Hotel Laguna Lodge Tortuguero

From $176/p.p./package - Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Laguna Lodge is a rain forest ecotourism lodge, a leader among this tropical country’s hotels and resorts with an extra touch in style, comfort and personalized service. The lodge is located on a narrow strip of land, six hundred feet wide, the lodge’s spacious gardens, full of trees and exotic plants, enjoy the Caribbean Sea on one side and Tortuguero Lagoon on the other. Tortuguero is the most important nesting site in the entire Western half of the Caribbean for the green sea turtle. A natural system of canals and navigable lagoons of great scenic beauty cross the park from southeast to northwest forming the habitat for seven species of river turtles, manatee or sea cow, reptiles, mammals such as howler and spider monkeys and a wide range of crustaceans plus some 30 freshwater species of fish.

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AMENITIES

• Laguna Lodge offers 80 rooms divided in blocks of 4 or 6 rooms furnished with all the basic elements for a very comfortable stay. Private bathroom, hot water, ceiling fan, reading lamps, wooden benches outside your room to admire the gardens.
• Open air restaurant overlooking the Tortuguero Lagoon
• 2 bars, one located over the lagoon and another one next to the swimming pool area. All of them decorated with woods from the beach
• Swimming pool with hydro-massage waterfall and a small islet
• Huts with hammocks to take a nap, read a book or simply relax
• Fifteen acres full of trees and exotic plants
• Open butterfly garden with local plants that attract local species
• Private trails
• Access to the beach
• A Gaudi style building with a small conference room, reception and souvenir shop

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TOURS & ACTIVITIES

The Tortuguero National Park is the most important nesting site in the entire Western half of the Caribbean for the green sea turtle. The season starts around mid July and ends by October. However nature lovers and bird watchers will always get their money worth when visiting this tropical region. The Laguna Lodge packages include the following tours to help you make the most of your stay and experience this fantastic natural paradise.

One night packages include:
• Visit to the Turtle Museum of the C.C.C. (Caribbean Conservation Corporation) and to the colorful town of Tortuguero
• Early morning boat tour to admire the awakening of Tortuguero National Park

Two nights packages include:
• Visit to the Turtle Museum and to the colorful town of Tortuguero
• Optional early morning boat tour to admire the awakening of Tortuguero National Park
• Boat tour at time of your choice (morning or afternoon) through the Tortuguero canals to see the amazing fauna and flora

All boats are equipped with life jackets and rain ponchos for your safety and comfort.

Optional tours offered by the Laguna Lodge are furthermore the Turtle nesting night walks (from mid July to October approximately; $20 per pers.) - a highlight for every nature lover!!! - and fishing trips with experienced local captains for Tarpon, Snook, Jacko Bell, Red Snapper, and Macko among other species (trips and rates upon request). Kayaking is also available so you can explore some of the canals on your own if you have a chance and marvel at the exotic plants and animals the region has to offer.

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PRICE INFORMATION

Please Note: As agents for this hotel, our rates are the same or lower than hotel’s lowest published rates, guaranteed!!!

Season 2012

High Season
Dec 15 - Apr 15
Jul 1 - Aug 31

Low Season
Sep 1 - Dec 14
Apr 16 - Jun 30

1 night/2 days package
Price per person

$279 - single
$236 pp - double
$227 pp - triple

$240 - single
$197 pp - double
$176 pp - triple

2 nights/3 days package
Price per person

$300 - single
$265 pp - double
$283 pp - triple

$283 - single
$250 pp - double
$236 pp - triple

Price Includes:

• Transfer by air conditioned bus from San Jose to Caño Blanco • Transfer by boat from Caño Blanco to Laguna Lodge • Breakfast and lunch en route • Meals at the lodge • Tours as described above • Taxes • Return travel to San Jose

Price Excludes:

• Beverages • Entrance fees to the National Park ($7 pp) and Turtle Museum ($1 pp) • Additional charges such as telephone, laundry, restaurant, and bar must be paid at checkout time

Additional Information:

• The maximum luggage weight permitted on the small boats is 25 pounds per person • Children 1-4 years free when sharing a room with their parents. 5-11 years 50% off the rate. Children 12 + pay as adults.
• Additional nights charged at $123/person.

Reservation Terms:

• Prices nor availability or rooms or booking are guaranteed until payment is received
• Payments accepted via Wire Transfer, Check or Credit Card
• A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival date (60 days for Christmas/New Year and Easter reservations).
• Cancellations must be made in writing 45 days prior to arrival date (60 days for Christmas/New Year and Easter reservations) for full refund, subject to any cancellation fees that may be charged by the hotel and the administrative fee identified herein below. If cancellations are not made in writing within 45 days (60 days for Christmas/New Year and Easter reservations), penalties may be equal to the total invoiced amount (hotel terms will apply.)
• All cancellations received at any time will be charged a minimum $100 US administrative fee.

Regional Information:

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