Tortuguero Grand Expedition: Canoe, Trail, Hill & Night Adventure

Tortuguero Ultimate Adventure: Canoe, Trail, Hill & Night Walk

Explore Tortuguero from every angle — by water, forest, summit, and moonlight.

This is the most complete way to experience Tortuguero National Park. The Ultimate Adventure combines four unforgettable activities into one well-rounded package: a peaceful canoe tour, a guided Jaguar Trail rainforest walk, a scenic hilltop hike, and a magical night walk through the jungle.

You can complete it in one full day or take your time and spread it over two days. Either way, this experience will immerse you in Tortuguero’s unique ecosystems — from dawn to dusk and into the night.

🌅 Day 1: Canoe Tour + Jaguar Trail Walk (Mandatory Combo)

🛶 Canoe Tour – Morning

Start early with a guided paddle through Tortuguero’s iconic jungle canals. The silent glide of the canoe allows you to get up close to wildlife like caimans, monkeys, otters, and tropical birds. Your guide will interpret every rustle and ripple, turning the journey into a floating nature classroom.

🌿 Jaguar Trail Walk – Mid-Morning or Afternoon

Pair your park entry ticket with a guided hike along the Jaguar Trail, named after Tortuguero’s most elusive predator. As you walk through rainforest and wetlands, your guide will help you spot red-eyed frogs, lizards, monkeys, and sloths hidden among the trees.

💡 Tip: Your National Park ticket is valid for the entire day, so we recommend combining the canoe tour and trail walk to make the most of it.

🌄 Day 2: Tortuguero Hill Hike + Night Walk (Flexible Option)

🥾 Tortuguero Hill Tour – Daytime

Climb to the highest viewpoint in the park for sweeping views of the rainforest, canals, and Caribbean Sea. This extinct volcanic hill is the only place in Tortuguero where you can see the entire region from above — a must for nature lovers and photographers.

🌙 Night Walk – Evening

When the sun goes down, the jungle transforms. On this guided night tour, you’ll look for nocturnal wildlife like red-eyed tree frogs, spiders, snakes, fireflies, and more. With just your flashlight and the sounds of the forest, this is a raw, thrilling way to explore the rainforest.

💡 Tip: We suggest saving the hill and night walk for a second day, so you can enjoy each experience without rushing.

🌎 Why Choose the Ultimate Adventure?

All-Inclusive Jungle Experience: Four top-rated tours in one package

Flexibility: Complete in one day or split into two — your choice

Expert Naturalist Guides: Learn more, see more, and connect deeper

Wildlife Encounters: Maximize your chances to see both diurnal and nocturnal species

✔️ Tips to Prepare

Stay Comfortable: Quick-dry clothing, light long sleeves, and a hat for the day; jacket for the night

Shoes: Sturdy hiking shoes for the hill/trail, water-friendly shoes for canoe

Essentials: Binoculars, reusable water bottle, camera, flashlight/headlamp

Plan Ahead: Let us know your preferred schedule so we can tailor the timing to your group’s needs

📍 Tour Details

Departure Point: Tortuguero Main Dock

Hotel Pickup: Available on request (extra fee)

Recommended Start Time: 6:00 AM (canoe tour begins); other walks scheduled based on group needs

Included:

Canoe Tour

Jaguar Trail Walk

Tortuguero Hill Hike

Night Walk

Boat transfers

National Park entry for Tortuguero Hill only

Not Included:

National Park entry for Canoe & Jaguar Trail (purchase online at SINAC)

This is the ultimate Tortuguero itinerary — perfect for nature lovers, photographers, families, or anyone who wants to go beyond the basics. By land, water, and moonlight, you’ll explore every corner of this one-of-a-kind destination.

Go deeper. Climb higher. Stay later. Tortuguero is waiting.