Tortuguero Canal Cruise: Historic Waterway Journey

Relaxing and charming trip for about 2 hours and half, sailing in Canals of Tortuguero using the traditional way of historical transport!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tortuguero National Park - Parque Nacional donde se realizan la mayoría de actividades y tours.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • National Park Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Location
Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Departure Point: Main Dock Tortuguero Address: Main Dock, Los Almendros Tortuguero Return point: Main Dock or National Park office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christa
Dec 15, 2025
Loved Tortugeuro - Fantastic! Danny was an excellent guide! The tour was amazing! We absolutely loved Tortugeuro and look forward to going back again one day! Thank you Danny.
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Compass61065239429
Dec 15, 2025
Danny is the Best! - Danny was the absolute best! He was extremely knowledgable, positive, and STRONG in helping us navigate the Tortuguero canals. He took such great photos of our group, and even created an organized Apple Photos album for us. Also, he gave us such great recommendations for activities in other cities in Costa Rica. He really went beyond all expectations - thanks so much, Danny, and pura vida!
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Usunee
Dec 12, 2025
Arthur, second to none experience, thank you - Unsurpassed, thanks to Arthur. His experience, closeness and knowledge has made this experience unique and of which I remember best in Costa Rica. We did 3 activities, fully recommended. Night tour, canoes and park tour. I would definitely repeat it again. We saw all kinds of animals and learned a lot. Thank you!
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876anel
Dec 12, 2025
Tour 360 turtle - We did the 360 Tour (canoe, night walk and park walk) and it was a great experience. Our guide Arthur was amazing: super attentive, friendly and with lots of information about fauna and flora. I highly recommend it and if it is with Arturo even more!
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Shannonfv9476il
Nov 15, 2025
Excellent tour group! - I first met Brandon and Danny when I signed up for the free village walk my first full day in Tortuguero. They're both so friendly and shared so much knowledge and love for their community! I signed up for the combo tour for the following day (canoe in early am, then day walk thru the Nat'l Park). It was just me and Brandon both tours, so having private experiences was amazing as I could ask a lot of questions, plus Brandon had loads of information throughout the day. He's also very skilled in spotting creatures everywhere! I was constantly amazed. I highly recommend supporting this team, I felt like I had local friends during my stay.
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Cristinadr6652rt
Oct 12, 2025
Amazing experience - A great and exciting tour with fantastic guides in which we could see the spawning of a turtle on Tortuguero beach.
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Ellinger_48
Sep 1, 2025
Excellent last-minute booking and great service - I reached out to Danny last minute to arrange private transportation from La Pavona to Tortuguero after delays meant I would miss the public boats. He personally waited for me, even though I arrived well after 6 PM in the dark. Beyond that, he helped coordinate a morning canoe tour, the turtle nesting tour, and arranged all tickets and transportation. Danny was friendly, responsive, and made my trip much more hassle-free. Highly recommend!
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Franp0l
Aug 21, 2025
Recommended 100 x 100 - Fully recommended. They have been watching us at all times, both before the trip and during the stay in Tortuguero, with a fast and smooth communication by WhatsApp or phone. They are responsible for any issues that arise: excursions, transfers, etc.
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Naomieb911
Aug 20, 2025
WOW! - Amazing experience! We booked a tour super last minute and they organized a great day for my dad and I. We did a canoe tour and a day hike and both were incredible. The guides were great and knowledgeable. We saw so much wildlife! Spider monkeys, howling monkeys, white face monkeys, sloths, green iguanas, a basilisk, a caiman, so many types of birds and more. Our favourite tours EVER. Thank you so much to Danny and Arturo who made this trip honestly! 😊
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Eileenm573
Aug 18, 2025
Fantastic Costa Rica Experience with Danny at Green Tours! - We just returned from an incredible trip to Costa Rica and we're so grateful to have had Danny as our guide. He was a GEM!! From the planning phase before our arrival to the moment we landed at SJO until our return, he handled every transfer seamlessly. We traveled from San José to Tortuguero, on to Puerto Viejo, and back again and never had to worry about logistics; everything was taken care of with ease, professionalism and awesome communication. Danny not only managed the travel details perfectly, but he also led us on wonderful tours in Tortuguero. His love for his country really shines through. He has a deep knowledge of Costa Rica’s nature and wildlife, and he shared so much with us about conservation efforts and the importance of protecting the environment. It made our experience both fun and meaningful. On top of that, Danny is kind, patient and personable. He went above and beyond to make our family had a unforgettable trip. If you're looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, and passionate to show you the beauty of Costa Rica and the wonderful Caribbean side, we can't recommend Danny & Green Tours highly enough.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).