Whales and Dolphins watching Tour From Uvita
Description
You will enjoy a tour of the first marine park in Costa Rica, the Ballena Marine Park in the South Pacific, where the big humpback whales are dating, as well as dolphins, turtles and more. You will also have the opportunity to Snorkel, visit caverns and more to live more closely the unique experience that gives you this wonderful park. We have two different seasons to see whales, one is from July to October, and the next from January to March.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Itinerary 8:30 am Arrival at Marino Ballena National Park and start of the boat tour: Whale watching in the waters of Marino Ballena National Park with snorkeling, swimming, caves visit and high probability to see whales, dolphins and turtles. If the water is clear you practice snorkeling otherwise you have time to swim 12:00 pm End of the boat tour and free time Included: Boat transfer, Guide, Park Entrance, Snorkeling equipment, Water and Fruits during the tour. It is the first marine park of Costa Rica, recognized since its beach has the form of a whale's tail and ironically it is the best place to see whales. It is located in the South Pacific, just 4 hours from San Jose. We have 2 seasons of whales, the first of the year is from January to March and the following from July to October
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Special Tour for nature observers, and adventurers.
- What to bring: swimming suit, towel, sandals, sunscreen, hat.
Reviews(152)
Very disappointing whale watching tour. A dozen speedboats rushing toward a poor whale as soon as it surfaces to breathe. I imagine that with all the engine noise, it must be deaf. And for the tourist that I was, we only saw the top of the whale's back. Not at all ethical or eco-friendly. I will not do this type of whale "hunt" again.
Merci d’avoir partagé votre expérience et d’avoir souligné cette problématique. Mettre en lumière ce type de situation nous rappelle que la valeur de l’observation ne réside pas dans le nombre de baleines que nous parvenons à voir, mais dans la possibilité de rencontrer ces géants à l’état sauvage tout en respectant leur espace. Votre commentaire contribue au dialogue nécessaire entre les opérateurs et les voyageurs afin de promouvoir des expériences de nature responsables, où la conservation du territoire et de sa biodiversité fait partie intégrante de l’expérience. Nous vous remercions d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre point de vue.
A spectacle to be able to see whales with them. We saw three specimens. The guides were very kind and friendly. Everything very well organized. I would highlight their respect for the whales. They always kept a prudent and perfect distance for sighting.
I was an amazing informative experience. Enjoyed every moment.
🫶🫶🫶
Not seeing whales makes what you pay for this excursion excessive. I understand it's not guaranteed, but them you should be charged less in that case. We paid to sit in a boat, and on one beach which krabi is a beach so it didn't make sense to pay to do that. Live and I learn. Wouldn't do it again around the month I did it
Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand the disappointment of not seeing whales, especially when this is the main expectation of the excursion. Whale watching in the wild is not a guaranteed encounter. The value lies not only in seeing whales, but in the opportunity to navigate their habitat without controlling or forcing an encounter. Your feedback also highlights the importance of setting clear expectations around wildlife experiences. We appreciate your perspective and remain committed to tourism that respects the territory and its biodiversity. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Informative guide, fun tour! We started with a little snorkeling, saw some dolphins and finished at a beautiful beach.
🫶
The tour is very complete with the part to see the animals, snorkeling and time on a beautiful beach to eat pineapple and snacks. They put the priority on the possibility of seeing the animals that we found great. In our case we have not done the snorkeling because we went further and we have seen dolphins. It was amazing and we highly recommend it! The people of the tour are very friendly and comment on many things about the park, the animals and the protections that have been implemented.
¡Gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron el snorkeling y tiempo en la playa, y la oportunidad de ver animales en libertad. ¡Gracias por acompañarnos y valorar los esfuerzos y las acciones de conservación que contribuyen a proteger este territorio!
The whales are not necessarily expected to be there. It's a roulette wheel and it's normal. But the Snorkeling offered as compensation does not save the excursion! There is absolutely nothing to see! Not a fish. No corals, just rocks. Disappointing. At your own risk.
Erika and her crew did a fine job. We spotted some dolphins; no whales, unfortunately, but this is beyond their control. I would recommend booking much earlier in the whale-watching season as we previously did.
We had a blast! The sights were beautiful, and even though we didn't see any whales that day, we saw lots of different types of dolphins, birds, and fish. The mid-trip break on the beach was also fantastic!
We’re glad you had a blast and enjoyed the beautiful sights. Dolphins, colorful fish, and many seabirds make every trip special. Humpback whales migrate to mate and give birth in the warm, shallow waters near our coast, so sightings can vary, but the wildlife here is always amazing. We’re happy you enjoyed the beach break too!
The staff and crew were courteous and professional. Unfortunately, we did not see any whales but not from a lack of effort from the crew. saw several dolphin and sea birds.
