Hiking in Tortuguero National Park - Day Walk Tour
Explore the magic of the tropical rainforest on foot
Price
$25
per person
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
This guided hike takes you along the famous El Gavilán trail, surrounded by exotic vegetation, birds, and unique Caribbean wildlife. The tour ends with a walk back along the beach, known for its strong waves and unforgettable scenery.
Walk through the lush tropical rainforest and discover the incredible biodiversity of Tortuguero National Park on foot. This is your chance to get up close to the jungle floor, observe medicinal plants, and spot wildlife in their natural habitat.
✨ Highlights
- ✓Walk the famous El Gavilán trail
- ✓Explore exotic vegetation and wildlife
- ✓Beach walk with strong waves and stunning scenery
- ✓Spot monkeys, sloths, frogs, and tropical birds
- ✓Learn about medicinal plants
- ✓Experience the rainforest ecosystem up close
📅 Schedule & Availability
- ●Morning Tour: 11:00 AM
- ●Afternoon Tour: 2:30 PM
- ●Duration: approx. 2 hours
✓ What's Included
- ✓Bilingual naturalist guide
- ✓Telescope and binoculars
- ✓Rain ponchos if needed
✗ Not Included
- ✗National Park entrance fee (must be purchased online)
- ✗Food and drinks
- ✗Rubber boots (rental available for $2)
- ✗Tips for guide (optional)
🎒 What to Bring
- ●Comfortable, fresh clothing
- ●Closed walking shoes (or rent rubber boots if rainy)
- ●Mosquito repellent
- ●Sunscreen
- ●Camera
- ●Small backpack with water and rain protection
🦜 Wildlife You Might See
- Howler and white-faced monkeys
- Three-toed sloths
- Poison dart frogs
- Toucans and parrots
- Butterflies and insects
- Basilisk lizards (Jesus Christ lizards)
- Fresh animal tracks
💡 Good to Know
- National Park entrance fee not included
- Purchase entrance online: https://www.sinac.go.cr
- Tip: Do canoe + day walk same day to save on entrance fee
- Park entrance valid for whole day
- Trails may be muddy during rainy season
- Rubber boots available for rent ($2)
Ready to Book This Tour?
Contact us to reserve your spot and create unforgettable memories in Tortuguero
$25 USD per person
