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Turtle Beach Lodge, Tortugero
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By Brian Bombard
Published on 10/21/2008
 

Turtle Beach Lodge – the ultimate in seclusion, tropical beauty, and adventure in lowland jungle rainforest.

Turtle Beach Lodge
The area of Tortuguero is rightfully called “The Amazon of Costa Rica” because access is only by boat on Jungle Rivers. Turtle Beach Lodge, 5 miles north of the town of Tortuguero, is a secluded resort spanning 175 acres with miles of jungle trails, a meandering private canal, and a half mile of beach adjoining still more isolated beaches.



The lodge accommodates approximately 80 guests; assisted by a well trained staff and guides who ease you into an exciting jungle experience. Stay in the beautifully landscaped cabinas, swim in our turtle shaped pool, relax in the adjacent shady hammock hut with food and drink from the restaurant and bar.



From late June to early October the prime turtle season brings thousands of Atlantic Green Sea Turtles to the beaches of Tortuguero. Leatherback and Hawksbill Sea Turtles, in lesser numbers, arrive to lay eggs from November to May. Come join us for the opportunity to look for these Sea Turtles, and watch their young as they hatch and scamper to the sea. Other common sites are Monkeys, Blue Morpho butterflies, colorful poison Dart frogs, Three-toed Sloths, Parrots, Toucans, and many exotic species of birds.


Turgle Beach Lodge Rates
Notes: All prices shown per person in USD$. All flights are subject to airline availability. Child rates apply through age 12 and if occupying same room as parent/adult; aged 13 and older counts as an adult.





2 days / 1 night with 2 tours
includes lodging and all meals.

single

double

triple

child
 2-way minibus/boat transportation $245 $210 $195 $95
 Arrive by air; depart boat/minibus $325 $290 $275 $175
 Arrive minibus/boat; depart by air $325 $290 $275 $175
2-way transportation by air $405 $370 $355 $255


3 days / 2 nights with 3 tours
includes lodging and all meals.

single

double

triple

child
2-way minibus/boat transportation $329 $275 $225 $110
Arrive by air; depart boat/minibus $409 $355 $305 $190
Arrive minibus/boat; depart by air $409 $355 $305 $190
2-way transportation by air $489 $435 $385 $270

4 days/ 3 nights with 4 tours, free use of kayaks and canoes
includes lodging and all meals.

single

double

triple

child
2-way minibus/boat transportation $415 $350 $295 $125
Arrive by air; depart boat/minibus $495 $430 $375 $205
Arrive minibus/boat; depart by air $495 $430 $375 $205
2-way transportation by air $575 $510 $455 $285


5 days/ 4 nights with 4 tours, free use of kayaks and canoes
includes lodging and all meals.

single

double

triple

child
2-way minibus/boat transportation $495 $415 $370 $145
Arrive by air; depart boat/minibus $575 $495 $450 $225
Arrive minibus/boat; depart by air $575 $495 $450 $225
2-way transportation by air $655 $575 $530 $305

6-7 days/ 5-6 nights with 5 tours, free use of kayaks and canoes
includes lodging and all meals.

single

double

triple

child
2-way minibus/boat transportation $610 $530 $450 $170
Arrive by air; depart boat/minibus $690 $610 $530 $250
Arrive minibus/boat; depart by air $690 $610 $530 $250
2-way transportation by air $770 $690 $610 $330

Transportation by plane and boat: A 35 minute plane ride from one of the two airports in San Jose will bring you to Tortuguero, where a Turtle Beach Lodge boat and guide will be waiting for you. The flight will provide views of San Jose, the outskirts of the city, its surrounding mountains, Caribbean lowlands and coastline. A short, but spectacular boat ride will bring you to Turtle Beach Lodge. (The trip is reversed for a return flight from the lodge to San Jose) Flights are subject to availability.

It is highly recommended that guests spending only 2 days and one night with us fly into Tortuguero, and take the boat & bus for their return trip. This combination will provide you the most time at the lodge and the best opportunity to enjoy the many choices at the lodge.

Transportation by bus and boat: You will have an early morning pick-up at your hotel in San Jose by our guide and be driven to the Caribbean lowlands near Limon. The ride will feature the Costa Rican countryside, a stop for breakfast, The Braulio Carrillo National Park, and a banana plantation tour. About midday you will board our boat for a 2-3 hour ride to Turtle Beach Lodge, including a brief stop in the quaint town of Tortuguero. (The trip is reversed for the return trip from the lodge to San Jose.)