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Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • kayak

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Eddy's Bioluminescence
        Provincia de Puntarenas, Paquera, Punta Cuchillos, Costa Rica

        The meeting point is our location, Eddy's Bioluminescent Reserve, from where we will depart by kayak and canoe.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Operating hours
      .6:15 pm

      Itinerary

      1

      Punta Cuchillos

      1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      Cancellation Policy

      This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      Featured review

      DeAnne_J
      The phase of the moon matters. Best time to see the bioluminesence is when there is no moon. We did not go at the optimal time but it was still pretty spectacular! Eddie did a great job of finding pockets of algae and he was very knowledgeable. It was mesmerizing for me and I highly recommend the tour.

      Reviews

      4.8
      based on 107 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Very well organized, good...

      Theiler_L, Dec 2025
      Very well organized, good vibes, beautiful bioluminescence under the stars and with fireflies! Thank you

      Colorful Bay

      Jonathan_G, Dec 2025
      Great experience. We were a bit worried because it was a clear night, but Eddie did an amazing job explaining how the bioluminescent works, actively finding spots, and providing opportunities for us to see the different colors within the bay.

      The moon was too bright to see the bioluminescence

      jamie_j, Jun 2025
      Make sure that you don’t go when the moon is bright or you will not be able to see much. I was surprised that the tour went on knowing it was too bright.

      Liquid sparkles!

      DeAnne_J, May 2025
      The phase of the moon matters. Best time to see the bioluminesence is when there is no moon. We did not go at the optimal time but it was still pretty spectacular! Eddie did a great job of finding pockets of algae and he was very knowledgeable. It was mesmerizing for me and I highly recommend the tour.

      Eddy made the most he...

      Daniele_S, Apr 2025
      Eddy made the most he could to show us bioluminensce during a full moon night. We got upset because we weren’t prepared to get in the sea late at night neither were expecting them to put a huge peace of plastic over the boat to create more shadows, so I think it’s something to expect. If they have warned us before, we would’ve had a much better time. We couldn’t see a lot of it in a full moon night, but we have to appreciate the effort they made to show us. At the end, I unfortunately don’t think it’s worth it during full moon, but in different days must be great.

      Bioluminescence tour was amazing!

      Sulagna_S, Mar 2025
      Seeing the bioluminescence was very magical experience. Eddy was very knowledgeable and explained the natural phenomenon very well. My phone was not able to capture the bioluminescence but it was bright and clearly visible to the eyes.

      Great tour

      Colette_G, Feb 2025
      Eddy was great! He had such personality and was so knowledgeable about bioluminescence. It was a beautiful little adventure!

      Super nice experience for...

      Christian_H, Jan 2025
      Super nice experience for us and our two kids with Eddy who is a really nice guy. We saw the bioluminescence which was stunning.

      Great tour. Highly recommend!

      Kevin_C, Dec 2024
      What a great place. Eddie was a fantastic guide. He was super patient with the few that were not as strong of kayakers. He really cared about our safety. Eddy was very knowledgeable about the bioluminescence. We had a vehicle with a tent on it and he let us stay for free since we paid for the tour. Cold shower and restroom available on site.

      Eddy is the best guide...

      Crystal_S, Dec 2024
      Eddy is the best guide for knowing where the best bioluminescence are. We really enjoyed the kayak boat for our family of four. Great experience! Pura Vida!

      Truly amazing

      Brittany_L, Oct 2024
      We had a truly amazing time and eddy made sure we saw tons of bioluminescent, we had a bit of a drive to get there and my kids hate that but said it was well worth it.

      Definitely worth it!!

      Hollie_G, Jun 2024
      Eddy was a great guide! He took us where we could see the bioluminesense the very brightest and it was amazing!

      Extremely knowledgeable

      Garrett_G, May 2024
      Eddy was great. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful during the tour. It was really cool to see the bio luminescence and Eddy made that possible.

      Pure vida

      Victoria_W, May 2024
      Eddie was very personable and did everything he could to make our tour great! We were a tad early point so we drove up the road to a soda that overlooked the area before the tour and watched the sunset. The bioluminescence algae was cool and we enjoyed the swim at the end.

      AMAZING!

      Christy_B, Mar 2024
      Absolutely amazing experience. Eddy is super knowledgable and really helps you appreciate bioluminescence in all its glory. We went on the boat and were able to see many spots with great bioluminescence. Cannot recommend enough!

      Una excelente experiencia

      Ilse_Y, Dec 2025
      Una experiencia muy bonita e inolvidable. Con un guía muy amable. 100% recomendado, es algo único en la vida

      Eine magische Nacht

      Eva_K, Jan 2025
      Eddy hat uns viele interessante Dinge erzählt. Man hat die Bioluminiscence gut gesehen, auch am Bug des Kajaks, mit dem Paddel und mit den Händen. Der Sternenhimmel war auch wunderschön.

      家族で参加しました。集合場所はこんなところで良いの...

      Tamako_T, Dec 2024
      家族で参加しました。集合場所はこんなところで良いの?と不安になるような場所。始まる前に雨は降るし、稲妻は見えるしでホテルの人からはこんな天気じゃ無理でしょうと言われたのですが、エディはPura vida、雨は海蛍を活動的にさせるから今日はコンディション良いよぉとご機嫌。18歳と16歳の娘たちはエディのポジティブないい加減さに感動すら覚え、東京育ちでせっかちな私に1年エディの元で修行してこいと言い出すくらい素敵な体験ができました。 場所はGoogle mapでは表示されずWazeのみ表示します。途中で心配になるくらいの道を進みますがWazeの通りに進んでください。

      Traum hafte

      Holger_S, Apr 2024
      Traumhafte Tour mit Eddy im Kajak und der Familie. Immer wieder gerne . Baden im Sternen Wasser. Tolle Tour

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      -You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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