Canoe, night and day hike in Tortuguero National Park

? 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.