Tortuga Island Adventure – White Sand Paradise from San José

San Jose, Costa Rica

9 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Costa Rica is no longer the best-kept secret it once was. On the contrary, it’s a bustling hub for ecotourism with a growing ex-pat population. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind with a trip to Isla Tortuga of the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Choose from a wide variety of available activities or simply kick back and relax on white sand beaches. Either way, you'll find what you're looking for on Isla Tortuga.

What's Included

Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Bottled water
Local guide
Transportation to the island
Private transportation
WiFi on board

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your tour guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby, wearing a red shirt for easy identification

Itinerary

Puntarenas (Pass By)

Puntarenas

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tortuga Island

8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Snorkeling Isla Tortuga

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.3

based on 3 reviews

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Touring La Isla Tortuga

Megan_M, Sep 2025

I had an amazing time touring La Tortuga. From start to finish it was very organized. We took a shuttle from the airport to the place that starts with a "P". It's hard to pronounce, but you'll know when you get there. From there they took us on a boat to La Tortuga. The ride was relaxing and beautiful. After we got to the beach, and chilled for a little while we were given the option to snorkel. I watched my friend snorkel. He had a great time, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching him from the boat. We were fed fruits and lunch. We were able to buy drinks and snacks before heading to the island, and alcohol was available for purchase to those who wanted to drink it. The ride back from the island was a hoot and a half, because it felt like a water ride at an amusement park. Overall it was an amazing experience. My friends were really glad we went, and I am too. Our host was very kind, and knowledgeable. He spoke English and Spanish very well. He made sure we all understood what was going on the entire time, and that we all felt comfortable. I had a great time, and actually would recommend it to friends and family.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your detailed review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing time at Isla Tortuga. From the shuttle ride to the boat trip, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach, it sounds like you were able to experience the best of what the tour has to offer. We’re also glad that our guide made sure everyone felt comfortable and informed throughout the day. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be happy to welcome you or your friends and family on another adventure in Costa Rica!

Relaxing day at turtle island.

Steve_D, Jan 2024

Enjoyable boat ride, saw porpoises and feeding fish, also saw spider monkeys at a different island. Turtle island was beautiful, snorkeling only had fair visibility the day we were there, but lots of fish. Lunch of fried fish was excellent. Guides did a good job throughout.

This isn't on a catamaran like we...

leah.morgan75, Jan 2018

This isn't on a catamaran like we were expecting, and there is no alcohol whatsoever not even to purchase the beach was so-so, the lunch was delicious though with lots of fresh fruit which we enjoyed. Most of the island is private property, so there wasn't much exploring to be done either.