Caribbean Beaches Exploration

Welcome! Please plan to meet in the lobby at 5:30 PM as we’ll be departing for your welcome dinner. The exact dinner reservation time will be confirmed as your trip date approaches. If you're arriving today, we recommend flying into SJO airport.

Get ready for an early start this morning as you begin your journey to Tortuguero. Before breakfast, you'll transfer to Guapiles Town, where you'll enjoy a meal before continuing to the dock for a scenic boat ride into Tortuguero. Upon arrival at your hotel, you'll check in and have lunch. Later, you'll take a short boat transfer to Tortuguero town for a guided walking tour. After exploring the town, you'll return to the hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening. For today, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring essentials like a camera and insect repellent. All boat transfers in Tortuguero accommodate about 18 people per boat. If your group is larger, you may need to split into two boats for transfers within the park.

• Tortuguero Town Walking Tour

  After a brief 10-minute boat ride from your hotel, you’ll arrive in Tortuguero town, ready to explore this remarkable community on foot. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll learn about Tortuguero’s unique habitat, vibrant culture, and the lives of its people. Nestled within Tortuguero National Park, this village sits on a rainforest-covered sandbar and is home to beaches that serve as critical nesting grounds for green turtles. As you walk through the town, your guide will share insights into its rich history, culture, and connection to the surrounding ecosystem. Keep an eye out for incredible wildlife, as the park's freshwater canals, wetlands, and forests are home to creatures like jaguars, tapirs, and manatees. You’ll also have an opportunity to shop for souvenirs to bring home. Expect to walk about 0.7 miles on paved paths. After the tour, you’ll return to the hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening.

  15:00· 60 min· Tortuguero
• Transfer · San Jose → Guapiles

  Take a private transfer to Guapiles Town where you will stop for breakfast. Stops for bathrooms will be made along the way as needed.

  150 min
• Transfer · Guapiles town → Tortuguero

  Your journey continues with a 1.5-hour transfer to La Pavona Dock, with bathroom stops along the way as needed. From La Pavona, you'll board a public boat that accommodates around 50 people for a 1.5-hour ride (depending on the river's water level) into Tortuguero. Life jackets will be provided for your safety during the boat transfer.

  180 min

Get ready for an early start this morning to maximize your chances of spotting wildlife! You'll begin with a boat tour through the national park, gliding along the canals to discover the incredible array of animals that call this place home. After the tour, you'll return to the hotel for breakfast before heading to the starting point for your kayak adventure. As you paddle through the park, your guide will highlight the unique fauna and flora of Tortuguero. Afterward, you’ll return to the hotel for lunch and then embark on a short jungle walk. The day will conclude with dinner at the hotel before you unwind for the evening. For today, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a rain jacket, hat, insect repellent, and sunglasses. All boat transfers within Tortuguero accommodate about 18 people. Depending on your group size, you may split into two boats for transfers within the park. *Note: Depending on weather or group preferences, the guided jungle walk may take place in the morning, with kayaking in the afternoon instead.

• Boat Tour of Tortuguero National Park

  Accompanied by your guide, you'll embark on a public boat tour through the canals of Tortuguero National Park. This early morning excursion typically departs from your hotel before breakfast to maximize wildlife sightings. The small, gas-powered boats navigate deep into the park's canals, offering a unique perspective and the chance to spot rare species of wildlife. After the tour, you’ll return to the hotel to enjoy a tasty breakfast.

  06:00· 60 min· Tortuguero
• Kayaking in Tortuguero National Park

  You’ll begin with a 10-minute boat transfer to the starting point of your kayaking adventure. From there, you’ll paddle through the park’s freshwater canals in single or double kayaks, surrounded by the lush rainforest. Keep an eye out as your guide highlights the abundant wildlife along the way. You’ll paddle approximately 2 miles, but please note that swimming in the canals is prohibited. This is a public activity, and life jackets are provided for your safety. After the kayaking tour, you’ll return to the hotel. *Please note that your group may need to split into two smaller groups with staggered start times for this activity.

  10:00· 120 min· Tortuguero
• Guided Nature Walk

  This afternoon, your guide will lead you on a guided walk along a private nature trail, where you'll explore the nature and discover its fascinating wildlife. Depending on your accommodation, you may need to take a short 5-minute boat transfer to reach the trailhead. The walk is easygoing and leisurely, covering about 0.7 miles on a flat, well-maintained path.

  15:00· 120 min· Tortuguero

Today, you'll journey south to Puerto Viejo. After breakfast, you'll begin with a boat transfer to the park entrance, followed by a scenic drive to Puerto Viejo. Along the way, you'll stop for lunch, with your arrival in Puerto Viejo expected in the late afternoon.

• Transfer · Tortuguero → Puerto Viejo

  You’ll begin with a 45-minute public boat transfer to the park entrance. Please note that if water levels are low, the transfer may take up to 1.5 hours, and you will depart from a different dock. Life jackets are provided for the boat transfer. Next, you’ll continue with a private transfer to Puerto Viejo, stopping for lunch around noon and making bathroom breaks along the way as needed.

  300 min

This morning, you'll have the opportunity to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Cahuita National Park! After breakfast, you'll head to the park, where you’ll explore by boat and swim among the vibrant marine life. Once back on land, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to the hotel, with the afternoon free for you to relax. Be sure to wear your bathing suit and bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a towel, and a water bottle for the day’s activities.

• After a 30-minute transfer (depending on your hotel location), you'll walk about half a mile along the beach to begin your shared excursion. From there, you'll board boats to explore the stunning reefs of Cahuita National Park. This park was established to protect the largest coral reef in the country and features beautiful white sand beaches, abundant wildlife, and scenic hiking trails. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll snorkel in the area, with the chance to spot sea turtles, tropical fish, and more. After snorkeling, you'll return to land and walk back for lunch. Following your meal, you'll head back to your hotel. Since boats for snorkeling typically accommodate 12 people, your group may be split into smaller groups, and you may take two boats depending on the size of the group.

  08:00· 120 min· Cahuita National Park

Enjoy your final breakfast in the beautiful Costa Rican Caribbean before heading back to San Jose. After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll begin the long transfer back. Along the way, your guide will point out some great spots where you can stop for lunch on your own. Once you arrive in San Jose and check into your hotel, you’ll come together for a final meal with your group.

• Transfer · Puerto Viejo → San Jose

  Take a private transfer from Puerto Viejo to San Jose, with stops for bathroom breaks and snacks along the way as needed. Around noon, you’ll stop at a location where your guide will recommend restaurant options for you to enjoy lunch on your own.

  330 min

All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy your final breakfast and then continue on your journey. If you're departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of SJO. Safe travels!