Description
Caribbean Biodiversity Package
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Route: Tortuguero → Veraguas Rainforest Park → Cahuita
From $995 per person | Minimum 2 people
🌿 Discover Costa Rica’s Caribbean Biodiversity!
Explore misty canals, vibrant rainforests, and laid-back beaches on this all-inclusive 5-day journey through Tortuguero, Veraguas, and Cahuita. Led by certified bilingual naturalists, this small-group adventure blends wildlife, local culture, and hands-on experiences—all with personalized service in a private A/C tourism van.
✅ What’s Included
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🚐 Private transportation with licensed tourism van and driver-guide
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🛏️ 4 nights in handpicked 3-star eco-lodges (Casa Marbella, Cahuita Wildlife Lodge, or similar)
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🍽️ 3 full meals per day (excluding alcoholic drinks)
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🌿 Guided activities in 2 National Parks (Tortuguero & Cahuita) + Veraguas Rainforest Park
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🍫 Chocolate Workshop with a local expert
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🐒 Wildlife boat tours, night walks, and hiking trails
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🎢 Sky Gondola Ride or Zipline Canopy Tour at Veraguas
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🎟️ All park entrance fees and activity costs
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🗣️ Services of a certified bilingual naturalist guide throughout the trip
🧭 Your detailed itinerary
📅 Day 1: Travel to Tortuguero • Village Tour • Night Walk
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Morning pickup from San José, Heredia, Alajuela, or La Fortuna in a private, air-conditioned tourism van.
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Scenic drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park’s cloud forests and Caribbean lowlands.
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Boat transfer into the heart of Tortuguero’s lush canals.
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Check-in at your eco-lodge (Casa Marbella or similar).
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Afternoon guided village tour—explore Tortuguero’s colorful streets, sea turtle conservation efforts, and Afro-Caribbean culture.
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Dinner at a handpicked local restaurant featuring Caribbean flavors.
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After dark: Night walk through lodge trails or surrounding forest to spot nocturnal wildlife like frogs, snakes, and sloths.
🏡 Overnight in Tortuguero (Casa Marbella or similar)
📅 Day 2: Canal Safari • Jaguar Trail Hike • Optional Cerro Tortuguero
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Early morning Canal Safari by boat—discover wildlife-rich waterways filled with monkeys, herons, toucans, and more.
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Breakfast at the lodge.
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Mid-morning guided hike on the Jaguar Trail inside Tortuguero National Park.
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Relaxing midday break.
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Lunch and dinner at handpicked local restaurants.
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Optional afternoon adventure: Cerro Tortuguero Hike for panoramic rainforest views (optional based on interest and weather).
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Free time to explore the beach or village.
🏡 Overnight in Tortuguero
📅 Day 3: Veragua Rainforest Park Experience • Transfer to Cahuita • Garden Night Walk
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Early breakfast at the lodge.
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Morning boat transfer to the mainland.
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Travel to Veragua Rainforest Park, an award-winning private reserve.
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Ride the Sky Gondola through the canopy or choose an adrenaline-pumping Zipline Canopy Tour.
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Explore rainforest trails, waterfalls, and the fascinating frog, butterfly, and reptile exhibits.
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Lunch at Veragua’s on-site restaurant.
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Afternoon transfer to Cahuita.
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Check-in at Cahuita Wildlife Lodge or similar.
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Evening garden night walk to spot tree frogs, sloths, and other nocturnal creatures.
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Dinner at a charming local restaurant in Cahuita.
🏡 Overnight in Cahuita
📅 Day 4: Cahuita National Park Hike • Coral Coast • Chocolate Workshop
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Breakfast at the lodge.
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Guided hike through Cahuita National Park, following forested trails alongside pristine coral reefs and white-sand beaches.
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Opportunity to swim, relax, or spot monkeys, sloths, raccoons, and tropical birds.
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Lunch at a handpicked Caribbean-fusion restaurant.
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Afternoon Chocolate Workshop: Learn the art of traditional chocolate-making from bean to bar with a local expert (including tasting!).
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Leisure time in the evening.
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Optional extra activities available: snorkeling, cultural experiences, or a Caribbean cooking class with live music!
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Dinner at a recommended local restaurant.
🏡 Overnight in Cahuita
📅 Day 5: Departure Transfer to Puerto Viejo, San José, Arenal, or Custom Destination
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Breakfast at the lodge.
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Private transfer to your next destination: ➔ Puerto Viejo (beach extension)
➔ San José (for flights)
➔ Arenal Volcano area
➔ Or a custom destination upon request.
🚐 Pickup Options
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Option A: From San José, Heredia, or Alajuela
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Option B: From La Fortuna (for guests already near Arenal Volcano)
🎁 Optional Add-ons (Available Upon Request)
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🐢 Turtle Nesting Tour (July–October only)
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🤿 Snorkeling in Cahuita National Park
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🎭 Afro-Caribbean or Bribrí Cultural Experience
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🍲 Cooking Class & Caribbean Music Night
💳 Reserve Your Spot Now
Price: From $995 per person
Minimum 2 participants required
Secure your space with a deposit—balance due 10 days before departure.
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and wire transfers.