Adventure in Tortuguero Costa Rica trip
Choose an adventure in Tortuguero that turns travel into a personal journey into Costa Rica’s wild heart. Ideal for travelers seeking meaningful Costa Rica trips, this experience is designed with local guides, private transfers, and carefully selected stays that bring you closer to nature, culture, and conservation.
Discover rainforest waterways, support community-led initiatives, and unwind in sustainable lodges chosen for comfort and authenticity. Reserve your bespoke trip now and let us craft an unforgettable escape that reflects your pace and passions.
Adventure in Tortuguero Costa Rica trip highlights
- Guided rainforest and canal boat tours: Expert local guides lead intimate boat and rainforest walks, revealing hidden canals and pristine wildlife spots.
- Up-close wildlife encounters: Spot turtles, monkeys, sloths, and vibrant birds on personalized excursions.
- Tailor-made boat safaris at dawn and dusk: Choose sunrise or sunset departures for magical light and exclusive sightings.
- Community-led cultural experiences: Engage with local guides and families for authentic meals, stories, and conservation insights.
- Comfortable eco-lodge with personalized service: Relax in sustainably-run lodges where itineraries, meals, and extras are customized to create your ideal Tortuguero adventure.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San José to Tortuguero | • Drive via Braulio Carrillo National Park • Breakfast stop • Boat transfer into Tortuguero canals • Lodge check in • Tortuguero village and Green Turtle Museum • Optional kayaking and local crafts | Tortuguero |
| 2 | Tortuguero | • Tortuguero canals wildlife tour by paddle or canoe • Tortuguero Hill hike • Free time in village or national park canoe • Night sea turtle nesting tour, seasonal July to October | Tortuguero |
| 3 | Tortuguero to San José | • Free morning, optional guided hike, kayaking, or birdwatching • Boat transfer to pier • Lunch stop • Transfer to San José or onward connection | San José or onward |
San Jose to Tortuguero via Braulio Carrillo National Park
Begin your Costa Rica travel day early with a drive from San José through Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Caribbean lowlands, where cloud forest gives way to rainforest. After breakfast en route, continue by boat into Tortuguero’s canals as your guide introduces the local wildlife and waterways.
Settle into your canal-side lodge, then visit Tortuguero village and the Museum of the Green Turtle, with time for Caribbean flavors, local crafts, or optional kayaking.
Tortuguero canals and night turtle tour
Explore Tortuguero, one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica, with a day built around wildlife and waterways. Paddle the Tortuguero Canals to spot toucans, monkeys, reptiles, and butterflies, then hike the short, steep trail to Tortuguero Hill for sweeping panoramic views. Spend time in Tortuguero village and the Green Turtle Museum, or choose a quiet canoe for a closer, more immersive experience inside Tortuguero National Park.
In the evening, join the Laguna Sea Turtle Nesting Tour, typically operating from July to October. Led by expert local guides, you will observe green, hawksbill, loggerhead, and leatherback turtles from a safe and respectful distance.
Leisure in Tortuguero and return to San José
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Tortuguero, planned around your pace and interests. Browse artisan shops, sip coffee at a local café, take a beach walk, or opt for guided hikes, kayaking, or birdwatching with local naturalists for authentic wildlife encounters.
After breakfast, travel by boat along the North Caribbean rivers to the pier, then continue by bus to a restaurant for lunch. Following lunch, you can return to San José on the included transfer, or continue your Costa Rica itinerary by collecting a rental car or connecting with a shuttle to your next destination.
