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Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Discover Tortuguero National Park from one of its most extraordinary perspectives—the water.

Glide by canoe through rainforest canals with a certified local guide, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle. Binoculars are included to help you spot wildlife and details that are easy to miss with the naked eye.

Keep watch for monkeys moving through the canopy, sloths resting among the trees, caimans along the water’s edge, toucans and colorful tropical birds. Your guide will help you search for wildlife and discover the fascinating rainforest ecosystem around you.

Each canoe carries a maximum of 10 guests. When more travelers are booked for the same departure, guests are divided among multiple canoes, each with its own guide.

Wildlife is completely wild and sightings can never be guaranteed—making every journey through Tortuguero a different experience.

What's included

Binoculars – One pair for every two guests
Canoe, Life Jackets & Rain Ponchos
Certified Local Guide

Must be purchased separately online before the tour.

What to expect

Tortuguero National Park
2h 30m · Admission ticket not included

Enter the waterways of Tortuguero National Park and explore its rainforest canals by canoe with your certified local guide. As you move through the park, slow down at promising wildlife spots and scan the forest, treetops and water’s edge for monkeys, sloths, caimans, toucans and tropical birds.

Use the provided binoculars for a closer look while your guide helps reveal wildlife and details that are easy to miss on your own. The route is shaped by the conditions and wildlife activity of the day, so every journey through the canals offers something different.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of Tree Coffee House, next to Tortuguero’s main dock. Please arrive a few minutes before 6:00 AM with your booking confirmation and National Park ticket ready. We’ll welcome you, provide your life jacket, introduce you to your local guide, and get you ready to board your canoe.

End point

Meet in front of Tree Coffee House, next to Tortuguero’s main dock. Please arrive a few minutes before 6:00 AM with your booking confirmation and National Park ticket ready. We’ll welcome you, provide your life jacket, introduce you to your local guide, and get you ready to board your canoe.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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