These are our suggested marine tours, should you have desires for other combinations please ask and we will be happy to help!
Highlights: Turquoise waters, pristine coral and rock reef with a great variety of marine wildlife, archeological burial site, variety of birds, dolphins and chances to see the Humpback and Pilot whales.
Descriptions: Caño Island National Park is the most exciting and beautiful place in the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica to go scuba diving and snorkeling. During the boat ride to the island, you will be able to see a great variety of marine life such as dolphins, turtles, hammerheads, parrot fish, stingrays. At least two different areas are explored with an experienced guide. After the picnic lunch, those who take the snorkeling tour can enjoy a pleasant walk through the island trails and observe the indigenous spheres and archeological site.
Departure: 6:00 am
Estimated time: 8 hrs
Includes: Naturalist and bilingual guide, transfer Hotel- Tour - Hotel, Park fee, equipment, lunch.
Price Snorkeling From U$80 -95
Scuba diving U$130 ( includes 2 tanks and 2 immersions)
Highlights: Parrot, puffer and porcupine fish, school of tuna and scarlet fish , starfish, marine birds, sea caves.
Description: Snorkel in two different spots: Punta Uvita rocky reef (the end of a sandy path that links a chain of rocks with the shoreline) and Ballena Island where a great variety of marine life can be found: angel fish, star fish, snails, etc.
Estimated time: 2 ½ hours (only from January through April)
Includes: Snacks, naturalist guide, transfer Hotel-Tour-Hotel*, park fee, snorkeling equipment
Price: U$45
U$25 Kids under 12
* Transfers are within the area of Costa Ballena, from Dominical to Ojochal.
Highlights: Humpback whales and dolphins watching, snorkeling marine birds, sea caves
Description: This tour is great fun for the entire family. The boat captain takes the passengers to beautiful sites in search of dolphins, whales, and a great variety of marine birds. For those who like snorkeling, the boat stops in two different spots full of fish schools, around the rocky reef and Ballena Island. The trip also includes passing by the caves of Playa Ventanas, and with the right conditions, the boat can pass through some of them.
Departure: 8:00 am and 2:00 pm
Estimated time: 3½ to 4 hours
Includes: Snacks, naturalistic guide, transfer Hotel-Tour-Hotel*, Park fee, snorkeling equipment
Price: U$65 adults
US$30 Kids from 7 to 12
Kids under 7 free ride
* Transfers are within the area of Costa Ballena, from Dominical to Ojochal.
Highlights: Sea caves, cliffs, marine birds, coastline view, snorkeling (optional).
Description: You have two options. Option one is at the Punta Uvita beach, when in low tides you can border the whale tail formations while doing bird watching. Second option departs from Piñuela beach to reach the caverns and cliffs, afterwards it continues to Tres Hermanas rocks and Ballena island for bird watching. Additionally, in the dry season (Dec-April), an exciting tour combining snorkeling & kayaking is offered.
Departure: Upon low/high tide
Estimated Time: 3 hours
Includes: Fruit & drinks*; transportation, guide, equipment.
Price Kayak caverns and Ballena Island: U$55
Kayak at Punta Uvita Beach: U$35
Price kayaking/snorkeling combination tour: U$65
(only during dry season from January through April)
Highlights: Birds, crabs, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, small trails with huge mangrove trees
Description: Kayak tours are offered in two sites, Hatillo mangrove and the Terraba mangrove with 20,000 ha. This is a unique ecosystem where you can appreciate both marine and terrestrial wildlife.
Departure: Upon low/high tide
Estimated Time: 3 hours
Includes: Fruit & drinks*; transportation, guide, equipment.
Price: U$50
Price from Sierpe river: U$40
* Depends on the tour operator.
