Tour to the Caribean of Costa Rica

This module is perfect for the beginning of a trip through Costa Rica and connects 3 major attractions in Costa Rica

Tortuguero National Park, the rain forest in the Caribbean basin at the National Park "la amistad", and the beautiful beaches of the Caribbean of Costa Rica. The duration of the module is flexible and can be elaborated with us.

Tortuguero

Playa Tortuguero

The flora and fauna from the National Park are unique in this world. Our guides have the knowledge and the experience to match people's requests.

The tour starts in Santa Ana / San José and you will go through the Braulio Carillo National Park, a very interesting National Park, which starts almost at the gates of the capital and pulls up to the Caribbean level. The National Park consists mainly of cloud forests. You will get the opportunity to observe it and receive explanations on the way.

The breakfast takes place in a very friendly restaurant at the Rio Dante, where you have the opportunity to venture a trip to the tropical rain forest, which is already dominant at this altitude. The journey now continues by boat from the ranch. Depending on how many animals you discover during the trip, it takes around 2 hours to get to the lodge.

Once there, and after a welcome drink, there is a powerful lunch before the first tour starts. The tours are included or optional depending on the package you choose. There is an enormous variety, we recommend doing at least the following:

Early guided tour by boat, 6:00 to 8:30 in the Tortuguero National Park, where you can see an enormous variety of animals and plants. Particularly the bird life is very active at this time and you get to face quite many of the more than 300 species of the National Park.
Hike through the rainforest, about 2 hours, with detailed explanations of tropical rainforest and its inhabitants. This tour is offered twice a day and it is recommended to do both, one during the day, and the other one at night time. Those are two really different experiences.
Walk on the muddy paths of the National Park, where you will learn what “mud” really means. Knee-deep mud is crossed, and vines and tropical plants from the lizards position will be seen.
Visit the Tortuguero: A nice, pleasant place where the taxis are bicycles with trailers. It is located directly on the beach and has a friendly atmosphere. You can visit the nice museum or just stroll through the streets and enjoy the life away from civilization.
Kajak tour: After already receiving a detailed knowledge of the flora and fauna on the previous tours, we recommend doing a kayak tour to have a closer look at the flora and fauna. Here you will be part of a small group going upstream, so you can easily return within three hours to the lodge.
Turtles spawning: This tour is only available in the spawning season, from July to October, and it provides an unforgettable experience. If you go to the beach at night, you may watch one of the giant tortoises, as it digs a nest and lays its eggs inside. The whole thing is strictly monitored by volunteers, so that the turtles are not disturbed during their work. Photographing and white lights are strictly prohibited, dark clothing is recommended.

The lunch on the day that you are leaving Tortuguero takes place outside the national park. From there we take a private ride to Bananito on the Caribbean coast.

Selva Bananito

horseback riding in Costa Rica

The journey continues into the jungle for a few days. The starting point is the famous Selva Bananito Lodge. The Lodge is more than just a place to stay in the rainforest, it is also a great accommodation.

In addition, there is a big project behind it, where the environment and nature conservation have a top priority. This is the starting point for exciting trips and adventures in the dense rainforest.

Horses are available for jungle tours. There are horses for any class. Even the absolute beginner, who has never sat on a horse, does not have to worry. Professional guides and tour guides will be taking care of you. A ride at a gallop across the barren steppe is included in the program. A visit to a waterfall in the rainforest can be done on horseback or by foot.

You may spend one day trekking, away from the lodge, where you can almost reach the national park "La Amistad", a common National Park of Panama and Costa Rica. Waterfalls, wildlife, environmental protection programs and active participation in protecting the environment are on the itinerary.

There are also offers for adrenalin activities. Many tours and activities are included in the tour price.

For example:

Canopy: Wires floating through the tops of giant trees.
Rappel: Throw yourself down from a giant tree or climb the highest trees of the tropical rainforest.

Anyone who enjoys watching birds, does not have to go too far. Even from the balcony of the room you are able to see and hear a lot of them. The professional guides of the lodge are true ornithologists and will show you surprisingly many different species.

caribbean

caribbean Costa Rica

The next section of the journey is only a short onward trip: It involves the nearby beach town of Cahuita. Cahuita is famous for its Caribbean atmosphere, the reggae music and the white sandy beaches. After many days of adventure in the rainforest you will be pleased to enjoy a little nightlife, music and freshly prepared cocktails.

You can book a convenient half-day tour with snorkeling and hiking through the Posada, but you can also do it on your own and make your way by foot through the nearby National Park.

Gorgeous white sandy beaches invite you to a bath and the coral reefs are accessible by swimming. Anyone who brings something to eat, must take care of his belongings. The monkeys from the National Park do not take the laws in serious.

Many more tour and excursion possibilities.

Overnight at Posada Suizo Loco Lodge. Comfortable rooms in a tropical garden, great food, pool, Wi-Fi and nice people.