Have you ever dreamed of swimming like a dolphin or wondered what it feels like to glide through the ocean just holding your breath? That's what Freediving is all about! If you want to find out, our Discover Freediving course will let you try Freediving to see how much you like it! During the Discover Freediving experience you’ll learn proper breathing and swimming techniques to bring you past 5m/15ft depth. Take a deep breath and let the adventure begin!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 12+)
$170
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Discover Freediving course
What's included
Included
Souvenir Photo/video
Transport from freediving school to boat and back
Freediving equipment
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tips for the crew
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
222 reviews
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How it compares in Tamarindo
Rated higher than 74% of 159 reviewed tours in Tamarindo
No. 22 by number of reviews among 507 tours in Tamarindo
Starting price $170 is 25% above the typical $136 for tours of similar length in Tamarindo
Excurgo comparison of 507 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Be able to swim
No previous Freediving experience required
Minimum age is 12 years
Bring swimwear and sun protections
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discover Freediving course take?
Discover Freediving course lasts about 5 hours.
How much does Discover Freediving course cost?
Prices start at $170 per person for this Tamarindo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Discover Freediving course run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM.
Can I cancel Discover Freediving course for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Discover Freediving course offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Discover Freediving course worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 222 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Freedive Costa Rica.
Reviews(222)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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haldana2022
August 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended for freediving and spearfishing
I’ve been wanting to Freedive and spearfishing for a long time, and finally got the chance in Tamarindo with Freedive Costa Rica. I had such an incredible experience. My instructor Aaron was a wealth of knowledge and went above and beyond to help me on my way to get my AIDA 2 certificate and spear my first fish, all in a week’s time.
Operator response
Thank you Haldan!
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kaitou2026
June 28, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Freediving
Good experience, very rewarding, better if you already know how to swim well.
Operator response
Gracias!
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X1298XJjoshuav
May 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome!
An incredible experience, very good instructor Aaron, always attentive, and more than just a good instructor, a good person. They teach very well, and it was a perfect experience!
Operator response
Gracias Josh!
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abA7356MV
March 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Go for it
I've trained with coaches across the world, and Freedive Costa Rica stands out. A formidable team — professional, technically sharp, and genuinely gifted at teaching. In short I highly recommend
Operator response
Thank you!
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seanrK9869MW
March 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great guides and experience
I did the afternoon tour and it was an incredible experience. The guides were very helpful to explain everything before we started diving and the water had so much sea life. You can hear the whales and dolphin as a you dive
Operator response
Thanks Sean!
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johanmE126VW
December 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great freedive introduction
Great moment with Gauthier the instructor to learn how to freedive where you will be taught the basics and if you want to, even challenge yourself. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you Johan!
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marioandresa186
October 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very thankful for the experience and service
Thank you, Freedive Costa Rica. I am very grateful for the opportunity to take this course. Aaron is an excellent instructor, very friendly and professional. He was always attentive in theory and practice, offering great safety during the practical exercises. The equipment was generally excellent, of very high quality.
The boat captain was always punctual and kept the boat in excellent condition.
Thank you, Gauthier, for the opportunity, the follow-up, and the excellent service.
Very satisfied with the experience.
Operator response
Thanks Mario!
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j00nag
July 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing learning experience
I'd been interested in trying out freediving and decided to give it a try. The experience was amazing and definitely left me wanting to freedive again. Gauthier was a really good teacher and with his instruction, I was really able to push my limits and improve my freediving in just two days. Would recommend to anyone who's even a bit interested.
Operator response
Thanks Joona!
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yeahhh9
May 25, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Great experience really enjoyed learning freediving here! It’s taught in a very effective way and fun, the course takes about half a day for 2 days.
Operator response
Thank you!
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SierraGlenn
May 18, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best trip ever
My husband and I did a 3 day experience.
Day 1. Discover FreeDiving
Day2. Discover SpearFishing
Day 3. Blue Water tuna spearfishing
It was absolutely Incredible !! Hands down the best part of our trip! Gauthier is a beast. He is so skilled in diving and made us feel so comfortable throughout all the classes.
The freediving class was straight to the point and by the end the of it my husband was able to dive 15 meters comfortably. Aaron is who led our spearfishing class the next day and he is also super down to earth. We loved him. In that class we were able to Spear fish some pompano by the Catalina islands.
The third day was the blue water all day trip! And that was amazing! We followed spinner dolphins to find the tuna. They kept us on the fish all day. It pushed my husband to being able to dive down to 20 Meters which for a beginner felt like such an accomplishment. We are hooked. Very thankful for this crew and what they are doing. We got to eat fresh raw tuna right on the boat, the captains Manuel and Kevin were also amazing! We swam with the dolphins. Overall just an awesome time!
Definitely want to go back!
Operator response
Thanks Sierra!
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