Caribbean Eco Encounter

8 days and 7 nights in San Jose/Tortuguero, Costa Rica/Bocas del Toro, Panama

Quick Facts

• Eight days and seven nights
• San Jose suburbs/Tortuguero Costa Rica/Bocas del Toro, Panama
• Rates from $1340 per person based on double occupancy. All breakfasts included, all meals included at Pachira lodge.
• Rates include 3 regional flights (to Tortuguero, Bocas del Toro, Panama and back to San Jose)
• All journeys with Nature Vacations are 100% customizable. Use this as a guide and work with one of our travel designers to create YOUR perfect version

Day 1

• Fly into San Jose, Costa Rica
• You will be welcomed by a representantive from the National Chamber of Tourism in the airport who will take you through baggage claim and direct you to your private van transfer from the Airport to the Beacon Escazu hotel, where you'll spend your first night in this rural suburb of San Jose.

  Day 2

• Rise up to a sunny morning and exquisite breakfast, replete with freshly brewed coffee and prepare for check out from your room
• A private van will take you from your Hotel to the Nature Air Terminal for your Carbon Neutral Flight to Tortuguero! (approx. 30 minutes)
• Land between the ocean and the Tortuguero Lagoon where a boat transfer will be waiting to whisk you of to Pachira Lodge where you'll spend the next two days and nights enjoying all-inclusive dining and tours.

 Day 3

• Wake up early for a delicious Caribbean breakfast to prepare for your unique boat tour through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park. Later you'll visit the local town where you can grab a tastey snack or browse local artisan crafts.
• Stay at Pachira Lodge.

 Day 4

• Wake up early for your flight down the Caribbean coast, with a quick stop in San Jose en route to Bocas del Toro, Panama. This archipelago of more than 300 islands has a lively city center in Bocas del Toro town, and is surrounded by uninhabited islands waiting your exploration.
• You will be met at the airport for your transfer to the Hotel Playa Tortuga, just outside of town on its own secluded beach. Relax on lounge chairs set on the inclined slope of the beautiful pool as ocean breezes graze your face.

 Day 5 & 6

• Use these two days for exploring the main island on bikes or rent a moped to take you across to the beautiful Star Beach on the other side of the island. There are many snorkeling tours that will take you to explore nearby islands, or just hang out in town enjoying delicious seafood meals, souvenir shopping or relaxing in the central park.

 Day 7

• It's time to say goodbye to this island paradise as you head back to the airport for your international flight to San Jose, Costa Rica (50 minutes).
• Settle in to your room at the Beacon Escazu hotel and enjoy the cooler climes as you get ready for your afternoon spa treatment or a leisurely gourmet dinner where you will revel in all the memorable details of your journey.

 Day 8

• Enjoy the complimentary breakfast and check out of your room before connecting with your private transfer to the San Jose International airport. ( approx. 30 minutes)

Price per person from $1340 in double occupancy with local flights included