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Private Tour in Caño Island

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $515

Step aboard your private boat for an unforgettable half-day adventure crafted just for you and your group or family. Cruise the Catalina Islands, Brumel Island, Potrero Bay, and other hidden gems along the coast, taking in stunning ocean views at every turn. Every stop and activity is fully customizable, so you decide whether to snorkel vibrant reefs, explore secret beaches, paddle along calm bays, or simply relax and soak up the sun. For those seeking extra thrills, you can enhance your adventure with optional add-ons like Sea Scootering, Towable Tubing, Freediving or Spearfishing. This half-day custom tour blends adventure, relaxation, and exploration. Your day, your way!

Custom Private Boat Tour with Snorkeling at Catalinas & much more

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(3)

from $860

Skip crowded boat tours for this private yacht experience packed with watersport activities. The crew helps you maximize your time on the ocean and takes you to the best spots for swimming and fishing with tournament-grade equipment. Your boat has gear for nearly any water activity, including wakeboarding, waterskiing, tubing, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and more. An onboard lunch is included.

Yacht Experience (48 ft) with Snorkeling & Water Sports 4 hrs

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(30)

from $3,400

Private Morning Sail & Snorkel Tour

Likely to Sell Out

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(26)

from $188

Explore San Lucas Ex Prison Island From Puntarenas with Beach Hop

Enjoy 3 activities in 1 tour. Begin with a journey through the Puntarenas mangrove ecosystem, followed by an exploration of the Costa Rica ex- prison island famously known as “the island of lonely men.” We’ll conclude our adventure on a beautiful local beach with a lunch preparete with local products and support coastal communities committed to sustainable tourism. This tour is designed to showcase the diversity of Puntarenas, revealing its natural beauty and a glimpse of its history.

Explore San Lucas Ex Prison Island From Puntarenas with Beach Hop

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(14)

from $110

Coco Ocean Fun Day: Fish, Snorkel & Feast

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Snorkeling Tour by boat in Flamingo Beach

from $550

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(56)

from $599

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.5

from $105

4-Hour Private Sunset Tour from Del Coco Beach - Evil Panda Boat

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(6)

from $550

Adventure seekers will enjoy this full-day tour to Vida Aventura Ranch and Nature Park, nestled in the scenic mountains of Guanacaste. Fly through the treetops on a series of ziplines, and then return to solid ground for a horseback ride complete with stunning vistas of two active volcanoes. Unwind after your adventure at our beautiful thermal pools. Your tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Vida Aventura Ranch Experience

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(67)

from $162

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Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

David_K, Jun 2026

Wonderful taste of Nicaragua!

Truly impressed with how well this tour is operated. There are a lot of logistics that go in to it on both sides of the boarder and it went quite smooth. Our tour guides were phenomenal and this excursion was a highlight to our trip. I will say make sure you bring cash! I did not bring enough and needed to find and atm as many vendors don’t take card. Make sure to bring money for tips. We especially enjoyed our carriage ride through the city of Granada. The people of Nicaragua were very friendly and there is a sense of authenticity felt there that many places lack, I would love to return one day.

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

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!

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.