Tortuguero National Park Canal Tour with Canoe

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

The tour through the canals of Tortuguero National Park offers a magical and unique experience, in which you will be able to enjoy all the scenic beauty and enjoy at a landscape level the entire environment in which you will find yourself and be surrounded; starting from a beautiful lagoon in front of the Tortuguero National Park offices, until advancing along the Tortuguero River, to finally enter the smallest, hidden and most beautiful spaces of the canals.

This walk of around two and a half hours, will be complemented, adorned and accompanied by the presence and sighting of different species of animals; the possibility of observing mammals, reptiles, birds and much more is completely guaranteed.

Without a doubt, this is a tour that anyone who visits Tortuguero must take in order to feel that they really visited Tortuguero.

It will be a pleasure to help and assist you.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

THE entrance ticket to Tortuguero National Park is NOT included

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Safety equipment

Entrance ticket to Tortuguero National Park

What To Expect

Tortuguero National Park

A unique experience through the channels of the Tortuguero National Park, observing the scenic beauty, the landscapes and the great exuberance of both the vegetation and the animals that are found; counting on guides accredited by the ICT and with extensive experience for activities and tours.

3 hours • Admission Not Included

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Tortuguero National Park Canal Tour with Canoe

Reviews

4.93

200 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

189

Must-see experience with Luis! if you are in Tortuguero. Stunning views, animal watching and learning
sergig464,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour with Luis has been a brutal experience to discover this little gem called Tortuguero from the canals. We have seen alligators, monkeys, all kinds of birds and with the exquisite explanation of Luis, a guide referring to Tortuguero without doubt. Please don't hesitate!
We would definitely repeat!
F6150WCsarad,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very pleasant tour, you ride in a boat over the canals of Tortuguero lagoon. The walk is quiet, you breathe, see and hear nature. Luis, the guide, takes pictures of you and teaches you different fauna with his binoculars when necessary. We would certainly repeat a very nice and unforgettable experience.
Experience 100% recommended!!!
evalK5853NP,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A spectacular experience!!! Luis is the best guide that could have touched us, he knows how nobody the canals and flora and fauna of Tortuguero. We saw basilisks, iguanas, monkeys, a sloth, toucans and other birds, alligators and even a huge tapir!!!
We loved it.
Paloma B,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The wonderful guide person, taught us from alligators to felines, reptiles and birds, a close and unique experience.
Spawning and carcasses
Adventure07316005854,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did two tours with them, spawning the turtles and the canals by boat. We could see turtles laying eggs and it was amazing! And the spectacular canal route where we could see animals and be inside the jungle of this area. It is spectacular, fully recommended
The best company !
F1195MZmariaa,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were a family of five from Spain, and our experience with this company was absolutely amazing! We did two tours: one to see the turtle nesting and another through the canals… and we loved them both! The turtle nesting tour was magical. We saw three turtles: one laying eggs, another heading back to the sea, and a third that started nesting right next to us. Being there, so close, watching the eggs come out while the guide explained the whole process… it’s something we’ll never forget! They really do everything possible to make sure everyone can experience that special moment. The canal tour was also incredible. We saw so many animals, and honestly, just the boat ride through Tortuguero’s canals is worth it on its own. We 100% recommend them — the guides are super friendly and make the whole experience even more special.
Great visit to the canals
JaviRaqueta,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience through the Tortiguero canals. Very good guided by Luis Manuel and his team. Very professional and always with a smile
Viajera1401,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A luxury to travel the canals by canoe, with no sounds other than those of nature and the excitement of discovering animals in their natural habitat. A great experience.
Hugely enjoyed
mirjamvU113EL,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a beautiful trip across the lake. The guide Luis told a lot about the animals in the area and took his time. We've been to breathtaking places. We were with our family with 2 children aged 13 and 15 years
this is your sign to do it if you wanna see animals!!
nmp2875,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This canoe ride was such an amazing experience and our guide norton was so sweet and knowledgeable! We saw monkeys, iguanas, a boa, caimans and more! my family and i loved it. A few things to note is it get to the meeting spot in tortugero you do have to take about an hour boat ride for a small fee. you also have to purchase the national park tickets. I didn’t know this before but i messaged the owner and he was so nice and accommodating with us. Overall i definitely reccomend the tour with them and also giving yourselves time to explore tortugero park because it’s so pretty.