Isla Tortuga Snorkeling & Bioluminescence

Private tour

💲 The base price for 1 to 4 people,you can add more people for an additional cost.

Children under 4 years old are free.

👉 Your adventure begins with a scenic boat ride to the enchanting Isla Tortuga, a true paradise of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Guided by a professional naturalist, you’ll snorkel in vibrant underwater sites filled with colorful tropical fish, fascinating rock formations, and an incredible diversity of marine life.

Before heading to the beach, enjoy a tranquil tour through the Pochote Mangrove Estuary. Here, your guide will share fascinating insights about this vital wetland ecosystem and the many birds and animals that call it home.

The experience continues at Playa Vivos, where you can relax on the soft sand and delight in fresh tropical fruits and refreshing drinks in a magical island setting.

As night falls, the journey reaches its most unforgettable moment: the phenomenon of Bioluminescence. Watch the ocean light up with glowing blue sparks at every movement, an otherworldly spectacle explained in detail by your naturalist guide.

This tour takes place by boat and includes snorkeling to observe the phenomenon. Our guide will provide masks for better visibility. You’ll need to dive and swim for a while, depending on your ability.

The brightness of the phenomenon is best appreciated through movement. We recommend making circular motions with both hands while swimming to enhance the visibility of the microscopic lights.

This full-day tour offers the perfect blend of discovery, relaxation, and pure natural wonder — an experience you will remember forever in Costa Rica’s Pacific paradise.

Includes:

🤿 Snorkeling gear

🍍 Fresh fruit & beverages

⏰ Departure time: 1:00pm to 7:30pm

📍 Location: Tambor dock(Playa tambor)

This tour is suitable for people who are physically fit, in good medical condition, and know how to swim.

Transportation is NOT included,if you need transportation to get to the tambor pier,please let us know.

WHAT’S TO BRING

Bath towel,sunglasses,extra clothes,mosquito repellent and cash

The dates for bioluminescence are established with respect to the lunar season, because the greater the darkness, the greater the visibility.

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BIOLUMINESCENCE DATES 🌑

From Dec 07 to Dec 24

Dates available for this tour 2026

From Jan 05 to Jan 23 / / From Feb 03 to Feb 21

From Mar 05 to Mar 22 / / From Apr 05 to Apr 22

From May 04 to May 20 / / From Jun 03 to Jun 19

From Jul 01 to Jul 19 / / From Aug 01 to Aug 18

From Sep 01 to Sep 19 / / From Sep 29 to Oct 18

From Oct 29 to Nov 15 // From Nov 27 to Dec 15

From Dec 26 to Jan 13