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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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699mattheww
Sep 2, 2025
Fantastic Canoe Trip - Really great trip. Boa was a fantastic guide and we saw lots of animals (spider monkeys, turtles, caiman, parrots, toucans and more). Would recommend!
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S5351kecarries
Aug 19, 2025
Amazing time! - My mom and I had an amazing time on the morning canoe ride through the national park to see all the amazing animals. Boa our tour guide was professional and hilarious which is definitely needed. Once we arrived back I booked to walk the Jaguar trail, the guide that took us out allowed us all the time we needed and never rushed us. Boa was very accommodating to last minute requests. And if we ever decide to come back this is who I would choose as a tour guide.
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Palomequeee
Aug 18, 2025
Experience of 10 in Tortuguero - We did the turtle spawning excursion with them and it was a success. We were lucky enough to see the whole process in a way that doesn’t affect the turtles at all.
We also canoeed the canals, this time with Boa, and everything was 10. An experience I recommend not skipping.
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Celinevhb
Aug 17, 2025
Great tour ! Perfect guide ! - À perfect expérience with Boa !
He’s very kind and explains everything with a touch of humor. I recommend him with my eyes closed if you are looking for a great moment.
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Vicentcg_
Aug 15, 2025
Compulsory experience - The experience of the visit in Canoe was simply wonderful, our guide Boa taught us much about the fauna and vegetation of this beautiful place. The explanations were clear and complete adding many details that denote the knowledge and passion that Boa puts into his work. It is certainly an experience that you cannot miss if you travel to Costa Rica 100% recommended.
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Nadjal314
Aug 14, 2025
The best experience!! - Boa is the best guide you could ever have. He knows so much about nature, the animals, and the country. He tells beautiful stories and has a great sense of humor. He takes his time and brings you to the most beautiful places! He's truly a man with a passion for what he does! We had an amazing time!! Thank you very much! Family Leistra
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Martijn
Aug 14, 2025
Boa knows so much about nature!! - Boa is a great guide. He knows so much about nature and tells you things you don't get from other guides. Boa is a very pleasant and quiet person who takes you into an unprecedented environment and lets you enjoy the rainforest.
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Maiitecb
Aug 13, 2025
Discover the fauna and flora of the river with an exceptional guide - The experience was wonderful and the guide lovely. Our guide, Boa, was very attentive and facilitative from the moment we contacted him by phone. He gave us directions on how to get to the jetty, how to make payments there, recommended accommodation, received us on arrival, accompanied us to the accommodation (despite having chosen one different from the one he recommended) and gave us precise instructions for the tours we had booked with him (night, canoe and jaguar route).
For the canoe tour in particular we met first thing in the morning and offered a small breakfast before leaving. We took our oars and started the adventure through the beautiful landscapes of the vicinity of Tortuguero. Throughout the journey we saw a lot of flora and fauna (alligators, puffer fish, herons, toucans, macaws, iguanas...), always accompanied by the very interesting explanations that Boa offered us. It should be emphasized that Boa shared his very extensive knowledge in a very pleasant way and always with a touch of humor. Un 10!!
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Calvinthomas7
Aug 10, 2025
Amazing canoe tour - We took the family on the canoe tour with Boa and it was a fantastic experience. An amazing way to start the day. Boa is super knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. To see such a wide range of wildlife in their natural habitat is something that creates special memories. We even got to within touching distance of a cayman. You simply cannot visit tortuguero without going on one of these tours.
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O8220ryoliviag
Aug 10, 2025
Would definitely recommend - Boa was a great guide, very funny, and helped us understand a lot about all the different animals and plants we saw. Would recommend, made the experience fun
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