Whale Watching Tours in Bahía Ballena, Uvita, Puntarenas.

Witness the migration of humpback whales and sail alongside playful dolphins as you delight in the incredible coastline of Ballena Marine National Park.

Departure from: Uvita at 830 a.m. (whale season takes place from January to March and July to October every year).
Exploring: Costa Rica, South Pacific, Marino Ballena National Park, Uvita.
Duration: One day tour (a minimum of 3 hours, depending on how much wildlife we can find).
Price: US$80.23

In the morning, we will sail away from the beach of Marino Ballena National Park to start our adventure. During this exciting tour and across the coast of the park, we will have the opportunity to observe (from January to March and July to October) the humpback whales , false killer whales, and if we are lucky even orcas!, at least 4 different species of dolphins (common Bottlenose dolphin, Spinner dolphins, Spotted dolphins, and Pacific White-sided dolphins), turtles and much more, all in their natural habitat.

We will also go through the park and visit Isla Ballena where we will snorkel on different coral reefs to spot tamboril, humpback parrotfish, butterfly fish, drumlins, lobsters, starfish, turtles and even white-tip sharks.

We will travel by boat as well and check the coast of Piñuela, Tortuga, Arco and Ventanas beach, this last one known world-wide for its impressive cavern formations that lead towards the ocean, and other islands such as Tres Hermanas, a place to observe seabirds.

During the tour you will receive plenty of fresh seasonal fruits as snack, and of course tons of water.

ROUTE
8:30 a.m. Arrival at the entrance of the Marino Ballena National Park where the tour guide will be waiting for you
9:00 a.m. Start of the boat tour into open ocean and throughout the National Park.
12:00 p.m. Approximately the tour will end, depending on the amount of wildlife we may find.

Travel Packing Checklist
👝 - Plastic bag to protect electronics
💧- Refillable water bottle (due to environmental concerns, no one time use plastic bottles are allow inside the National Park)
📷 - Camera
🧴- Sun cream
🕶️ - Sunglasses
🦟 - Mosquito repellent
🩲 - Swimming clothes
🩴 - Water sandals
🧢 - Hat or cap
💸 - Do not carry valuables, passports, IDs or cash
Conditions and cancelation policy for one day tours
1 - You may reschedule your trip or get your money back only if the changes are made 6 days prior the start of your tour. If you decided to do so, price increases in services (if any when you reschedule) or fees for transferring money (to get your money back) will be charged. Any changes or cancellations on tour reservations can be made either by phone (+506 - 8367 - 8245) or email (reservations@costaricateenamora.com).
2 - If you cancel 5 days before the date of the tour, you will pay a penalty of 5% of the price of the package for management costs.
3 - If you cancel 4 days before the date of arrival there is a 10% cancellation fee of the tour price.
4 - If you cancel 3 days before the date of arrival there is a penalty of 100% of the total reservation.
5 - If no-show or not on time for your tour, 100% of the prepaid price will also be charged.
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. Have a great tour and thank you very much for stopping by to check us out and for purchasing a whale watching tour with us! Pura Vida! :)