

by Inside Tours Costa Rica
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$230This full-day bus and boat tour from San José includes a trip to Tortuga Island with about five hours of beach time. The tour begins with a two-hour drive from San José to Puntarenas, where passengers board a boat to travel across the Gulf of Nicoya. During the boat ride, there is a 45-minute dolphin watching segment, which is a natural event and not controlled, and views of the surrounding islands. Upon arrival at Tortuga Island, guests take part in a 45-minute snorkeling session with equipment provided, weather permitting. After snorkeling, there is a five-hour period for relaxing on the beach, either under palm trees or in the sun, with access to the sea for swimming. The return trip involves a two-hour drive back to San José from Puntarenas. The tour lasts between 12 to 18 hours and includes lunch, fresh seasonal fruits, tea, coffee, carbonated beverages, all fees and taxes, in-vehicle air conditioning, snorkeling equipment (if conditions allow), and a guide. Breakfast and tips are not included.
Puntarenas
Travel from San José to Puntarenas by bus, which takes about two hours, to board the boat for Tortuga Island.
120 min
Puntarenas
During the boat ride to Tortuga Island, there is a 45-minute dolphin watching opportunity and views of the islands in the Gulf of Nicoya.
45 min
Tortuga Island
On arrival at Tortuga Island, guests participate in a 45-minute snorkeling activity with provided equipment, depending on weather conditions.
45 min
Tortuga Island
Guests have five hours to relax on the beach, either under palm trees or sunbathing, and can swim in the turquoise sea.
300 min
Puntarenas
After the beach time, the group returns by boat to Puntarenas and then travels by bus back to San José, which takes about two hours.
120 min
We will send the times via WhatsApp the day before your departure. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number that can receive messages. If you do not provide a valid number, we will notify you by email or through Viator.
End point
We will send the times via WhatsApp the day before your departure. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number that can receive messages. If you do not provide a valid number, we will notify you by email or through Viator.


by Inside Tours Costa Rica
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$230This full-day bus and boat tour from San José includes a trip to Tortuga Island with about five hours of beach time. The tour begins with a two-hour drive from San José to Puntarenas, where passengers board a boat to travel across the Gulf of Nicoya. During the boat ride, there is a 45-minute dolphin watching segment, which is a natural event and not controlled, and views of the surrounding islands. Upon arrival at Tortuga Island, guests take part in a 45-minute snorkeling session with equipment provided, weather permitting. After snorkeling, there is a five-hour period for relaxing on the beach, either under palm trees or in the sun, with access to the sea for swimming. The return trip involves a two-hour drive back to San José from Puntarenas. The tour lasts between 12 to 18 hours and includes lunch, fresh seasonal fruits, tea, coffee, carbonated beverages, all fees and taxes, in-vehicle air conditioning, snorkeling equipment (if conditions allow), and a guide. Breakfast and tips are not included.
Puntarenas
Travel from San José to Puntarenas by bus, which takes about two hours, to board the boat for Tortuga Island.
120 min
Puntarenas
During the boat ride to Tortuga Island, there is a 45-minute dolphin watching opportunity and views of the islands in the Gulf of Nicoya.
45 min
Tortuga Island
On arrival at Tortuga Island, guests participate in a 45-minute snorkeling activity with provided equipment, depending on weather conditions.
45 min
Tortuga Island
Guests have five hours to relax on the beach, either under palm trees or sunbathing, and can swim in the turquoise sea.
300 min
Puntarenas
After the beach time, the group returns by boat to Puntarenas and then travels by bus back to San José, which takes about two hours.
120 min
We will send the times via WhatsApp the day before your departure. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number that can receive messages. If you do not provide a valid number, we will notify you by email or through Viator.
End point
We will send the times via WhatsApp the day before your departure. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number that can receive messages. If you do not provide a valid number, we will notify you by email or through Viator.