Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Gulf of Nicoya’s archipelago paradise is made up of various islands that are home to nature’s abundance. The area is a sanctuary for marine birds, with white sand beaches and flora and fauna native to our Central Pacific Coast. The world-renowned Isla Tortuga is part of this beautiful archipelago.
Located 12 miles from Puntarenas, Isla Tortuga’s 120 hectares are maintained as a protected forest. The area maintains the Bandera Azul Ecológica, a distinction awarded to certain beaches in Costa Rica for their pure, unpolluted waters. Because of the island’s location, its waves are gentle and its waters turquoise.
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live entertainment
Lunch
Breakfast (sandwich, juice, fruit)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We offer pick-up in most of the Hotels in San José (please contact us in order to verify pick-up availability at your hotel)
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Hotel pick-ups start at 06:00 am from San José downtown
After pickup from your hotel in the San José metropolitan area, travel by bus to Puntarenas, enjoying a light breakfast along the way.
Bay Island Cruises - Day Tours, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Arrival to Puntarenas at 08:30 am where you will board a catamaran for a 1.5-hour cruise through the beautiful landscapes of the Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga Island. During the cruise you'll also enjoy tropical fruits, fish ceviche, natural drinks, and other snacks. Live music and entertainment creates a festive atmosphere. 120 minutes
Tortuga Island, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Upon arrival to Tortuga Island at 10:30 am enjoy the beach and have some leisure time.
Due to its geographical features, Tortuga Island’s waters are clear turquoise, which are optimal for swimming.
Situated 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island (called by local indigenous people “Tolinga”) has an area of 120 hectares and is maintained as a protected forest, which has been awarded the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years.
In the Gulf of Nicoya, there is a heavenly archipelago of several islands with lush natural beauty and a sanctuary that is home to seabirds, white sandy beaches, and the flora and fauna of our Central Pacific region. 360 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Jakima_W
05 Oct 2023
The whole trip was great. The hosts were nice and there if I needed anything. The trip really was for the whole day also. We left at 6AM and didn’t get back until 8PM.
434stephl
27 Sep 2023
Overpriced ridiculously long day.
Coach pick up was great, but the boat was absolutely packed full. When it started to rain, there was not enough space under cover for people to sit. It was basically a rowdy group of people just paying for over-priced drinks.
The island itself was ok, but nothing to explore since the trails were blocked off. The sun loungers were like sardines layed out next to each other. Lunch was extremely basic.
Carolyn_A
17 Aug 2023
Our tour was amazing. The tour company was so nice, they picked us up at the bed and breakfast we were staying at outside San Jose instead of making us go to a hotel for the morning pickup. The bus ride was nice not too long about 2 hours, then onto a bilevel catamaran to go to Tortuga island. The weather, beach and water was perfect. We were exhausted when we got back to our B&B, too much swimming and sun. We really enjoyed our trip, and highly recommend it.
This tour in
Costa Rica
is organized by
Costa Rica Groups Travel Company
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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