Canoe tour in Tortuguero National Park

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

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On the canoe tour we will be able to enjoy the water channels of the Tortuguero National Park, the largest wetland in the country, where we will try to find animals such as monkeys, iguanas, birds, caimans, and basilisks. An ideal tour to clear your mind and enjoy nature.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Tortuguero National Park

We will be able to enjoy the water channels of the Tortuguero National Park, being the largest wetland in the country where we will try to find animals such as: monkeys, iguanas, birds, caimans, basilisks. An ideal tour to clear your mind and enjoy nature.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Life jackets

Certified Guide

Entrance to the National Park, must be purchased online, costs $17

Options

Canoe tour in Tortuguero National Park

Reviews

5.00

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thank you for an unforgettable wildlife experience
931agnieszkag,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended! Brandon took us through a narrow canal, which made us feel like we were in the middle of the Amazon. We saw caimans, toucans, many birds, and even a turtle. Perfect for anyone who wants an authentic wildlife experience in Tortuguero.
Memories for a Lifetime
Brandon Y,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We booked a Canoe Tour for our family of 8 in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica. (Kids aged 9-23). Our tour guide was Brandon with Brandon Experience and he was an amazing guide. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Before our trip began, he reached out to me via WhatsApp and asked if we had any questions about our upcoming activity. We were new to this part of Costa Rica and didn't know how to properly get to Tortuguero and he helped us learn that we needed to first take a boat from La Pavon to Tortuguero. Brandon is very knowledgable of the area as he has lived there almost his entire life. He speaks fluent English and Spanish, so communicating with him was very easy. During our tour, Brandon was excellent! His knowledge of the area, the national park, and all of the wildlife and plants is very remarkable. He also has a great eye for finding wildlife on the canoe tour. Without him as our guide, we would have seen far less animals than with him. Brandon was able to spot and get us close to several howler monkeys and iguanas and even a caiman floating along the edge of the water in the marsh. He identified several different birds and flowers for us. Additioanlly, he was great to take pictures of our group several different times for us, and he even took pictures on his own phone of some of the animals and later sent them to us on WhatsApp for us to enjoy. He's great! The experience we had with Brandon was amazing and this was a wonderful tour in the beautiful national park of Tortuguero in Costa Rica!
Highlight of a lifetime
Global737339,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a Canoe Tour for our family of 8 in Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica. Our six kids are aged 9 years old and about 2 years older for each of the other kids. It was a perfect family adventure!!! Our tour guide was Brandon with Brandon Experience and he was an amazing guide. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Before our trip began, Brandon reached out to me via WhatsApp and asked if we had any questions about our upcoming activity. We were new to this part of Costa Rica and didn't know how to properly get to Tortuguero and he helped us learn that we needed to first take a boat from La Pavon to Tortuguero. Brandon is very knowledgable of the area as he has lived there almost his entire life. He speaks fluent English and Spanish, so communicating with him was very easy. During our tour, Brandon was excellent! His knowledge of the area, the national park, and all of the wildlife and plants is very remarkable. He also has a great eye for finding wildlife on the canoe tour. Without him as our guide, we would have seen far less animals than with him. Brandon was able to spot and get us close to several howler monkeys and iguanas and even a caiman floating along the edge of the water in the marsh. He identified several different birds and flowers for us. Additionally, he was great to take pictures of our group several different times for us, and he even took pictures on his own phone of some of the animals and later sent them to us on WhatsApp for us to enjoy. He's great! The experience we had with Brandon was amazing and this was a wonderful tour in the beautiful national park of Tortuguero in Costa Rica!
Best tour guide ever!
Companion02158008059,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brandon was an amazing tour guide! He knows so much about Tortuguero and all the animals that live there. His tours are highly recommended!
Unique nature experience
Ulysses U,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a lot of fun and really appreciated Brandon's professionalism. The tour was entertaining and informative and communication before the tour was straightforward. Highly recommended
Amazing guide
Lieke L,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brandon is amazing. We were with big and divers group. Seniors, adults and small children (4-7 years). Brandon knows a lot and was able to make both our trips memorable. My kids still talk about him and want to take all there friends to Costa Rica to meet Brandon.
Canoe tour
Valentined237,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brandon guided us on a canoe tour in Tortuguero. He was very nice. The kids (teens) really liked the ride.
Tortuguero Canoe Tour
mluby,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time on a canoe tour with Brandon! He was great with communication for the booking, sent a taxi to pick us up, and pointed out many animals on our tour. He knows a lot about the native species and cares very much about Tortuguero. We had an overall wonderful experience!
Unforgettable Tortuguero Tours with Exceptional Guide and Service
Tina D,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an unforgettable experience in Tortuguero thanks to Brandon, who was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He organized both our private canoe tour and a night turtle tour, and we couldn’t have asked for a better setup. Brandon is extremely friendly, responsive, and goes the extra mile to accommodate any request. Communication was swift, clear, and professional. The guides he arranged (Lyroid for canoe tour and Marbeli for turtle tour) were deeply knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the incredible nature of Tortuguero. We highly recommend Brandon and his team to anyone visiting Tortuguero. It’s rare to find such a perfect balance of professionalism, warmth, and respect for the environment.
Great experience! We saw...
Nishant B,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience! We saw iguanas, caimans, howler monkeys, and a wide variety of colorful birds. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We also did a little detour through the jungle, and that was otherworldly!