Tour Overview
| Duration | 9 Days / 8 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destinations | San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde |
| Price From | $1,729 per person |
| Tour Style | Classic Escorted |
| Data Source | Gate1Travel — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive San Jose
Welcome to Costa Rica! Airport transfer and overnight in San Jose.
Day 2: Journey to Tortuguero
Early morning drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park to the Caribbean lowlands. Board a boat for the 2-hour journey through jungle canals to Tortuguero — a village accessible only by water or air. Afternoon exploration of Tortuguero village and Caribbean beach. Overnight at jungle lodge.
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Full day exploring Tortuguero’s famous canals by boat — spot howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, caimans, and river turtles in this “Amazon of Costa Rica.” Optional night walk to see nesting sea turtles (July-October). Overnight at jungle lodge.
Day 4: Return to San Jose
Morning boat back through the canals, then drive through banana plantations to San Jose. Evening at leisure.
Day 5: Arenal Volcano
Transfer to Arenal area. Afternoon visit to La Fortuna Waterfall with swimming. Evening Eco Termales hot springs — 7 thermal pools in a lush garden setting.
Day 6: Arenal Adventure
Hanging bridges canopy walk, optional zip-lining or canyoning. Afternoon at leisure or sloth-watching trail.
Day 7: Monteverde Cloud Forest
Boat across Lake Arenal, jeep to Monteverde. Afternoon coffee tour at Monteverde Coffee Co.
Day 8: Cloud Forest Reserve
Guided walk in Monteverde Reserve. Afternoon hummingbird gallery and butterfly garden.
Day 9: Return & Depart
Transfer to San Jose airport. Depart with unforgettable jungle, volcano, and cloud forest memories!
Inclusions
- 8 nights accommodation (2 nights jungle lodge, 6 nights hotels)
- Daily breakfast + meals at Tortuguero lodge
- All boat and land transfers
- Naturalist guides throughout
- All national park fees
- Hot springs admission
Why Visit Tortuguero
- Often called “Costa Rica’s Amazon” — a network of jungle canals teeming with wildlife
- One of the world’s most important nesting sites for green sea turtles
- Accessible only by boat or plane — a truly off-the-grid adventure
