Costa Rica · Snorkelling

16-Hour Tortuga Island Snorkelling Tour from San José

16 Hours Round trip from Isla Tortuga Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy incredible landscapes in the Gulf of Nicoya
  • 02 Relax on Turtle Island's soft white-sand beach and turquoise waters
  • 03 Join a snorkelling tour off the island
  • 04 Look out for dolphins and turtles during the boat transfer
  • 05 Savour fresh seasonal fruits on the beach

Visit the beautiful Turtle Island on a full-day trip and enjoy incredible landscapes in the Gulf of Nicoya. On arrival, you can take in the natural scenery of palm trees, turquoise waters, and soft white sand, then join a snorkelling tour and relax on the beach. Fresh seasonal fruits are included during your time on the island.

Transfer to the island, with a possible sighting of dolphins and turtles along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Puntarenas, San Jose
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Full-Day Excursion to Tortuga Island

  • Pick up in San José.
  • Travel to Puntarenas and stop for 45 minutes for breakfast (not included).
  • Arrive at the pier and board the boat.
  • Transfer to the island, with a possible sighting of dolphins and turtles along the way.
  • Arrive on the island and enjoy a snorkelling tour.
  • Spend free time on the beach with fresh fruits.
  • Enjoy lunch.
  • Have coffee time.
  • Depart from the island.
  • Arrive at the dock for shower time and a change of clothes.
  • Depart for San José, stopping for 20 minutes to use the bathroom.
  • End of services.
Tortuga Island beaches, Gulf of Nicoya waters, Puntarenas pier

Where this trip takes you

Tortuga Island beaches, Gulf of Nicoya waters, Puntarenas pier

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Isla Tortuga 2 cities · 16 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Ground transfer
  • Maritime transfer by fast boat
  • Dolphin and turtle watching (if conditions allow)
  • Snorkelling tour (if conditions allow)
  • Stay on the island with benches
  • Fresh seasonal fruits
  • Chicken, fish, or vegetarian lunch with a soft drink
  • Coffee with cookies
  • Dock with showers
  • Bilingual guide

What's Not Included

  • Breakfast
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Bath towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Cash or card to purchase additional drinks
  • Change of clothes

Know before you go

  • Recommended for people with good mobility (basic).
  • Please check the departure points.
  • We confirm the pickup time one day before.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton, Avenida Central, San José, El Carmen, Costa Rica
Tour start
Isla Tortuga, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 16 hours finish where they began, in Isla Tortuga.

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