Vacation Packages to Tortuguero National Park in Costa RicaPlenty of holiday makers looking today for vacation packages to Costa Rica attracted both by the wonderful nature and excellent all inclusive resorts settled on tranquil beaches! There are tourists who seeking only relaxation in comfortable sun-chairs on the beach, others who want to explore the thick rain forest and observe the rich wildlife, while some holiday makers combine several days of relaxation in beach resorts with exciting trips to the most interesting tourist attractions of Costa Rica like Arenal Volcano, Poas Volcano, Sarapiqui Rain Forest, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Guanacaste and Tortuguero National Park.
Tortuguero means approximatively "The Land of Turtles" and is a small village settled in the northern part of the Caribbean side. Still, not the village made famous the region, but the protected area from there (named officially "Tortuguero Conservation Area"), which include several beaches looking like parts of eden where come sea turtles for nesting (the "Tortuguero National Park"). Most turtles which come there belong to endangered species like Hawksbill, Loggerheads, Green and Leatherbacks and as result this park has a huge importance in protecting some of the oldest and most interesting species of the planet! Even if the turtles are the main attraction of the park, there are many other wildlife species like caymans, manatees, jaguars, lots of monkeys and a huge number of bird species such as blue herons, toucans, parrots, kingfishers and others.
Almost the entire Tortuguero region is covered by rain forests, lagoons and swamps and therefore it can be visited at best on the water – there are available 3 aquatic trails of different lengths. Still, for the trained holiday makers there is also a hiking trail long of about 2 kilometers that allows a much closer contact with the tropical environment. However, the sights are magnificent in all parts of the park because there are lots of deltas stretching between the Caribbean coast (in east) and the volcanic hills of Coronel (in west). The diversity is stunning - there are 11 different ecological habitats, from high rain forest to herbaceous marsh communities, each of them featuring specific plants and wildlife! Due to the particularity of the area, holiday makers are advised to visit it only in guided tours - the only way to enjoy the beauty and richness of the amazing nature from this part of Costa Rica.
Tortuguero National Park is located into an isolated region of Costa Rica and is accessible only by boat or airplane, still it is the third most visited park in the country! The unique marshes and tropical forest from there attracting an increasing number of tourists and consequently on the travel scene are available numerous vacation packages to Tortuguero. Most of them starting in San Jose, the capital city of the country, and are tailored to fit for different needs and pockets. There are several vacation deals that include only 1 or 2 nights accommodation, while other packages are long adventure tours of 9-12 days and feature visits also to other famous landmarks of Costa Rica such as Manuel Antonio National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest, Braulio Carrillo National Park, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, Arenal Volcano and others. Prices are very affordable, even if some tourists could think that this trips are expensive due to the fact that the region is hardly accessible. The 2 days excursions starting at only $176/pp, while the 12-day tour costs from $1,449/pp including accommodation, meals and transportation! Below are listed some of the best vacation packages to Tortuguero National Park.
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Tours to Tortuguero - Caribbean Side of Costa RicaTortuguero 2 Days/1 Night Tour
Package includes: 1 night lodging accommodation, 4 meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner), transportation, visit to the national park!
Starting at $176/pp!
Tortuguero 3 Days/2 Nights Tour
Package includes: 2 nights hotel accommodations, 8 meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners), Tortuguero area aightseeing tour, entrance to Tortuguero National Park!
Starting at $216/pp!
Costa Rica - A World of Nature
Package includes: 11 nights hotel accommodations, 24 meals, trips to Poas Volcano, Coffee Plantation, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest, Pineapple Plantation, Cacao Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park!
Starting at $1,449/pp!
Costa Rica - Nature's Museum
Package includes: 8 nights lodging accommodations, 17 meals, trips to Braulio Carrillo National Park, Poas Volcano, Coffee Plantation, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui Rain Forest, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge!
Starting at $1,399/pp!
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