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Santa Teresa: Tortuga Island Full Day Boat Tour with Snorkel

Short Description
Experience an unforgettable full-day boat trip from Santa Teresa to Isla Tortuga, including snorkeling on a volcanic-rock reef, lunch on a white-sand beach and potential dolphin or whale sightings. Book now for a seamless nature adventure in Costa Rica.
Description
? Overview
Experience a full-day adventure from Santa Teresa to the beautiful Isla Tortuga. Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Nicoya Peninsula, snorkel in crystal-clear waters filled with tropical marine life, and relax on one of Costa Rica’s most stunning white-sand beaches. This 7-hour tour includes transportation, snorkeling, and a delicious grilled lunch on the island.
✨ Highlights
? Enjoy a 30-minute van ride followed by a 45-minute speedboat journey with breathtaking coastal views.
? Snorkel in open-ocean volcanic-rock reefs filled with angelfish, eels, eagle rays, and other vibrant marine species.
?️ Spend free time on Isla Tortuga’s white-sand beach to swim, sunbathe, or take part in optional activities.
? Spot dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles, and—during July to November—humpback whales.
?️ Savor a freshly grilled beachside lunch with refreshing drinks and tropical fruit.
? Full Description
Your journey begins with a convenient pickup in Santa Teresa. After a short transfer to Montezuma, you’ll board a comfortable speedboat and travel along the gorgeous coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula. Marine wildlife sightings are common, adding excitement to the ride.
Upon arrival at Isla Tortuga, your guides will take you to an offshore snorkeling spot known for its volcanic-reef formations and abundant marine life. After snorkeling, enjoy a freshly prepared grilled lunch on the beach, featuring fish or chicken along with vegetables and potatoes. The afternoon is yours to enjoy—swim in turquoise water, sunbathe, or rent kayaks or banana-boat rides available on the island. After a relaxing beach day, return by boat and van back to Santa Teresa.
? What’s Included
Round-trip transportation (van + boat)
Professional local guides
Snorkeling equipment
Grilled lunch (fish or chicken), drinks, and fresh fruit
Beach time on Isla Tortuga
? What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Change of clothes
Towel
Camera
Sunscreen
Water shoes
Cash for optional activities or small amenities
? Why Travelers Love It
Travelers appreciate the smooth and scenic boat ride, friendly tour guides, abundant marine life during snorkeling, and delicious beachside lunch. Many highlight seeing dolphins or rays along the way and love the relaxing combination of adventure and leisure on Isla Tortuga’s pristine beach. The tour is praised for being well-organized, fun, and suitable for all ages.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
Best tour ever, so much fun with so many amazing stops. So many amazing things to do, highly recommended if you are in the area.
Perfect introduction to the region! I can now explore confidently thanks to this great experience.
The experience was brilliant, friendly all around! Looking for a tour and we went on a lot but this was one of the best for sure.
Best time ever thanks to this team. Lots of hard work went in and it showed! Such a fantastic tour, definitely the best on offer!
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