Tortuguero Tours & Wildlife Adventures – Book with a Local Guide
Welcome to Travel Tortuguero, your expert local tour operator offering unforgettable Tortuguero tours inside Tortuguero National Park. We specialize in small-group, nature-focused experiences, led by certified naturalist guides — available in English, French, and Spanish.
From peaceful canoe tours at sunrise to magical night walks and seasonal turtle nesting tours, our handpicked Tortuguero tours connect you with Costa Rica’s wildest side — far from the crowds.
Tortuguero Tours & Wildlife Adventures – Book with a Local Guide
Welcome to Travel Tortuguero, your expert local tour operator offering unforgettable Tortuguero tours inside Tortuguero National Park. We specialize in small-group, nature-focused experiences, led by certified naturalist guides — available in English, French, and Spanish.
From peaceful canoe tours at sunrise to magical night walks and seasonal turtle nesting tours, our handpicked Tortuguero tours connect you with Costa Rica’s wildest side — far from the crowds.
Top 3 Tortuguero Tours You Can’t Miss
These are our most popular Tortuguero tours, top-rated by travelers around the world.
🛶 Canoe Tour
Time: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Price:
✔️ $30 adult | $20 child (🇬🇧🇪🇸)
✨ $40 adult | $25 child (🇫🇷)
🎟️ Park ticket required
Highlights: Glide silently through the jungle canals to spot monkeys, caimans, kingfishers, and more.
🌳 Jaguar Trail
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Price:
✔️ $25 adult | $20 child (🇬🇧🇪🇸)
✨ $30 adult | $25 child (🇫🇷)
🎟️ Park ticket required
Highlights: Walk shaded rainforest trails to spot sloths, blue jeans frogs, trogons, and colorful birds.
🦉 Night Walk
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price:
✔️ $25 adult | $20 child (🇬🇧🇪🇸)
✨ $30 adult | $25 child (🇫🇷)
❌ No park ticket needed
Highlights: Discover Tortuguero’s jungle nightlife — red-eyed frogs, glowing insects, and sleeping toucans.
🦥 Save with Our Best-Selling Tortuguero Combo Tour
Want the full experience? Book all 3 tours in one day — perfect for 2 or 3-night stays.
- 6:00 am – Canoe Wildlife Safari (3 hrs)
- 11:00 am – Jaguar Trail Walk (2 hrs)
- 6:00 pm – Night Walk (2 hrs)
Price: $65 per person (Save $15 compared to booking separately)
How to Book Your Tortuguero Tour
Step 1 – Check Availability
Contact us via WhatsApp to confirm your tour date and language preferences.
Step 2 – Reserve Your Spot
- 💳 Send a $20 deposit via PayPal or SINPE. You’ll receive instant confirmation.
- ✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
Step 3 – Final Payment
- 💵 Cash preferred on the day of the tour (no fee)
- 💳 Or use PayPal (+10% fee on balance)
🎟️ Buy Your National Park Ticket
Required for: Canoe Tour & Jaguar Trail Walk
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🛒 Buy online → SINAC Online Services
- Select: “Sector Canales”
Why Choose Travel Tortuguero?
- 🧭 Certified Naturalist Guides: Experienced, wildlife-focused guides who live in Tortuguero and know its ecosystems inside and out.
- 👥 Small Groups, Real Encounters:
Avoid the crowds. All our Tortuguero tours are capped at 6–8 guests (10 for turtles) for a more personal experience.
- 🗣️ Multilingual Service:
Tours available in English, French, or Spanish — just let us know what works for you.
🛟 Premium Wildlife Gear Included:
We provide binoculars, ponchos, dry bags, flashlights, and a laser pointer for all tours.
💬 Real Reviews from Happy Travelers
“Three tours in one day – and I’d do it again!
We did the Night Walk, Canoe Tour, and Jaguar Trail all in one day. Every part felt like a new world. Boa made it easy, personal, and so exciting. We saw red-eyed frogs, monkeys, toucans… it was pure magic!”
– Carla S.,Verified TripAdvisor Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 First Time in Tortuguero? Start Here
Tortuguero has no roads — only boats, canals, and jungle. That’s what makes it so unique.
If you’re planning your first visit, we’ve written a simple travel guide to help you arrive safely from San José, La Fortuna, or Puerto Viejo — without getting lost or scammed.
Inside the Guide:
- Best boat routes and updated departure times
- How to connect from major destinations
- Where to buy boat tickets safely and avoid common scams