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COSTA RICA
CARIBBEAN
Ecological 7 Day Tour
   
Day 1
Upon arrival to San Jose you will be transferred to your hotel. The
afternoon/evening is free to explore San Jose
Day 2 / 3 / 4
SAMOA LODGE
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TORTUGUERO CANALS - TOUR DESCRIPTION:
At 6:30 a.m. pick-ups at
the major hotels of San José. We also estimate further
pick-ups at the restaurant Caribbean Dish in Siquirres
at 9:30 a.m. for all those people returning from other
tours and for whom it is easier to participate in this
tour from there.
Coffee plantations:
Visit of 10
minutes at San Luis de Santo Domingo de Heredia. On the
site, where you can perfectly admire the coffee cherry
(known as “grano de oro”), the guides provide
socio-economical and historical information of the coffee
production of Costa Rica.
Cloud Forest Braulio
Carrillo National Park:
Visit of 10
minutes to enjoy the panoramic view, to take pictures and
for information of the flora and fauna, as well as on the
history of this park that is located 7500 feet above sea
level. Stop for a typical breakfast.
Pineapple plantation:
Visit of 10
minutes with general information on the pineapple
production of Costa Rica in “La Herediana de Siquirres”.
While watching the large plantations, you can see the
Turrialba volcano in all its beauty.
Banana plantations and
Packing Stations:
Visit of 15
minutes where the tourist can appreciate a close-up view
of the whole process of cutting, preparation and packing
of the bananas for exportation, accompanied by ample
information by your guide.
We reach the peer of
Caño Blanco where we will get ready to for the boat that
will take us through the exuberant canals of Tortuguero,
where the hotel is located.
We will check in, have lunch
and get ready for the tour to the village in the
afternoon.
Tour to the village of Tortuguero with detailed
information on its history, culture and work in favor of
conservation of the sea turtles and the flora and fauna in
general. We will also visit the Sea Museum of the
“Caribbean Conservation Corporation”, where the guest
completes the information received during the
village-tour. You can enjoy a walk through the gift-shops
and get a typical Caribbean souvenir. Duration of the
tour: 1½ hours
Morning- Tour:
On the second day, early morning visit of the canals
within the National park to discover a large variety of
bird and to receive detailed information on the flora and
fauna. Duration of the tour: 2 hours
Hill of Tortuguero:
This tour is included in the trip of 3 days/ 2 nights. It
provides impressive views on the whole valley of
Tortuguero and from the trail it is easy to discover its
different species of inhabitants among which are three
different kinds of monkeys, sloths, caimans, turtles,
iguanas, poison arrow frogs and many birds and insects
including the blue butterfly (Morpho peleides).
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On the Hotel property you have the possibility to take a
walk on the different trails through exuberant vegetation
full of life, as well as through the gardens on the
property to discover various species of exotic and
tropical flowers.
Day 4
After
a leisurely breakfast, you will depart through the Tortuguero Channels towards
Puerto Viejo de Limon and the South Caribbean. Though the canal you will have
the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, as well as the exotic man-made
canals. From your journey on the boat (3 hours) you will then be transferred to
Pizote Lodge on a scenic road along the beach (2 hours). You’ll be spending the
next 2 nights at El Pizote Lodge in one of our quaint bungalows.
You will be free
to enjoy the attractions at Pizote, with a swimming pool, ecological trails in
18 hectares of private reserve, and a scenic hill overlook. The lodge is set
back from the Caribbean sea with views from the restaurant and bar, which offer
a wide variety of tropical dishes and drinks as well as well-known favorites
such as pizza and hamburgers. All this is set in the undiscovered Caribbean
village of Puerto Viejo de Limon, with beautiful beaches, numerous available
activities, and a Costa Rican/Afro-Caribbean culture all of its own. During the
evening you will be able to enjoy the nightlife of Puerto Viejo, with sounds
of crashing waves and rhythmic reggae beats abound in this laid-back Caribbean
town.
Day 5
This
day is open to do as much or as little as you wish. Breakfast is included at
Pizote Lodge at your leisure, and relaxing by the pool or beach are favorite
activities. You can also take an optional tour today, options include
snorkeling, scuba diving, dolphin watching, bicycle rental, trips to Cahuita
National Park, trips to Panama, and tours of the indigenous Talamanca community.
You can arrange for a tour once at the lodge or in advance if you wish.
Day
6
After
breakfast you’ll be transferred back to San Jose by bus along the Limon
highway and Braulio Carrillo, returning to San Jose in the afternoon to your
hotel. The evening is free to enjoy San Jose.
Day
7
You
will be transferred to the airport for your return flight. If you have an
afternoon flight.
What to bring:
Jeans, good shoes, rain coat, long sleeved shirts, swim suite, camera, film,
mosquito repellent.
TOUR HIGH LIGHTS
Braulio Carillo National Park
Tortuguero Canals
South Caribbean Beaches
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
San Jose
3 Days / 2 Nights - US-$ 245 per person
7 Days / 6 Nights - US-$ 745 per person
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