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Tortuguero Wildlife Tours
We try to cater to the independent traveller so we are happy to advise you on how to get to/from San Jose or other destinations
on public, private transport or with a rental car
The river tours we offer are in a stable, flat-bottomed boat equipped with a quiet, environmentally-friendly
four stroke motor and a super-silent electric motor or in a canoe. All our tours are led by experienced and professional naturalist
guides. You will go slowly through the natural waterways of the Tortuguero national park looking (and listening!) for wildlife.
The commentary you will hear generally describes the area and the most relevant parts of its history. Of course you will have
the natural history of many of the plants and animals described using interesting examples so that you will have a better
understanding of what they are and how the flora and fauna is related to its environment. The tour generally lasts three hours
and costs $20 per person.
Click here to visit the Tortuguero Wildlife Tours web page
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Walking tours can be self-guided through the trail in the national park. This can also be done with one of our experienced guides.
The most interesting hike is at the Tortuguero Hill which is a 119 meter (390 foot) high extinct volcano located at the river
mouth three miles from the village. One needs to get there by boat and then there is some physical hiking involved to get
around the base of the hill and up to the summit. The forest is more mature than what is found at the trail in the national
park. There are poison dart frogs on this trail and of course a spectacular view of the surrounding forest from the top. This
tour also lasts three hours and costs $20 per person. Note: A water taxi fee applies and is determined by the number of people
on the tour.
Let us help
We are not a travel agent but we can help put you in touch with agencies offering air or water transport (These are the only
ways to get in to Tortuguero!). Whether coming by rental car or public bus we'll help you make your connection.
For tours and transport from San Jose click here for Francesca's Riverboat Tours. Ask about their Casa Marbella option!
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Turtle tours (for Leatherbacks between March-May and Green turtles between July-October) are offered in season.You will
be accompanied by a licensed expert guide. A two-hour tour costs $20 per person. All our turtle tours include a voluntary
tax to support the "Turtle Spotter" program that helps safeguard the nesting turtles and provide a better experience for the
human visitors to the beach. Make sure you receive the sticker that shows you are supporting the program. Click on the link
below.
Turtle spotter Program
Tours and transport
Choose the activities you would like to do. We can help you find whatever you like whether it be animal and birdwatching,
hiking, kayaking, or even trying your hand at fishing. We will try to give you a complete Tortuguero experience.
Entrance to the Tortuguero national park is not included in the price of the tours.
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