3-day Tortuguero Expedition
Overview
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72 hours
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We have daily departures from San José, the Caribbean Coast and the Arenal Volcano, giving you the choice to start at the place of your preference. This is an excellent option to be combined with our Río Pacuare Rafting trips.
$218 per person – Tortuguero Economy at Miss Miriam
$258 per person – Tortuguero Standard at La Casona
Both Hotels Miss Miriam and La Casona are located only five minutes from the Tortuguero National Park. They are focused on the respect, protection and conservation of the environment and of the flora and fauna of the area. Both feature rooms with private bath, hot water and fans. They have authentic Caribbean style, painted with bright colors that identify the culture of the area and lush gardens.
Prices based on double occupancy. We apply a supplemental charge of $15 + tax per night for single travelers.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Day 1 drive to the Caño Blanco embarking area where we will access the main canal to go north into the National Park.
Accommodations
Lodging at Miss Miriam for Economy option or La Casa in Standard option.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Included
Tortuguero
Prices based on double occupancy. For single travelers, an additional charge of $15 + tax per night applies. Morning: Drive from San José, Arenal or Puerto Viejo, breakfast at Exploration Center. Afternoon: Hotel check-in, Tortuguero Village Tour, leisure time. Evening: Seasonal turtle nesting tour or night hike tour (optional). Additional $25 / from July to October only
Day 2 Canoe trip into the jungle where you will explore the lagoons and hidden canals.
Accommodations
Lodging at Miss Miriam for Economy option or La Casa in Standard option.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Included
Tortuguero
Naturalist Canoe Tour at 5:30 am. Breakfast, and at 11 a.m. start the guided hike to Tortuguero national Park. Afternoon: On your own. We recommend you take the tour to Cerro Tortuguero ($40).
Day 3 Leisure time
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Tortuguero
Morning: Breakfast, leisure time, and check-out. Afternoon: Shuttle out leaves at 12 noon from Costa Rica Roots Tours Office, the boat ride and drive to Exploration center and on to San José, Arenal or Puerto Viejo.
What‘s Included
Guided hike
Naturalist Canoe tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lodging
Boat transportation IN/OUT
Insurance
Lunch and Dinner
National Park entrance ($15)
Turtle nesting night tour ($40 + transportation to Tortuguero)
Parking Fees
Visit to Cerro Tortuguero
Caribbean Conservation Corporation ($2)
Single travelers had an additional charge of $15+tax per night
Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Turtle nesting night tour, Tortuguero
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tortuguero Economy option
Miss Miriam, Hostel Tortuguero
Pickup included
Tortuguero Standard option
La Casona or similar
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
NeilH188,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 3 day (2 night) trip to Tortuguero was excellent. It was well coordinated & enabled me to go straight to La Fortuna from there via Paquere. The only problem was the weather, however ponchos & wellies were provided for the hike in the National Park.
Good walk
Marciamaria U,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The landscape is very beautiful and different,but as for the view of animals and very scarce, many boats and noise, amazes the animals.
Very organized and highly recommended
Sayyestotheworld,,Oct 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We organized Exploradores Outdoors for a transfer from La Fortuna to Tortuguero and from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo. Everything was very well organized. We were picked up on time early in the morning and picked up and received a sumptuous breakfast on the way there at their headquarters. After Tortuguero we even had a guide in the car and boat. Clara was very committed, brought the country and its people closer and is very respectful and committed to animal and environmental protection.
Perfect organization, great experience!
mhass2,,Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had three great days in Tortuguero with Exploradores Outdoors! Unfortunately our backpack was damaged by mice at the depot. Exploradores Outdoors responded immediately and compensated us for the damage. We had not expected it at all. Really very accommodating and customer friendly!
Fantastic memories, remarkable staff
Warren S,,Aug 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The service was amazing and we came back with many memories. The transport was on time, although at times packed (all seats full, including those in the aisle). Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The activities were all fantastic and the lodging very nice, even the inexpensive option. I highly recommend the canoe tour, the city and National Park tour, and the turtle tour.
Great guides at Tortuguero Village. Make sure to bring cash! You will need it.
1orangepopsicle,,May 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time. We were especially impressed with our guides at Tortuguero Village. I think it was Eric? who took us on the most amazing tour of the village in which we saw everything from spider monkeys to medicinal plants. I never imagined that a simple walk around a small village would be so mind-blowing. Then our guide Abel who took us out in the canoe, and later on foot through the jungle was also really good. We saw so much, and he is a nice relaxed and interesting person as well. My number one tip is to bring cash with you to Tortuguero village. Only a few places take cards, so you will be buying food, drinks, tips, handicrafts, etc. all with cash. We were really limited because we hadn't brought much cash with us.
Great place, terrible transport
678senemc,,Apr 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Tortuguero is beautiful. The town is lovely, the boat and canoe trip in the river and the walk through the National Park is wonderful, with a good number of animal sightings. The hotel is comfortable. Our guide Isaac on the canoe was especially knowledgable. That said, the transport is not well organised at all for those that are not rafting. This company organises rafting, as well as onward transport to La Fortuna, San Jose and Puerto Viejo. They have a 'centre' at Siquirres, right by the rafting. Whether or not it makes sense for your trip, they bring everyone from San Jose to this centre and then you board another bus to Tortuguero. Same when you're coming back from Tortuguero. İt means you drive the complete wrong direction, wait for people to finish rafting, wait over an hour at this centre where they tell you lunch is USD10, then get on another bus to go back towards San Jose. İf you don't want this trip to steal at least 2 hours of your life each way, I suggest you seek a different company with actual direct transport to Tortuguero.
From US$295.00
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