Tortuguero Wildlife Canoe Tour: Explore Rainforest Canals

Explore Tortuguero’s wildlife up-close on a serene canoe tour. Learn from expert guides, enjoy rainforest sounds, and take in breathtaking views.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tortuguero National Park - Enjoy the beauty of nature while paddling through the canals of the National Park. This ecological experience allows you to see the wildlife up close, without disturbing or disrupting their habitat. In the canoe you will be able to experience the sounds of the tropical rainforest, feel the serenity of nature, and enjoy…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Dry-bags and binoculars for personal use
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Enjoy the beauty of Tortuguero with an expert local guide! This ecological experience allows you to see the wildlife up-close, without disturbing or disrupting the animals’ habitat. In the canoe your guide will paddle you through Tortuguero’s meandering canals while you experience the sounds of the tropical rainforest, feel the serenity of nature, learn…

Location
Beauty Care Spa Salon
If you are looking at the main dock, follow the Main Street to your left. It is a blue building across from Coffee Tree House. In case you cannot find us we will meet you at the main dock!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wil
Jan 21, 2026
What a wealth of animals - We saw alligators, iguanas and lots of beautiful birds. With the narrow canoe we got to the smallest creeks. Don't do this trip in a motorboat!
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Christianzm6127hz
Dec 9, 2025
A unique experience - First of all, you have to know that this is not a zoo, but a national park. Nevertheless, we have seen a lot of birds, reptiles and monkeys. The guides Adrian and Kevin are super likeable people. They made this tour (canoe / nightwalk) and the experience on Tortuguero a special experience for us. We are very happy to have chosen Sambola Tours. We can highly recommend you.
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Dream12947599751
Oct 10, 2025
Amazing! - Great experience, awesome views, fair prices, amazing guides! I would recommend this tour operator to everyone visiting tortuguero! Pura Vida Marco
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Derek
Aug 19, 2025
Lots of wildlife! - We did this tour on a rainy morning. Our guide was amazing at finding us a dry spot to wait out the rain, and then we saw lots of wildlife! We went with young kids and they had a lot of fun.
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85arv
Aug 16, 2025
Beautiful canoe tour with very nice guides - Great experience with sambola on this canoë tour. We booked through our hotel Casablanca and Kevin and team took care of everything. Nice staff very knowledgeable about nature & local culture, willing to share and make us experience the best trip.
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Bis
Jul 19, 2025
Out early and enjoying yourself in a paradise on the water – thank you, Kevin! - What a fantastic experience! We were the first to leave and started the canoe trip through the park in peace – a magical start to the day. Kevin was a great guide: calm, knowledgeable and with an eye for nature. Especially the small side canals were breathtakingly beautiful: a true paradise full of birds, sounds and light. We thoroughly enjoyed the silence, the surroundings and the fine Mood. An absolute must for those who really want to experience Tortuguero. Thank you, Kevin! Pura Vida!
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Tourist18953151485
Jul 6, 2025
Fun tour - The canoe tour was very nice with our guide Kevin. He did his best to show us as much as possible and his English was perfect.
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Annmz5431zr
May 19, 2025
Amazing views in a magical place - We were so thrilled to take a kayak tour through the canals in Tortuguero. We were able to get into small areas that other boats could not reach. We also took a night tour and a day jungle walk tour with them, and all were excellent. Adrian was our guide on the walking tours, and Daniel led our kayaking excursion. We saw so many animals due to their keen eyes! They are a family run business, and a pleasure to work with. They make the process very smooth and easy and provide everything you need.
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N1124tmchrisp
Apr 22, 2025
Really great! - We did the canoe tour and the Nightwalk, guided by Adrían. Really great, everything super arranged. Adrian sees everything, no animal remains unseen. Adrian thanks!
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I_ezp2025
Apr 22, 2025
Beautifull experience that is a must in Tortuguero - It was a beautifull journey. Adrían, our guide, saw animals that were barely noticeable. He knew so much about all animals
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).