Tortuguero National Park (Parque Nacional Tortuguero) Tours & Attractions

Enjoy one of the best packages in Costa Rica, Tortuguero is one of the most sought after destinations in the world and this tour is designed for people without much time but who want to enjoy this wonderful experience from San José.

Departing daily from the city of San José, you can enjoy this package any day, starting your experience you can enjoy the wonders of the rain forest and also the Caribbean flavor of the area.
Duration: 3 days.

This enchanted and secluded park is the save heaven of many different species of while life not only native of Costa Rica, but to the Americas. Travelling through the waters of the hidden lagoons and canals as the flowering vine covered trees blend in with their own water reflection we will have the unique experience of observing as close as possible several species of flora and fauna. It is easy to observe several species of crocodiles, toucan, monkeys, slots, macaws, iguanas and some others. Among such species we find the majestic green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) which has in Tortuguero 21 miles of beach to nest in (July to October); the largest nesting site of the western hemisphere. Tortuguero is considered the most important nesting site on the western half of the caribbean for the green turtle that comes to the beach to nest every year. . Please note that the nesting tour only takes place at night and you will not see turtles nesting on the beach during this one day tour.
Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes.

Admiring the effort of one of the longest living species on the planet to ensure its survival.
This tour is to observe the nesting process of sea turtles, accompanied by a local guide who will explain you the process or actions that are taking place in the world of sea turtles during their nesting season (July 1 to October 31 ) One of the most special experiences in liven time.
Be advised it is possible we do not get to see a turtle, it is a natural process and we can not bring a turtle from the sea, they must come on their wish.
How to dress and what to bring: BLACK CLOTHING or as dark as possible NON CAMERAS OR CAMCORDERS, hiking shoes, small backpack with bottled water, mosquitoes repellent , flashlight.


Duration: 60 to 120 minutes.

This tour is a life experience that will be instilled in your memory. If you get this opportunity, it is something that you cannot miss; visit Tortuguero between the months of July and October.
Duration: 1 hour.

Come to know one of the most important destinations in your visit to Costa Rica. This town without access by road will show you a natural paradise that will captivate you.

In the early morning your guide will go to look for you at your hotel in San José. Along the way he will tell you about Costa Rica and Tortuguero. Halfway we will stop for breakfast before catching the boat to reach this peculiar town.

Once everything is arranged in your room in the lodge at the edge of the canal, you can eat before leaving in the afternoon to visit the town with the guide. Dinner also at the lodge.

The next day you will make 2 visits, one to the lodge reservation and another by boat through the Tortuguero canals (entrance to the National Park not included). Of course, all meals in the lodge between excursions.

The third day after breakfast, you will return by boat to San José or if you prefer to Guápiles from where you can connect to another destination in Costa Rica.
Duration: 3 days.

Canoe tour: Duration 2 hours
On the canoe tour we will be able to navigate the canals of Tortuguero, observe a wide variety of animals, and enjoy a privileged view.

Night tour (November to June) or Turtle spawning (July to October): Duration 2 hours
With the help of the best certified guides, we will be able to walk in the forest at night, and observe the animals that interact in the dark.

Cerro Tortuguero Tour: duration 2 hours
Cerro Tortuguero is a small inactive volcano that was formed approximately 1.8 billion years ago, it has an altitude of 119 meters.
On this tour, we will be accompanied by a guide with great experience and knowledge, until we reach the highest point of the Caribbean coast, where we will marvel at a spectacular view.

Day walk: Duration 2 hours
On the daytime walk we will enter the trails of the national park and we will be able to appreciate a great variety of flora and fauna.
Duration: 8 hours.

The tour through the canals of Tortuguero National Park offers a magical and unique experience, in which you will be able to enjoy all the scenic beauty and enjoy at a landscape level the entire environment in which you will find yourself and be surrounded; starting from a beautiful lagoon in front of the Tortuguero National Park offices, until advancing along the Tortuguero River, to finally enter the smallest, hidden and most beautiful spaces of the canals.

This walk of around two and a half hours, will be complemented, adorned and accompanied by the presence and sighting of different species of animals; the possibility of observing mammals, reptiles, birds and much more is completely guaranteed.

Without a doubt, this is a tour that anyone who visits Tortuguero must take in order to feel that they really visited Tortuguero.

It will be a pleasure to help and assist you.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Two activities to discover the two parts of Tortuguero National Park - the canals during the canoe tour and the trail during the hike!

5.45h Canoe tour through the National Park

11.00 am Walk through the National Park
Duration: 5 hours.

We offer a variety of innovative tours that will take you to the most spectacular regions of this tropical haven. We are known for our excellence and quality of service. Our guides are certified by the ICT (Costa Rican Institute of Tourism)Tortuguero Adventures applies eco-friendly techniques for our daily operations. We are committed to protecting and conserving the environment.
Duration: 3 hours.

We offer a variety of innovative tours that will take you to the most spectacular regions of this tropical haven. We are known for our excellence and quality of service. Our guides are certified by the ICT (Costa Rican Institute of Tourism)Tortuguero Adventures applies eco-friendly techniques for our daily operations. We are committed to protecting and conserving the environment.
Duration: 2 hours.

Immerse yourself with us in the most unforgettable experience of Tortuguero, observing the moment when the Second Largest Turtle in the world, Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) lays its eggs in its natural habitat and being a participant in this wonder which gives origin to the name. from our small town Tortuguero
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

On this wonderful and relaxing tour, you will be able to enjoy the flora and fauna of the Costa Rican Caribbean, immersing yourself in a unique adventure where you will be able to appreciate many species such as: alligators, iguanas, frogs, snakes, turtles, different types of birds, monkeys, sloths and others. .

Canoe tour: Duration 2 hours
On the canoe tour we will be able to navigate the canals of Tortuguero, observe a wide variety of animals, and enjoy a privileged view.
It is a relaxing trip full of nature.

Night tour (November to June) or Turtle spawning (July to October): Duration 2 hours
With the help of the best certified guides, we can walk in the forest at night and observe nature.
Duration: 4 hours.

Relaxing and charming trip for about 2 hours and half, sailing in Canals of Tortuguero using the traditional way of historical transport!
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes.

The guide will explain the unusual sounds while teaching them the variety of insects, reptiles, birds, bats and mammals that inhabit the forest at night, among the species can be observed are sleeping birds, tarantulas, spiders, hopes, crickets, lizards, frogs, porcupines, olingos, snakes, insects, armadillos, reptiles and hopefully can find a sloth sleeping
Duration: 2 hours.

Tortuguero is an area full of nature, a must-have on your trip to Costa Rica
navigate the canals, get to know the small village and enjoy an unforgettable adventure
Duration: 2 days.

A perfect combination to get to know the best of Tortuguero in one day: canoe tour, hike through the National Park and night walk or turtle tour.

5.45h Canoe tour through the National Park

11.00 am Walk through the National Park

18.00h Night tour or during the turtle season: 20.00 or 22.00h Turtle Tour
Duration: 7 hours.

One of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations, the canals and rivers of Tortuguero National Park are abundant with exciting plant and wildlife species. Venture out of the city and explore the park, looking out for turtles as you go.

Hike in one of the most spectacular destinations in Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano! As the most active volcano in the country, don't be surprised if you hear a crackling noise or smoke coming out of its mouth.

Manuel Antonio National park tour provides a perfect combination of nature, wildlife and pristine beaches. Explore the Manuel Antonio National Park on foot, and before.. just relax and sunbathe on the beach in this spectacular tryp.

Important: Minimum person to operate the tour is Two person per booking

You can request a change for other destination during the day one available Rio Celeste (Tenorio Volcano)

Manuel Antonio entry for Booking with cancellation of 24 hours before start the tour please contact us.

3 Nights Accommodation
Duration: 4 days.

Enjoy one of the best packages in Costa Rica, Tortuguero is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world and this tour is designed for people without much time but who want to enjoy this wonderful experience from San José.

Leaving daily from the city of San José, you can enjoy this package any day, starting your experience you can enjoy the wonders of the rainforest and also the tropical flavor of the area.

Duration: 2 days.

The Tortuguero National Park is located northeast of the Costa Rican territory and is one of the main tourist icons of Costa Rica because it is internationally recognized for protecting the most important green turtle nesting beach in the Western Hemisphere.

Far from the city and made up of an extensive network of rivers and canals, access is possible only through small boats: this is the Tortuguero National Park, a place different from any other; where the small communities that surround the Protected Wildlife Area, such as Barra del Tortuguero and San Francisco, still preserve their traditions and enjoy the benefit of having the bicycle as their only means of transport.

The Tortuguero National Park is a paradise for research and ecotourism, the ecosystems of the area are so complex and diverse. During the turtle nesting season organized tours are operated by the community for enjoy the nesting process.

The Tortuguero lodges are very good quality and we offer several options.

Duration: 3 days.

Our eco experience begins on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”, here you stay three days two nights in the village with a private nature guide. Enjoy a local boat tour through the rainforests backwaters canals and look for tropical animals such as monkeys, caimans, colorful birds and green iguanas. Then continue to the south Caribbean beaches. Cahuita is a village on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, near the border with Panama. It's a gateway to Cahuita National Park, which has coral reefs and the white-sand beach of Playa Blanca.

Included:

2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park  

2 Nights in Puerto Viejo Beach 

Meals as per itinerary (5 Breakfast - 4 lunches - 2 dinner) 

Professional Bilingual guide 

Comfortable air conditioning transportation throughout the itinerary

Excursions as as detailed on itinerary - All taxes
Duration: 5 days.

It's time to be adventurous! Come and explore the rain forest covering over 29,000 hectares. Tortuguero is one of the main nesting sites of the Chelonia Midas, the endangered green sea turtle.  Home to a wide variety of wildlife, the forests and waterways are inundated with sloths, monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis, crocodiles and manatees.
Duration: 12 hours.

Tortuguero One Day Tour from San Jose is the Best! Enjoy a true ecological adventure in one of the most beautiful National Parks in Costa Rica with a professional naturalist tour guide and comfortable van. Leaving early from San Jose, enjoy the journey through the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park in route to Guápiles and later to La Pavona, a beautiful dock located right next to the La Suerte River that communicates with the Tortuguero Canals.

Board a covered and comfortable boat for a full day tour along the Tortuguero Canals, small rivers and picturesque Caribbean Villages. Your guide will explain the rainforest ecosystem and point out the places of greatest interest. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, waterfowl, bats, and crocodiles, as well as abundant vegetation.

Explore the small but beautiful town of Tortuguero. Visit lovely small souvenir stores and taste a delicious Caribbean style lunch.

Tour 100% private. Deluxe service

Duration: 10 hours.

This package includes an 8-days discovering all the Costa Rican essentials, an impressive volcano, tropical jungles and cloud forests boasting exuberant flora and fauna. Enjoy a boat trip to Tortuguero, visit the village to learn about Tortugueros' history, culture and work in favor of sea turtle conservation, visit one of the nicest volcanoes in Costa Rica, the rare bellbird and so much more.
Duration: 8 days.

One of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations, the canals and rivers of Tortuguero National Park are abundant with exciting plant and wildlife species. Venture out of the city and explore the park, looking out for turtles as you go.
• Venture out of San Jose and explore the lush terrain of the Tortuguero.
• Get the chance to see the spectacular Atlantic green turtle in its natural habitat.
• Discover the exciting birds, plants, and animals that call Tortuguero home.
• Relax with round trip transportation by boat and car.
Duration: 12 hours.

Do you want to discover what happens at night in one of the most interesting and important ecosystems in Costa Rica? The nocturnal humid tropical forest awaits you!

A guide with experience in night walks, will take you to live two hours of mystery and suspense with what we can find on this night tour.
Duration: 2 hours.

One of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations, the canals and rivers of Tortuguero National Park are abundant with exciting plant and wildlife species. Venture out of the city and explore the park, looking out for turtles as you go.
• Shuttle guided ground and boat transfers.
• 2 nights in the Hotel of the Tortuguero area.
• Guided boat tour in the Tortuguero National Park.
• Tortuguero town tour.
• Minimum 2 persons per tour.
Duration: 3 days.

You will experience three hours of peace and harmony as you voyage through the water canals of the National Park with an eco-friendly canoe. The best way to explore and learn about the amazing biodiversity of flora and fauna found in this tropical paradise without any physical activity.
Let us guide you through the wonders that the beautiful water channels of the Tortuguero National Park have to offer, more than an experience we guarantee a fantastic memory of your visit to Tortuguero.
We assure you that you will be captivated by this area of natural beauty. We are known for our excellence and quality of service. Our guides are certified by the ICT (Costa Rican Institute of Tourism) with extensive knowledge in the field of tourism for this region.
Tortuguero Adventures applies eco-friendly techniques for our daily operations. We are committed to protecting and conserving the environment.
Duration: 3 hours.

Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica

This vacation package includes 8 days and 7 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Tortuga Island & La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

Duration: 8 days.

Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica

This vacation package includes 12 days and 11 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San José, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Manuel Antonio.

Duration: 12 days.

For a small country of just 51,100 square kilometers, it has much to offer. There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica. View towards different exotic birds as the walk through green tropical forests, fascinating to obtain a surprising amount of wildlife and marine species, relax in the spectacular beaches of surround sound with adventure. If you are a nature lover or an adrenaline seeker, there is so much to do!

Program includes:

Accommodation for 12 nights 

1 Night in San Jose 

2 Nights in Tortugurero National Park 

2 Nights in Cahuita Beach (Limon)

2 Nights in Arenal Volcan Area (Fortuna)

2 Nights in Monteverde Cloudforest

3 Nights in Manuel Antonio Beach

Meals as per itinerary (12 Breakfast - 6 lunches - 3 dinners) 

Professional Bilingual guide 

Comfortable air conditioning mini van throughout the itinerary

6 Full day Excursions as detailed on itinerary 

All taxes
Duration: 13 days.

Clients should buy this program because it has a service itinerary designed to know, enjoy, experience the natural attractions and more challenging adventure activities of the main natural and wild areas of Costa Rica. During this tripl the traveler will experience the authentic wonders of the Costa Rican tropics from the humid jungles or rainforests of the Costa Rican Caribbean to hot springs of active volcanoes and warm beaches bathed by the Pacific Ocean
Duration: 13 days.

Discover the magic of the night in Tortuguero with our exciting nocturnal tour! Experience the unique nightlife: Immerse yourself in the tropical jungle as darkness falls and awaken your senses with the mysterious sounds of nature at its peak. Our expert guides will take you on an enriching journey, revealing secrets about the fauna and flora that are only unveiled after sunset.
Get ready to encounter a wide variety of fascinating nocturnal creatures. From colorful frogs to the largest array of insects, this tour will bring you close to a wide range of species that only emerge after dusk.
Experience nature in its wildest state. You will be able to feel the energy of the jungle as you explore its most intriguing corners and uncover the hidden nightlife.
Don't miss the opportunity to live a truly magical experience in Tortuguero!
Duration: 2 hours.

A canoe ride through the canals of Tortuguero National Park is one of the experiences not to be missed during your stay. We take you by canoe without a motor to the heart of the park - to the smallest canals, prohibited for motorboats, to appreciate its fauna and flora from the closest without disturbing the animals.
Duration: 3 hours.

“Tortuguero” is considered one of the most important western Caribbean for the green turtle ( Chelonia Mydas) as well as the Carey, who come to lay their eggs on the sandy beaches every year. Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica is located along the northern stretch of our Caribbean coast. It is one of the areas most exotic and rich in biodiversity in the country.

It is known as “Tico Amazon” (Costa Rican Amazon) due to the fact that in Tortuguero there are no roads; the principle means of transportation being the dozens of  fresh water canals throughout the park. To arrive at any of the few hotels in the area requires a motorboat ride of approximately 70 km through rivers and canals. It’s a spectacular adventure not to be missed. In the park scientists have identified missed distinct habitats making it likely to observe abundant wildlife including, several species of monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, iguanas, parrots, macaws, toucans and much more.
Duration: 10 to 12 hours.

Explore the magic of nature with our exciting package of three Tortuguero tours!
Eco-friendly Kayak or Canoe: Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Tortuguero canals as you glide in a kayak or canoe. Our expert guide will take you on a unique tour, showing you hidden treasures and sharing fascinating stories about the local flora and fauna.
Hike: Enter the tropical jungle and experience the thrill of exploring on foot one of the most amazing trails in Tortuguero. Our guide will take you on a journey full of discoveries, where you can learn about the unique ecology of the region and find surprises at every step.
Nightwalk/Turtle Spawning (July-Oct) : An unforgettable experience awaits you at nightfall. Immerse yourself in the rainforest as darkness falls and awaken your senses to the eerie sounds of nature at its peak, from July to October you can watch the nesting of sea turtles

Duration: 7 hours.

Enjoy an ecological experience with the Canoe tour powered by paddling and a silent all together will help us to enjoy the sounds coming from the tropical rainforest, to feel the peace of the nature, enjoy of the wonderful views through the navigable network of canals and going away of daily life style and its stress, get amaze little by little discovering mystic secrets on the curtains made by plants that are covering the giant trees of the rainforest, also to take pictures, your Guide will be a Certificated & passionate nature lover he will be able to explain the natural history of flora and fauna of Tortuguero , such as plants, trees, insects, lizards like the famous Jesus Christ, Iguanas, birds like herons and toucans, monkeys, sloths, Caiman, also will be able to enjoy panoramic views and any other interesting experience for you.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Discover the “Amazon of Costa Rica,” brimming with abundant flora and fauna on a short expedition to the pristine rainforests of Tortuguero National Park. The park has a system of natural canals and the only transportation in this area is by boat.

HIGHLIGHTS

Experience a scenic boat ride in Tortuguero NP

Spot local wildlife within the park’s rainforest

Walk through lush vegetation on forest trails
Duration: 4 days.

Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica

This vacation package includes 10 days and 9 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful
following Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs and Manuel Antonio National Park.

Duration: 10 days.

Multi-day all inclusive at Tortuguero with a tour at National Park, we pick you up at your hotel or airport in San Jose, Alajuela or Heredia. Hotel with swimming pool and all day meals and snacks, during the the transfer too.
Duration: 3 days.

1. Night Jungle: Duration 2 hours
With the help of the best certified guides, we will be able to walk in the forest at night, and observe the animals that interact in the dark.

2. Canoe Tour: Duration 2 hours
On the canoe tour we will be able to navigate the Tortuguero canals, observe a great variety of animals, and enjoy a privileged view.

3. Turtle nesting (from July to October 10) At the end of the turtle nesting season, this activity is replaced by Trails Tour (from October 11 to June)
Turtle nesting: Tortuguero National Park is a very important site for the nesting of some species, including; Green and Leatherback, which is characterized by being the largest sea turtle in the world and in danger of extinction. Schedule assigned by the national park.
Trails Tour: Duration 2 hours
On the daytime walking tour we will enter the trails of the national park and we will be able to appreciate a great variety of flora and fauna.
Duration: 2 days.

Two activities that should be in your program: the canoe tour and the night walk or the turtle tour in season!

5.45h Canoe tour through the National Park

18.00h Night tour or during the turtle season: 20.00 or 22.00h Turtle Tour
Duration: 5 hours.

Tortuguero National Park (TNP) is located northeast of Costa Rican territory and is one of the main tourist icons of Costa Rica since it is internationally recognized for protecting the most important green turtles nesting beach in the Western Hemisphere.

Away from the city and made up by an extensive network of rivers and canals, the access is possible only through small boats: this way the Tortuguero National Park is, a place unlike any other; where small communities surrounding Protected Wilderness Area, as Barra del Tortuguero and San Francisco, still retain their traditions and also enjoy the benefit of having the bicycle as their main transportation method, making the travel a true encounter with Caribbean culture.

TNP is a paradise for research and ecotourism, the ecosystems of the area are so complex and diverse that visitors can expect anything in the routes, passing from calm to find any species of flora and fauna of Costa Rican Caribbean.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours.

Enjoy the beauty of Tortuguero with an expert local guide! This ecological experience allows you to see the wildlife up-close, without disturbing or disrupting the animals’ habitat. In the canoe your guide will paddle you through Tortuguero’s meandering canals while you experience the sounds of the tropical rainforest, feel the serenity of nature, learn more about the history of the National Park, and enjoy breathtaking views.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Tortuguero is the most important place at the caribbenan side where sea turtles can reproduce, so we try to find and watch the different nesting processes always with respect and order to ensure the safety of the animal and the visitors. the tour have a duration of around 2 hours max, it's mean that if we are lucky and we are able to see all the different stages of the process we leave immediately to not disturb other turtles on the beach, which is very important to keep the balance between the tourism and conservation. in the tour you will be with a guide all the time to give you an explanation about the turtle and what are you seeing and also to give you the instructions to not disturb the animal on the process of watching the stages. the place where we go it is located part in the national park and part in the public area.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

The canoe tour is in the immense aquatic channels of the Tortuguero National Park where we can see many species such as sloths, anteaters, monkeys, toucans, macaws, caimans and enjoy that beautiful view and also be able to take photos.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes.