Tortuguero: One of the country’s main attractions is the 47,000 acres Tortuguero National Park with its innumerous lagoons and canals. In the small canals where the bordering vegetation forms amazing tunnels, nature presents itself from the most beautiful tropical side: high annual rainfalls and an average temperature of 79° F allow the growth of palm trees, ferns and trees with tilted roots; parrots, monkeys, caimans and crocodiles as well as tropical birds live in this magic world of water and forest. Not to forget the sea turtles (tortugas) that come to this Caribbean beach every year to lay their eggs, thus giving this national park its name.
DAY 1:
San José - Tortuguero
Off to an early start from your hotel in San José, you drive along a scenic route of lush pasturelands and banana plantations, through the Braulio Carillo National Park. You’ll stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast before arriving at the village of Caño Blanco or Matina. From there you navigate by boat up the Tortuguero River, alongshore a small peninsula bordered on the other side by the Caribbean Sea. Upon arrival it’s time to check into our overnight accommodations at the lodge. Enjoy a hearty lunch before taking off with your local naturalist guide for a walk exploring the surroundings of the lodge, visiting the aquarium, frog garden, butterfly garden and biodigestor. Then relax by the pool, take a walk on the beach or explore the trails around the lodge on your own, you decide. Dinner is served. ON Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
2: Tortuguero National Park
A full day of activities begins with the unforgettable sights and sounds of an optional early morning tour to experience the awakening of Tortuguero wildlife. After a well-deserved breakfast depart by boat to the jungle trails of Tortuguero, where you will enjoy a hiking trip together with your guide. Head back for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour through the quiet backwater canals of the national park, for up-close observation of the flora and fauna so unique to this special part of the world. During the months of and July-September/October, an optional guided night hike along the beach is offered, to observe the nesting of the sea turtles. ON Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY
3: Tortuguero - San José
After breakfast, embark by boat around 9 a.m. for Caño Blanco or Matina. From there you will head off by bus to a typical Costa Rican restaurant for a delicious home-cooked lunch. Continue your journey back to San Jose, arrival in the afternoon.
- Desayuno, almuerzo
RATES & SERVICES
INCLUDED:
SPECIAL OFFER - TORTUGUERO National Park
Costa
Rica Tortuguero Package 3 days / 2 nights
as from 2 participants
Rates valid
01 September - 14 Dec. 2009
Rates valid in
July and August 2009
Per person in
DOUBLE room
$
199.00
$
249.00
Per person in TRIPLE room
$
189.00
$
229.00
Rates in SINGLE room upon request!
Accommodation & Meals:
2 ON / breakfast, lunch, dinner Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
Transportation:
Transfers by bus and boat San Jose - Lodge Tortuguero - San Jose (joining international travelers; transfers provided by the lodge)
Entrances Fees / Tours:
Regular tours in Tortuguero with bilingual local guide as described above (joining international travelers)
Please note that the order of the tours may vary!
NO
INCLUYE:
Entrance fee Tortuguero National Park (aprox. USD$ 10.00 per person)
Optional tours (not included): - „Early Morning“ boat tour before breakfast (6:00 – 8:00 a.m.): US$ 25 per person
- Night tour to observe de turtle nesting (July – September/October): US$ 30 per person
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
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