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TORTUGUERO
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT - LAGUNA LODGE |
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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 caymans,
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 Laguna Lodge
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 Laguna Lodge will
pick up their clients. During the whole trip an english speaking guide will
escort the group.
In the case of groups, the arrival or departure to Tortuguero can be done by
boat to / from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui. This is particularly convenient when
the clients are near the Arenal Volcano area and you wish to combine it with
Tortuguero. For this choice, please contact our office and we will give you
a quotation, depending on the group´s size.
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DAY - 1 |
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On the first day the Mawamba 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 SELVA
TROPICAL Restaurant for a typical breakfast in the Caribbean lowlands.(
near Guapiles Town ) 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 Mawamba, lunch will be served. Meals are served on a menu basis,
at indicated hours, offering a wide variety of excellent cuisine.Your tour guide
will offer an afternoon walk to Tortuguero town so you can see the lifestyle
of the local people. In the town there are 2 souvenirs shops with T-shirts,
post cards, etc. Dinner will be at Mawamba Lodge. The lodge has a swimming pool,
beachfront, the Tortuguero river, beautiful gardens, a natural trail, hammocks,
a bar with music, television room and a restaurant. 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 Laguna Lodge.
By bus and boat
6:30 - 7:00 a.m. Pick up in the San Jose Metropolitan Area at the Hotel or indicated
place.
8:20 a.m Breakfast at Selva Tropical Restaurant ( located in Guapiles )
11:00 a.m Arriving to Caño Blanco dock for the boat transfer (Caño
Blanco / Laguna Lodge)
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.
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 9:00 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 Selva Tropical
Restaurant to have lunch. Lunch 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.
From Selva Tropical we can make an easy connection for the Arenal Volcano. The
passengers will reach Selva Tropical around 1:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. the guests
may leave from Selva Tropical to reach the volcano area around 4:30 p.m. A private
transfer or rented car can be arranged at Selva Tropical. The rooms at Mawamba
are standard, all with private bathroom, hot water and a ceiling fan. There
are no phones, TV or air conditioning. The water is safe to drink and to brush
your teeth. Mineral water is always available for guests at the main restaurant.
The restaurant has a self service section open 24 hours for mineral water, beers,
tea, coffee, etc.
By bus and boat
6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Boat Tour
Between 8:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant.
9 :00 a.m. Check out.
9:30 a.m.. Boat Departure.
11:00 a.m. Arriving to Caño Blanco.
1:00 p.m. Lunch at Selva Tropical 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 in Laguna Lodge with meals ( 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches
and 1 dinner )
Boat transportation and regular boat tours
English speaking tour guide
Bus transportation roundtrip from San Jose
Visit to the Sea Turtle Museum ( Entrance fee not included )
1 boat tour for 2 hours in the Tortuguero National Park ( Entrance fee not included
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Entrance fee to the Tortuguero National Park ( US $
10.00 per person )
Drinks except what is offered during meals
Optional Tours and the Turtle Nesting Tour during the season ( US $ 35.00 )
Entrance fee to the Sea Turtle museum of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation
( US $ 2.00 )
Tips for bellboys, bus drivers, boat drivers and tour guides
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