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Tortuguero: Canoe Tour and Wildlife Spotting

4.5  / 551 reviews
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Tortuguero: Canoe Tour and Wildlife Spotting
4.5  / 551 reviews
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Paddle through the canals of Tortuguero National Park on a canoe tour. Spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, caimans, and a variety of birds.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Kathrin – Germany

The tour was great! The guide was very experienced and wanted to show us the most of the park as he can show. We saw a lot of different animals like birds, monkeys, crocodiles and caymans. Overall it was a great experience !

K
Kathrin – Germany
B
Benedikt – Germany

Amazing Guide who spotted a lot of animals way before others…

B
Benedikt – Germany

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Leonardo Tours

    Tortuguero National Park

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Pass by, Safety briefing, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (2.5 hours)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Arrive back at:

    Leonardo Tours

Main sites passed

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Highlights

  • Paddle through the canals of Tortuguero National Park on a canoe tour
  • Spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, caimans, and a variety of birds
  • Learn about the flora and fauna of the area from a certified guide
  • Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the rainforest as you paddle
  • Take in the panoramic views of the rainforest and its wildlife

Full description

Enjoy an ecological experience with a canoe tour in Tortuguero National Park. Paddle through the park's small canals and spot wildlife with the help of a guide. Enjoy the sounds of the tropical rainforest and feel the peace of nature. Admire the wonderful views through the navigable network of canals. Get away from daily life and its stress, and discover the mystic secrets of the rainforest. Take pictures of the giant trees of the rainforest and the plants that cover them. Learn about the natural history of the flora and fauna of Tortuguero from your guide. Spot plants, trees, insects, lizards like the famous Jesus Christ, iguanas, birds like herons and toucans, monkeys, sloths, and caimans.

Includes

  • PDF Life Jackets
  • Paddle
  • Boat
  • National Park tickets
  • Bottled water

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

There is a big sign on the top main street that goes to the national park also you can look for Mi Niño restaurant we are diagonal to it.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Water
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Passport, copy accepted

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 51 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Kathrin – GermanyMay 28, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was great! The guide was very experienced and wanted to show us the most of the park as he can show. We saw a lot of different animals like birds, monkeys, crocodiles and caymans. Overall it was a great experience !
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Laurian – NetherlandsSeptember 26, 2024  – Verified booking
the guide was a local with many nice stores and very knowledgeable about the area. His English was perfect and he was very friendly. Absolute a nicething to do heren in Tortuguero.
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Benedikt – GermanyNovember 1, 2024  – Verified booking
Amazing Guide who spotted a lot of animals way before others…
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Product ID: 623467

Activity provider:Leonardo Tours

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