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Paquera Bay, Costa Rica · Local tours since 2017
Rocky tropical coastline and calm blue water on an Isla Tortuga boat tour

Full-day Gulf of Nicoya adventure

Isla Tortuga Tour from Paquera, Costa Rica

We offer an Isla Tortuga tour that is a unique experience. We only take a few people per trip, creating a more personal, semi-private experience for families and groups of friends.

  • Small-group experience
  • Lunch & drinks included
  • Snorkeling adventure
Full-day tour9:00 AM–3:30 PM
SnorkelingCalm tropical water
Lunch includedPlus fruit and drinks
From PaqueraGulf of Nicoya
Guests swimming and snorkeling beside a rocky cove during the Isla Tortuga tour
Snorkeling near Isla Tortuga

A personal island experience

Tortuga Island Tour

Enjoy the best of a Tortuga Island tour by boat. During the day, you can snorkel, observe spider monkeys, and enjoy spectacular views of the islands and the Pacific Ocean. It is a great day for families or groups of friends.

Our knowledgeable crew and captain will work to give you one of the best experiences possible, with good food and drinks while exploring the jewels of the Gulf of Nicoya from Paquera.

Turtle Island is one of the best places to snorkel in Costa Rica. Its white-sand beach is an ideal escape, and the calm waters are brimming with tropical fish.

  • Spider Monkey Island
  • Snorkeling
  • Lunch
  • Isla Tortuga
  • Fruit
  • Drinks

Included in your day

More Than an Isla Tortuga Boat Ride

Includes: Spider Monkey Island + snorkeling + lunch + Isla Tortuga + a personalized trip, especially for groups of friends and families.

Spider Monkey Island

What is Spider Monkey Island? It is a special stop to visit endangered spider monkeys as part of your Gulf of Nicoya adventure.

Guided Snorkeling

Explore clear, calm water around the rocky coves and look for colorful tropical marine life.

Isla Tortuga

Relax on the white-sand beach and take in beautiful views across the islands and Pacific Ocean.

Lunch

Enjoy a meal during the full-day experience so you can relax and make the most of your island time.

Fresh Fruit

Fruit is included for a refreshing snack between swimming, snorkeling, and exploring.

Drinks

Drinks are included while you explore with our local captain and crew.

Underwater discoveries

What You May See While Snorkeling

What you may see at the snorkel: needlefish, spotted eagle rays, angelfish, porcupine fish, and moray eels. Because these are wild animals in a natural environment, every snorkeling experience is different.

  • Needlefish
  • Spotted eagle rays
  • Angelfish
  • Porcupine fish
  • Moray eels
Guest snorkeling in clear blue-green water near Isla Tortuga
Snorkeling in the Gulf of Nicoya

Plan your island day

Isla Tortuga Tour from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

We depart from the Paquera ferry-port area in the morning for a relaxed full-day adventure across the Gulf of Nicoya.

Your Full-Day Adventure

  1. 9:00 AM — DepartureMeet your captain and crew in the Paquera ferry-port area and begin the boat trip.
  2. Explore the Gulf of NicoyaVisit Spider Monkey Island and enjoy the scenery along the way.
  3. Snorkel & SwimExplore calm water and tropical marine life around the island’s rocky coves.
  4. Lunch & Isla TortugaEnjoy food, drinks, white sand, and time to relax with your group.
  5. 3:30 PM — ReturnFinish your island adventure back in the Paquera area.
Couple enjoying their semi-private Isla Tortuga boat trip

Families & friends

A Smaller, More Personal Tour

We require a minimum of four people for this experience. If your group has fewer than four, please let us know so we can check whether other guests are joining the same date.

Contact us by WhatsApp or click here to send us an email.

Limited small-group spaces

Book Your Isla Tortuga Full-Day Adventure

Spend the day snorkeling, visiting Spider Monkey Island, enjoying lunch, and relaxing at Isla Tortuga with a knowledgeable local crew.

$95 per person Book Isla Tortuga Tour

Minimum four guests. Have fewer? Contact us first.

Helpful answers

Isla Tortuga Tour FAQs

What time is the Isla Tortuga tour?

The Isla Tortuga tour runs from approximately 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, departing from the Paquera ferry-port area.

What is included?

The experience includes Spider Monkey Island, snorkeling, Isla Tortuga, lunch, fruit, drinks, and a knowledgeable captain and crew.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes. We require a minimum of four people. If you have fewer than four, contact us so we can check whether other guests are joining your preferred date.

What marine life may we see while snorkeling?

You may see needlefish, spotted eagle rays, angelfish, porcupine fish, and moray eels. Wildlife sightings vary because the animals are in their natural environment.

What should I bring?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a beach towel, a change of clothes, beach shoes or sandals, mosquito repellent, and some extra money for optional activities.

Is this tour good for families and groups of friends?

Yes. The day combines a boat ride, snorkeling, wildlife, food, and beach time, making it a great option for families and groups of friends.