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TORTUGUERO
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT - MANATUS HOTEL |
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TORTUGUERO is one of the
most beautiful and scenic sites of Costa Rica. A trip from San Jose to Tortuguero
shows the richness of the most exuberant vegetation in the country ( Caribbean
slope and lowlands ), as well as the most of wildlife that you can easily see
in a short trip! Transportation and tours are mostly done by boat, so this nature
experience is recommended to all ages! You will have great chances to see caimans,
crocodiles, toucans, kingfishers, monkeys ( 3 different types ), sloths, iguanas,
turtles and poison arrow frogs and many others! Do not miss it!
This package is operated by Manatus Hotel
and it runs daily picking clients up at the main hotels in San Jose. The
pick up times are fixed at most of the hotels. If the hotel is not included
on the list, clients should make their own way to the hotels where Manatus will
pick up their clients. During the whole trip an english speaking guide will
escort the group.
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On the first day the Manatus bus will
pick you up at your hotel to take you to the province of Limon crossing the
Braulio Carrillo National Park and the continental divide until reaching the
Rancho Roberto Restaurant for a typical breakfast in the Caribbean lowlands.
After breakfast the trip will continue across banana plantations to Caño
Blanco Dock ( 1 ½ hours drive ). From there the journey will continue
by boat to Tortuguero Town and Sandbar. It is a breathtaking trip on calm water
using many different rivers. The boats have canopies and rain ponchos for the
passenger. During the trip the guide will point out birds and animals and will
be explaining the natural history of the area. If the clients require vegetarian
food, tell us in advance, so that we can make the arrangements. On arrival to
Manatus, lunch will be served. Swimming at the beach or river is not recommended
due to the strong currents, but the spectacle of the wild Caribbean is outstanding.
During the turtle nesting season ( from July to October ) you will have the
opportunity to take the Turtle Night Walk Tour to see the Green Turtle laying
eggs at the beach of Tortuguero ( optional ). Overnight in Manatus
Hotel
By bus and boat
Pick up in the San Jose Metropolitan Area at the Hotel or indicated place.
8:00 a.m Breakfast at Rancho Roberto’s Restaurant ( located in Guapiles
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11:00 a.m Arriving to Caño Blanco dock for the boat transfer (Caño
Blanco / Manatus Hotel)
1:00 p.m. Welcome Cocktail at the Hotel upon arrival
Hotel Check-in
Lunch at the Hotel’s Restaurant
3:00 p.m. Village Tour ( about 2 hours ) with a visit to The Caribbean Conservation
Corporation’s visitor center and sea turtle museum.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner at the Hotel’s Restaurant.
By air
Pick up at the Tortuguero
air strip at 7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant
8:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. Walking tour to the hill or to the Tortuguero National
Park or boat tour (Depending on the weather)(Only one tour at this time)
Midday: Lunch at the hotel’s Restaurant
3:00 p.m. Village tour (about 2 hours) and visit to The Caribbean Conservation
Corporation’s visitor center and turtle museum.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner at hotel’s restaurant.
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On the second day we will visit the Tortuguero
National Park to observe the fauna and flora of the forest. The trip will take
one hour in the morning. Normally the morning tour starts at 6:00 a.m. and finishes
at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast afterward. The boats are small without a canopy
for a better view. After breakfast you will leave the hotel at 9:30 a.m. Reaching
Caño Blanco at 11:00 a.m., where you will be able to use the restrooms
and then continue your trip to the Rancho Roberto Restaurant to have lunch.
Lunch at Rancho Roberto is included and afterwards, the bus will take you to
San Jose. The bus will leave you at the different hotels in San Jose between
3 and 4 p.m. In case your trip will continue to the Arenal Volcano area, the
transfer will be made from Rancho Roberto Restaurant after lunch.
By bus and boat
6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Morning tour.
Between 7:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant.
9:00 a.m. Check out.
9:30 a.m Leaving the Hotel.
11:00 a.m. Arriving to Caño Blanco.
1:00 p.m. Lunch at Rancho Roberto’s Restaurant (Located in Guapiles).
3:30 p.m. Arriving to San Jose.
By air
6:00 a.m. Light Breakfast.
6:20 a.m. Check out.
6:30 a.m. Drop off at the Tortuguero air strip.
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| SERVICES
INCLUDED |
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1 Night at Manatus Hotel with meals ( 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches
and 1 dinner )
Boat transportation, boat tours, english speaking tour guide
Bus transportation roundtrip from San Jose
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Entrance fee to the Tortuguero National Park ( US $
10.00 per person )
Entrance fee to the Caribbean Corporation Museum ( US $ 2.00 per person )
Drinks excepting what is offered during meals
Optional Tours and the Turtle Nesting Tour during the season ( US $ 35.00 )
Tips for drivers, boat drivers and guides
Flights if arriving or leaving by air ( these should be quoted apart )
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