These are our suggested marine tours. They are a lot of fun, and you will be amazed by the natural scenery and marine wildlife. If you’d like to have any other combinations of marine tours, please ask and we will be happy to help you!
Sportfishing in the Sea
Highlights: Roosterfish, Wahoo, Marlin, Snapper, Sail fish, Tuna, Jack Crevalle.
Description: Uvita and Dominical enjoy a strategic location that allows to reach the worldwide famous fishing banks of Golfito and Quepos easily. Besides, the fact that the area had not been discovered as a sportfishing destination until recently gives a great advantage: the possibility to fish in isolated areas without a crowd of boats. There are several fishing options depending on the fish species you preferred and the season: in shore, off shore, and fly fishing.
Departure: 7:00 am
Duration: Half Day (5 hrs), ¾ Day (7 hrs), and Full Day (9 hrs) tours are offered.
Includes: bait, fishing equipment, professional captain and crew o specialized guide, lunch, soft drinks, fruit, fishing license and insurance.
Price: Depends on the duration of the tour and the operator.
Sportfishing in the River
Highlights: Snook, Red Snapper, Rainbow Bass, Grouper.
Description: The Terraba-Sierpe Wetlands consist of the Delta of the Terraba and Sierpe rivers which has seven mouths running into the sea plus two lagoons. This is the largest wetland of Costa Rica and Central America. Over 50 fish species live in this swamp and its network of channels and islands is home to a great variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Duration: 3 hours (longer on request).
Includes: fishing equipment, specialized guide, soft drinks, fruit, bottled water.
Price: $225 (3 hrs, 4 - 5 people)
*Let us know what you need, and we will find the best option for you.
Highlights: Turquoise waters, pristine coral and rock reef with a great variety of marine wildlife: turtles, dolphins, chances to see Humpback whales, parrot fish, king angel, barracudas, eels, reef sharks, stingrays.
Descriptions: Caño Island National Park is the most exciting and beautiful place of the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica for scuba diving and snorkeling. It offers five dive sites some with rock pinnacles and arches. The island also has a trail to a small burial site. During the boat ride to the island (90 min), you will be able to see a great variety of marine life such as dolphins, turtles, Humpback whales. At least two different areas are explored with an experienced guide.
Departure: 6:00 am
Estimated time: 10 hrs
Includes: Bilingual guide, transportation, park entrance fee, equipment, bottled water, lunch.
Price: Snorkeling (departing from Punta Uvita Beach) $110 foreigners, $100 nationals (Departing from Sierpe) $95 per person
Scuba diving U$150 ( includes 2 tanks and 2 immersions, all dive gear, lunch, park fees and a guide)
*PADI Certification, Open Water, and Non-Certification courses available.
Highlights: Humpback whales, dolphins, snorkeling, marine birds, sea turtles and caves.
Description: This tour is great fun for the entire family. The boat takes you to beautiful sites in search of dolphins and whales. For those who like snorkeling, the boat stops near Ballena Island for an hour. The trip also includes visiting the caves of Ventanas, and with the right conditions, the boat can pass through one of them.
Departure: 8:00 am and 1:00 pm
Estimated time: 3½ to 4 hours
Includes: Bottled water, fruit, bilingual guide, park fee, and snorkeling equipment
Price: U$70 foreigners, $60 nationals (Children under 10 pay half price)
Highlights: Caves, birds, monkeys, sloths, breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Description: This tour is a lot of fun, and there are two options from which you can choose. To get to the launching point, you ride from 20 to 30 min on a comfortable van, which gives you a great chance to spot wildlife (monkeys, birds, coatimundi, anteaters) along the road.
Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour: The tour starts at Piñuelas Beach where kayaks are launched for an exciting one and a half hour paddle to Ballena Island. After a tropical lunch of fruit and cold drinks on the island, you go snorkeling to discover the colorful underwater world around Ballena Island. The paddle back to the beach is a great opportunity to observe marine wildlife.
Kayaking Waves & Caves: Kayaks are lauched at Ventanas Beach for a 1-hour paddle to the caves. You will see one of the most beautiful places of the area, over 30 caves and 2 of them are accessible by kayak depending on the ocean conditions. After visiting the caves, you are taken to one of the most beautiful beaches of the area, Ventanas Beach, where you are served a tropical lunch with fruit and cold drinks. In Ventanas, there are 2 caves you can explore during low tide. You can also enjoy and have fun surfing the waves on your kayak. After all the fun, you paddle back to the take out point: Piñuelas Beach.
Departure: At low tide
Estimated Time: 5 to 6 hours
Includes: Fruit & drinks, transportation, bilingual guide, safety instructions, kayaking and snorkeling equipment.
Price: U$75
