if you have spent multiple days racing between archaeological ruins and soaking up extensive histories, or been bouncing between heart-racing zip lining and bungy jumping activities, Tortuguero is the perfect, relaxing break on your trip.  

Tortuguero National Park Weather

The entire Tortuguero Conservation Area is a tropical climate, so you can expect warm weather (temperatures are generally in the mid-80’s Fahrenheit) and humidity and no matter the time of year. There is consistent rain year round, although September is technically the driest month of the year, though you should still pack a rain jacket if you visit then!

What to Wear in Tortuguero

Because of the likelihood of rain, you should definitely pack a light rain jacket, or consider buying a poncho. A pair of closed-toe shoes, like sneakers, and sandals will work for most of your needs. Tortuguero lodges are also notorious for their rentals of rubber rain boots (“wellies”) if you are concerned about packing the bulky, waterproof item.

Because it can be cooler in the morning and in the evenings, make sure to pack light layers you can easily put on or remove. Synthetic and lightweight materials are preferred, since they will do best in the strong humidity and dry quickly after rain.

Also make sure to bring a bathing suit! Although the ocean is restricted for swimming within the National Park, and you will probably want to avoid the caiman in the canals, your accommodation will probably have a pool, and there are public beaches.

Birdwatching Tours in Tortuguero

Although turtles at Tortuguero’s namesake, and most well known attraction, there is also an incredible abundance of other wildlife. This extends to birds -- there are over 300 species of birds in this small part of Costa Rica, making it one of the best destinations for birders.

A trip to Tortuguero is a great way to catch a glimpse at migrating birds, as well as a long list of local residents. To bird inside of the park, the best (and really only way) to catch a glimpse at some birds is to take a flat bottom boat through the various water canals in the rainforest on a guided, birdwatching tour.

However, there are still many habitats around the park, and probably your lodging, to go look for birds as well. Most birders split their time between the park, and outside habitats (including rice fields, transition zones, and the beaches) in this way.

Some of the highlights in this area include six different species of kingfisher, harpy eagles, sungrebes, tiger herons, king vulture, great green macaws, resplendent quetzales, toucans, various flycatchers, and many more.

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