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Dolphin Watching with Costa Rican Companies

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from $84

Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara

4.4

(97)

from $66

Humpback whales swim thousands of miles every year to spawn in Drake Bay’s tropical waters, while several species of dolphins reside here year-round. This family-friendly boat tour allows you to see these marine mammals up close and provides an onboard hydrophone, so you can hear their song-like noises. During the tour, your guide provides helpful information on topics such as ocean conservation and marine biology.

4.7

(86)

from $73

Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

(225)

from $135

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Anna Holala offers a fully private catamaran experience in Guanacaste, focused on quality, comfort, and authenticity. Unlike crowned tours, every trip is designed for a small group, with fresh homemade food, carefully prepared drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. This experience is ideal for couples, families, and travelers looking for a more personal and premium way to explore the coastline of Playa del Coco and Papagayo Bay.

(972)

from $105

Private Catamaran Tour Guanacaste - Anna Holala (Playa Del Coco)

Private Catamaran Tour Guanacaste - Anna Holala (Playa Del Coco)

4 hours 30 minutes

(45)

from $340

We offer a more familiar, educational and relaxing trip which allow you to enjoy the nature as well as fun for the whole family and visitors. We have some music on board to listen, but when there is an opportunity to have some fun dancing our guides and crew will be always ready to. Our delicious lunch or dinner prepare fresh onboard are always well recommended and people just love it. Sunset during the dry season are stunning. Our crew will make a big difference also all the time.

Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour in Costa Rica

Catamaran and Snorkeling Tour in Costa Rica

Zipline through Costa Rican rainforest on a canopy tour that goes over the spectacular La Fortuna Waterfall—an exciting opportunity not offered on similar excursions. Between cables, take in views of Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato and talk to your guides about the La Fortuna area. No experience is needed and almost anyone who is interested in Costa Rica’s biodiversity will enjoy this immersive adventure.

(64)

from $95

Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(887)

from $107

Ziplining in the canyon - Guachipelin Adventure Combo in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano - Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes, and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!

Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,501)

from $145

Tamarindo Private Fishing Charter – Drinks & Snacks

We are all about fishing the stunning waters of Tamarindo, our local crew will know exactly where the best fishing spots will be on the day of your tour. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain and 1st mate can tell you all about their experience fishing in the gorgeous Pacific waters of Costa Rica. Not only they will give you a good insight on different types of fishing that are popular in the area but if you’re lucky enough they can fillet the fish for you so you can take with you or enjoy a fresh sashimi on board. You´ll be fishing aboard a 26ft Mako center console that holds up to 5 passengers, it has outriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There´s a toilet on board for your convenience. You´ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you as well as lures. Trips are run with the help of a First mate, a 10-20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work (not included in tour price). Now, come aboard with us and get hooked!

Tamarindo Private Fishing Charter – Drinks & Snacks

(9)

from $555

Fishing and Snorkeling Combo

First time fishing in Costa Rica and we got two African pámpano!
Amazing

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(19)

from $650

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,433)

from $80

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Granada, Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica -Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

Grab your passport and head over the border for a whistle-stop tour of Nicaragua’s best bits from Costa Rica. Take in the views from Catarina Volcano, haggle over handicrafts at the Masaya Artisan Market and visit the active Masaya Volcano. After a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine, explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views of Mombacho Volcano. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a 1-hour sunset cruise, stopping to meet the friendly monkeys of Monkey Island along the way.

Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

15 hoursFree Cancellation

Snorkeling stops, sunshine, and unobstructed views of Costa Rica's shoreline make this sunset catamaran cruise the ideal way to end your day—and the open bar doesn't hurt. Join a friendly crew (as well as dolphins, turtles, and flying fish) to make the most of the day's last rays on this perfectly timed tour, which ends just as the sun sinks below the horizon. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Tour de pesca alrededor de la costa de Mal País y Santa Teresa. También podemos observar mucha vida Mariana cómo Delfines, Manta rayas, Tortugas, Ballenas etc.. Los pescados capturados los pueden llevar para la cena y disfrutar de su frescura. Nunca comerás un pescado tan fresco. Si sueñas con pescar un Atún, Mahí Mahí, Roosterfish y algún otro pez del pacífico está es tu opción.

(92)

from $138

Inshore Fishing trip 4 hours

(14)

from $450

More than an incredible opportunity for certified divers, this Catalina Islands tour offers a day of relaxation out on the water and the chance to see dolphins, turtles, and more in the wild. Sail from Tamarindo or Langosta to two diving spots known for aquatic life like manta rays and tropical fish, and use the included good-quality diving equipment to explore underwater. Between sites, relax on board with fresh fruit and drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Catalina Island Diving Tour From Tamarindo - Certified Only

Catalina Island Diving Tour From Tamarindo - Certified Only

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(120)

from $152

Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Zip line, Hot Springs, horses and More Aventure.

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from $195

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(161)

from $175

Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a Superman cable and Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).

Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(135)

from $149

Snorkeling and Cruises

Fishing in our waters is one of the best in Latin America, Costa Rica is famous for its large number of billfish and pelagic fish in general. With our great experience and professional team we will make your fishing day the best of your lives. Our 30 foot long boat will make you feel very comfortable and safe while taking you to where the fish you want to catch are: Sailfish, Marlin, Mahí Mahí, Yellowfin Tuna. Everyone could be part of your Fishing and make your dream come true. With the most experience in the area, we are sure that we will do our best so that you have a great day at sea. Our Fishing equipment is of the highest range and will not disappoint you. Not only is fishing an attraction, we can also see Turtles, Manta Rays and Dolphins during our Fishing trips and depending on the season we also see Whales. So fun is guaranteed, come and enjoy, it will be a pleasure for us to have you on board.

4.8

(50)

from $150

Offshore Fishing trip (Deep sea fishing)

Offshore Fishing trip (Deep sea fishing)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(3)

from $1,400

Our tour begins at the Curú Wildlife Refuge, a place where you can observe a large number of wild animals before departure time or after the tour. We are local people who know the coast and the behavior of cetaceans and marine animals very well, which allows us to provide a quality service without affecting the marine life of the place, with more than twenty years of experience. We carried out the sightings in the Paquera Responsible Fishing Marine Area, a place that Humpback whales visit to have their calves and take care of them for 2 or 3 months.

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Puntarenas

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Puntarenas

Snorkeling at Catalina Islands

3.5

from $105

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(25)

from $98

Coco Ocean Fun Day: Fish, Snorkel & Feast

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Catamaran Tour Guanacaste - Anna Holala (Playa Del Coco)

from $550

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Eddie_H, May 2026

Excellent Private Costa Rican Adventure

My wife and I had an amazing day at sea with Clem and his team. We were able to snorkel at a more remote spot and even got to see a small reef shark while walking on the beach. The food and service on board was so fresh with everything made from scratch by Michelle including ceviche that was caught that day and a scratch made pizza! The sunset was one of the best we have ever experienced. We definitely recommend this excursion for anyone looking for a private Costa Rican adventure.

Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Robert_I, May 2026

An Experience not to be missed

I can see why this is a must do excursion for Monte Verde. Well organized and great team of staff who accompany you through the zip lines. Lovely views of the cloud forest while zipping along. Tarzan swing was a huge hit for the brave people in our group. If Tarzan swing was too tame for you, you can pay for the Superman position on the last zipline. The Hanging Bridges were opportunity to see the cloud forest from a closer distance. Even saw a howler monkey on one of the bridges. We think he enjoyed being the center of attention. It’s an experience that we would all do again.

Zip line, Hot Springs, horses and More Aventure.

tyler_s, May 2026

Everything about this...

Everything about this experience was amazing! Definitely book if you're looking for a taste of everything and don't have much time. I can't say enough about how wonderful Marlena is. She's very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and made the experience for me and my girlfriend something we will never forget. We ended up leaving an expensive bag of makeup & a polaroid camera behind and she made the effort to make sure we got the items back before we headed back home. Book with Marlena!

Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

Ashanta_W, May 2026

Loved this trip!

If you’re thinking about doing this trip — do it! I wasn’t sure if it would work with my schedule, but I’m so glad I made it happen. It ended up being one of the highlights of my trip. A huge shout-out to Paul, our driver, who picked me up from the hotel and guided the group all the way across the border. He was incredibly friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Crossing the border during a holiday weekend (May 1st) could have easily taken 4+ hours, but thanks to Paul’s expertise, we made it through in under 1.5 hours. Truly a trip-saver! Once in Nicaragua, we were in great hands with Claudio and our driver Chino. Claudio was engaging, funny, and shared so much helpful information and history throughout the day. I loved all the stops — especially breakfast (one of my favorite meals of the trip!) and a great lunch later on. Also, Granada's colorful scenery and the boat ride were also highlights. While we didn’t see many monkeys, being out on the water and taking in the views was still beautiful. Claudio and Paul made sure we made it back to the border safely, which I really appreciated. Overall, I felt completely safe the entire time and would highly recommend!

Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver

Amos_H, May 2026

Staff is kind, friendly,...

Staff is kind, friendly, professional, and patient. I personally struggled with a class due to my nerves and anxiety. However, the staff was very patient with me even with extra time to help me get comfortable enough to dive. Personally, I was unable to do the activity, but I would recommend this to anyone that wants to try scuba. This is a great place to learn mainly because of how patient thorough and understanding the staff is. Big thanks to Ramon for spending extra time in the water with me trying to help me get comfortable with the activity and equipment!

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

Mark_B, Apr 2026

Highly Recommend!

Our guides, Kiever and Fray, were amazing! Very patient with the five of us in our group. Never felt rushed or in danger. Our ages were 66, 66, 69, 70, and 80! Two youngest did the optional repelling. Only the 66 male did the Tarzan swing, which was a real rush (similar to a bungee jump).

Dolphin Watching with Costa Rican Companies

Jennifer_S, Apr 2026

This is a must

Our experience was unbelievable. Everything was five star. We saw a pod of dolphins that had a Mom and baby dolphin. We were able to see humpback whales. My 12-year-old loved going off the slide of the boat to snorkel. The snorkeling isn’t the greatest but that didn’t bother anyone. Our group was lucky enough that we had wonderful people also on the tour with us that we’ve befriended. The pick up spot was easy to find. Even where we launched the boat on Playa Carrillo, there was great tide pools for my son to explore great shells and sea glass we found. All the tour guides were great, very informative and helpful. They gave us fresh fruit at the end. They gave water and juice. Bring a hat bring your camera bring sunglasses and a rash card and lots of sunscreen.

Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Samantha_S, Apr 2026

This was a wonderful...

This was a wonderful experience! The crew on the boat were so kind and accommodating, they were constantly checking in to see if we needed anytbing. The boat was clean and spacious despite all the people on board. The boat docked at a private beach where we were able to swim and snorkel. I would highly recommend this experience!!

Private Snorkeling Tour by boat in Flamingo Beach

Emily_C, Mar 2026

Perfect morning on the Pacific!

We had an amazing day with Frank! He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the marine life we were seeing. We saw dolphins and rays jumping, sea turtles mating (🫣) and so many bright and colorful fish while snorkeling. We even caught a skipjack tuna and while we were snorkeling, Frank prepared us a delicious sashimi plate with avocado and a side of chips and fresh guacamole. Perfect morning on the Pacific!

Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic

Royale_U, Feb 2026

Amazing day on the water with whales and dolphins

This was by far the best experience of my trip. Seeing a momma and baby whale up close and watching the baby play was a one in a lifetime experience. They picked me up in Drake Bay and we headed out. We found the whales quickly and our guide was very informative. Then we went in search of dolphins. They'd just had a big feed and were resting. Not as playful as they could've been, but still fun to watch. We had lunch by a waterfall and then returned to the whales. By now the baby was restless and playful. She put on a good show of rolling onto her back, slapping her dorsal fin and tail. This was by far the best experience of my trip. Seeing a momma and baby whale up close and watching the baby play was a one in a lifetime experience. They picked me up in Drake Bay and we headed out. We found the whales quickly and our guide was very informative. Then we went in search of dolphins. They'd just had a big feed and were resting. Not as playful as they could've been, but still fun to watch. We had lunch by a waterfall and then returned to the whales. By now the baby was restless and playful. She put on a good show of rolling onto her back, slapping her dorsal fin and tail.

Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara

Chris_G, Jan 2026

Definitely do this tour! Whales! Dolphins! Fish!

This was an AMAZING excursion!! We had Allan, Mo, Jorge the Capitan and Jason (we think it was Jason-pink flamingo shorts) They found us humpback whales which made the entire tour for me. Allan and Jorge knew a lot about the whales and shared a ton of great info. We then traveled further and encountered a pod of dolphins who swam playfully around the boat. Lastly we snorkeled and saw colorful fish followed by fresh local fruit on the boat. Sámara Adventures had an excellent crew, beautiful boat and a top notch experience. 10/10 highly recommend. We just hope the rest of the group tipped them as well because they all deserved it.