Transporte Smith
Boat Schedule & Prices
Daily departures between La Pavona and Tortuguero operated by Transporte Smith
(≈ $9 USD) · ₡4,000
each way
Reference fare. Confirm when coordinating.
6 departures
La Pavona → Tortuguero
5 departures
Tortuguero → La Pavona
~60 min
Scenic river ride
Departure Schedule
La Pavona ➔ Tortuguero
Daily departures from La Pavona dock
Tortuguero ➔ La Pavona
Daily departures from Tortuguero dock
Fares & Equipment
per person, each way
Reference fare. Confirm the exact price when coordinating your trip.
Children under 3 travel FREE
Life jacket · Rain cover · Carry-on luggage included
Lodges along the canal route
We coordinate drop-off at any lodging dock along the canal route, plus Tortuguero Village.
Top destinations
Frequent lodging and stops on this Smith route.
Pachira Lodge
Valverde Glamping
Laguna Lodge
Pura Natura Tortuguero
Manatus Lodge
Caribbean View House
See all destinations (37)
- Lake View
- Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
- Tortuguero Adventures GuestHouse
- Tortuguero Sport Fishing
- Hotel El Icaco Tortuguero
- Los Amigos Jungle Hotel Tortuguero
- Carey Lodge
- La Casona Eco-Lodge
- El Deseo Serendipity Tortuguero
- Lapa Verde Lodge
- Hotel Serendipity
- Rana Roja Lodge
- Aracari Garden Hostel
- Lirio Lodge
- Casa Marbella
- Anhinga Lodge
- Hotel Angsa River View
- Mawamba LodgeView info & transfer →
- JANACA Tortuguero
- Eco Lodge Miss Junie
- Liah's Tortuguero
- Cabinas Ensuenos Tortuguero
- Cabinas & Restaurante Miss Miriam 1
- Cabinas Miss Miriam 2
- Hospedaje Casa Thirema
- Cabinas Tortuguero
- Cabinas Tortuguero Natural
- Hotel Don Quichotte
- The Secret Eco Lodge
- Cabinas Meryscar
- Sunset Rooms
- H et L Tortuguero
- Cabinas Balcon del Mar Tortuguero
- All Rankins Eco-Lodge
- Chinitas Eco Lodge
- Evergreen
- Ilan Ilan Lodge
We coordinate drop-off at any of the 43 lodging docks on the canal route, plus Tortuguero Village. The names above are operational transport destinations, not hotel partnerships.
Staying at a lodge with its own dock?
That’s not the shared ticket — it’s a private boat transfer to the lodge dock. Destinations and quotes live on the Transport page.
Traveler Recommendations
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
Select your accommodation when purchasing your ticket so we can coordinate your return pick-up.
Secure, 24/7 monitored parking available year-round at La Pavona.
Restrooms available at the dock before boarding ($1 USD).
The National Park ticket is NOT required for the boat transfer.
Pack your bag according to your planned stay. Luggage space on board is limited.
