Tortuguero Town Visit

Costa Rica

Tortuguero Town Visit

City tour

Experience description

On this leisurely, accessible tour, you will get to know the town of Tortuguero, located in the heart of Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park.

The town lies between the ocean and a canal and has no roads, so the easiest way to get there is by boat, which is wheelch...
On this leisurely, accessible tour, you will get to know the town of Tortuguero, located in the heart of Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park.

The town lies between the ocean and a canal and has no roads, so the easiest way to get there is by boat, which is wheelchair-accessible. Staff will pick you up from your accommodation to take you to the jetty, and assistance will be available for transfers on and off the boat, if necessary. The guides have been trained to work with people with disabilities and can provide orientation descriptions for people with visual impairments.

After a short boat ride, you will arrive in the charming small town of Tortuguero. Although there are no roads, there are a number of flat pathways which can be navigated with minimal assistance. A stop-off at an accessible public bathroom is also available.

You will have some free time to get to explore the picturesque town, with its rustic souvenir stalls, cafes, ice cream shops and local bars. You can also head to the beach and admire the sea views. If you are in Tortuguero in July and August, you may well see Green Sea turtles emerging from the water to lay eggs in the sand.

Once you have explored the town, you will catch the boat back to your hotel.

Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Assistance

    Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

    Guides / staff members will be available to assist

  • Transportation

    Transportation is not wheelchair accessible but assistance will be provided for transfers

  • Bathrooms

    Accessible bathroom available in only one stop of the activity

  • Places

    Few accessibility measures are in place and assistance is needed for the full experience

    There are pathways with rocks, stones, or other terrain that makes them difficult to access

  • Equipment

    No adaptive equipment included

  1. Starting point: You will be picked up from your hotel

    Flexible

    Transfer in boat

    20 minutes

  2. 2

    Tortuguero Town

    1h30

    Transfer in boat

    20 minutes

  3. End point: You will be taken back to your hotel

    Flexible

From $90 USD / per person

*Price based on 2 travelers

Reliable accessibility information

Comprehensive planning

Personalized support

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

  • Cleaning measures

    Enhanced cleaning protocol

  • Safety measures

    Local authorities safety protocols followed by all staff members

  • Social distancing measures

    Social distancing measures in place

    What's included

  • Tour Guides

  • Assistants

  • Lifevest

  • Boat transfer

    What's not included

  • Insurance

Important information

  • Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

  • This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.

  • Spoken language(s): English, Spanish.

  • Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

  • This tour is not recommended for travelers using a power wheelchair.

  • Special dietary needs and restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice.

  • Travelers must be willing to self-transfer manually or be helped to do so, in order to take part in this tour.

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