Snorkeling Tour at Caño Island

4.4 (45 reviews) Central Pacific, Costa Rica
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Duration6h - 7h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 22 travelers

Overview

Ready to immerse in an underwater adventure full of surprises? Caño Island is waiting on you! Join us on this amazing visit to the second best place in the country to snorkel with an impressive amount of wildlife to see. Its waters have one of the largest and in best condition coral reefs on the Pacific coast. It is an important area for the breeding of various species of fish, turtles, stingrays, white tip reef sharks and school of fish. The island protects very important marine environments, where coral reefs stand out for their size and richness of species.

Departing from the Marino Ballena National Park, with chances of spotting resident dolphins and migrating whales on the way to the island. This snorkeling tour is guided by a trained and bilingual professional, alongside a crew that will be on your side at all times to ensure your safety and have all your needs covered. Get ready to be mesmerized by the natural beauty of the island and enjoy with us!

What's included

  • Life jackets
  • Before departure: coffe and juice, jelly empanadas, fruit and cookies
  • Risk Policy
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Parking lot
  • Entrance to Caño Island Biological Reserve

What to expect

  1. 30m
    Once you arrive at our office located in Bahía Ballena, our guide will receive you, and after checking in at 6:30 a.m., you'll get to enjoy some coffee or juice before starting. Our guide will give a small briefing about the tour. Then, at around 7:00 a.m., we’ll walk to the Marino Ballena National Park to get on the boat and embark on this adventure.
  2. Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
    2h
    Embark on an unforgettable adventure departing from Marino Ballena National Park to Cano Island! As we make our way to the island, we will past the iconic Whale Tail or Tómbolo, where nature's wonders unfold before your eyes. If you're lucky, on the way you will be captivated by resident dolphins, and if you visit us during whale migration season, you'll have the chance to witness the majesty of humpback whales on the way that we'll stop to look at. On this journey we promise not just a destination, but a snippet of nature's wonders along the way. You'll spend around one hour an twenty minutes getting to the island and back. The daily ticket to access the Marino Ballena National Park after the tour, is not included.
  3. Reserva Biologica Isla del Cano
    3h · Admission ticket included
    As we arrive to the Island and check in to the Reserve, we will get everything ready to get into the water. The snorkeling will be divided into two 90 minute snorkel sessions. If this is too much for you, you can always let the guide know, and stop or take a break whenever you're ready to. In between sessions, we'll take a time to visit the island and take ome time to relax.
  4. Uvita Beach
    1h
    Once we get back from the Island, at around 1:00-1:30pm, you will get to enjoy a full lunch with soft drinks back in Uvita. Either at the beach or at our facilities where we have a nice and equipped space with tables for you to have lunch with the rest of the group, in order to say goodbye to this adventure completely satisfied.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Bahia Ballena, before the soccer field 100 mts to the right, brown wood looking office with a big sign and in front of Ballena Aventura office.

End point

Bahia Ballena, before the soccer field 100 mts to the right, brown wood looking office with a big sign and in front of Ballena Aventura office.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers older than 80 years old

Cancellation policy

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

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