Costa Rica's Caribbean Escape: 5 Days Exploring Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica's Caribbean Escape: 5 Days Exploring Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo
Embark on an unforgettable eco journey to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Begin your adventure in the wildlife sanctuary of Tortuguero National Park, often referred to as Costa Rica's "little Amazon". Spend two enchanting nights in a local village accompanied by a private nature guide. Navigate the lush backwater canals of the rainforest by boat, where you can spot monkeys, caimans, colorful birds, and green iguanas. Afterward, venture down to the south Caribbean to explore the quaint village of Cahuita, a stone's throw away from the stunning coral reefs and the pristine white sands of Playa Blanca. This tour includes two nights in the heart of Tortuguero National Park, two nights near the vibrant shores of Puerto Viejo Beach, along with carefully selected meals, the expertise of a professional bilingual guide, luxurious air-conditioned transport, and exhilarating excursions as mentioned, ensuring a seamlessly memorable experience from start to finish.
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Embark on a captivating eco-adventure that takes you to the heart of Costa Rica's Caribbean treasures. Starting in the enchanting Tortuguero National Park, often likened to a mini Amazon for its rich biodiversity, you'll spend three immersive days and two nights in a quaint village, accompanied by a private nature guide. Your journey includes an enchanting boat tour through the park's verdant, wildlife-laden backwater canals, where you might catch glimpses of playful monkeys, stealthy caimans, vividly colored birds, and sunbathing green iguanas.
The adventure continues as you venture to the south Caribbean coast to explore the charming village of Cahuita. Situated near the Panama border, Cahuita serves as the perfect gateway to its namesake national park, renowned for its stunning coral reefs and the pristine white sands of Playa Blanca.
This meticulously crafted package includes two nights in the lush confines of Tortuguero National Park, followed by two nights near the serene Puerto Viejo Beach. Your culinary needs are well taken care of with five breakfasts, four lunches, and two dinners included in your itinerary. You'll benefit from the expertise of a professional bilingual guide and enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned transportation throughout your trip. All excursions are meticulously planned to provide an enriching experience, with all taxes already covered. Dive into the heart of Costa Rica's natural beauty and let this eco experience be the adventure of a lifetime.
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Itinerary
Caribbean Eco Experience Itinerary
Day 1-3: Tortuguero National Park
Begin your eco experience on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica in the wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, affectionately known as Costa Rica’s little Amazon. Spend two nights in a quaint village, accompanied by a private nature guide. Embark on a local boat tour through the lush rainforest's backwater canals, keeping an eye out for monkeys, caimans, colorful birds, and green iguanas.
Day 4-5: Cahuita and South Caribbean Beaches
The journey continues to the south Caribbean beaches, with a stay in Cahuita, a village near the border with Panama. Explore Cahuita National Park, known for its coral reefs and the pristine white-sand beach of Playa Blanca.
Included in Your Tour:
- 2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park
- 2 Nights in Puerto Viejo Beach
- Meals as per itinerary (5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- Comfortable Air-Conditioned Transportation Throughout the Itinerary
- Excursions as Detailed in the Itinerary
- All Taxes
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 4 nights accommodation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- All activities
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
- Entrance to the Tortuguero National Park: US $15.00 per person over 12 years old. Children from 6 to 12 years old US $5.00 and children under 5 years old: free.
- Contribution to the Museum of the Green Turtle (STC): US $2.00 per person. Under 6 years free.
- Gratuities
Important Notes
Our eco experience begins on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, in the wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Ricas little Amazon. You will spend three days and two nights in the village with a private nature guide. Experience a local boat tour through the rainforest's backwaters canals, seeking out tropical animals such as monkeys, caimans, colorful birds, and green iguanas. The journey continues to the south Caribbean beaches, including the village of Cahuita, near the border with Panama, a gateway to Cahuita National Park with its coral reefs and the white-sand beach of Playa Blanca.
Included in the tour:
- 2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park
- 2 Nights in Puerto Viejo Beach
- Meals as per itinerary (5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
- Professional Bilingual guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation throughout the itinerary
- Excursions as detailed in the itinerary
- All taxes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Dress code is smart casual - sports attire
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Bring comfortable shoes and clothing, mosquito repellent, hat, sunglasses, sunblock lotion, sandals, swimwear, and camera
- Please reconfirm with the local service provider if not arriving within the specified reconfirmation period
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The duration of transfers are approximate, depending on time of day and traffic conditions
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes before your tour starts, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation
- Pickup times vary between 6:00 & 7:00 am depending on the location of your hotel