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Paquera · Puntarenas · Costa Rica
Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour
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From $79.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world to go whale and dolphin watching. We have more months with Humpback whales in residence than anywhere else in the world. Costa Rican waters are home to dozens of marine mammal species including spotted and bottle-nose dolphins which commonly escort our boats. As migrating humpback whales from both hemispheres pass by Costa Rica, you have a good chance of seeing whales if you are here in the right season. You are likely to spot the smaller cetaceans throughout the year, but if you want to see the star of the show you should make sure to travel when they’re “wintering” in the warm tropical waters and take our specialized Humpback whale and dolphin watching tour.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Enjoy Whale and Dolphin watching tour in the Gulf of Nicoya
- Seeing whales and dolphins in the wild is one of the most thrilling sights in nature
- Enjoy fruit, snacks, and refreshments on the boat
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
This exceptional day starts with pick up at the Paquera ferry landing. Embark on an 8-person power-boat and enjoy the smooth ride and views of the island, while the expert crew search for the animals. Experience the happiness of being up close with these incredible sea mammals! The chances to observe whales and dolphins are high, but not guaranteed every day because they move over big distances so we cannot be sure of the exact place where they are. However, in the Gulf of Nicoya, we have a well-established network of local fishermen, tour boats, and researchers that instantly report whale and dolphin sightings. This helps to locate them on our tours, and it also gives us valuable statistics on the animals that frequent this part of the ocean. Fruit, snacks, and refreshments are available on the boat all day. Our boats are comfortable and have music, safety equipment, and plenty of space and partial sunshade. Seeing whales and dolphins in the wild is one of the most thrilling sights in nature. These beautiful creatures have inspired adventurers young and old for generations and continue to do so today. We follow strict guidelines on viewing wildlife in its natural habitat, so you can be sure your experience watching these majestic and playful animals is doing no harm. After the half-day on the water, we bring you back to the Paquera ferry landing. Or if you would like to shower and change clothes we can bring you to Bahia Rica, where we have beach showers and towels available.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Paquera
Boating.
Continued
Paquera
Whale Watching.
Continued
Paquera
Dolphin Watching.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Boat Tour Multi-lingual guide Safety equipment and life vests
What to Bring
Sandals or water shoes Light breathable clothes Sunscreen, sunglasses, and cap/hat Camera
Meeting & Pickup
Tour departs from Bahia Rica beach.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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