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Tortuguero National Park (3 Days, 2 Nights) offered by supplier M09676 (read about supplier) Key Information: Tour Duration: 3 day(s) Group Size: 4 - 16 people Destination(s): Costa Rica   Specialty Categories: National Parks   Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: Yes Minimum Per Person Price: 225 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 280 US Dollar (USD)

This wilderness area is the most important nesting site in the entire western half of the Caribbean for the green turtle (Cheloniamydas). Other species of sea turtles that also nest on the wide beaches of the parkland refuge are the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) and hawksbill (Eretmochelysimbricata). The park was formed by the coalescence of deltas that filled part of the ancient Nicaraguan Trench with their twisting, meandering riverbeds. The vast plain is dotted here and there with a few peaks and low cones, which are there mains of a small archipelago of volcanic origin. Below is a typical 2 night/3 days package in Tortuguero, however activities may vary depending on the hotel you are staying.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: A van will pick you up at the international airport. Check in at Hotel Irazú or similar.

Day 2: We begin our trip early in the morning around 6:30 a.m.. You will be traveling with a bilingual naturalist guide on an air conditioned bus. Drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you have the opportunity to see beautiful views and abundant vegetation. On the way we will stop for breakfast at Río Danta Restaurant or similar and then we will continue our trip to Cano Blanco deck driving by banana plantations. At Cano Blanco, you will board the covered boat to the lodge, passing the Tortuguero canals arriving between 12:30p.m. to 1:00p.m.

At the lodge our staff will be waiting for you with a refreshing cocktail, your rooms will be assigned and the guide will explain the afternoon activities after lunch -the visit to the Turtle Museum of the C.C.C. (Caribbean Conservation Corporation) and to the colorful Tortuguero town. You will return to the lodge around 5:30p.m. Free time to enjoy the pool, the bar service and prepare for your dinner. Dinner service from 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m., and then rest of the night free to enjoy the surroundings, pool and bar.

Day 3: Optional 6:15 am tour to admire the awakening of the wildlife of Tortuguero. Return for breakfast (service between 7:30a.m. to 9:00a.m.). Then another boat tour to admire the canals of Tortuguero National Park. This is a wonderful and interesting experience where you can see abundant flora and fauna of Tortuguero National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch and free time for a siesta, enjoy the pool or go for a walk to the beach. Then you have another optional tour to the canals or stay at the lodge to explore the private trails of the lodge, visit the open butterfly garden or simply enjoy the pool. Dinner at the lodge and free night.

Day 4: After breakfast we will begin our trip back to San José. Lunch will be offered at a local restaurant in near Siquirres area. Transportation back to your hotel in San Jose. Arrival will be around 4:00p.m.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

You can also combine the package with one local flight to either way and just add $60,00.

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