Tortuguero Tours & Wildlife Adventures – Book with a Local Guide
Welcome to Travel Tortuguero, your expert local tour operator in Tortuguero National Park.
We offer small-group, wildlife-focused tours led by certified naturalist guides — in English, French, and Spanish.
From peaceful canoe safaris at sunrise to magical night walks and seasonal sea turtle nesting tours,
our Tortuguero tours are designed to connect you with nature — far from the crowds.
Tortuguero Tours & Wildlife Adventures – Book with a Local Guide
Welcome to Travel Tortuguero, your expert local tour operator in Tortuguero National Park.
We offer small-group, wildlife-focused tours led by certified naturalist guides — in English, French, and Spanish.
From peaceful canoe safaris at sunrise to magical night walks and seasonal sea turtle nesting tours,
our Tortuguero tours are designed to connect you with nature — far from the crowds.
Top 3 Tortuguero Tours You Can’t Miss
These are our most popular small-group Tortuguero wildlife tours — top-rated by travelers worldwide.
🛶 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.
🦉 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.
🐢 Turtle Tour
Time: 8:00 PM or 10:00 PM
Price:
✔️ $30 adult | $20 child (🇬🇧🇪🇸)
✨ $40 adult | $30 child (🇫🇷)
❌ No park ticket needed
Highlights: Witness sea turtles nesting — a silent, unforgettable experience under the stars.
🦥 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
- 📍 Meeting Point: Tree Coffee House, next to Tortuguero’s main dock
- 👥 Small groups: Max 8 per tour (10 for Turtle Tours)
Step 2: Secure Your Spot
- 💳 Send a $20 deposit via PayPal or SINPE.
✅ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
Step 3: Final Payment
💵 Pay cash on tour day (no extra fee)
💳 Prefer PayPal? A 10% fee applies to the final payment
🎟️ Buy Your National Park Ticket
Required for: Canoe Tour & Jaguar Trail Walk
Buy your ticket online before the tour.
🛒 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. Our tours are capped at 6–8 guests (10 for turtles) for a calm, intimate experience with nature.
- 🗣️ Multilingual Tours: Choose from tours in English, French, or Spanish — just let us know your preference.
- 🛟 Premium Gear Included: All tours include binoculars, ponchos, dry bags, flashlights, and a green laser pointer to enhance wildlife viewing.
💬 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 with This Travel Guide
There are no roads here — just canals, boats, and rainforest.
If you’re planning your first visit, we’ve created a simple step-by-step guide to help you arrive from San José, La Fortuna, or Puerto Viejo — with the right boat, safe connections, and no tourist traps.
What You’ll Find in the Guide:
- The best boat routes and updated departure times to reach Tortuguero smoothly
- Step-by-step instructions on how to connect from San José, La Fortuna, or Puerto Viejo
- Where to buy boat tickets safely — and how to avoid common scams at the docks