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Tours/Alajuela/Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

4.2(83)Alajuela12–15 hours
VIATOR4.3(41)TRIPADVISOR4.2(42)
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
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Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

At a glance

Duration
12–15 hours
Price from
$115 / person
Location
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Rating
4.2 / 5 · 83 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Inside Tours Costa Rica
Meeting point
We will send the times via WhatsApp the day before your departure. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number that can receive messages. If you do not provide a valid number, we will notify you by email or through Viator.

Description

Discover the magic of this wonderful beach, Playa Tortuga, located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Playa Tortuga (called by the indigenous Tolinga) has an area of 120 hectares and is maintained as a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is awarded to beaches in our country that have pollution-free waters. Due to its geographical characteristic, its waters are turquoise in color and are ideal for swimming.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 12–75)
$115
Child (ages 0–11)
$95

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.

Tour Options

Full day Tortuga

shared tour

Itinerary

San Jose
Pass by

We leave the capital bound for Puntarenas, where we will board our boat that will take you to Tortuga Island.

Orotina
50 min

We will stop for breakfast in Orotina, breakfast not included.

Tortuga Island
Admission included15 min

We will take a tour to visit the beautiful Tortuga Island aboard our boat. You will be able to see iconic islands and dolphins along the way. Upon arrival at Tortuga Island we will give you 5 hours of beach time where you can relax and enjoy the sea.

Puntarenas
45 min

We will make a stop to buy snacks or coffee. (Not included) Then we will travel to San José to drop off the clients. The return time may vary depending on traffic.

What's included

Included
Fresh Fruits
Dolphin watching (conditions permitting)
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snorkeling on the Beach
Coffee with aperitif
Not included
Tip
Breakfast cost $8-$10

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.2
83 reviews
5
54
4
12
3
6
2
4
1
7

How it compares in Alajuela

  • No. 8 by number of reviews among 117 tours in Alajuela

Excurgo comparison of 117 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José take?

Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José lasts about 12–15 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José cost?

Prices start at $115 per person for this Alajuela 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 Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

How much does Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José cost for children?

Children aged 0–11 pay from $95, adults from $115.

Can I cancel Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is We will send the times via WhatsApp the day before your departure. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number that can receive messages. If you do not provide a valid number, we will notify you by email or through Viator. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 83 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Inside Tours Costa Rica.

Reviews(83)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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KIRSIMARJA_D
September 21, 2026 · via Viator
Snorkeling

Be ready for an early start to a long day in the sun and in the water. Nice tour if you are a beach person.

J
juliasB2778SH
September 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great trip for a low price. Worth it!

A great tourist tour! Nice staff with English and Spanish, arrival in minibuses, return trip in a large coach, snorkeling tour included, good food and a beautiful destination. The weather is just how it is, but cloudy is not bad; a long-sleeved shirt is recommended, especially when snorkeling, since sunscreen is easily washed off in saltwater —> sunburn. Delicious cocktails, inexpensive trip, many great experiences; the extras are left up to everyone themselves! With luck, also animal sightings on the boat tour. We experienced 2 turtles mating and saw a small group of dolphins!

S
shaylam856
August 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful Beach

The beach portion of this tour was absolutely fantastic, and Roy was great super friendly, attentive, and helpful. Lunch was just average/ok, but overall it was a really enjoyable day out thanks to the beach beautiful spot. The drive back from the beach was super long which it was out of their control. And prepare to take a uber if your hotel is not one of their pickup spots even though it could be a 5 min drive

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nati877
July 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Not a first-choice provider

Not a tour you should book if you don't know how to organize yourself. We didn't hear from or see our guide Luis all day. The guides on the boat were obviously drugged, and during the return transport, we had to make sure ourselves that we got on the right bus and went to the correct destination. The excursion would be great, but I would choose a different provider. And attention: the boat trip starts in Puntarenas. Not in Jacó as described!

V
Vanessa_V
June 17, 2026 · via Viator
Bad experience!!!

Never got picked up. Not one answer about why or how to get refund. Not at the time I was waiting t the pick up spot and not after. When I called (which I did a lot) the phone was never answered. The lady from my hotel also tried. It looked like a good company but unfortunately it was the only bad thing that happened to me while my 4weeks trip in Costa Rica. They did take my money so still waiting on any reply. Sorry to put this here like this but it's the only thing I can do.

J
Julie_G
April 12, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent relaxing beach day!

Excellent trip! We loved the beach and the lunch was fantastic! It was a very relaxing day to end a wonderful trip to Costa Rica!

6
653marisad
January 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Not worth the expense

The only nice thing about snorkeling. Wonderful the amount of fish and diversity. Turtle Island a total disappointment: coptada of carp that looks like an invasion of gypsies. The beach with clear water, but full of stones and broken sacks, and people everywhere. Good lunch, but for usd 90 should have included something better.

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Sandra G
December 26, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Christmas in Paradise

Our guide Percy was very knowledgeable, amusing, engaging, patient, and fun! We learned so much on the bus ride to the boat that the time seemed to fly by. He made sure we recognized our driver and boat operator for the behind the scenes work, which I thought was considerate. The food (breakfast on your own, lunch and fruit snack provided) was ok. I was glad for the regular availability of coffee given the early start. Snorkeling was great as was the dolphin watching from the boat. We got to see a family of dolphins up close! And of course the beach did not disappoint! We truly enjoyed this full day excursion!

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AnnaLeah_N
December 14, 2025 · via Viator
Highly recommended!

Our tour guides are the best! I love how we were at the nice perfect spot on the island. The ambience is great, our guides are very accomodating.

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noah_e
August 27, 2025 · via Viator
Very pretty place.

Tour was fun! Got to see amazing fish snorkelling including a pufferfish. We also saw dolphins and a humpback whale, and our guides would follow the animals a little so we could see them. We also saw a crocodile on the way back. It did feel a little disorganised but other than that it was pretty good. If you have dietary needs they will try their best to adhere to them! Yes the toilets do cost, and so do the beach chairs. I think it was around $8 dollars for the chairs and around 500/600 colones for the toilets. It wasn’t extreme prices but just know this before booking so you have money on you.

$115/ person
4.2(83)
Duration12–15 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
ConfirmationInstant
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