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Tortuguero Sunrise Canoe Tour – Coffee, Binoculars & Wildlife
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5.0(69 reviews)About This Experience
This isn’t just a canoe tour — it’s a handcrafted wildlife experience designed to awaken your senses and reconnect you with nature.
Start with fresh Costa Rican coffee at Tree Coffee House, then glide silently through Tortuguero’s narrow rainforest canals in a stable paddle canoe with backrests.
Spot caimans, monkeys, toucans, and more with binoculars provided and a certified naturalist guiding the way. Every tour is different—this is not a zoo, it’s nature unfolding in real time.
With only 8 guests per group, it’s a slow-paced, photo-friendly adventure perfect for true wildlife lovers.
Spaces are limited — book now to reserve your canoe.
Meeting point
Tree Coffee House – Main Dock, Tortuguero Village We meet in front of Tree Coffee House, a small restaurant next to the main dock in Tortuguero village. It’s easy to find—just a 2-minute walk from most hotels. Look for our team wearing Travel Tortuguero shirts.
Itinerary
15 min
Start your day at 5:45 a.m.
Start your day at 5:45 a.m. at Tree Coffee House, just steps from the main dock. Enjoy a fresh cup of Costa Rican coffee or tea while the jungle slowly awakens around you. Meet your guide, receive your binoculars and dry bag, and get ready for an unforgettable morning.
2.5 hrs
At 6:00 a.m., glide silently into the narrow rainforest canals of Tortu…
At 6:00 a.m., glide silently into the narrow rainforest canals of Tortuguero National Park in a stable paddle canoe with backrests. With just 8 guests per group and a certified naturalist by your side, you’ll explore wildlife-rich channels where motorboats can’t go. Spot caimans, monkeys, toucans, kingfishers, herons, and more—every tour is unique. Your guide will help you read the rainforest: from distant bird calls to subtle animal movements.
Pass by
Around 8:30 a.m., return to the main dock feeling calm, connected, and…
Around 8:30 a.m., return to the main dock feeling calm, connected, and inspired. Whether you head back to your hotel or continue exploring the village, this peaceful experience will stay with you long after the paddle ends.
What's Included
- ✓Silent Paddle Canoe with Backrests + Life Jackets (Eco-Friendly)
- ✓Fresh Costa Rican coffee or tea served before the tour at Tree Coffee House
- ✓Certified Naturalist Guide – Expert wildlife interpretation
- ✓Binoculars & Dry Bags – One set for every two guests
- ✓Small-Group Experience – Maximum 8 guests per canoe
Not Included
- ✗National Park Entrance Ticket – Required for this tour (Purchase online at SINAC.go.cr)
Good to know
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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