Costa Rica: Caribbean Beaches Exploration

San José - Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo

Surfing, Adventure, Exploration

Activity Level: 2

Get ready to explore the Costa Rican Caribbean! Relax by the beach, snorkel with sea turtles, walk through the rainforest and learn the 'Pura Vida' way of life on this journey through the region's beaches and national parks.

  • 7 days

  • 8 - 24 spots

  • Double occupancy in 3 & 4-star hotels (single rooms available)

  • 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners

  • TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) , between 8 AM and 5 PM

  • TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) on the last day

Activities Included

  • Tortuguero Town Walking Tour
  • Kayaking in Tortuguero National Park
  • Boat Tour of Tortuguero National Park
  • Guided Jungle Walk
  • Snorkeling in Cahuita National Park

Other Inclusions

  • Double occupancy in 3 and 4-star hotels
  • Local Guide throughout trip
  • All city transfers
  • Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)
  • Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)

Optional Activities

  • Turtle Nesting Tour

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Food and alcohol (except as noted)
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Airport transfers outside of designated times
  • Tips for Guides

Itinerary

Day 1

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Day 1

Bienvenidos and welcome to Costa Rica! Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.

transfer

1 HOUR

Airport Transfer

Transfer

meal

dinner

Dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Overnight in San José.

Day 2

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Day 2

Rise and shine! This morning, you’re off to Tortuguero! Grab some breakfast before heading to Tortuguero’s main dock, where you will board a boat that will take you to the lodge. Experience Pura Vida, ‘the relaxed attitude towards life’ in the Caribbean.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

1 HOUR

Tortuguero Town Walking Tour

Learn about Tortuguero, its habitat and its people. This village is part of Tortuguero National Park and is on a rainforest-covered sandbar whose beaches are a major nesting site for green turtles. The Sea Turtle Conservancy runs a research station and visitor center, with turtle-related exhibits. The park’s freshwater canals, wetlands and forests shelter wildlife like jaguars, tapirs and manatees.

meal

lunch

Lunch at the hotel is included.

meal

dinner

Dinner at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Turtle Nesting Tour (Optional)

Tortuguero, meaning “region of turtles”, is the most important green sea turtle nesting site in the Western Hemisphere. This area is home to four of the world’s eight species of green sea turtle including Leatherback, Loggerhead and Hawksbill. On this tour, your group will be taken to a “viewing base” where the park ranger will signal you to come onto the beach and quietly observe as these gentle creatures lay their eggs. All tours are highly regulated by the Tortuguero National park rangers, whose priority is the safety and wellbeing of the animals in this delicate process.

accommodation

Mawamba Lodge

Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 3

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Day 3

Ready to get out and explore? Grab some breakfast at the hotel, and head out to kayak in the Tortuguero National Park.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Kayaking in Tortuguero National Park

Paddle your way through the park's freshwater canals and enjoy the vibrant rainforest that surrounds you. Watch carefully as your Guide points out the abundant wildlife.

meal

lunch

Lunch is included.

activity

1 HOUR

Boat Tour of Tortuguero National Park

Take to the canals on a boat tour of the Tortuguero National Park. These small boats go deep into the canals of the park, giving you a different perspective and providing the opportunity to spot rare species of wildlife.

activity

2 HOURS

Guided Jungle Walk

Your Guide will take you on a private nature trail where you'll have a relaxing walk in the jungle. Keep an eye out for wildlife!

meal

dinner

Dinner at the hotel is included.

accommodation

Mawamba Lodge

Overnight in Tortuguero.

Day 4

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Day 4

¡Buenos días! Enjoy your last day in Tortuguero with a relaxing breakfast before heading to your next destination, Puerto Viejo!

meal

breakfast

Breakfast is included.

meal

lunch

Lunch on the road to Puerto Viejo.

accommodation

Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort

Overnight in Puerto Viejo.

Day 5

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Day 5

Today your tour will take you to the beautiful Cahuita National Park. White sand beaches, turquoise waters and a diverse marine life are some of the attractions that await you in the Cahuita National Park.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

activity

2 HOURS

Snorkeling in Cahuita National Park

Cahuita National Park was created to protect the largest coral reef in the country; it has stunning white sand beaches and a plethora of wildlife and hiking trails. Is there a better way to discover its beautiful coral reef than snorkeling? You’ll snorkel the area with your Guide, and with luck, spot some sea turtles and tropical fish.

accommodation

Cariblue Beach and Jungle Resort

Overnight in Puerto Viejo.

Day 6

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Day 6

Today, enjoy your last breakfast in the beautiful Costa Rican Caribbean before you return to San Jose.

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

meal

dinner

Dinner at a local restaurant is included.

accommodation

Country Inn and Suites by Radisson

Overnight in San José

Day 7

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Day 7

All good things must come to an end. Enjoy one last breakfast before saying ‘hasta luego’ to Costa Rica. ¡Pura Vida!

meal

breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel is included.

transfer

1 HOUR

Airport Transfer

Airport Transfer

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