San Jose to Tortuguero

If you’re short on time in Costa Rica but want to see the country’s famous biodiversity beyond the concrete capital, this day trip to the Tortuguero National Park is ideal. Travel through the canals and lagoons on a boat and look out for toucans, crocodiles, sloths, iguanas, and much more. The highlight, though, is seeing the sea turtle nesting sites on the beaches, which give the park its name.

Make your way to Tortuguero National Park and see where green turtles lay their eggs between July and October. This stunning rainforest is a mecca for the species and also the perfect place for travelers who want to get in touch with nature and spend a day outside of the city. Follow an expert guide through all the sights and learn about the biodiversity that exists in this Costa Rican wonderland.

Cruise through one of Costa Rica's most wildlife-rich reserves on a boat tour of Tortuguero National Park, home to an abundance of monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, birds, and the endangered green sea turtle. See the cloud forests and waterfalls of neighboring Braulio Carrillo National Park along the way, and fuel the safari adventure with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

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 deluxe van exclusively for you. 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 your 100% private 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.