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Costa Rica Marine Mammal Observation Tours

Ship out to the open ocean for a half-day spent searching for and observing impressive marine mammals, including dolphins, whales, sea turtles and manta rays. You might see a 40-ton humpback whale breaching or spot a pod of bottlenose dolphins leaping alongside your boat. In the water below, keep your eyes focused for rays or sea turtles gliding gracefully onward. Birders will be pleased as well, as a great variety of avian species can be observed along rocky coastal formations. These tours, which depart from places like Manual Antonio, Drake Bay and Uvita, are led by a bilingual guide and occasionally are a part of combination tours that can include snorkeling, hiking, and beach time.

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Caño Island Snorkeling

Caño Island Snorkeling

Spend your day snorkeling and swimming in the clear waters of the Caño Island Biological Reserve.

Tortuga Island Tour

Tortuga Island Tour

From $88

Take an adventurous, all-inclusive tour of the gorgeous coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll have ample opportunity for spotting wildlife as well as relaxing in the natural beauty of Tortuga Island. This is an all-day tour—your boat departs at 9 AM from Montezuma and returns at 4 PM.

Caño Island Tour-

Caño Island Tour-

From $233

This tour leaves departs from Drake Bay at 7:00 AM and includes two dives off of Caño Island. Your guide will take you to some of the most popular dive sites in the area, where you can see a ton of pelagic fish as well as manta rays. Divers treasure this site because it’s so beautifully preserved – no one is allowed to fish or collect shells in a 3-mile radius surrounding the island.

Whale Watching Tour

Whale Watching Tour

From $621

Marine Mammals frequent the waters surrounding Osa Peninsula and the goal of this trip is to search for and observe animals in there natural habitat but not to disturb or disrupt them. It is common to find whales, dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles.

Guanacaste Scuba Diving

Guanacaste Scuba Diving

Visit the pristine beach at Playa Ocotal for an easygoing scuba diving experience. This dive takes place just off the coast, so it won’t take long to boat to your dive site. These dives call for 1 to 3 tanks, and each immersion usually takes about 45 minutes.

Marino Ballena Park Combination Tour (Whale - Dolphin combo Tour)

Marino Ballena Park Combination Tour (Whale - Dolphin combo Tour)

The Bahia Aventuras Combo Tour combines elements of some of the most popular tours - whale/dolphin watching and snorkeling - into one rip-roaring, exciting day of adventure.

Guanacaste Snorkeling

Guanacaste Snorkeling

From $155

Playa Ocotal’s pristine waters are usually fairly calm, so the wildlife here gets to live a fairly peaceful existence. Because of this, Playa Ocotal has the ideal atmosphere for snorkeling.

Rainforest Birdwatching Tour

Rainforest Birdwatching Tour

From $330

This three-hour tour will take you into the rainforest to see an incredible variety of birds.

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

From $713

This 4-in-1 tour takes you to Arenal’s most impressive sights, and you’ll have the chance to splash around some of Arenal’s prettiest swimming spots along the way. Get ready to see the sights with an experienced guide who can point out some of the unusual flora and fauna.

Corcovado National Park Day Tour

Corcovado National Park Day Tour

From $1,279

Hike through the lush rainforests of Corcovado National Park and spot an incredible amount of biodiversity on this exciting all day tour.

Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure

Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure

From $649

This expedition at the Buena Vista Lodge allows tour members to enjoy canopy tours and horseback rides, and hot springs all in one day. Oh right and then there is that 400-meter waterslide through the forest.

Lake Arenal and El Castillo - Road Cycling Tour

Lake Arenal and El Castillo - Road Cycling Tour

From $276

On this road biking trip around Lake Arenal, riders will coast along rolling hills and enjoy stunning scenery. This wonderful excursion is perfect for beginners and intermediate riders.

Sensoria Tour of Rincón de la Vieja

Sensoria Tour of Rincón de la Vieja

From $345

This tour of the Rincón de la Vieja forest is an idyllic hike past waterfalls and pools of bright blue water. It begins with a drive through the fields of Guanacaste, and then the landscape will suddenly transform into a lush forest.

Pure Trek Canyoning Costa Rica

Pure Trek Canyoning Costa Rica

From $121

This family friendly excursion, will begin with a 30-minute 4x4 trek through tropical rain forest while beneath the shadow of the Arenal Volcano.

Rafting on the Savegre River

Rafting on the Savegre River

From $263

The Savegre River, one of the most pristine rivers in the country and surrounded by lush vegetation and meandering waters, features class II and III rapids that are perfect for beginner rafters.

Playa del Coco Catamaran

Playa del Coco Catamaran

From $94

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing breezily past bays and sandy beaches.

Talamanca Indigenous Village Half Day

Talamanca Indigenous Village Half Day

From $236

Get a peek into the extraordinary lives of the Indigenous on one of the largest indigenous communities in central America. The Bribri family are extremely proud to share their heritage.

Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Isla Chora

Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Isla Chora

From $129

Enjoy an ocean kayak paddle to Isla Chora for some snorkeling and beach relaxation off the coast of Sámara in the Nicoya Peninsula region.

Treetop Climbing

Treetop Climbing

From $78

Ascend to the top of the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this tree climbing adventure. Ficus trees (or fig trees) have a hollow trunk, forming a tube with natural footholds for you to climb. Once you reach the top, you can step out onto a viewing platform for an unforgettable view of the surrounding forest.

Cafe de Monteverde Coffee Tour

Cafe de Monteverde Coffee Tour

From $100

This coffee plantation doesn’t just produce an incredible cup of coffee, it’s also a vitally important part of the community. Learn how family, sustainability, and attention to detail all combine to nurture coffee from cherry, to bean, to brew on this educational tour that’s part local history and part culture. Yes, you will enjoy samples!

Boat Tours

Marine Wildlife

Snorkeling

Spend your day snorkeling and swimming in the clear waters of the Caño Island Biological Reserve.

Caño Island Snorkeling

Caño Island Snorkeling

Spend your day snorkeling and swimming in the clear waters of the Caño Island Biological Reserve.

Tortuga Island Tour

Caño Island Tour-

Whale Watching Tour

Guanacaste Scuba Diving

Marino Ballena Park Combination Tour (Whale - Dolphin combo Tour)

Guanacaste Snorkeling

Rainforest Birdwatching Tour

4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

Corcovado National Park Day Tour

Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure

Lake Arenal and El Castillo - Road Cycling Tour

Sensoria Tour of Rincón de la Vieja

Pure Trek Canyoning Costa Rica

Rafting on the Savegre River

Playa del Coco Catamaran

Talamanca Indigenous Village Half Day

Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Isla Chora

Treetop Climbing

Cafe de Monteverde Coffee Tour

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