Tortuga Island Paradise with Snorkeling Included
Description
Live a day full of adventure in the Gulf of Nicoya with a committed local agency that has all the navigation permits, our boats have very powerful engines, the tour includes a certified guide in English and Spanish, we start with a safety talk, the tour starts with the possible sighting of bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitation, possible sighting of humpback whales (depending on the season), in our tour you can find the island of spider monkeys, some of the different islands of the Gulf of Nicoya, the arrival to the turtle island is at 10 am (approx), the first activity to do is the snorkeling tour including the equipment with a duration of 30 min to 40 min, our company has an exclusive area for our clients in the island, we include a delicious lunch prepared on the island, dessert, coffee or tea with accompaniments, if your group is more than 7 passengers could be made private
Tour Options
Itinerary
The trip to Tortuga Island takes approximately 1 hour to go and 1 hour to return. On this trip we can enjoy different species of marine fauna and birds.
You will have the opportunity on Tortuga Island to see wild pigs, deer, howler monkeys, iguanas and peacocks, these animals are in their natural habitat so there is no cost, this depends on nature, it is not safe to see all species.
You will be able to enjoy 6 hours of free beach time, depending on weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(43)
They are super kind, attentive, and the food is delicious. The tour is very comprehensive and safe. It is worth traveling with them and having an excellent day.
Muchas gracias por tu comentario para nuestro equipo es muy importante tu satisfacción, pura vida 💛
Fabulous, staff attention, excellent food, very clean boat, totally attentive staff.
Nuestro equipo es muy comprometido con el servicio al cliente, Para nosotros siempre es un placer servirles, muchas gracias por visitarnos Pura vida 💛
Great excursion, thanks to Christian and the team for taking the time to show us dolphins, spider monkeys and whales!
Bonjour, nos guides seront ravis de vous faire découvrir toutes les merveilles de notre golfe, véritable trésor de richesses. Merci infiniment de votre visite ; nous sommes à votre service !
Excellent everything, delicious wordless food. All the amazing staff. Attention 20 🩷
Hola, muchas gracias por tu comentario para nosotros es un placer atenderles de la mejor manera posible !
Too good super helpful staff customer service food all too much from when we disembark to arrival back at port
El PURA VIDA no solo se escucha , se siente, muchas gracias por tu visita estamos para servirles !
Thank you very much for all the attention given today by a super but super helpful staff, friendly and pointed that God continue to bless your business it is an unforgettable experience and recommended to 1000 per thousand Thank you thank you thank you
Excellent tour, very attentive, very organized, very good food....
Muchas gracias, siempre sera un placer atenderles de la mejor manera posible para que disfruten al máximo !
The tour experienced several delays and issues. Departure from the Puerto Azul Hotel dock was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. but did not occur until 9:10 a.m., and the return, scheduled for 3:00 p.m., was delayed until almost 3:50 p.m. During the boat ride to Tortuga Island, although we were warned we might get slightly wet, the captain appeared to intentionally make the ride much wetter than expected. The guide provided information that was not fully accurate, lacked depth, and gave unconvincing answers to questions about wildlife. Before reaching the island, over one hour was spent whale watching. While seeing whales was appreciated, this activity was not part of the service paid for, and the excessive time spent caused us to arrive at the beach around 11:20 a.m., much later than necessary. Additionally, after the whale sighting, both the guide and the captain repeatedly mentioned a “bonus” or tip and shook a box with coins several times, which came across as inappropriate and in poor taste. Food service was adequate, with fruit served at 11:45 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m., but overall the poor time management and unprofessional behavior significantly reduced our ability to enjoy the day.
For us, all opinions are very important to help us improve, but there are situations beyond our control. 1- Weather conditions are beyond our control. On this specific day, the tide took longer to rise, so we had to leave at 8:40 am (I have the marina records). Logically, by leaving later, we returned later to adhere to the itinerary. Furthermore, a message was sent to inform you that the departure would be delayed for this reason. 2- It was a bit windy that day. Our captain is very experienced and would never intentionally get you wet, but when the wind blows, it's logical that you'll get wet, and this was explained to you beforehand. 3- Our guide knows all the wildlife we might encounter, but we can't dedicate much time to each animal we see. Wildlife sightings are part of our itinerary. This day, we dedicated 30 minutes to whale watching, as they were putting on a wonderful show. I don't understand your complaint? 4- Someone asked us if tips were included, which is why the coins were being waved around, but tips are never required as they are entirely voluntary. I remember that day they were even bothered by the sun!
We went on the Tortuga Island excursion through Mardy Tours from a cruise ship. We had to take a taxi from the pier, but it was a short drive to the meeting point and we had no difficulty finding the tour group. Our guide was helpful and the crew provided a delicious lunch on the island. The beach area was busy as we were visiting on a holiday - but we still easily found chairs (rental price not included in the excursion) and enjoyed our time there.
Thank you so much for your comment. We are very happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. Our staff always strives to give our best to our clients. Rentals and other tours on the island are optional as they are managed by other companies. Our description indicates what is included and what is not.
The trip was super cute and fun, it was the second time I had visited in years and I went with my partner who enjoyed snorkeling and boating too much. The service of the team was too helpful and cordial plus we were given rich food and fresh fruit, we were very satisfied.
Muchas gracias por tu visita para nosotros siempre será un placer recibirlos !
