Puntarenas

Combo Tour Marino Ballena National Park

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From USD 95.00

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Up to 24 hours in advance.
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  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the marine wildlife of Costa Rica's Marino Ballena National Park on this boat tour from Utiva. Look out for humpback whales (during migration season) as well as false-killer whales, bottlenose dolphins, turtles, and various birds including brown boobies, white ibis, and pelicans. In the warmer months, you can also jump off board and go snorkeling in the clear waters.
  • Explore Costa Rica's Marino Ballena National Park by boat
  • Opportunity to spot marine wildlife in its native habitat
  • Look out for whales, turtles, dolphins, and various birds
  • Learn all about the park and its wildlife from your guide

What's Included

  • Refreshment (Water and Fruit)
  • Risk and Inssurance Policy
  • Entrance ticket to Marino Ballena National Park
  • COVID-19 protocols
  • Safety equipment
  • First aid kit
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Please bring sun cream, Extra water, Hat, Sunglasses, Sandals ,Comfortable clothes or bathing suit

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • Ballena Tour Costa Rica
    Costado este del Salón Comunal, Bahía, Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504, Costa Rica

    Just after the soccer field 50 meters west big signs Ballena Tour to the right

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket redemption point

Ballena Tour Costa Rica, Costado este del Salón Comunal, Bahía, Provincia de Puntarenas, Uvita, 60504, Costa Rica

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for children under 1 year old and pregnant women under 3 months and over 6 months.
  • Accessible for the elderly and people with special motor conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant women under 3 months and over 6 months.
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Whale Sighting Success
amanda_l, Jan 2023
This was a fantastic tour. We really were there to see the humpback whales and Arturo, our tour guide, did not disappoint. They were leaping out of the water in all directions. It was like they were putting on a show show for us and the tales, spouts and backs were popping up in all directions. We were also taken too see the frigatebirds nesting on the cliffs which was amazing. Overall it was a fantastic start to our trip and filled with life sightings that I will treasure.
Recommandation 100 %
Christoph_W, Jan 2023
We had a great expierence and see 6-7 whales at the beginning of January. It was really amazing to see them in nature
Dilan and Giannina- 5 star service
FionaMushi, Apr 2022
Really great tour if we could give more stars we would! Dilan the guide was absolutely amazing!!! He was very knowledgeable and vigilant with our whole group while we were snorkeling. We saw a ton of marine life and the boat ride was SO beautiful. Even the ladies at the office for the tour (especially Giannina) were so kind and funny and made the experience that much better. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip, we met some wonderful people and we will be back for sure!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
thank you for your comment, we love that our customers leave happy and satisfied and it was a pleasure to share with you we hope to see you soon.
Beautiful
Sharon_B, Feb 2022
Have seen mama whale with baby ! We went close to isla del cano ; was far but super!! Really recommend !
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thanks a lot for share your experience ,we do our best and yes we went a little far that day but we found the whales thats important for us you enjoyed and saw the whales. Pura Vida!
Décevant
Rmi_B, Apr 2022
Pendant 4h nous avons fait uniquement un tour de bateau. Nous n'avons vu aucune baleine, aucun dauphin... Nous avons uniquement vu 2 thons qui ont sauté, et des oiseaux. Certes ils nous ont partagé leurs doutes avant l'expédition, mais nous sommes tout de même déçus. Sans déjeuner compris dans la formule... Ils ont voulu qu'on profite de l'eau et nous baigner, nous sommes remontés 20 secondes après dans le bateau, devant une eau truffée de méduses...
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Buenas Tardes , lamentamos mucho que no quedaran satisfechos con el tour , la naturaleza no se puede forzar y al la hora de reservar el tour se les informa que no estamos en temporada de ballenas y por el precio no se incluiye el almuerzo ya que es un tour de 3 horas .
no avistamiento de ballenas
JAVIER_M, Apr 2022
no vimos ninguna ballena y el precio de la excursión nos pareció excesivo para lo que se puede ver, vimos un grupo de delfines y poco mas
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Gracias por haber realizado el tour con nosotros, lamentablemente no somos dueños de la Naturaleza, ella se puede mostrar constantemente y en ocasiones puede suceder estas situaciones. El avistamiento de cetáceos es en un Parque Marino libre, no es en un Parque Acuático controlado como los que existen en Estados Unidos o Europa.
Pigeons!!!
Christian_B, Apr 2022
Excursion baleine mais elles sont parties 😡comment peux ton vendre cette excursion à cette période donc Nous avons pas été et perdu 178.-/😡
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Merci d'avoir fait le tour avec nous, vous ne pouvez pas dire ça parce que nous vendons les tours dans les parcs nationaux où la nature est en contrôle, si aucune baleine n'a été vue, c'est parce qu'il y a des situations que nous ne pouvons pas contrôler comme c'est fait dans un parc aquatique contrôlé comme ceux qui existent aux États-Unis ou en Europe.
Joli tour de bateau
Laurence_D, Mar 2022
Aucune baleine ni dauphin à l'horizon. En guise de consolation 10mn de snorkling sans visibilité. Reste un chouette tour en bateau.

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