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Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure

4 days
Start and end in San Jose
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16 traveler reviews
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Tortuguero's wildlife by boat
  • Spot monkeys and sloths on a jungle walk
  • Relax at a secluded lodge in the jungle
  • Enjoy Costa Rican meals on your journey
  • Travel through canals to reach Tortuguero

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 San José
  2. Day 2 San José/Tortuguero (1B, 1L, 1D)
  3. Day 3 Tortuguero (1B, 1L, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Tortuguero/San José (1B, 1L)
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
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  • Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure reviewer 1
    · April 1st, 2025
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    The trip and the transfers were more than satisfactory. Our guide Melissa was motivated and very friendly. The boat tours in particular (transfer and excursion, top boat guide) were amazing. A great start to our Costa Rica round trip. Our subsequent inquiry as to whether we could be dropped off at the airport, although our destination was the Hotel Fleur de lys, was also dealt with with a brief question to the bus driver. The food, the facilities and the rooms at the Turtle Beach Hotel were good to very good. (But you shouldn't expect a 5* all-in mega hotel in the jungle)
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience and beautiful photos with us, Mirco! We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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    Trip date: February 2025
  • RM
    · May 14th, 2024
    Verny, our guide, did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife. Enthusiastic about his job.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your adventure with us. We hope to see you on another G Adventure again soon.
    Trip date: April 2024
  • PT
    · April 2nd, 2024
    The tour of Tortuguero was a pleasant surprise. Andrea gave us a personal experience, she is knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife of Costa Rica. We saw so much wildlife on our boat and walking tours. The experience that we had on this tour was great from start to finish and I highly recommend this tour for anyone that enjoys nature.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for your great review and for the stunning photos. We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip from start to finish. We hope to see you on another trip soon.
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure reviewer 4
    · June 24th, 2023
    This tour was great! The pickups were prompt and professional. The itinerary was well communicated. The lodge was great- good variety of food, beautiful pool, clean rooms. This may be due to late booking but I was put with an all Spanish speaking group at Pachira Lodge and while that did have some challenges everyone was very nice and our tour leader Eli made sure I understood all safety tips and interesting things to look out for. I will note some of the optional excursions offered on the tour hosts website were not available, possibly due to seasonality- but I will follow up with them directly. Some things we saw included sloths, iguanas, monkeys, many birds including toucans and macaws, crabs, caiman, fish, and many insects. I would do this tour again!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Allyson, Thanks for taking the time to write in! Our world deserves more you.
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • CR
    · April 18th, 2023
    Gabriel was a fantastic tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable and he found so much amazing wildlife it made it an unforgettable experience.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Cerys! Thanks for the kind words about Gabriel :) Much appreciated.
    Trip date: March 2023
  • Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure reviewer 6
    · April 17th, 2023
    All connections went smoothly. The lodging was lovely. The people were extremely helpful and friendly. We enjoyed every minute.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Shreya, Thank you for the kind words!
    Trip date: March 2023
  • FT
    · November 18th, 2022
    Brilliant tour! The guide was super helpful, knowledgable and friendly and made the tour a great experience
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your feedback, Fiona! Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: November 2022
  • Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure reviewer 8
    · February 3rd, 2020
    We had a great time in Tortuguero and got to see a lot of incredible wildlife!
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    Trip date: January 2020
  • AS
    · December 10th, 2019
    Hello, Fernando our tour Gaudí was great and very knowledgeable. The weather however was pouring rain, and impossible to see anything. The cabins were clean, but old, the humanity was high and made it hard to sleep. The Sesteó Hotel had a very old rooms, but lots of space. The room smelled like it used to be an smoking room sometimes in the past. Overall, this hasn’t been a best tour that I have gotten compare with the price paid, but was okay.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are very glad you had a great experience during your trip and we hope to see you soon in a new Adventure!
    Trip date: December 2019
  • GH
    · September 27th, 2019
    had a great time, the activities were enough...
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    Trip date: September 2019

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4 days
Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure
From San Jose to San Jose

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    Louise

    Asked on March 5th, 2025

    is the transfer from San José to Tortuguero National Park included? We have two backpacks weighing about 21 kg each could that be a problem?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      You are permitted one main piece of luggage and a small day bag per person.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    If I have to cancel the tour, what is the refund policy?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      The refund policy states that cancellations before the confirmation of bookings might not be refunded. Exact terms can be provided upon request.

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    Francette

    Asked on January 25th, 2025

    What age do children need to be to join the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      The minimum age requirement for this trip is 2 years. All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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    Catherine

    Asked on November 26th, 2024

    What is the group size for this tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2024

      The typical group size can vary but usually includes around 10 to 15 participants.

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    Chris

    Asked on October 17th, 2024

    Is it possible to get a flight from San Jose to Tortuguero rather than a five hour drive? Is there lots to see by driving? Are there different kayak sizes available?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      You might need to do your own research on flying to Tortuguero. We don't have specific information about kayak sizes or water conditions. Tortuguero is boat-access only and located in the jungle and wetlands.

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      Chris

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Do you offer any other 4 day trips to other parts of Costa Rica? How bad are mosquitos and other bugs in December 31 to January 5th?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      We offer two 6-day tours: Costa Rica: Rio Celeste & Rincon de la Vieja and Costa Rica: The Wonders & Wildlife of the North. Insect levels in Tortuguero are consistently high, which is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten October 2024

      The tour pricing is $779.00 USD per person if you are booking solo. The pricing of $599.00 USD per person is based on two or more travelers traveling together.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2024

      We are sorry to advise that the minimum age we accept is 12 years old for our trips. Unless you were to choose once of the family tours.

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    what kind of boat would we be on? might you have a picture of the boat? would there also be bus or other transportation?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2024

      One of my colleagues has been on this specific 4-Day tour, but she is off today. Would you mind if I reach out to her and get back to you tomorrow?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2024

      I have attached a picture of the type of motorboat used on this tour. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

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    Can I be picked up from the airport if I arrive a day early?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2024

      To have the complimentary arrival transfer included in your booking, you would need to book your pre-night accommodation with us.

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    Asked on January 13th, 2024

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      Your flight must arrive at any time on the starting day, and depart no earlier than 19:00 on Day 4

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