Pickups generally begin between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM, depending on your departure location: San José, Heredia, Alajuela, La Fortuna, or the South Caribbean (Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or Manzanillo).
Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
The price includes:
Air-conditioned van transfers to Tortuguero
Round-trip boat transportation to and from Tortuguero
2 nights in comfortable, handpicked accommodations with A/C
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
Certified bilingual naturalist guide throughout
All entrance fees and guided tours
Land transfer to Guápiles at the end of the tour
Optional Turtle Nesting Tour (July–October)
Optional add-ons such as Cerro Tortuguero hike, night walk, chocolate/cultural workshops, or onward transfers are available at an additional cost.
The tour lasts 3 days and 2 nights, with full-day activities on Days 1 and 2, and a half-day on Day 3 for the return journey to Guápiles.
Yes! Families are welcome. The tour is safe, educational, and family-friendly, with plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities that kids love.
However, children should be comfortable with boat rides and short guided hikes.
Yes! Families and groups of friends with 4 or more participants enjoy special discounts of up to 20%, depending on group size.
We recommend packing:
Lightweight, breathable clothing
Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
Rain jacket or poncho
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Hat and sunglasses
Reusable water bottle
Camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing
Small daypack for hikes and boat tours
Yes. Please let us know your dietary preferences in advance, and we will accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or special dietary needs.
No, the tour is moderately easy and suitable for most travelers.
Activities include short guided hikes and boat rides, all at a relaxed pace.
Guests should be able to walk on uneven terrain for up to two hours.
The tour ends with a land transfer to Guápiles, a convenient hub for continuing your journey to:
San José
La Fortuna
Sarapiquí
Turrialba
South Caribbean coast (Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, Manzanillo)
Additional transfers to other destinations can be arranged upon request.