Tortuguero Costa

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Swim in warm waters, relax on sandy beaches and observe some of the richest wildlife in the world. Costa Rica is covered in protected national parks with an abundance of wildlife, active volcanoes and friendly locals. On this short tour you will get to experience this incredibly diverse country at its best.

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Entry to Tortuguero National Park including guided boat tour (approx 2.5 hours)

What's this trip about?

    Swim in warm waters, relax on sandy beaches and observe some of the richest wildlife in the world. Costa Rica is covered in protected national parks with an abundance of wildlife, active volcanoes and friendly locals. On this short tour you will get to experience this incredibly diverse country at its best.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySan José
End CitySan José

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • 8 Breakfast(s)
    • Public Bus, Boat

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 to 1 Arrive San José

The capital city of Costa Rica, San José, is nestled in a fertile valley among coffee and sugar-cane farms. There is not much left of the colonial era architecture, due to the damage done by earthquakes, but it is certainly worth seeing the National The...

Day 2 to 2 La Fortuna

Today your group will travel through the Central Valley to La Fortuna.

After checking in you have time for lunch and to explore the town. Kick back and relax, you then have two full days to enjoy all the wonderful excursions in the area! You are free to enjoy the hiking trails, white water rafting, butterfly gardens or zip-line tours.

Day 3 to 3 La Fortuna

Today you are free to partake in a variety of spectacular and exhilarating optional excursions while in La Fortuna; a visit to the some local waterfalls, caving, rappelling, white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, horse-riding, trekking, biking, and wild-life spotting.

Day 4 to 4 Tortuguero National Park

Continuing our Costa Rica adventure we board a private vehicle and head to Tortuguero. After travelling for around 4 and a half hours through more beautiful scenery, we enjoy a 2 and a half hour boat journey to reach our destination. Tortuguero National Park is...

Day 5 to 5 Tortuguero National Park

Spend today further enjoying the beach and wildlife of the area. If you are travelling between July and October, there is a chance of witnessing the Green sea turtles who arrive at the beach to lay eggs. During the period seven to ten weeks after nesting the tu...

Day 6 to 6 Cahuita

We continue on to the small beachside town of Cahuita close to Cahuita National Park. Arriving at lunch time, there is plenty of time to explore one of the Caribbean coasts best national parks. Aside from one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, there a...

Day 7 to 7 Cahuita

Today is free to explore more of the national park or venture out of the town for a day. A great option is to take a short bus journey down the coast to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. This laid-back Caribbean village has some of the best surf in the country and you...

Day 8 to 8 San José

We then return to San Jose for another night. In the evening there are plenty of world class restaurants to choose from and some great nightlife especially if you are here on the weekend.

Day 9 to 9 Depart San José

Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.

Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $760
Price per day$84
Last Updated: 11/25/2021

This trip has a compulsory Local Payment of EUR 150.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Tucan Travel (Operations Suspended) Reviews & Ratings

4.4/5  Great
Excellent
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Great
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Average
118
Disappointing
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Terrible
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Celia

Dec 2015

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I got to do all the things

I got to do all the things I wanted and more. Lesley was great. Cheerful fun helpful and thoughtful.

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Vicki

Dec 2015

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I travelled with my 12 year old

I travelled with my 12 year old daughter to Costa Rica in July/August. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We covered a variety of terrains, had wonderful wildlife exper...

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Teresa

Dec 2015

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The Tortoguera Costa is a great introduction

The Tortoguera Costa is a great introduction to the lovely country of Costa Rica. Highlights included watching a Green Sea Turtle laying her eggs at Tortoguera and v...

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Susan

Dec 2015

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Our tour guide Leslie was fun but

Our tour guide Leslie was fun but very capable and informative too. She gave us all the information we needed on various options and made sure we all got to do what ...

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May 2020

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LE21

Apr 2020

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Nice Destination; Horrible Tour Operator, Tucan Travel.

My spouse and I went on this Tucan trip.We chose it because we liked the itinerary. It was our first (and last) experience with Tucan. The worst part of the trip was...

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Johanna

Mar 2020

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TUCAN TRAVEL IS BREAKING THE UK LAW

TUCAN TRAVEL IS BREAKING THE UK LAW - An absolutely disgusting company that is breaking the law. They canceled my trip due to Covid 19 and refuse to refund the money...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Visas and travel insurance
    • Spending money – budget for meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras
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    • Optional excursions - On each trip, you may find there are some excursions that are not included. This might be because they are not to everyone's taste or there may be various options of differing value to choose from. More information on the excursions we recommend is listed under each day of your itinerary though prices may vary. If you are after something in particular, don't hesitate to ask your tour leader.
    • Airport transfers and pre and post tour accommodation

Accommodation

8 night(s) in hotels

Transportation & Flights

Public Bus, Boat,

Transportation & flights

Public Bus, Boat
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included
8 Breakfast(s)
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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