Premium Costa Rica: Tortuguero and Caribbean Coast
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Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the landscapes and cultural traditions of Tortuguero and the Caribbean Coast on a Premium eight-day round trip in Costa Rica, starting in San Jose. See toucans, sloths and caimans on a cruise through the canals of Tortuguero National Park, then hike coastal trails in Cahuita National Park. Try your hand at traditional chocolate-making on a guided tour with a local Bribri guide and join a local family at their farm to cook Afro-Caribbean dishes in Cocles. With a Feature Stay with a private nature reserve at its doorstep, a local leader to guide you on jungle walks and village visits and a swim stop under a waterfall, an authentic adventure through glorious coast and rainforest awaits.
Trip Code: QBPJ
Start
San Jose
End
San Jose
Destination
Costa Rica
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Cruise through the canals of Tortuguero National Park on a river safari where you might spot sloths, iguanas and capuchin monkeys. Birdwatchers, keep an eye out for the vibrant great green macaw and keel-billed toucans.
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Pick fresh ingredients at a permaculture farm during a Premium Signature Experience in the off-the-beaten-track village of Cocles – join a local family in the kitchen to cook traditional recipes and learn about Afro-Caribbean culture.
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Visit the Bribri Indigenous Reserve to meet with the local Bribri community. Make your own artisanal chocolate using traditional techniques and visit a farm to learn about the varied uses of cacao in Bribri culture.
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Hear the sounds of the rainforest just outside your door at your Feature Stay – Tortuga Lodge in Tortuguero. Go on a jungle walk in the lodge’s private nature reserve and enjoy a view over the Tortuguero River from your comfortable room.
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Hike through Cahuita National Park with a naturalist guide. Walk along trails where the jungle meets the coast, then cool off with a swim at the beach.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (5 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
- San Jose - Welcome dinner Tiquicia
- Tortuguero - Jungle walk
- Tortuguero - Boat transfer
- Tortuguero - Village visit
- Tortuguero - Boat safari
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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