Top Puntarenas Water Tours

RSVP to the biggest party in Monteverde with this nocturnal tour of the area's famed wildlife by moonlight, when nearly 80 percent of Monteverde's mammalian residents come out to play. Join a guide who will help you spot animals such as two-toed sloths, reptiles, and more as they come out after dark.

Paquera Bay is one of the few places in the world where you can view bioluminescence year-round. With this tour, experience the natural phenomenon on a night tour, setting out by boat at sunset and enjoying more than an hour at Isla Cedros. See the plankton glowing in the dark waters, jump in to swim and snorkel, and watch as schools of fish swim over to feed.

We are more than glad to provide a lifetime time experience at the Gulf of Nicoya Paquera, This is a bay so the water is very calm which makes it perfect for Kayaking. We normally get to enjoy an amazing sunset, while paddling 800 meters, where we can appreciate the ferry, and some islands as Isla Chiquita and Isla Jesucitas. We will take you to the biggest concentration of bioluminescence, where you will be able to see and touch it. It is just amazing, we have not found words to describe this unique experience. The kayaking tour will be from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm when we get back

We run small group tours with dedicated and very knowledge guides. this tour includes the highlights of the area with the minimal driving time. you will learn a lot of the country.

The lush rainforest and white-sand beaches of Isla Tortuga are part of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve, and are located along the eastern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. With this tour, you'll set sail aboard a large cruise ship, admire views of Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga from the water, and enjoy time on the island to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach.

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit fresh from the farm, a typical lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

If you want to spend a perfect day under the shade of the palm trees or under the sun, Isla Tortuga is an incredible tour that you will enjoy to the fullest. In addition, its refreshing crystal clear water with turquoise tones will make you enjoy a day at the beach very much.

Discover the marine wildlife of Costa Rica's Marino Ballena National Park on this boat tour from Utiva. Look out for humpback whales (during migration season) as well as false-killer whales, bottlenose dolphins, turtles, and various birds including brown boobies, white ibis, and pelicans. In the warmer months, you can also jump off board and go snorkeling in the clear waters.

Visit Carara Adventure Park on an action-packed day tour from Puntarenas. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the privately owned reserve, which contains lush rain forest and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Experience the rain forest canopy up close as you fly down the zipline course, which features 12 cables and three hanging bridges. Then take a 1-hour boat cruise to look for crocodiles, monkeys, and more.

Discover the magic of a dream Island, Tortuga Island. It is located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island (called Tolinga by the indigenous people) has an area of 120 hectares and remains a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is given to beaches in our country that have their waters free of contamination. Due to its geographical characteristics, its waters are turquoise in color and are optimal for swimming. During your stay on the island, you can enjoy and purchase extra activities, such as snorkeling, banana, kayaking, among others.

This three-part tour makes for an excellent shore excursion. First, take a guided city tour as you make your way to Carara National Park, where you’ll enjoy a dune buggy ride through the rainforest and along scenic beaches. Finally, enjoy a eco-boat tour—look for aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, massive crocodiles and other tropical fauna.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

This tour is the best tour you can take if want to see all of Puntarenas main attractions in one day and in a private basis. Our tour includes some of the highlights of Puntarenas and it is the perfect tour for cruise ship passengers visiting the area by first time. With our personalized service, a private professional tour guide and a driver, explore Villa Lapas Rainforest Reserve and hanging Bridges, Take a boat tour in Tarcoles River and enjoy its rich wildlife including giant crocodiles, monkeys, scarlet macaws, aquatic birds and many more. Later, taste the local flavours and get Costa Rican souvenirs at El Jardin, a beautiful complex where rocking chairs, oxcarts, puffy sloths and many great stuff can be found at one place. During the 2 hours countryside drive, our professional tour guide will share lots of information about our country including culture, economy, education and natural resources. With our tour guides you will fall in love with our beautiful country.

Costa Rica is no longer the best-kept secret it once was. On the contrary, it’s a bustling hub for ecotourism with a growing ex-pat population. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind with a trip to Isla Tortuga of the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Choose from a wide variety of available activities or simply kick back and relax on white sand beaches. Either way, you'll find what you're looking for on Isla Tortuga.

Sail out to Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya from Puntarenas on this all-day boat trip. Hop aboard a catamaran boat and head towards the island, which boasts a protected forest and clear waters that are ideal for swimming. There, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy a day away from the Costa Rican mainland.

When visiting Manuel Antonio, discover one of Costa Rica's most distinctive coastal ecosystems on a boat tour through the Damas Island Estuary. Float through natural tree tunnels and canals lined with mangrove swamps while a naturalist guide points out unique features of the surrounding flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for white-faced monkeys, anteaters, reptiles, and exotic birds that dwell among this peaceful ‘floating forest,’ and enjoy a delicious lunch back on the mainland.

Avoid the crowded boat tours with our full day tour to Isla tortuga with lunch from San Jose, travel on a small group limited to 15 people on the tour for the thrilling ride out to the island, including a stop to see Costa Rica wildlife and the snorkeling tour. Upon reaching tortuga island spend 5 hours on the most beautiful Island of the zone, enjoying as a local. You'll travel from your hotel or airbnb on san jose City by private ground vehicle. This is all included tour: snorkeling tour, unlimited soft drinks, fruits, a tico lunch and coffe with a dessert is included.

Keen fishers will love the chance to go on a private fishing and snorkeling tour from Puntarenas. Choose your departure time and the duration of the tour. Your captain will take you to some of the best fishing and snorkeling spots, which will vary depending on the conditions. Lunch, beers, fishing gear, and snorkeling equipment will all be provided.

An ATV tour of Carara National Park lets you explore off-the-beaten-path of this Costa Rican gem. After a safety and instructional briefing, take your ATV on a guided tour along rugged jungle trails, past teak plantations, and over 14 river crossings, stopping to admire views and beaches along the way. Then, head down the Tarcoles River on a boat tour for a chance to spot crocodiles, monkeys, and more.

We are a pioneer company in the tours of the islands of the gulf, for which we have the highest quality standards, our boats being one of the largest in the country to mobilize tourists. We have highly qualified personnel so that your experience is the best in the tours that the company offers you. We have all the permits issued by the Costa Rican government authorities. You and all the passengers will enjoy the best attention that they can look for in a tour of our country.