Tortuguero Canal Boat Tour: Explore Costa Rica's Amazon Ecosystem on the Caribbean Coast
4.8
9 Ratings
Limon
Experience the wonders of the Amazon in Costa Rica. On this boat ride, you’ll journey into the core of the rainforest habitat, where you’ll spot monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, and toucans in this distinct network of waterways situated on the country’s Caribbean Coast.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Tortuguero Canal - Your journey commences at the dock where you will board your climate-controlled vehicle for a trip to Moin’s exclusive pier. Upon arrival, you will embark on the forest pontoons, which are tailored for a smooth and silent passage through the waterways. The Tortuguero Canals are often likened to the Amazon of Costa Rica due to the adjacent rainforest. The abundant rainfall here supports a rich biodiversity of plants and animals. As you navigate the canals, you’ll witness stunning orchids and water lilies. Your guide will provide insights into the rainforest’s ecosystem and highlight notable features. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, and toucans within this distinctive network of waterways that runs alongside the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Location
Balvanero Vargas Park
Diagonal al Banco de Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(9 Ratings)
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Mark43
Jan 20, 2023
We saw so, so many things! - We were so lucky (timing) with our tour. The tour guides work closely with the Tortuguero Canal Boat captains. The boat captains are so experienced and skillful, they know how to deliver a once in a lifetime experience. They (also) know where and what is happening on the canal. Our Guide said that ‘we’ saw more in 90 minutes than normally you expect to see in 2 weeks.
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Lizzzy
Feb 2, 2020
Great Tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the canal and other stops. Eduardo was a great guide and we learned a lot. We even stopped at a local man’s property with a sloth in a cacao tree. We were able to get very close. Lunch at a beach was very good. We highly recommend this tour.
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Dreaminofmeadows
Feb 2, 2020
Canal tour - We had a great time. My dad was struggling with his copd and the guides were more than helpful and accommodating. Lunch was super yummy, chicken, rice and beans and salad. Oh and a great not too sweet fresh fruit smoothie. I would recommend and would use theresa tours again.
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Caraandpaul2005
Feb 16, 2019
Fab - saw sloths, monkeys and crocodiles - Had a fab boat tour and saw all the animals that we wanted to including Sloths and 3 breeds of monkeys in the trees and crocodiles in the water.
An amazing way to spend a few hours.
Would definitely recommend.
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Westview1900
Dec 8, 2018
A Great Excursion With Eduardo and Arlen - We were given excellent directions as to where to meet and Eduardo had our name posted. Excellent tour and highly recommended. We went on a duvet boat and had an excellent meal.
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Sandra
Oct 23, 2018
Your Lucky Tour is the best - Happened to meet both Eduardo (owner) and the guide Rupert exiting the cruise ship terminal area just as their instructions. Pick up and drop off was great (even though it seemed we were late getting off the ship due to the crowd). We rarely use cruise-line excursions. They are expensive and crowded. Rupert was the best. He stopped at other local spots (not specified in excursion) to see plants and animals and even to a market. All the locals apparently liked Rupert and we felt very safe. He was very informed on land and on the canal and a personable guy as well. We spent less money and got a private tour with an awesome guide.
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Andrew
Jun 12, 2018
Great guide. Nice small tour of... - <p>Great guide. Nice small tour of only 4. Van was nice. Felt like just a nice drive with a local. Great lunch was included. N</p>
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Vickie
Dec 31, 2017
Guide very knowledgeable. Would be... - <p>Guide very knowledgeable. Would be more interesting to learn about the banana plantations and how they operate. We had to ask for a ride through the city. Overall a good tour.</p>
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