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Canoe, night and day hike in Tortuguero National Park

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Short Description

Join a small-group eco-tour through Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica: paddle by canoe through jungle waterways, hike the Jaguar Trail by day, and explore nocturnal wildlife on a guided night walk

Description

? Overview

Experience a full day of nature and wildlife in Tortuguero National Park with an immersive combination of canoeing, a guided day hike, and a night walk. This adventure allows you to explore the park’s rainforest, canals, and diverse ecosystems from sunrise to nightfall.


⭐ Highlights

  • ? Glide silently through Tortuguero’s canals on a guided canoe tour.

  • ? Enjoy a daytime hike along the famous Jaguar Trail, spotting monkeys, birds, and more.

  • ? Discover the rainforest after dark with a guided night walk to see frogs, insects, and nocturnal animals.

  • ?‍? Learn about local wildlife from experienced naturalist guides.

  • ?️ Includes rain gear, snacks, and safety equipment for a comfortable experience.


? Full Description

Start your adventure early in the morning with a peaceful canoe ride through the waterways of Tortuguero. As the sun rises, you’ll have the chance to observe caimans, iguanas, tropical birds, and other wildlife awakening with the day. The canoe tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes and includes light snacks such as fruit, cookies, and warm drinks.

Later, you will continue with a guided day hike along the Jaguar Trail. This trail is about 2 kilometers long and takes around 2 hours to complete. Along the way, your guide will help you spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, snakes, and a variety of bird species. The dense rainforest environment provides stunning scenery and excellent photo opportunities.

In the evening, you’ll embark on a night walk starting at 6:30 PM. With supplied flashlights, you will explore the forest at night—when many animals become active. Red-eyed tree frogs, nocturnal mammals, bats, insects, and other creatures can often be observed. The night walk lasts about 2 hours and offers a unique perspective of the park’s biodiversity.

This experience can be completed in a single day or split across separate days depending on your schedule.


? What’s Included

  • Professional naturalist guide

  • Canoe tour equipment

  • Flashlights for night walk

  • Raincoats for all activities

  • Light refreshments during the canoe tour (fruit, coffee/tea, cookies)

  • Life jackets

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • National park entrance fees (adult and child rates apply)

  • Small group setting (6–8 participants)


? What to Bring

  • Comfortable hiking shoes

  • Hat

  • Biodegradable sunscreen

  • Biodegradable insect repellent

  • Lightweight clothing that may get dirty

  • Camera (no flash allowed during night walk)

  • Reusable water bottle


❤️ Why Travelers Love It

Travelers enjoy this tour because it offers a complete wildlife experience in one package—canoe, daytime jungle hike, and night walk. The small group size makes the tour feel personal, and the knowledgeable guides help you spot and learn about a wide variety of animals. Visitors appreciate the flexibility to do the activities in one day or split them up, and the included gear and snacks make the experience easy and comfortable. The combination of morning, day, and night perspectives gives guests a deeper understanding of Tortuguero’s incredible biodiversity.



Important Note

After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.

If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.

Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.

For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:

We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨

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Matilda M.
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The best bit was the beautiful scenery, fantastic experience. The whole team are excellent at what they do and gave us a good day.

Savannah
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There is so much thanks what to say if only to see or do we got fun! Well there is time for next you or new if so go and do cheers wow.

Marco
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Spectacular Saona and fun party trip! Must do!

Felix S.
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These staff are the best for tours for a reason, it's out of this world and great. Book right now and do the trip.

Yolanda F.
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Wonderful day, wonderful tour! The guides made the whole experience. A well organised tour with lots of sights to see.

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