Uvita: Marino Ballena National Park Whale Watching Boat Tour

Osa Canton, Costa Rica



Explore on boat ride Marino Ballena National Park and enjoy the magnificient Humback whales, dolphins and marine biodiversity with an experienced tour guide that will show you history and info.

Highlights

  • Search primarily for humpback whales in their natural habitat
  • Look for dolphins, turtles, and marine birds from the boat
  • Learn about marine biodiversity and Marino Ballena National Park's history
  • Cool off with a short swim after the wildlife search
  • Explore the famous whale-tail formation after the tour with included park entry

Description

The meetiing spot will be our office at 8:15 am where we have for you some snacks, coffee and juice. The tour guide will provide details about the activity to the group and show you the way to the safety parking near to the National Park.

Marino Ballena National Park has no port of marina so is importan you know we get wet to go on board around your knees or a little bit up. Once we get into the boat starts the adventure to search for marine biodiversity, Humpback whales, Dolphins and Turtles, Marine birds and great views of the coast line. Experience captain and tour guide will offer a great and knowledge experience about history and all details about the wonderful biodiversity that this National Park holds.

After the time of search and enjoy the nature and species you will have time to get into the water to swim some minutes to refresh (important to mention we do not offer snorkeling due to the water close to the shore is not clear, just on dry season maybe is possible to do some snorkeling but really difficult to be honest, so dont trust about tour offered with snorkeling because is not possible during rainy season.) For the tour we provide fresh pinneapple and watermelon, filter water (please bring your bottle for refill lets avoid single use plastic).

Once we get back from the tour you can stay into the national park to explore by yourself the trails, forest and the famous whales tail or tombolo formation we include the ticket in out tour so you are able to get in and out several times you want to before 6pm. Recomended to bring sandals or water shoes, sunscreen, bottle for water, dry bag, hats. Really important me as a tour guide i can tell you something please let go with positive vibes to enjoy, first we have to search the whales and other animals they are on a natural habitat not a zoo or aquarium so lets be explorers.

Includes

  • Private Parking
  • Entrance ticket to Marino Ballena Park
  • Safety equipment (lifejackets)
  • Tour guide
  • Boat transport
  • 3 hours tour
  • Water and fruits
  • Insurances

Excludes

  • Towels
  • Photos or videos
  • Snorkeling
  • Lunch

Important Information

  • Most of the tour involves being on a boat with no restrooms or facilities aboard so please use the toilet before departure at our office The best season to book is August, September, and the first week of October, followed by January and February

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect to see humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and various marine birds in Costa Rica's Marino Ballena National Park.
The meeting point is at the tour office in Uvita at 8:15 am, where snacks, coffee, and juice are provided.
Tour duration can vary, so please check the website for current timing and schedule details for the Marino Ballena National Park tour.
Yes, the tour includes a short swim after the wildlife viewing in the waters near Marino Ballena National Park.
Yes, the tour price includes entry to Marino Ballena National Park where you'll also explore the whale-tail formation.
A knowledgeable local tour guide provides details about marine biodiversity and the park's history during the boat tour.
The whale-tail formation is a natural sandbar shaped like a whale’s tail and is a notable feature of Marino Ballena National Park in Costa Rica.
It's recommended to bring sunscreen, a hat, swimwear, and a camera for the Marino Ballena National Park tour.
Peak whale watching seasons occur between July to October and December to April in Costa Rica's Marino Ballena National Park.
The tour guide will lead the group from the Uvita meeting point to the designated safety parking area close to Marino Ballena National Park.

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