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Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

★ 4.2 (83 reviews) · By Inside Tours Costa Rica

Discover the magic of this wonderful beach, Playa Tortuga, located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Playa Tortuga (called by the indigenous Tolinga) has an area of 120 hectares and is maintained as a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is awarded to beaches in our country that have pollution-free waters. Due to its geographical characteristic, its waters are turquoise in color and are ideal for swimming.

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Duration 12 hours – 15 hours

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English, Spanish

Key facts

Duration 12 hours – 15 hours
Languages English, Spanish
Group size Up to 15
Ages Child 0–11; Adult 12–75
Accessibility Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

Included

  • Fresh Fruits
  • Dolphin watching (conditions permitting)
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snorkeling on the Beach
  • Coffee with aperitif

Not included

  • Tip
  • Breakfast cost $8-$10

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 Pass by

    We leave the capital bound for Puntarenas, where we will board our boat that will take you to Tortuga Island.

  2. Stop 2

    We will stop for breakfast in Orotina, breakfast not included.

    50 minutes
  3. Stop 3

    We will take a tour to visit the beautiful Tortuga Island aboard our boat. You will be able to see iconic islands and dolphins along the way. Upon arrival at Tortuga Island we will give you 5 hours of beach time where you can relax and enjoy the sea.

    15 minutes
  4. Stop 4

    We will make a stop to buy snacks or coffee. (Not included) Then we will travel to San José to drop off the clients. The return time may vary depending on traffic.

    45 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

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Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather
  • May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers

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From $115.00 per person

Child Age 0–11
0
Adult Age 12–75
1
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