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Tortuguero Wildlife: Canoe Through Rainforest
Explore Tortuguero’s jungle canals by canoe, guided by a naturalist. Spot diverse wildlife like monkeys and caimans. Book your adventure today.
Explore Tortuguero’s jungle canals by canoe, guided by a naturalist. Spot diverse wildlife like monkeys and caimans. Book your adventure today.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tree Coffee House - Begin your day at 5:45 a.m. at Tree Coffee House, conveniently located near the main dock. Savor a fresh cup of Costa Rican coffee or tea as the jungle gradually comes to life around you. Meet your guide, collect your binoculars and dry bag, and prepare for an extraordinary morning.
- Tortuguero National Park - At 6:00 a.m.,…
- Tree Coffee House - Begin your day at 5:45 a.m. at Tree Coffee House, conveniently located near the main dock. Savor a fresh cup of Costa Rican coffee or tea as the jungle gradually comes to life around you. Meet your guide, collect your binoculars and dry bag, and prepare for an extraordinary morning.
- Tortuguero National Park - At 6:00 a.m., quietly navigate the narrow rainforest canals of Tortuguero National Park in a stable paddle canoe equipped with backrests. With only 8 guests per group and a certified naturalist accompanying you, explore wildlife-rich channels inaccessible to motorboats. Spot caimans, monkeys, toucans, kingfishers, herons, and more—each tour offers a unique experience. Your guide will assist you in interpreting the rainforest: from distant bird calls to subtle animal movements.
- Tortuguero - By 8:30 a.m., return to the main dock feeling serene, connected, and inspired. Whether you choose to return to your hotel or continue exploring the village, this tranquil experience will linger with you long after the paddle concludes.
What's Included
- Silent Paddle Canoe with Backrests + Life Jackets (Eco-Friendly)
- Certified Naturalist Guide – Expert wildlife interpretation
- Small-Group Experience – Maximum 8 guests per canoe
- Binoculars & Dry Bags – One set for every two guests
- Tea and coffee
- Silent Paddle Canoe with Backrests + Life Jackets (Eco-Friendly)
- Certified Naturalist Guide – Expert wildlife interpretation
- Small-Group Experience – Maximum 8 guests per canoe
- Binoculars & Dry Bags – One set for every two guests
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
This is more than just a canoe tour — it’s a meticulously crafted wildlife adventure aimed at invigorating your senses and reconnecting you with the natural world.
Begin your journey with a cup of fresh Costa Rican coffee at Tree Coffee House, then smoothly navigate through the narrow rainforest canals of Tortuguero in a stable paddle canoe equipped with…
This is more than just a canoe tour — it’s a meticulously crafted wildlife adventure aimed at invigorating your senses and reconnecting you with the natural world.
Begin your journey with a cup of fresh Costa Rican coffee at Tree Coffee House, then smoothly navigate through the narrow rainforest canals of Tortuguero in a stable paddle canoe equipped with backrests.
Observe caimans, monkeys, toucans, and more with the help of provided binoculars and a certified naturalist leading the way. Each tour is unique—this is not a zoo, but nature revealing itself in real time.
With a maximum of 8 guests per group, this leisurely, photo-friendly excursion is ideal for genuine wildlife enthusiasts.
Spaces are limited — book now to secure your canoe. A National Park entrance ticket is required (not included).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Montse
Apr 26, 2026
Highly recommended - We do the night walk and canoe tour with them and highly recommended. Boa and the boy on the night tour know a lot about the biodiversity of the area and listening to them is really interesting. Affordable prices. We saw quite a few animals like sloths, frogs, alligators, toucans, monkeys, etc. We highly recommend doing it with them.
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Wanderlustcla
Apr 24, 2026
Nightwalk and canoe tour - We did two tours with traveltortuguero: a night out on land and an electric canoe trip at sunrise. The night outing was led by Daniel and the morning outing by Boa. We liked both outings. Both love nature and know a lot of information that they share with pleasure. The weather was very rainy in the morning, making it more difficult to observe animals, but we were able to observe some.
Boa is proficient in several languages, including French and English. He's also learning Dutch.
Thank you and good luck!
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David
Apr 23, 2026
Memorable experience - The coffee was great, our guide Daniel was excellent and we got very lucky with the weather. He had 15 years of experience at Tortuguero and it showed. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife. We saw a wide range of wildlife and the experience was great value for money. Would definitely recommend!
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Margo_b
Mar 11, 2026
This is an amazing way to... - This is an amazing way to get a good feel of the ecosystem and its biodiversity. Boa is a calm and knowledgeable guide who speaks English and French, and at crucial moments throws in the right Dutch animal name. His boat has a very silent electrical engine. The overgrown mangrove canal is an experience you won’t forget!
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501jelenao
Feb 25, 2026
Very entertaining and exciting tour - The tour with Boa was very interesting, he knows fantastically well and could tell many exciting stories. He made the tour very entertaining and even exceeded the time frame for us so we had more time watching the animals. He also took us into smaller less busy canals where we could see the animals up close. 10/10 would recommend
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Begtr
Feb 21, 2026
100% recommended - Our experience with Boa was wonderful. In addition to having binoculars, raincoats, etc., we were transported to the meeting point and even managed the entrances to the park.
Very friendly and concerned about making our visit to turtle an unforgettable memory. And wow if you got it! We did the morning tour and the night tour. We saw countless animals, which we would surely not be able to see alone.
He is an exceptional guide, who with each of his explanations conveyed his passion for nature. Always ready to help and answer any questions.
You can't ask for more.
Pure life!
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Yann
Feb 3, 2026
To do absolutely without hesitation - Superb outing with BOA who does everything possible to make discover the maximum of species with explanations at the top and very gently in silent canoeing.
Speaks very well French, we also made the jaguar trail with him and without his warned eye we probably would not have seen so many different animals and with very detailed explanations
TO DO ABSOLUTELY!!!
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426coraw
Feb 3, 2026
Stories and Wildlife - Boa 🐍 is a wonderful host who gave us an incredible tour with his deep knowledge of the area (and other connected areas as it relates to wildlife and ecosystems). A highlight, besides seeing many different species of wildlife, was hearing about his lived experiences and stories.
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Faraway29428096321
Feb 1, 2026
Grandiose kayaking tour through the canals of Tortuguero National Park - Grand tour with excellent guide: Boa knows how to back up sound knowledge with humorous facts. There was nothing missing: Coffee/tea/biscuits in the morning and in a kayak then binoculars, vest, rain poncho ... for everyone. For the fair prices you really get the full program.
Thank you Boa and all the best!
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Annacz1264ua
Jan 26, 2026
Unforgettable Wildlife Experiences with Knowledgable Expert - Our experiences with Boa were truly unforgettable. We joined him for both a guided night walk in Tortuguero National Park and an early-morning boat tour through the canals and wildlife reserves, and we highly recommend doing both — Boa made them extraordinary.
From the start, Boa struck a perfect balance between deep knowledge and genuine warmth. His love for Costa Rica and the natural world is contagious, and his calm enthusiasm and sense of wonder elevated every moment of the tours.
Boa is a gifted teacher with an impressive understanding of biology, wildlife, geology, and Tortuguero’s ecosystem. He welcomed every question with excitement and made each discovery feel meaningful. What stood out most was how present and appreciative he was of our curiosity and joy.
Thanks to Boa, we saw far more wildlife than expected — monkeys, toucans, countless birds, crocodiles, caiman, snakes, and of course, sloths — and truly understood what we were seeing because of the context he provided.
Beyond being an exceptional guide, Boa is a kind, funny, and remarkable person. We loved getting to know him and sharing conversations beyond the tours themselves. Because of him, our short time in Tortuguero was filled with learning, connection, and pure fun.
Boa is truly one of a kind, and we will book with him again every chance we get. Unforgettable.
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