Natural History Boat Tour

Immerse yourself in this utterly spellbinding three-hour rainforest boat tour of the Tortuguero National Park.

Area

Caribbean Coast

Type

Wildlife & Nature

Who

Adults

Older Kids

Young Kids

Difficulty

Leisurely

Duration

Half Day

With the option of either a morning tour after breakfast or an afternoon tour, each offering a different perspective on the rainforest as the habitat changes throughout the day. Glide through remote backwater creeks and lagoons where the local wildlife is abundant. Among the hundreds of bird, mammal, and reptile species that inhabit the area, you’ll likely see troupes of spirited howler monkeys nibbling on tender leaves and northern jacana waterfowl perched atop islands of water hyacinth in search of insects and miniature shrimp.

The afternoon tour takes on a relaxed pace as egrets and tiger herons move towards their nests, while the white-faced capuchin monkeys keep the party going until sunset. As the afternoon light dims, the cacophony of the forest comes to a climax, and then all becomes quiet.

Recommended Hotels Nearby

A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.

Tortuga Lodge

Tortuga Lodge is situated on 50 acres of private land bordering Tortuguero National Park (51,870 acres), one of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations, on the northeast Caribbean coast.

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Pasha

Lose yourself in this stunning private paradise on the pristine shores of western Costa Rica. Encased in nine acres of lush grounds this uber luxe ten-bedroom estate if the perfect spot to soak up the sun with your favourite people.

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Aguas Claras

Tucked away in the charming village of Puerto Viejo on Costa Rica’s beautiful Caribbean coast, Aguas Claras is an elegant and effortlessly charming colonial-style boutique hotel just moments from the coral reefs and soft sands of Chiquita Beach.

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Twilight Tour in the trails of the property

In the mesmerising twilight hours of the day, you will embark on a 2-hour walk through the Tortuga Lodge’s private nature reserve.

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Tortuguero Village & Casa Cecropia

Submerge in this two-hour tour as you are taken back in time to glimpse the fascinating culture and history of the charming Tortuguero Village.

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Kayak in Tortuguero

Soak up the picturesque and magical canals and back water creeks on this spectacular two-hour kayaking tour through the Tortuguero National Park.

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Day hike on the trails of Tortuga Lodge

Explore the fascinating trails of the Tortuga Lodge, letting you take in the local flora and fauna that resides close to you.

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Hiking Cerro Tortuguero

Leading from the Caribbean lowlands head up the Cerro Tortuguero on a two-hour intermediate hike, taking in the abundance of local wildlife and stunning birds-eye view of the Caribbean lowlands.

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