These are all-inclusive excursions: Transportation, meals, tours and lodging are included. What follows is the description for the package offered by Mawamba Lodge. All lodges offer very similar itineraries.

After an early departure from San José, we will stop for breakfast at the private Restaurant Río Danta, where you will enjoy a typical Costa Rican breakfast surrounded by the sounds of the Danta River and marvelous views of the gardens. Continuing our way, we will arrive to Matina, our private embarkation point. Before you board the boats for a 2 hour ride on the canals, you will enjoy fresh water and refreshing tropical fruits. Once you arrive to the lodge and after a hearty lunch, the adventure continues!

During the stay, you will be taken out on tours to the smaller canals and hikes into the lush rain forest of the National Park area, in which nature lovers can observe the virgin forest, many species of birds, mammals and reptiles. For the most adventurous, hiking to the Tortuguero Hill is a must. All of our boats doing trips in the smaller canals, are equipped with electric engines, for a maximun enjoyment of nature.

Notes

The order and logistics of the itinerary may be altered depending on weather conditions. Luggage is limited to 25 lb person on all packages but they will make an exception if you are not coming back to San José. Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park ($10 USD per person), donation of $1 USD at Museum, alcoholic beverages, sodas or bottled water are NOT INCLUDED in the price.