Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica
Description
Explore the vibrant underwater world at Tortuga Island with this full-day snorkeling adventure. Begin with a scenic 50-minute boat ride where you may spot playful dolphins and majestic rays. Once on the island, dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with beautiful marine life, including angelfish and spotted eagle rays. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch on the stunning white sand beach before your afternoon of relaxation or adventure. Whether you choose to hike, swim, or rent a kayak, the day promises to be filled with fun under the sun. - Full-day snorkeling tour including transportation from Mal Pais, or Santa Teresa - Bilingual guides and all snorkeling gear provided - Enjoy a BBQ lunch featuring fresh fish, chicken, or veggies - Relax on the beach or engage in various activities after snorkeling - ZumaTours official operator
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Itinerary
"Isla Tortuga" We will start the day by taking you on a 45-minute boat ride along the coast with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean on the right and the beautiful landscape of the Nicoya Peninsula on the left. During the boat ride, most of the time, you will be able to see cheerful dolphins, jumping manta rays, primitive turtles, or if you are lucky you can even enjoy watching humpback & pilot whales.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are staying in a villa, please share the location with us so we can confirm whether our vans can reach it or not.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Super fun! It was magical snorkeling wiyj all the fish. However, I wish we had snorkel more. It was a little boring on the island for 3 hours after snorkeling.
Have a nice boat trip, dolphins spotted, great snorkeling, nice lunch and blissful relax time on isla tortuga.
We had a great time on this tour. The staff, food and activities were amazing. Would definitely do it again!
Everything was excellent, the staff was super friendly, the place was beautiful, we saw Monkeys, dolphins, fish of all colors, the food was very good, the service, everything was 10 out of 10, without a doubt we will return!!
Very fun and well organized! The food was also very good. The staff was always on time even with picking many people up from their villas.
Very organized group of tour guides, awesome crew, pickup was timely and efficient. Crew was very prepared and made us feel safe, cutting up fruit and making the experience overall great. The boat ride was comfortable and fun, there was good shade. Snorkeling was also very fun, we went to 2 spots and saw some cool fish. Lunch was fine but we had complimentary beers/soda all day and relaxed on isla tortuga. An amazing day, would definitely recommend
It was fabulous. From the great guides to all the interesting fish we saw snorkeling. I also met people from other countries w
Excellent tour for visiting Tortuga Island and snorkel. From start to finish a perfectly organized, well balanced, great day of adventure and fun! Staff was incredible, professional and very welcoming! Manuel was amazing! He took the time to give us better directions back to Playa Coyote at the end of our adventure filled, fun day! Highly recommend! Great value! Lunch that was provided was exceptional!
Beautiful snacking, nice and kind staff, good music on board. The dinner was very good! My disappointment was the beach. Too many people, very touristic, very little free space shaded, chairs for rent very expensive. We couldn't wait to leave. I'd do snorkeling again without the beach.
Bonjour Andrea, Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience avec nous. Nous sommes enchantés de lire que vous avez trouvé le snorkeling magnifique et que vous avez apprécié la gentillesse de notre équipe ainsi que la qualité du repas. Ce sont des aspects que nous soignons tout particulièrement. Nous regrettons sincèrement que l'ambiance sur la plage ait entaché votre après-midi. L'île de Tortuga est une destination publique très prisée, et l'affluence peut effectivement être importante, surtout en haute saison. Il est également important de préciser que les services sur l'île (comme la location de chaises) sont gérés par des associations locales indépendantes de notre agence, ce qui explique leurs tarifs. Nous prenons bonne note de votre remarque sur le besoin d'ombre et d'espace. Pour une prochaine fois, nous serions ravis de vous conseiller des excursions vers des zones plus sauvages et moins fréquentées afin de mieux correspondre à vos attentes de tranquillité. Pura Vida!
The shuttle and boat ride were well organized and the Zuma Tours staff was excellent. The snorkelling was not very exciting and the snorkelling gear was not great. The island they took us to for lunch was very unpleasant - tons of tourists crammed on a small beach - loud music- and everything cost extra - even the bathrooms. Lunch was good but then you have two hours to entertain yourself before the boat ride back. There is one hiking trail that is interesting and we swam a bit in and around many drunken tourists. We would have been happy to leave after lunch and avoid the tourist trap island!
Dear Customer, thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We are pleased to hear that our shuttle logistics and the service provided by the Zuma Tours team met your expectations; we pride ourselves on professional organization to ensure a smooth journey. We sincerely regret that the atmosphere on the island and the snorkeling experience did not fully meet your preferences. While Tortuga Island is a world-renowned destination, we understand that the high volume of visitors and the commercial environment can feel overwhelming, especially for those seeking a more serene or secluded nature experience. We also take your comments regarding the snorkeling gear seriously and will review our equipment with our maintenance team immediately. We appreciate you highlighting the hiking trail and the quality of the lunch provided. Feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us better manage guest expectations, especially during busy seasons. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the future and perhaps suggest a different adventure that aligns more closely with your preferences.
