Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in San Jose
You'll arrive at San Jose International Airport and meet your Sea Kayaking Costa Rica representative. The transfer to your hotel takes just 10 minutes, so you'll settle in quickly. Spend the rest of the day recovering from travel. For dinner, you can eat at the hotel restaurant or walk to nearby eateries in the area.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Inn & Suites)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at hotel restaurant
- Dinner at local eateries near hotel
Landmarks San Jose International Airport - Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero National Park
Head out early for the drive to La Pavona river port, passing through Braulio Carrillo National Park, small villages, and banana plantations. A motorboat takes you to Manatus Hotel on Tortuguero National Park's edge. After lunch and getting settled, you'll have a kayak orientation and paddle through forest-lined canals. Later, take an evening beach walk to look for nesting turtles or hatchlings.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at Manatus Hotel), Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant after sunset)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manatus Hotel )
Included Activities
- Drive through Northern Lowlands
- Motorboat ride to Manatus Hotel
- Kayak orientation and fitting
- First kayak paddle exploring forest-lined canals
- Evening beach walk to observe nesting turtles or hatchlings
Landmarks Braulio Carrillo National Park La Pavona Tortuguero National Park 
- Day 3
Tortuguero National Park Exploration
If you're interested, join an optional early coffee and birdwatching session before breakfast. Paddle to Cerro Tortuguero, a dormant volcanic formation with views across the lowland rainforest and Caribbean Sea. Hike to the summit for panoramic views, then explore the village below. You'll likely spot monkeys, sloths, turtles, and various bird species during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant after sunset)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manatus Hotel )
Included Activities
- Kayak to Cerro Tortuguero
- Hike to summit of Cerro Tortuguero
- Guided walk to local village
Optional Activities
- Early morning coffee and birdwatching on hotel grounds
Landmarks Cerro Tortuguero Tortuguero Village 
- Day 4
Remote Canal Exploration
Start the morning paddling through remote sections of Tortuguero National Park with your boat captain and support boat. Navigate calm water trails surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and wildlife. By midday you'll return to Manatus Hotel. The afternoon includes a visit to the Sea Turtle Conservancy to learn about conservation work in the area. The rest of the day is yours to rest and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manatus Hotel )
Included Activities
- Kayak paddle through remote sections of Tortuguero National Park
- Visit to Sea Turtle Conservancy
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Sea Turtle Conservancy - Day 5
Laguna 4 and Community Visit
Paddle to Laguna 4 this morning, which is the longest paddling stretch of your trip. A support boat stays nearby if anyone gets tired. Visit a rural community and local farm on the Caribbean coastline, and spend time with a local family who'll prepare traditional cuisine over a wood stove. You'll get back to Manatus Hotel by midday to rest before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional cuisine prepared over wood stove with local family), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Manatus Hotel )
Included Activities
- Kayak paddle to Laguna 4
- Walk through rural community and local farm
- Traditional meal with local family
Landmarks Laguna 4 - Day 6
Tortuguero to San Jose
After breakfast, leave Tortuguero and head back toward San Jose. You'll take a motorboat and then van transport over the Central Volcanic Mountain Range with a lunch stop during the drive. Once you reach San Jose in the afternoon, your time is free. Relax at the hotel, use the amenities, or check out nearby restaurants for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Country Inn & Suites)
Included Activities
- Motorboat ride from Tortuguero
- Van transport to San Jose
Optional Activities
- Exploration of San Jose restaurants and nearby attractions
Landmarks Central Volcanic Mountain Range - Day 7
Departure from San Jose
Transportation will take you to San Jose International Airport for your flight home. This wraps up your 7-day sea kayaking adventure in Costa Rica.
Landmarks San Jose International Airport
