Natural Treasures // 12 Nights

The tour inside the canals of the National Park is the most important activity of your trip to Tortuguero.

You'll enjoy the lush biodiversity of flora and fauna in this ecosystem which is the most complex and dynamic of Tropical America.

Accompanied by your naturalist guide and an experienced boatman in the area, you will appreciate the amazing variety of animal species the National Park shelter. Three species of monkeys, 400 species of birds, hundreds of reptiles and amphibians, such as iguanas, crocodiles, alligators, turtles... And a large number of mammals.

The boat tour is in the mornings, the duration of the tour is two hours approximately.

By visiting the colorful Tortuguero town, it is possible to appreciate the lifestyle of its people, and learn a little of their customs and daily life.

It was an ancient place of hunting, fishing and agriculture of different ethnic groups such as the Miskito, the Miskito-Zambo and Afro-Caribbean population.

You will be able to learn about the history, the development of sawing wood during the mid-twentieth century up to the present where tourism has helped raise awareness about the preservation of nature.

During the tour, you will visit the town school, the National Park facilities, churches, stores, the recycling plant which is one of the most efficient plants in the country and the community center that houses the Symphonic Band project.

The tour starts at the Lodge, where you take the boat to the village of Tortuguero. You will walk along the town accompanied by a guide with a wide knowledge of the region.

Visit the botanical garden of Laguna Lodge, a quiet place to learn and experience the complexity and beauty of the flora of the Caribbean. Plant families have been placed in strategic places for you to easily identify the species by their unique characteristics of each group of plants. You will also learn some of the medicinal uses and commercial pharmaceutical products made from plants. The garden consists of a network of trails within the exuberance of an intact forest, which will take you to a marvelous and overwhelming experience.

The awakening tour is the perfect time to enjoy a wildlife that wakes up with the first rays of sun. The singing of animals to start the day, the wind sound and the absolute magic that brings the awakening in the middle of the jungle.

The tour is a 2 hour boat ride in the National Park departing between 5:30 and 6:00am, lasts two hours.

Night walk to witness sea turtle nesting.

Tortuguero National Park is the most important nesting site of the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) of the Caribbean coast in Tropical America.

Four species of sea turtles nest on Tortuguero.

The tour is available only during the spawing season, from the 1st of July to October 31st.

Walk on the beach to witness the birth of sea turtles. The guide will take you to an early or late walk along the beach to witness this spectacular event between September and November each year.

Laguna Lodge has direct access to the beach in case you want to make the trek on your own.

Enjoy a kayak adventure through the wonderful Tortuguero National Park.

A unique opportunity to be in contact with nature among the imposing biodiversity that this spectacular destination offers.

Accompanied by a local guide, you will be able to appreciate the tropical rainforest on a tour that will last approximately 2 hours through exclusive water trails for canoes and kayaks.

Optional Activity - Additional Cost

Maximum elevation in the Caribbean area with 119 meters above sea level. It stands out for its landscape, as it is the only prominence visible for tens of kilometers around.

Tortuguero Hill is covered by lush vegetation, inhabited by various species of mammals, reptiles and birds.

The walk can be scheduled for the 3 days and 2 nights package and it lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately, where you can enjoy its trails and climb to the highest point of this great natural attraction.

At Savegre Hotel, you have the best opportunity to find and observe this spectacular bird. The Aztecs believed that the Resplendent Quetzal was the representation of Quetzalcoatl, their supreme god.

One of our guides will take you to the places where the quetzal feeds on aguacatillos, its favorite fruit. A few seconds of observation of the quetzal is enough to appreciate why it is considered the most beautiful species of the American continent.

Tour starts at 5:15am and ends at approximately 7:30am.

We will begin our day of adventure with an exciting ride in safari cars specially designed to explore the mountainous terrain of this region. We will climb aboard and head to the top of the mountain, enjoying ourselves as we admire the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Once at the top, our naturalist guide will take us on a walking tour of the mountain trails. We will discover the rich biodiversity of the region, learn about the local flora and fauna, and hear fascinating stories about the history of this area.
Our next stop will take us to a panoramic viewpoint with spectacular views of the valley. Here we will have the opportunity to take breathtaking photos and appreciate the majesty of nature while enjoying a moment of peace and contemplation.

After enjoying the beauty of the landscape, we will head to Las Bromelias restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch. Lunch is included in the tour and will feature a selection of dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. In addition, everyone will receive a glass of wine to pair with the meal and enhance the culinary experience.

Bird watching is one of the fastest-growing pastimes with more and more enthusiasts around the world. At Hotel Savegre, you arrive at a place that can offer superlative birding, so much so that San Gerardo de Dota is the only destination in Costa Rica mentioned in the book: Fifty Places to Go Birding Before You Die: Experts Share the World’s Greatest Destinations.

Morning birdsong heralds the start of an unforgettable experience in the cloud forest. During breakfast, the hummingbirds give you an indication of what your excursion will be like.

After meeting your guide at the hotel reception, you set out on your walk. Our bird list has more than 170 species and some are endemic to the zone. Along our trails, you will be able to find the most elusive and hard-to-spot species, real trophies for birders who want to increase their life list.

The tour consists of short walks around the hotel or in our private reserve. Mornings, just after dawn, are the best time for seeing most species

Approximate duration 4 hours.

Discover another side of the cloud forest. Recommended for birders or anyone who wants to experience the forest at night. This tour starts by searching for the Dusky Nightjar in the open ground by the hotel. Then, as the mysterious sounds of the night forest build up after sunset, your guide will help you look for various owl species such as the Bare-shanked Screech-Owl, Mottled Owl and the elusive Unspotted Saw-whet Owl.

Approximate duration 2 hours.

This outing is the gateway to discovering Costa Rica’s newest National Park: Los Quetzales N.P. Decreed a National Park in July, 2005, it covers 5000 hectares (12,350 acres) and includes three forest zones and 14 eco-systems. Its objective is to preserve highland forests and protect the water sources found there.

Find your guide at reception and get ready to explore the Continental Divide separating the eco-systems between North and South America.

Upon arrival, you start by searching for endemic bird species as your guide explains the natural history of this unique area.

After a short walk from where you leave the car, you will discover one of the most impressive panoramas you’ll have ever seen … on the right the Talamanca Cordillera and the volcanoes of the Central Volcanic Cordillera, in front of the central Pacific and a bit to the left the southern Pacific leading towards the Valle del General and the Osa Peninsula and behind you, Chirripó, Costa Rica’s highest peak.

Approximate duration 3 hours.

A trail that connects the highest point of Buena Vista Mountain, at 3,492 meters above sea level, with the hotel, located at 2,200 meters. This route can be done both uphill, starting from the hotel, and downhill, starting at the summit. On a clear day, it is possible to admire views of the central and southern Pacific, as well as some of the volcanoes of the Cordillera Central, giving the sensation of looking at a life-size map.

During the hike, the ecosystem is explored at different altitudes. If you start from the summit, the trail descends through the subalpine forest, where the vegetation does not grow more than one meter. This area, known as Paramo, is characteristic of the high areas of the Talamanca Mountain Range and the South American Andes. If the route is uphill, the landscape transforms from the cloud forest, with its imposing oak trees and evergreen vegetation, to the Paramo.

Whether uphill or downhill, this unique experience will leave an indelible mark. Approximately five hours after the start, the trail culminates at the hotel, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar or relax with a massage. Total duration varies between 6 and 8 hours.

Explore our riding trails that lead to the most beautiful viewpoints.

Tours start from 8:00am until 3:00pm in a tour that takes place inside the forest on the banks of the Savegre River.

Tour duration:1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes or 2 hours.

The beautiful natural surroundings of Del Rio Spa greet you with inspiring views and lush cloud forest, where the crystalline waters of the Savegre river guide you along a journey to health, beauty and wellbeing.

Services include massages, facial treatments, and body care, as long as the facilities for hydrotherapy (sauna and whirlpools)

Enjoy the Private Reserve of the Savegre Hotel, a natural oasis of flora and fauna more than 500 hectares of extension,where you can explore and appreciate a great variety of birds,treer, plants,epiphytes, heliconias,orchids,lichens, fungi, insects, creeks and even recharge your self with energy hugging an ancient Oak tree.

We have a trail network with more thant 25 kilometers nfor all tastes and levels of intensity: