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Flights are not included. Arrival: We recommend arriving at Juan Santamaria Airport the night before the trip starts, or no later than 3pm on the first day of the trip. Departure: Flying out on the last day of the trip, you can depart anytime after breakfast from Juan Santamaria Airport. If you’re considering alternative flight times please check with us.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In San José, Welcome!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In San José, Welcome!

Arrive at the José International Airport and transfer to your hotel for the evening. Once you arrive, you are free to explore San José and enjoy a delectable local meal on your own.Bougainvillea Hotel, San José
Day 2 Day 2: Explore Tortuguero National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Explore Tortuguero National Park

After breakfast and a brief trip orientation with your guide, we’ll make our way to Tortuguero. After a private transfer through the Costa Rican countryside to San José to La Pavona Dock (3h) we will continue by boat to Tortuguero and our accommodations for the next two nights. After lunch at the lodge, kayak the canals of Tortuguero National Park to a soundtrack of exotic birdsong, watching for manatees, caimans, crocodiles, and turtles. Return to the lodge where a buffet dinner will be waiting in the lodge’s restaurant.Evergreen Lodge, Tortuguero (All meals)Tortuguero Kayaking Distance: Easy, varying lengths
Day 3 Day 3: Hike Tortuguero And Visit The Sea Turtle Conservancy Center
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Hike Tortuguero And Visit The Sea Turtle Conservancy Center

Opt to start the day bright and early with a birding walk. If you're more inclined to sleep in, meet your traveling companions for breakfast at the lodge. Today is all about Tortuguero National Park, beginning with the Cerro Tortuguero Hike, a trek along a well-maintained trail, out-and-back hike through dense rainforest foliage to the top of the hill. Though the summit is only 390 ft (119 m) above sea level, the climb up through the jungle is worth it for the breath-taking 360-degree views of the Caribbean lowlands encircling the hill with their vast, complex network of rivers fanning out to the horizon. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy Center, home to the largest green turtle rookery in the western hemisphere. Break for lunch at Miss Junnie's restaurant and take in the authentic Caribbean atmosphere and entrées while watching a variety of birds in the adjacent gardens. Wander the streets of the village, taking in the brightly painted buildings and grab a cup of freshly made juice while checking out the shops. The rest of the day will be taken up by a boat tour through the canals of Tortuguero National park before returning to our lodgings for another delectable dinnerEvergreen Lodge, Tortuguero (All meals)Hiking Distance: 2.1 kilometres (1.25miles)
Day 4 Day 4: Paddle The World-Class Rapids Of The Pacuare River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Paddle The World-Class Rapids Of The Pacuare River

Enjoy a quick breakfast at the Lodge before beginning our boat and then road transfer to Tropical River. Our afternoon will be spent paddling the exhilarating class III-IV rapids of the Pacuare River, ranked one of the Top 10 Rivers to Raft in the World by National Geographic. Check into the Tropical River Lodge and meet for dinner in the restaurant.Tropical River Lodge (All meals)Pacuare River Rafting: Moderate, Class III & IV rapids
Day 5 Day 5: White Water Rafting, And Transfer To Puerto Viejo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: White Water Rafting, And Transfer To Puerto Viejo

Today boasts another beautiful morning of bird watching while sipping a cup of coffee. The pace quickly picks up from there, as our day is filled with an invigorating white water rafting excursion, the best way to experience Costa Rica. Wind down from an exciting morning on our transfer to the Caribbean coast. Check in to our accommodations for the evening and then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort or similar, Puerto Viejo (All meals)Pacuare River Rafting: Class III & IV rapids, moderate
Day 6 Day 6: Explore Cahuita National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Explore Cahuita National Park

Explore Cahuita National Park and all it has to offer. Marvel at the colourful corals, sea fans, and countless species of tropical reef fish on a snorkelling tour and hike through Cahuita National Park. After lunch we’ll head out for a walk in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Mixed Wildlife Refuge. This wildlife refuge protects more than 4,500 hectares of marine habitats, 15 kilometres of rainforest coastline, and is a well-known nesting area for several species of sea turtles. With its incredible forests, lagoons, coral reefs and white sand beaches, it is one of the most isolated and exotic place on the entire South Caribbean coast. Afterwards we’ll head back to enjoy a local cooking class and dinner tonight.Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort or similar, Puerto Viejo (All meals)Snorkeling and Hiking in Cahuita National Park: Varying lengths, easy
Day 7 Day 7: Canopy Tour And Puerto Vargas Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Canopy Tour And Puerto Vargas Walk

Today is an exhilarating journey through the jungle treetops! The Canopy Tour consists of 9 aerial platforms and 13 ground platforms, connected by several cables or zip lines that will take you to the heart of the canopy´s jungle! Expert local guides will teach you about the flora and fauna of the primary forest, and the use of these plants by the indigenous people. Once you reach the seventh platform, you will not touch the ground again until the end of the route, so you will cross and watch the jungle as birds and monkeys do. Once we arrive back to the farm, we’ll  fruit before returning to our hotel. After lunch we’ll head out to Puerto Vargas Station, part of the Cahuita National Park northern border. Our hike this afternoon includes several vegetation types typically found in the lowlands rainforest and Caribbean coastlines, and we’ll be on the lookout for white-faced monkeys, sloths, iguanas, hermit, amazing blue butterflies, crabs and birds. Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort or similar, Puerto Viejo (All meals)Hiking Distance: 8 kilometres (5 miles), 1-2 hours
Day 8 Day 8: Wander The Beach, Explore Pierella Ecological Garden, Back To San José
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Wander The Beach, Explore Pierella Ecological Garden, Back To San José

This morning we’ll spend time relaxing at the resort pool or take advantage of the walkable beach access from the hotel. Then we’ll start making our way back to San Jose, stopping off to venture through the Pierella Ecological Garden, a breeding ground for butterflies and a refuge for many species that live in their natural environment. We’ll enjoy lunch here to before continuing onto San Jose where we’ll drop you at the hotel. Tonight, we get together for a farewell dinner and toast to a wonderful trip: Pura Vida!Bougainvillea Hotel, San José  (All meals)
Day 9 Day 9: Depart For Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Depart For Home

After breakfast you will be dropped off at the San José Airport at least 3 hours prior to your international flight.Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Costa Rica Tortuguero Adventure

Day 1: Arrive In San José, Welcome!

Day 2: Explore Tortuguero National Park

Day 3: Hike Tortuguero And Visit The Sea Turtle Conservancy Center

Day 4: Paddle The World-Class Rapids Of The Pacuare River

Day 5: White Water Rafting, And Transfer To Puerto Viejo

Day 6: Explore Cahuita National Park

Day 7: Canopy Tour And Puerto Vargas Walk

Day 8: Wander The Beach, Explore Pierella Ecological Garden, Back To San José

Day 9: Depart For Home

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