Surfing in Costa Rica

Conchal and Flamingo Adventure ToursSnorkeling Tours

Introduction

Without a doubt, Costa Rica is a world-class snorkeling destination. The variety of locations, temperate to warm water, two oceans, and abundance marine life create some exciting adventures! This is a list of Costa Rica snorkeling tours.

Featured Tours

Snorkeling Tours Location Days Price*
Tortuga Island Catamaran Cruise San José, Jaco 1 $99
Kayak Estuary Tour Tamarindo Tamarindo ½ $71
Tamarindo Sailing Plus Tamarindo ½-1 varies
Rich Coast Diving Conchal/F. 1 $55-160
Sailing on The Maratonga Conchal/F. ½-1 $55-95
*/person. Prices subject to change. In USD.

Additional Tours

jACO kAYAK/sNORKELING

- Type: Kayaking, Snorkeling

- Location: Jaco/Hermosa

- Price: $55-60 USD

- Includes: transportation, guide, kayak, water, fresh fruit buffet, snorkeling equipment

- Restrictions:

- Time: varies depending on tides

- Duration: 2-3 hours

- Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, dry clothes, good deck shoes

Nosara Diving/Snorkeling

- Type: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

- Location: Nosara

- Price: $25-125 USD (see below)

- Includes: equipment, boat, captain & crew, snacks and beverages

- Restrictions: maximum 5 divers per boat

- Time: varies

- Duration: varies (see below)

- Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, dry clothes, good deck shoes

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Trip to Samara, min. 1 diver, $ 65.00
Trip to Garza, min. 2 divers, $ 75.00
Trip to Coco Beach, min. 4 divers, $ 55.00
Trip to Catalina Island, min. 3 divers, $ 115.00
Trip to Bat Island, min. 3 divers, $ 125.00
Resort Course, min. 1 diver, $ 95.00
Open Water Course, min. 1 diver, $ 280.00
Snorkel 2 hours, min. 2 pax, $ 25.00
Snorkel 3 hours, min. 2 pax, $ 35.00

Drakes Bay Full Day Snorkeling & Coastal Exploration

- Type: Snorkeling

- Location: Drakes Bay

- Price: $75 USD

- Includes: guide, all gear & lunch

- Restrictions: none

- Time: varies

- Duration: The trip can be early in the morning returning around 4pm, or can leave between 9am and 10am, sit out for the sunset, and paddle after the sun sets.

- Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, dry clothes, good deck shoes

Dominical: Snorkeling Caño Island

- Type: Island Cruises/Sailing, Snorkeling

- Location: Dominical

- Price: $85-90 USD

- Includes: guide, park entrance, boat & land transportation, lunch, equipment. Half hour stop for breakfast, which is not included.

- Restrictions: none

- Time: early morning

- Duration: full day

- Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, dry clothes, good deck shoes

Dominical: Kayak Tours + Snorkeling

- Type: Kayaking, Snorkeling

- Location: Dominical

- Price: $55-65 USD

- Includes: see below

- Restrictions: seasonal; see below

- Time: varies

- Duration: 5-7 hours

- Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, dry clothes, good deck shoes

Waves & Caves:

Duration: ~ 5 hours
Includes: drinks, fruits, equipment, guide, transportation.
Price: $ 55.00 per person ( 2 – 15 people )

Kayak & Snorkeling:

Duration: ~ 5 hours
Includes: equipment, guide, drinks, fruits & snorkeling.
Price: $ 55.00 per person (1-5 people), $ 53.00 per person (6-9 people) This tour is operated from Mid December until the end of April.

White Water River Kayaking:

Duration: 7:30am ~ 2:30pm
Includes: equipment, guide, transportation, lunch.
Price: $ 65.00 per person, min. 4 people.

Matapalo: Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling

- Type: Island Cruises/Sailing, Snorkeling

- Location: Matapalo

- Price: $250 USD per boat, up to 4 people

- Includes: guide, snorkeling, transportation to and from the pier in Puerto Jimenez

- Restrictions: none

- Time: varies

- Duration: ~ 5 hours

- Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, dry clothes, good deck shoes

Puerto Viejo: SNORKELING IN CAHUITA

- Type: Snorkeling

- Location: Puerto Viejo

- Price: $40 USD

- Includes: transportation, boat, fruits & beverages, bilingual guide, equipment

- Restrictions: Minimum 2 people

- Time: 7:00 am

- Duration: 4-5 hours

- Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, dry clothes

Note:

There are other Snorkeling tours in various areas. If you have a destination in mind, be sure to check that specific location on the left navigation bar.

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