Kayak Tour in Tortuguero Canals with Tourist Guide
Description
What makes us unique is the access to silence and the exclusivity of the environment. While other tours stay in the open areas, we take you to tight corners where only a kayak can enter, allowing you to hear the real sounds of the jungle. We focus on a patient and professional sighting: our guides are expert trackers who find the most hidden fauna and explain their natural history in detail. We take care of every aspect of your safety and comfort in small groups, transforming the physical effort of rowing into a reward of well-being and deep connection to the ecosystem that you will not find on any other tour
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(29)
Experience with Waran was just fantastic !! Thank you so much 🙂
We did a Kayaktour with Warren and He was the best Guide we could imagine. He told us a lot about the life in Costa Rica, Tortuguero and of course about the wildlife. For us he was the pefect example for Pura Vida! Apart from that, he gave us his personal contacts for our further journey. In short, it was a wonderful tour with a very special guide. P.S.: Ask for his photos they are incredible! Thank you so much Warren!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re truly happy to hear you had such a special experience on the kayak tour in Tortuguero, surrounded by nature and wildlife. Warren will be very happy to read your kind words—he truly represents the Pura Vida spirit and loves sharing his knowledge about the area, local life, and wildlife. Our goal is to offer authentic experiences in the heart of Tortuguero, and we’re so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you as well for recommending the tour—it means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable nature experience!
Beautiful kayak ride on the canals of Tortuguero. Solo the rhythm is too intense to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. At least specify it in the activity or at the time of registration.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu opinión! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de la belleza de los canales en nuestro recorrido. En Kayak Tortuguero, nos esforzamos por ofrecer una experiencia inmersiva y de calidad, por lo que nuestras rutas están diseñadas para aprovechar al máximo el tiempo en el Parque Nacional. Entendemos que el ritmo del kayak puede ser más dinámico cuando se rema de forma individual, y agradecemos que menciones este punto; es una excelente observación para aquellos aventureros que desean equilibrar el ejercicio físico con la fotografía de naturaleza. ¡Te deseamos un excelente resto de tu viaje por Costa Rica!
I was convinced by the comments to prefer the kayak tour than canoe. The kayak ride was nice. But solo not enough time out to enjoy and take pictures. It was mostly 2.5 hours to paddle. Which is a lot. It's a shame we didn't mention it in the activity
¡Muchas gracias Billy! Nos alegra que las excelentes recomendaciones de otros viajeros te trajeran hasta nosotros. El kayak es, sin duda, la forma más auténtica y activa de conectar con Tortuguero; es una aventura que requiere energía y recompensa con una cercanía única a la vida silvestre. Valoramos mucho que destaques el tiempo de recorrido, ya que nuestras 2 horas y media de exploración están diseñadas precisamente para quienes buscan una experiencia completa y deportiva en el corazón del Parque Nacional. Tomamos nota de tu comentario sobre el tiempo para fotografía para que nuestros guías continúen personalizando el ritmo de cada salida.
In my opinion, the BEST experience you can do in Tortuguero. With the kayak you go pretty deep in the mangroves, and I wouldn't suggest going on your own because it's very easy to get lost. A good alternative to the canoe because you're free to move as you wish as long as you stay close to the other participants. They took pictures of us and shared them, we also took pictures of our own. You get a little wet as you paddle but as long as you have a wet bag you're fine. Our group was not too big, we were 6 people. The paddling was easy, with frequent stops to admire the animals, and only a longer paddle at the end. We saw a lot of birds, iguanas, monkeys, a cayman (very close-up!)
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you consider our kayak tour the BEST experience in Tortuguero. We truly appreciate you highlighting the importance of going with our expert guides to safely navigate deep into the mangroves—it’s the best way to see the 'hidden' side of the park! It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the balance of paddling and stopping to admire the wildlife, like that close-up with the caiman! We love sharing the photos we take of our guests so you can just focus on the magic of the moment. Thank you for the tip about the dry bags, too!
Beautiful experience to learn about the canals of the park and its animals and birds. 2.30h kayaking in the main channels and in the labyrinth of the secondary. Exceptional even in the rain. Nice kayaks for one or two. Pre-departure breakfast offered.
Grazie mille! We are so happy you had such a beautiful experience exploring the 'labyrinth' of the secondary canals with us. It's true—Tortuguero is magical even in the rain, and we're glad you enjoyed the adventure regardless of the weather! We take pride in our equipment and in providing that extra energy with our pre-departure breakfast to start the morning right. It was a pleasure having you on our single and double kayaks.
One of the best excursions on our trip. We have seen many animals and had perfect weather. There were four of us (with guide) on the road, which was also very pleasant. Our guide Andy gave us a lot of information about the animals and the surrounding area. It was a lot of fun, thank you!!
Thank you very much for this great review! We are delighted to hear that this was one of the best excursions of your trip. The small group size and the knowledge of our guide Andy often ensure a perfect experience. We are so glad you had a lot of fun!
The guide was very friendly and explained curiosities smile fauna, and insisted that we could see the vast majority of animals possible always respecting their habitat. Kayaking by merwcio tortoise is a very nice area
¡Gracias por su reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del kayak y la belleza de Tortuguero. Nuestro enfoque es siempre el respeto a la fauna, y nos complace que nuestro guía les explicara curiosidades mientras garantizaba que vieran la mayor cantidad de animales posible.
Despite being somewhat demanding, it is worth taking a walk along the canals and contemplating various species in their natural habitat. Tivy’s explanations of the environment and his expertise in locating almost imperceptible animals were great.
¡Gracias por su valiosa opinión! Nos alegra que, a pesar del recorrido exigente, considere que valió la pena el esfuerzo por la belleza de las especies vistas. La pericia de Tivy para encontrar animales es, sin duda, una de sus grandes habilidades. ¡Esperamos verles pronto!
Tivy made us spend some very pleasant hours on the Kayak tour, where we saw all kinds of animals and we could go into the canals to feel in the same jungle. Of the most recommended!
¡Muchas gracias por su fantástica recomendación! Nos encanta saber que Tivy les hizo pasar unas horas muy agradables y que el tour en kayak logró adentrarlos en la jungla. ¡Esa inmersión es lo que buscamos!
