The Tanager Tour
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Day 3 - Transfer to Tortuguero Park

Morning transfer down the mountains to the pier where we take a boat on the river journey to our lodge in the Tortuguero Park staying for 3 nights.

 

Day 4 - Boat tour Tortuguero Park

Accompanied by guides, we explore the area by boat in the backwaters and lagoons, observing the abundance of bird species in this glorious jungle setting, home to spider monkeys, macaws, threetoed sloths, caiman and otters, amongst many others.

 

Day 5 - Tortuguero Park at leisure

Visit the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, protecting the nearby nesting beach of the Atlantic green sea turtle and surrounding tropical rainforest. From July to October it may be possible to see turtles nesting. The setting at Tortuguero is tranquil so you can also unwind, take walks along the coast, the beach and the area surrounding the lodge.

Day 8 - Poás Volcano National Park

After breakfast, we drive to Poás Volcano National Park, where we witness the clouds of steam rising out of the depths of the active volcano, Poás. The road winds down to the Pacific lowlands before ascending again into the mountains to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, a cold and humid forest high in the mountains with great views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the Pacific.

 

Day 9 - Cloud Forest Reserve

A fascinating and beautiful half day excursion, accompanied by expert local guides, in the surrounding Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The variety of climes is home to a fascinating number of birds and mammals, including the noisy howler monkeys and the resplendent quetzal. In the afternoon we visit the Butterfly Garden, a living laboratory of butterflies, snakes and frogs.

 

Days 10-11 - San Jose

Early morning transfer down the mountains and back to San José. Rest of the day at leisure, depart the following day, arriving home on Day 12.

You can also choose to extend your trip and visit Manuel Antonio National Park, conveniently located on the Pacific Ocean with an excellent beach. Or go to San Gerardo de Dota for bird watching or the lush Turrialba Valley.