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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Overview
Join our Zapatilla Island Tour and experience the best of Bocas del Toro in one unforgettable day. Glide across turquoise waters as playful dolphins guide you toward Bahia Honda, where sloths rest lazily in the mangroves. Stop at Hollywood Cove to spot colorful starfish, then snorkel among vibrant coral gardens at Cayo Coral, surrounded by hundreds of tropical fish. Continue to the pristine Zapatilla Cays—two uninhabited islands of powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters. Wander the lush walking trail through tropical forest, relax beneath palm trees, or swim in the calm lagoon. From March to September, you may even spot sea turtles nesting on the beach. Enjoy a freshly prepared Caribbean lunch at a waterfront restaurant before returning via the famous Starfish “Hollywood” Pool. This Zapatilla Island Tour is the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty—an essential Bocas del Toro experience.
What's included
Fruits and Water
Local English/Spanish speaking guide
Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)
Meal (restaurant option with typical courses between $12 and $18)
Entrance fee to Bastimentos Island: $10 per person. Guests are required to make the payment online
directly on the Panamanian Ministry of Environment's website.
We will provide you with detailed steps to guide you through the process.
What to expect
Bahia Honda
1h
The first highlight of our tour will be resident dolphins greeting you to a new day in paradise as our lancha boat glides effortlessly past them towards our first destination. As we arrive at Bahia Honda, a small bay with mangrove forests, you will be able to see sloths lounging on tree branches, enjoying their life to the fullest.
Cayo Coral
1h · Admission ticket included
We continue on to Cayo Coral, famous for its coral gardens and perfect snorkel area. It's time to put on your snorkel mask and plunge into the balmy ocean to marvel at the colorful world below the surface. As you float weightlessly surrounded in the turquoise ocean, witness hundreds of reef fish go about their daily business in their coral and anemone homes.
Isla Zapatillas
3h · Admission ticket included
The Zapatilla cays are famous for its spectacular coral reefs, and its crystalline waters, teeming with marine life. The islands are covered with mangrove and surrounded by fine white sand, palm and coconut trees. From March to September, on the west side of the island you can observe the migration of turtles that come to lay their eggs on these beaches. The local legend is that the islands were formed when God stepped on earth, and that is why the islands have the shape of his shoes.
Enjoy this unique paradise. Walk along its beaches, relax in the shade of a palm tree or explore the rich coral reef.
Cayo Coral
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
At lunch time we are heading back to Cayo Coral, where a tasty and freshly prepared meal will be waiting for you in the Sea restaurant.
Bocas del Toro Province
30m
The next destination is Hollywood Cove, which is famous for its many starfish on the ocean floor, only a few feet underneath and ewasily visible from the boat.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please find us behind the supermarket 3R Mall at the Richard's dock
End point
Please find us behind the supermarket 3R Mall at the Richard's dock
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring Cash for meals and souvenirs
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
