Costa Rica Escape with Tortuguero

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Escape to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, reachable only by air or water, to explore Tortuguero National Park. As its name suggests, it is here where sea turtles like loggerheads and leatherbacks lay their eggs each year. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy, home to the Western Hemisphere’s largest green sea turtle nursery. Cruise the canals to spot fantastic...
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Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Monteverde: Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve; Naturalist-led tour of the reserve
    • Arenal: Visit Arenal National Park; Naturalist-led tour of the Arenal Hanging Bridges
    • Sarchi: Visit to the artisan village to see the famous Costa Rica ox carts
    • San josÉ: Orientation tour
    • Forget the big city crowds and high prices—now is your time to vacation in Costa Rica! With its abundant wildlife and splendid beauty, it’s no wonder Costa Rica is synonymous with pura vida—the good life
    • On this Costa Rica tour, you’ll spend two nights each in San José, Monteverde, and Arenal

What's this trip about?

    Escape to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, reachable only by air or water, to explore Tortuguero National Park. As its name suggests, it is here where sea turtles like loggerheads and leatherbacks lay their eggs each year. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy, home to the Western Hemisphere’s largest green sea turtle nursery. Cruise the canals to spot fantastic creatures large and small that stalk, slither, and soar in this natural paradise of wildlife diversity. Depart by boat before driving to San José and pass pineapple and banana groves en route to the heart-stirring rainforest canopies of Arenal. Here, the hanging bridges stretch to heart-stirring heights through the rainforest canopy, while the depths of the earth deliver lava trails to follow. See Arenal Volcano and explore the wild places where pumas and jaguars prowl. Look skyward to spot the hundreds of multi-hued birds, butterflies, and a dizzying diversity of wildlife in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Find your head in the clouds in a primeval forest blessed by trade winds, rain, and fog by day, and unfettered stars above by night. Go where monkeys and macaws make your day with mischief and count yourself charmed to see some of the 160-plus reptile species—from tiny amphibians to titan snakes. Get civilized too, with visits to an artisan village and a tour of Costa Rica’s largest city and cultural capital of San José.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA
End CitySAN JOSÉ

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Costa Rica
  • South America

Attractions

  • Monteverde
  • Tortuguero National Park

Activities

  • Culture

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Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA

Welcome to San José! Upon arrival, a Globus representative will provide details about your Tortuguero National Park adventure.

Please note: You will meet your Tour Director on day 4 in San José.

Day 2: SAN JOSÉ–TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

Shell Games Journey east to the Caribbean shore and Tortuguero National Park. On the way, pass by several banana plantations and see one of Costa Rica’s main exports being harvested. Later, board a motor launch for your cruise along the Tortuguero Canals, waterways c...

Day 3: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK

Natural Beauties A local Naturalist accompanies you on a guided cruise of the remote yet extensive Tortuguero canals. Watch for abundant wildlife, including over 125 species of mammals, 124 species of reptiles, and over 375 species of birds. Return to the lodge for a...

Day 4: TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK–SAN JOSÉ

Make Waves A morning boat cruise and drive take you back to San José where you will meet your Tour Director. (Breakfast,Lunch)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT SCENIC RIDE Pass the plentiful fields of banana trees on your way to San José where the Costa Rican plantations produce this main export to the rest of the world.

Day 5: SAN JOSÉ–ARENAL

Lava Love Depart on a scenic drive past banana groves and pineapple and sugar cane fields en route to Arenal. Visit to La Fortuna Village in the shadow of mighty Arenal Volcano (currently dormant but known for consistent lava flows before 2010). Arenal is home to cas...

Day 6: ARENAL

Bird’s Eye View Today, take a guided excursion with your Naturalist to Arenal Hanging Bridges. Explore the jungle canopy atop 15 bridges suspended in the treetops to see various species of plants, birds, butterflies, monkeys, sloths, and other local wildlife. On a c...

Day 7: ARENAL–MONTEVERDE

Heads in the Clouds This morning, depart Arenal on scenic drive to Monteverde for the next two nights. Arrive in the cloud forest of Monteverde, situated on the continental divide under misty cloud coverage in one of the world’s most bio-diverse areas. Enjoy an after...

Day 8: MONTEVERDE

Creatures of the Cloud Forest This morning, take a Naturalist guided walking tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve home to forest fauna such as sloths, jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, coatis, and numerous species of birds. With almost 100% humidity throughout the year,...

Day 9: MONTEVERDE–SARCHI–SAN JOSÉ

Artistry & Drama En route to San José, visit Sarchi Village, the hub of Costa Rican craftsmanship, and see the artists in their workshops making their famous ox carts. Upon arrival in San José, a guided city orientation introduces downtown San José includes the ...

Day 10: SAN JOSÉ

Adios y Gracias, San José! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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Park Inn RadissonThe Park Inn Radisson is conveniently located in the heart of San Jose within walking distance of the well-known Paseo Colon, the city's main avenue. The hotel features 117 comfortable guestrooms equipped with complimentary wireless internet, outdoor pool, and on-site bar and grill. San JoseCosta RicaAve 6, Street 28Evergreen LodgeBuilt in respect of its surrounding nature, the Evergreen Lodge provides travelers with absolute comfort, great food, and most importantly, an unobstructed experience with nature. A beautiful dining room with soaring ceilings provides first class meals in an atmosphere that reflects and compliments the jungle paradise surrounding it, and friendly staff welcome you to this magical place called Tortuguero.TortugueroCosta RicaTortuguero National ParkMagic Mountain HotelThis colonial-modern hotel facing Arenal Volcano offers panoramic views and is surrounded by lush foliage. Facilities include an outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, restaurant with international cuisine, sports bar, and relaxing spa. Air-conditioned rooms feature a balcony or terrace with views of the volcano, in-room safe, cable television, and wireless internet access.ArenalCosta RicaLa Fortuna de San CarlosMonteverde Country LodgeThe hotel maintains the essence of traditional rustic lodging while assuring guests maximum comfort. Guestrooms feature complementary Wi-Fi, cable TV, in-room safe, private bathroom, and daily housekeeping.Santa ElenaCosta Rica300 Mts Sureste de la Escuela de Cerro Plano,
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