PURA VIDA EXPEDITIONS
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Whether it's a lazy day cruise, coastal fishing or perhaps a seven island tour, we've got something for everyone.
NEW - Playa Quesera Snorkeling & BBQ Tour
A fun-filled day starting with a 35-minute boat ride to Playa Quesera where you'll be able to see dolphins, turtles and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the peninsula.
Playa Quesera is located on the eastern side of Curu National Park. This is one of the most beautiful and most popular white-sand beaches in the Nicoya Peninsula with crystal clear water. You'll also get the opportunity for some snorkeling before we head off for a BBQ lunch on Tortuga Island. Tour includes snorkeling equipment, entrance fee to Playa Quesera, fruit and beverages.
Approximately 5 to 6 hours
Price: $95 per person (minimum 4 people)
Tortuga Island Snorkeling Tour
A fun-filled day starting with a 40-minute boat ride to Isla Tortuga, during which you may be lucky enough to see turtles, dolphins and whales. Upon arrival at the white sandy beach which is ideal for swimming, you'll have the opportunity to go snorkeling (or you could just stay and enjoy the surf!). A BBQ lunch is included with this tour as well as fruit, juice, beer and water.
Water sports are available for an additional fee and there's a great gift shop on the island.
Approximately 5 to 6 hours
Price: $65 per person (minimum 4 people)
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Sport Fishing Tour
During this tour, we'll take you sport fishing in the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya for about 2 hours and then head on to Tortuga Island for snorkeling and a delicious BBQ lunch on the beach.
Tour includes BBQ lunch, fruit, juice, beer and water.
Approximately 5 to 6 hours
Price: $90 per person (minimum 4 people)
Relaxing Boat Cruise
This tour is ideal for those of you who just want to relax and enjoy yourselves. The day begins when we pick you up from your hotel and make our way to Tambor Bay. All you have to do is lie back and enjoy the beautiful views from the Gulf, soak up the sunset and enjoy some drinks and snacks. And if you're lucky, you'll get to see some dolphins and whales too.
Tour includes fruit, juice, beer and water.
Approximately 2.5 hours
Price: $55 per person
Coastal Fishing Tour
During this coastal fishing tour along the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya, the most common fish you'll catch are Roosterfish, Red Snapper, Yellowfin & Black Tuna, Mackerel, Dorado, Grouper and Sea Bass.
Tour includes fruit, juice, beer, water and snacks.
Approximately 4 hours
Price: $400 (2 to 6 people)
Curu National Park by Boat/Tortuga Island with BBQ Lunch
Yes, you can have the best of both worlds! We'll take you to this stunning beachfront National Park where your guide will take you hiking on the lookout for a variety of wildlife. Expect to see White Faced and Howler Monkeys, Iguanas, White Tail Deer and Pizote. After hiking through Curu we'll head to Tortuga Island for some snorkelling and lunch.
Tour includes tour guide and park entry, BBQ lunch, fruit, juice, beer and water.
Approximately 8 hours
Price: $90 per person (minimum 4 people)
Super Tour to the Gulf Islands
Isla Iguanas, Isla Negritos, Isla Cedros, Isla Jesusita, Isla Pajaros, Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga. This is a full day trip. We will venture out to a variety of local islands. These islands are unique and include one with an old
Costa Rican prison, one where people still live and work, two which are exceptional for bird watching, a cemetery island, an iguana island, and the wonderful Isla Tortuga where we will have a chance to do a bit of snorkeling or just sit and relax on the beach. All this along with a Lobster Lunch, fruit, juice, beer and water!
Approximately 8-9 hours
Price: $115 per person (minimum 4 people)
Bioluminescence Tour
The bioluminescence tour is a lot more than a boat trip at night. This tour is a 2.5-hour interactive experience where you'll get to enjoy the stunning beach at Playa Muertos, relax and watch the sunset, and swim or snorkel in the magical ocean.
We start at 5 pm from Tambor beach and 10 minutes later we reach Playa Muertos, a beautiful white sandy beach on the north side of Tambor bay where you can swim in the crystal clear water or simply relax on the fine white sand, watch the beautiful sunset and enjoy fresh fruits, beers and soft drinks on the house.
At dusk, you can observe the phenomenon of the lights in the water caused by organisms that react to movement, either from the edge of the beach or dare to bathe in the halo of light around your body. We also provide a snorkelling mask so you can see the beautiful underwater, neon lights.
The tour includes the bioluminescence tour at Playa Muertos by boat, snorkelling equipment and fruit, juice, water, beer and soft drinks.
Price: $50 per person (minimum 4 people)
Kayaking in Pochote
On this tour, we´ll take you inside the Pochote estuary which is a beautiful, peaceful place where you can enjoy watching many types of birds and sometimes Howler Monkeys. Afterwards, enjoy some time in the estuary while we take you through Tambor Bay - a beautiful place for kayaking.
Tour includes snacks, fruit, juice, beer and water.
Approximately 2 hours
Price: $60 per person
Whale Watching Tour - June to October
During the whale watching season from June to October, you can enjoy spectacular sightings of Humpback Whales and their calves all along the Gulf of Nicoya.
Tour includes snacks, fruit, juice, beer and water.
Approximately 2.5 hours
Price: $60 per person