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Glide silently through winding channels and see wildlife from a new perspective
Tortuguero Nationalpark, Costa Rica
Glide silently by canoe or kayak through Tortuguero and experience monkeys, caimans and herons in the rainforest up close.
What you can experience here
You glide by canoe or kayak silently through the still channels of Tortuguero National Park. Between dense rainforest trees you spot caimans, green iguanas, plumed basilisks, sloths and monkeys. In the treetops and along the banks you see herons, toucans and shimmering birds such as the northern jacana or the Anhinga. The waterways away from the motorboats open up unique perspectives and wildlife sightings – if you stay alert, you won’t miss a thing.
The paddle tour starts at the main dock in the village of Tortuguero. In the morning or afternoon, a certified guide leads you on a 2 to 3-hour route through winding channels. In the canoe the guide does the paddling while you can fully focus on watching wildlife. In the kayak you steer yourself through the network of narrow waterways. Group size varies depending on the craft; life jackets and dry bags are provided. The routes are easy, and you only need previous paddling experience for the kayak.
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Good to know when planning
- Tour usually starts at the dock in the village of Tortuguero
- National park entrance fee to be paid separately before the tour
- Canoe: guide does the paddling, ideal for wildlife watching
- Kayak: your own paddling experience is helpful
- Life jackets are provided
Where you can book it
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Kayak tour
2:30 h · from $30
Operator: Tortuguero Native Guide · 4.8 out of 5 (204 reviews)
What others say about Tortuguero Native Guide
Nutzer loben den Anbieter für gut organisierte Touren mit engagierten, sachkundigen und lokalen Guides, die authentische Einblicke in Flora, Fauna und Kultur Tortugueros bieten. Die Kommunikation wirkt professionell und freundlich, die Touren bleiben in positiver Erinnerung.
Operator reviews are based on travellers' opinions and were summarised with the help of AI.
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Canoe tour
2:30 h · from $35
Operator: Tortuguero Native Guide · 4.8 out of 5 (204 reviews)
What others say about Tortuguero Native Guide
Nutzer loben den Anbieter für gut organisierte Touren mit engagierten, sachkundigen und lokalen Guides, die authentische Einblicke in Flora, Fauna und Kultur Tortugueros bieten. Die Kommunikation wirkt professionell und freundlich, die Touren bleiben in positiver Erinnerung.
Operator reviews are based on travellers' opinions and were summarised with the help of AI.
Categories
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Wildlife watching
- Tours
Where you'll find it
Tortuguero · GFQW+JGP, Limón Province, Roxana, Costa Rica
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Photo credits: Jan Hermeneit, Tortuguero Village: Jan Hermeneit, Sea Turtle Conservancy Derick Gil