Snorkeling & Wildlife Tour to Playa Fantasia

4.8 (291 reviews) Jaco, Costa Rica
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Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the best Snorkeling in Jaco!
Our young crew members will guide you to the different rocks and reefs, where you can witness a variety of colorful fish, occasional turtle sightings, and schools of Amber Jacks, Snappers, and Manta Rays.
Whether you are an experienced snorkeler or a novice, our Jaco Snorkeling will take you to the right spots to snorkel among colorful fish and beautiful marine life while having a lot of fun.
The guide on the snorkeling tour will take you to the best spots depending on the weather and will try to show you as much marine life as he can.
If snorkeling is not your thing, don't forget that there is plenty to enjoy at Playa Fantasia. Remember that Playa Fantasia is located within the ARA MACAO National Wildlife Refuge. We frequently encounter scarlet macaws, monkeys, iguanas or Coatis and sometimes even two- and three-toed sloths.You want to know more about Playa Fantasia here.
At Playa Fantasia we have SUP Paddle boards, boogie boards and Volleyball.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Tico Locos, Cuba Libres, Vodka Soda, Vodka Cranberry, Orange Juice, Fruit Punch, Cranberry Juice, Sodas, water, Imperial and Imperial Light. Pina Coladas, Margaritas and Mojitos.
  • Chicken and Steak Kebobs, green salad and roasted potatoes
  • Fresh Fruit, Two different types of hand made dips with chips
  • 50 ft Catamaran
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Gratuities
  • Towels (please bring your own)
  • Banana boat rides can be requested by message before the tour.

What to expect

  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Accessible only by sea, hidden between two mountain ranges in secondary forest and protected by two volcanic reefs, the wild jungle flows down on the untouched white sand and turquoise waters.

    The beach is overflowing with scarlet Macaos, monkeys, sloths and Costa Rican unique trees and flowers.

    Playa Fantasia is the perfect place in harmony with nature for our guests to enjoy on one of our tours from Jaco. Ideal for families, companies, weddings and those that seek privacy and exclusivity.
  2. 3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    We are a catamaran company based in Jaco, Costa Rica. We serve all surrounding areas including Los Suenos Marriot Hotel, Punta Leona, Playa Hermosa, Esterillos, and Villa Calletas.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our office is located un Pacific Center Local #1, We offer free transportation from Jaco, or guests can park securely at our office.

End point

Our office is located un Pacific Center Local #1, We offer free transportation from Jaco, or guests can park securely at our office.

Pickup details

Please provide your hotel or house name and address for transportation. Our customer service team will contact you the day before your tour with your exact pickup time. Pick up time is always 45 minutes before the tour.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems or participants with limited mobility
  • There is plenty of shaded areas on board, please prepare to spend majority of your tour in direct or indirect sunlight. For safety reasons spray sunscreens are not permitted.
  • Our cruise is not a booze cruise, if you are looking for a booze cruise, you will be disappointed
  • Our crew reserves the right to refuse entry to passengers who are intoxicated, without refund. Our crew also reserves the right to stop serving alcohol if it affects the safety of passengers.
  • We board the large catamaran from small tenders from the beach. Long dresses, and pants are not recommended.
  • Snorkel equipment is available, snorkelling is not guided.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • You will be notified by a representative of your pickup time, our transportation will only wait 5 minutes at each stop before moving to the next stop. If you miss your transportation time, your tour will be cancelled without refund.
  • Banana boat rides can be requested by message before the tour. USD 20.00 per person
  • ID is necessary to use all snorkel equipment, paddle boards and boogie boards.
  • If you are in Jaco in our Winter time (May 15th - December 15th) the chances for good snorkeling are 50/50, since it is the rainy season all depends on good weather and good ocean conditions. and it is not under our control, however we offer other activities like boogie boards, surf boards, SUP Paddle boards, as well as Soccer and Beach Volleyball on our tours in order to entertain and give our clients an unforgettable experience.
  • The transportation depart from our office in 40 minutes before the to Herradura Beach were the Catamaran departs
  • Alcoholic beverages only for those over 18 years of age

Cancellation policy

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

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