Is it possible to change the hotel in San Jose to a higher category hotel?

Unfortunately the accommodation is not customisable, we don't provide upgraded options, so they would be as per the itinerary.

is the transfer from San José to Tortuguero National Park included? We have two backpacks weighing about 21 kg each could that be a problem?

You are permitted one main piece of luggage and a small day bag per person.

If I have to cancel the tour, what is the refund policy?

The refund policy states that cancellations before the confirmation of bookings might not be refunded. Exact terms can be provided upon request.

What age do children need to be to join the tour?

The minimum age requirement for this trip is 2 years. All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

What is the group size for this tour?

The typical group size can vary but usually includes around 10 to 15 participants.

Is it possible to get a flight from San Jose to Tortuguero rather than a five hour drive? Is there lots to see by driving? Are there different kayak sizes available?

You might need to do your own research on flying to Tortuguero. We don't have specific information about kayak sizes or water conditions. Tortuguero is boat-access only and located in the jungle and wetlands.

What is the price of a single person in a tour?

The tour pricing is $779.00 USD per person if you are booking solo. The pricing of $599.00 USD per person is based on two or more travelers traveling together.

Are the age ranges on your tours suggested or mandated? My 9 yr old travels really well and can hike for long distances, but the tours I am looking at start at 10 or 12.

We are sorry to advise that the minimum age we accept is 12 years old for our trips. Unless you were to choose once of the family tours.

what kind of boat would we be on? might you have a picture of the boat? would there also be bus or other transportation?

One of my colleagues has been on this specific 4-Day tour, but she is off today. Would you mind if I reach out to her and get back to you tomorrow?

Can I be picked up from the airport if I arrive a day early?

To have the complimentary arrival transfer included in your booking, you would need to book your pre-night accommodation with us.

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Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure

4 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.9

18 traveler reviews

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Very knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife. Enthusiastic about his job.
Randolph, traveled in May
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Group Size 10 - 15
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Itinerary

Day 1
San José
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Fleur de Lys)
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer
- Welcome package at hotel
Landmarks
San José International Airport
Day 2
San José to Tortuguero National Park
Meals
Breakfast (Costa Rican breakfast en route), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Transfer by road to Tortuguero
- Motorized canoe transfer through Tortuguero canals
- Guided boat trips and wildlife viewing in Tortuguero
Optional Activities
- Nocturnal animal-spotting boat excursion (evening)
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero Canals
Day 3
Tortuguero National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Turtle Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Tortuguero National Park guided boat tour
- Guided jungle walk
Optional Activities
- Explore lodge gardens and beach
- Kayaking excursion (60USD per person)
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 4
Tortuguero to San José
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
San José

Landmarks
San José International Airport

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero Canals

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park

Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
San José

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Fleur de Lys
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day 1
Turtle Beach Lodge
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Days 2, 3

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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 18 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.1
Tour Operator
4.8

Shiela
February 16th, 2026
4.0
Tour was more people than advertised and all the activities mentioned in the initial brochure were not readily...
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Helge
November 1st, 2025
5.0
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This tour exceeded our expectations! We were 110% satisfied with everything! Smooth organization, great...
This tour exceeded our expectations! We were 110% satisfied with everything! Smooth organization, great accommodations, conscientious, comfortable and safe transportation. We were especially happy with Andrea, our tour guide! She accompanied us very attentively on land and water and showed us sooo much of her country, the nature and so many animals! We were totally thrilled and took lots of photos of many caimans, lizards, iguanas and several small and large birds. She accompanied us on the boat tours in the canals and even in a kayak. She always secured us seats at the very front of the boats, which was great! Sitting at the front and being shown lots of hidden animals that we would never have discovered on our own. She simply knew everything, took great care of us and really enriched our trip.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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Thanks so much for your review, Helge! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed your time in Tortuguero with Andrea. Our world deserves more you!
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Mirco
April 1st, 2025
5.0
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The trip and the transfers were more than satisfactory. Our guide Melissa was motivated and very friendly. The boat...
The trip and the transfers were more than satisfactory. Our guide Melissa was motivated and very friendly. The boat tours in particular (transfer and excursion, top boat guide) were amazing. A great start to our Costa Rica round trip. Our subsequent inquiry as to whether we could be dropped off at the airport, although our destination was the Hotel Fleur de lys, was also dealt with with a brief question to the bus driver. The food, the facilities and the rooms at the Turtle Beach Hotel were good to very good. (But you shouldn't expect a 5* all-in mega hotel in the jungle)Show more
Traveled in February 2025
Reply from: G Adventures
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and beautiful photos with us, Mirco! We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time with us and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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Randolph
May 14th, 2024
5.0
Verny, our guide, did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife. Enthusiastic about his...
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Traveled in April 2024
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We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your adventure with us. We hope to see you on another G Adventure again soon.
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Patricia
April 2nd, 2024
5.0
The tour of Tortuguero was a pleasant surprise. Andrea gave us a personal experience, she is knowledgeable and...
The tour of Tortuguero was a pleasant surprise. Andrea gave us a personal experience, she is knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife of Costa Rica. We saw so much wildlife on our boat and walking tours. The experience that we had on this tour was great from start to finish and I highly recommend this tour for anyone that enjoys nature.Show more
Traveled in March 2024
Reply from: G Adventures
Thanks for your great review and for the stunning photos. We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip from start to finish. We hope to see you on another trip soon.
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Allyson
June 24th, 2023
5.0
This tour was great! The pickups were prompt and professional. The itinerary was well communicated. The lodge was...
This tour was great! The pickups were prompt and professional. The itinerary was well communicated. The lodge was great- good variety of food, beautiful pool, clean rooms. This may be due to late booking but I was put with an all Spanish speaking group at Pachira Lodge and while that did have some challenges everyone was very nice and our tour leader Eli made sure I understood all safety tips and interesting things to look out for. I will note some of the optional excursions offered on the tour hosts website were not available, possibly due to seasonality- but I will follow up with them directly. Some things we saw included sloths, iguanas, monkeys, many birds including toucans and macaws, crabs, caiman, fish, and many insects. I would do this tour again!Show more
Traveled in May 2023
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Hi Allyson, Thanks for taking the time to write in! Our world deserves more you.
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Cerys
April 18th, 2023
5.0
Gabriel was a fantastic tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable and he found so much amazing wildlife it made it...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Hi Cerys! Thanks for the kind words about Gabriel :) Much appreciated.
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Shreya
April 17th, 2023
5.0
All connections went smoothly. The lodging was lovely. The people were extremely helpful and friendly. We enjoyed...
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Traveled in March 2023
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Hi Shreya, Thank you for the kind words!
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Fiona
November 18th, 2022
5.0
Brilliant tour! The guide was super helpful, knowledgable and friendly and made the tour a great experience
Traveled in November 2022
Reply from: G Adventures
Thank you so much for your feedback, Fiona! Our world deserves more you!
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Ndola
February 3rd, 2020
5.0
We had a great time in Tortuguero and got to see a lot of incredible wildlife!
Traveled in January 2020

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Louise
Asked on October 1st, 2025
Is it possible to change the hotel in San Jose to a higher category hotel?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  Unfortunately the accommodation is not customisable, we don't provide upgraded options, so they would be as per the itinerary.
L
Louise
Asked on March 5th, 2025
is the transfer from San José to Tortuguero National Park included? We have two backpacks weighing about 21 kg each could that be a problem?
Tour Details
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  You are permitted one main piece of luggage and a small day bag per person.
A
Alexandra
Asked on February 4th, 2025
If I have to cancel the tour, what is the refund policy?
Payments
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  The refund policy states that cancellations before the confirmation of bookings might not be refunded. Exact terms can be provided upon request.
F
Francette
Asked on January 25th, 2025
What age do children need to be to join the tour?
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  The minimum age requirement for this trip is 2 years. All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
C
Catherine
Asked on November 26th, 2024
What is the group size for this tour?
Group size
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  The typical group size can vary but usually includes around 10 to 15 participants.
C
Chris
Asked on October 17th, 2024
Is it possible to get a flight from San Jose to Tortuguero rather than a five hour drive? Is there lots to see by driving? Are there different kayak sizes available?
Tour Details
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  You might need to do your own research on flying to Tortuguero. We don't have specific information about kayak sizes or water conditions. Tortuguero is boat-access only and located in the jungle and wetlands.
- C
  Chris
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  Do you offer any other 4 day trips to other parts of Costa Rica? How bad are mosquitos and other bugs in December 31 to January 5th?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  We offer two 6-day tours: Costa Rica: Rio Celeste & Rincon de la Vieja and Costa Rica: The Wonders & Wildlife of the North. Insect levels in Tortuguero are consistently high, which is a sign of a healthy ecosystem.
M
Michelle
Asked on October 15th, 2024
What is the price of a single person in a tour?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  The tour pricing is $779.00 USD per person if you are booking solo. The pricing of $599.00 USD per person is based on two or more travelers traveling together.
C
Chris
Asked on August 28th, 2024
Are the age ranges on your tours suggested or mandated? My 9 yr old travels really well and can hike for long distances, but the tours I am looking at start at 10 or 12.
Age Range
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  We are sorry to advise that the minimum age we accept is 12 years old for our trips. Unless you were to choose once of the family tours.
L
Luke
Asked on June 10th, 2024
what kind of boat would we be on? might you have a picture of the boat? would there also be bus or other transportation?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  One of my colleagues has been on this specific 4-Day tour, but she is off today. Would you mind if I reach out to her and get back to you tomorrow?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  I have attached a picture of the type of motorboat used on this tour. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
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Emily
Asked on March 22nd, 2024
Can I be picked up from the airport if I arrive a day early?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2024
  To have the complimentary arrival transfer included in your booking, you would need to book your pre-night accommodation with us.

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Tortuguero National Park Tour – 4-Day Independent Adventure

Itinerary

San José

Included Activities

San José to Tortuguero National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities