Spend three nights in a comfortable lodge in and around Tortuguero National Park, home to the Caribbean’s most important breeding ground for endangered green sea turtles. The park is a land of canals and waterways lined by steamy jungle and mangroves teeming with wildlife. A sleepy Caribbean town, Tortuguero has no roads - access is only by boat or small plane. If you're looking for unspoiled rainforest and more animals than you can shake a camera at, this is the place. Turtles & Tortuguero Independent 2009 GPI No Minimum Central America Costa Rica San Jose San Jose Costa Rica Costa Rica Wildlife/Nature, Chill Out 4 2 Comfort http://www.gapadventures.com/images/banners/costarica/costa_rica_activity_monteverde_zipline.jpg Early pick up from your hotel in San José for your half-day journey to Tortuguero by road and boat. Pass through parks and spot exotic wildlife on an enjoyable boat ride along the Tortuguero River, before arriving at the lodge for a delicious lunch buffet. Wake early to the sounds and sights of the jungle as it comes alive in the early morning, then enjoy guided hikes in this tropical rainforest park, home to countless species of fauna and flora. There are plenty of optional activities, including a jungle tour, kayaking down the waterways, swimming and hiking. Head back to San José. Early morning pick-up from your hotel in San Jose for the drive out of the central highlands and down to our river port, stopping for breakfast on the way. Pass from the high cloud forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park down to the flat agricultural lowlands, filled with pineapples, rice, cattle, and banana plantations. After driving through various banana plantations, hop on board a lancha (boat) for your journey through the remarkable Tortuguero canals to our comfortable jungle lodge. On the boat ride we may see herons, egrets, spoonbills, as well as amphibians and reptiles like the “Jesus Lizard” (it walks on water) and caimans. The tropical rainforest gives way to prime beaches, ideal nesting grounds for green, loggerhead, hawksbill and leatherback turtles. The latter nests from mid-March to May, the rest from July to September. Tortuguero National Park was created in 1975 to protect the four species of sea turtles which nest along these beaches. The Caribbean Conservation Centre, just outside of town, is an excellent source of information about the turtles and their tropical habitat. After lunch visit the sleepy Afro-Caribbean village of Tortuguero, take an optional hike or relax by the pool. Wake early to the sounds and sights of the jungle as it comes alive. Enjoy guided hikes or an early morning canal tour to experience the jungle at its most active. Visit COTERC, the Canadian Biological research station to learn about the incredible biological diversity of the area. After lunch enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the lodge or sign up for optional guided tours such as kayaking, horseback riding, a canopy tour or a climb up muddy Cerro Tortuguero (Tortuguero Hill) for a great view over the park. Today is a full day to enjoy Turtle Beach Lodge and its incredible surroundings. Take time to explore the gardens, beach and pool, or sign up for an additional tour (for a fee) with your guide. Speak with your guide for times and other options. During the season (March–September) we include night excursions to see the nesting of the giant turtles. After an early morning breakfast it is time to make your return journey back to San José. Return south, back through steamy jungle canals and natural rivers to the port and transfer to the Turtle Bus. 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