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Marino Ballena National Park: Whale Watching Boat Tour

Short Description
Join a 3-hour whale watching boat tour in Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica. Spot humpback whales, dolphins, and tropical wildlife while enjoying scenic views, swimming, and tropical fruits.
Description
Overview ?
Embark on an unforgettable 3-hour boat tour in Marino Ballena National Park. Spot humpback whales and dolphins in their natural habitat while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast.
Highlights ?
See humpback whales and dolphins up close
Admire Ballena Island, the Three Sisters, and the Whale Tail formation
Enjoy panoramic views of Marino Ballena National Park
Spot wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds
Swim in warm waters and enjoy tropical fruits onboard
Full Description ?
Begin your tour at the Pacific Expeditions CR office, where you’ll be welcomed with coffee and cookies. Travel by car to the park entrance or get a ride if needed. Once aboard the boat, your bilingual guide will lead you to see marine life, scenic formations, and wildlife. Enjoy tropical fruits like watermelon and pineapple, and take a refreshing swim in the park’s calm waters.
What’s Included ✅
Parking
Tropical fruits (watermelon and pineapple)
Swimming time
Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish)
Boat tour with lifejacket
Entrance fee to Marino Ballena National Park
What to Bring ?
Hat, swimwear, towel, sunscreen
Flip-flops, beachwear
Reusable water bottle
Why Travelers Love It ❤️
Travelers rave about the incredible whale sightings, the friendly bilingual guides, and the opportunity to enjoy Costa Rica’s wildlife in a natural, scenic environment. The combination of marine adventure and relaxation makes this a perfect day trip.
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
Excellent local tour company, happy to recommend! This trip was a fantastic tour! We had something to enjoy.
Great service just see and tell and what we did all thanks 5 stars hahha great effort team well done cheers for it all.
There is so much thanks what to say if only to see or do we got fun! Well there is time for next you or new if so go and do cheers wow.
One of the highlights of our visit, an exciting trip. We tried to cram in so much into the week and were glad to have booked this tour.
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