Tortuguero Canal Cruise: Historic Waterway Journey

Relaxing and charming trip for about 2 hours and half, sailing in Canals of Tortuguero using the traditional way of historical transport!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tortuguero National Park - Parque Nacional donde se realizan la mayoría de actividades y tours.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • National Park Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Location
Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Departure Point: Main Dock Tortuguero Address: Main Dock, Los Almendros Tortuguero Return point: Main Dock or National Park office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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Cristinadr6652rt
Oct 12, 2025
Amazing experience - A great and exciting tour with fantastic guides in which we could see the spawning of a turtle on Tortuguero beach.
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Ellinger_48
Sep 1, 2025
Excellent last-minute booking and great service - I reached out to Danny last minute to arrange private transportation from La Pavona to Tortuguero after delays meant I would miss the public boats. He personally waited for me, even though I arrived well after 6 PM in the dark. Beyond that, he helped coordinate a morning canoe tour, the turtle nesting tour, and arranged all tickets and transportation. Danny was friendly, responsive, and made my trip much more hassle-free. Highly recommend!
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Franp0l
Aug 21, 2025
Recommended 100 x 100 - Fully recommended. They have been watching us at all times, both before the trip and during the stay in Tortuguero, with a fast and smooth communication by WhatsApp or phone. They are responsible for any issues that arise: excursions, transfers, etc.
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Naomieb911
Aug 20, 2025
WOW! - Amazing experience! We booked a tour super last minute and they organized a great day for my dad and I. We did a canoe tour and a day hike and both were incredible. The guides were great and knowledgeable. We saw so much wildlife! Spider monkeys, howling monkeys, white face monkeys, sloths, green iguanas, a basilisk, a caiman, so many types of birds and more. Our favourite tours EVER. Thank you so much to Danny and Arturo who made this trip honestly! 😊
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Eileenm573
Aug 18, 2025
Fantastic Costa Rica Experience with Danny at Green Tours! - We just returned from an incredible trip to Costa Rica and we're so grateful to have had Danny as our guide. He was a GEM!! From the planning phase before our arrival to the moment we landed at SJO until our return, he handled every transfer seamlessly. We traveled from San José to Tortuguero, on to Puerto Viejo, and back again and never had to worry about logistics; everything was taken care of with ease, professionalism and awesome communication. Danny not only managed the travel details perfectly, but he also led us on wonderful tours in Tortuguero. His love for his country really shines through. He has a deep knowledge of Costa Rica’s nature and wildlife, and he shared so much with us about conservation efforts and the importance of protecting the environment. It made our experience both fun and meaningful. On top of that, Danny is kind, patient and personable. He went above and beyond to make our family had a unforgettable trip. If you're looking for someone reliable, knowledgeable, and passionate to show you the beauty of Costa Rica and the wonderful Caribbean side, we can't recommend Danny & Green Tours highly enough.
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Lizin
May 6, 2025
good experience to discover Tortuguero - friendly guide! - nice tour, Danny was a great guide we booked at 6 o' clock in the morning but was 1 hour delayed (good communication via phone/whatsapp), too much people and not enough boats, but was still ok. cano tour is the best to explore Tortuguero on the water and you can also get deeper in the mangroves. nice trip, certainly recommend it!
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Freedom750265
Dec 7, 2024
A wonderful afternoon of canoeing through the forest - By Danny everything was arranged fine, we were picked up from our lodge. We thought we had to canoe full in the sun but our guide Leroy guided us along the banks and the small canals deep into the forest so that we spend most of the vd tour in the shade. Leroy is an enthusiastic, canoeing encyclopedia who really knew how to tell all about everything we came across. Overall a wonderful afternoon, definitely recommended!
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Barbarag5148
Nov 16, 2024
Great kayak tour - We did a kayak tour in the canals of tortuguero national Park which was great. It was just the two of us with a guide who was very knowledgeable and told us fun facts on the numerous birds, reptiles and other animals we saw!
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Nicolax7
Nov 15, 2024
Fantastic canoe experience - Danny really put himself out. Spent longer with us than the tour stated as the jungle started quiet and took a while for animals to be seen. It turned out to be a bonanza and we even saw some thing that Danny hadn’t seen. Monkey with 1 day old baby - so much. He was punctual, knowledgeable and very professional
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Adrianaca3242vj
Nov 15, 2024
Great Tour Tortuguero - We got picked up right on time at our Lodge. The tour was great, we saw a lot of animals and our guide knew a lot about the animals. Thank you.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).