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Whale watching Combo Tour Marino Ballena National Park (mid day)

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Dolphin Watching with Costa Rican Companies

from $84

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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.

from $66

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

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $135

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Half-Day Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Samara

from $73

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

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4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $105

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

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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!

from $95

Tamarindo Private Fishing Charter – Drinks & Snacks

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from $555

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.

Inshore Fishing trip 4 hours

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from $450

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.

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

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4 hours 30 minutes

from $340

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.

Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

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2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $107

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Snorkeling at Catalina Islands

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $98

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The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $80

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

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $145

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Coco Ocean Fun Day: Fish, Snorkel & Feast

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $550

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Whale Watching Experience Marino Ballena National Park

3 hours

from $90

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

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $152

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

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $149

Zip line, Hot Springs, horses and More Aventure.

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $175

Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $195

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.

Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

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Private Snorkeling Tour by boat in Flamingo Beach

from $138

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from $599

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

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15 hoursFree Cancellation

from $230

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

Fishing and Snorkeling Combo

from $105

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

4.4

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4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $650

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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

melaniejunewest, Apr 2026

Great fun and excellent value for money

This was my first time zip lining and I was really nervous. Our guides Bryan, Daniel and Eliot were amazing! They were calm, kind and reassuring and very serious about safety. We started with the Tarzan swing which was the scariest part of the tour. It was pretty nerve racking but I’m so glad I did it. The rest of the zip lining was just great fun with wonderful views. I took my phone in a cross body bum bag and no one had a problem with me taking videos of my husband, which I’d read can be a problem with other tours. The guides took lots of photos on a DSLR which came out really well and we were happy to pay the $25 for all the photos of us from the tour. They emailed them over within a couple of days and they were easy to download via Google drive. Costa Rica is generally so expensive and we thought this tour was the best value for money we got on our entire 12 day trip. I’m so glad I picked this company and we even saw a big coati and a quetzal!

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.

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!

Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo

Molly_W, Mar 2026

Best boating experience!

We had an amazing time. The boat was way less crowded than some of the of the other cruises we saw on the water so you could actually move around. The guides were wonderful. They kept our drinks full and the food was great. One of the guides went out snorkeling with us and made it a point to show us different fish and things we wouldn’t have spotted on our own. They even pulled in a massive red snapper while we were out there! Definitely recommend this experience.

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.

Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Christina_C, Jan 2026

Great fun

I had planned to go with a friend but she got sick, so I was solo. I was picked up at my hotel by a lovely driver (Juan) who was very friendly. The boat staff were terrific and we had a good time snorkeling, with a tasty chicken lunch after. The sunset was beautiful and we even saw a whale breach. Highly recommend!

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.

Zip line, Hot Springs, horses and More Aventure.

keyia, Sept 2025

Look no further.. choose this one!!!

Marlene was our tour guide and she was GREAT!!!! She was very knowledgeable, informative, conversational and patient. Her tours are private with just your group and you will not feel rushed. She took lots of pictures and when asked she took us to a souvenir shop and to a grocery store. If you are having a hard time deciding which tour company to use CHOOSE THIS ONE because you will not be disappointed!!!

Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Sara_L, Jul 2025

We had an awesome time at...

We had an awesome time at Selvatura Park! The zip lines were so much fun, and our guide, Bryan, was the best! Every staff member was very nice and efficient, and they switched between Spanish and English depending on what you were most comfortable with. The hanging bridges were self-guided (though guided tours are available upon request), so we were able to take our time and enjoy the nature. There were also butterfly and sloth exhibits you could visit during your free time while you were there. The sloths were especially cute, and the guide for that tour was very informative and engaging!