Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour

Join our Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour for an unforgettable 2.5-3 hour adventure in Uvita’s tropical waters. Spot humpback whales and snorkel near Cano Island.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional Marino Ballena - Our office is a short walk to the entrance of the National Park. The boat departs from the beach in the park.
  • Punta Uvita - The Whale’s Tail (Punta Uvita) is a naturally formed landmark at Marino Ballena National Park, created by converging currents and renowned as one of the top attractions in Costa Rica….
What's Included
  • Free on-site parking by main office
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

The whale-watching season in Uvita lasts an impressive eight months, the longest in the world. Experience the incredible joy of humpback whale watching on this 2.5-3 hour tour in the warm tropical waters of Bahia Ballena on our brand-new 24-seat tour boat.
Guests will arrive at our property for check-in and then walk to the main entrance of Parque…

Location
5755+9V
Take Costanera Sur/Ruta Nacional Primaria 34 south to Uvita. Pass the Rio Uvita bridge, then make a right (.75km) on the street just after the Naluri Collections Home Goods Store. Then, drive .60km until you see the Martin Adventours office on the left, 80 meters before the intersection.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Melea
Feb 21, 2025
Amazing sights and a great chance to see God’s glory! Wonderful treatment from the staff! - We did the snorkeling adventure and also off shore fishing. The guides (especially Jr. and Raymond) were especially nice and knowledgeable. We saw spotted dolphins, false killer whale dolphins, a hump back whale and her baby and even a shark while snorkeling! Jr. provided us with interesting facts about all the marine life we encountered. When we went off shore fishing we caught a lot of black fin tuna and my husband was sad that we ran out of time and didn’t catch anything we could eat for dinner. Even though I felt he didn’t make it obvious, they recognized his disappointment and turned the boat around and gave him one more chance. He landed a nice sized mackerel! He was so happy! They provided us with tasty snacks and were fabulous hosts!!
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Robyn
Feb 20, 2025
Did this trip today & it was amazing! - We saw the humpback whales & a pod of dolphins. Our guide & the boat crew were great! Highly recommend this excursion!!!!
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A6391nmeddieg
Feb 20, 2025
Fun tour - It was a great tour for the family. We saw whales, dolphins, and tons of cool sea birds. The weather was not great for snorkeling, but went to a wonderful beach instead and enjoyed exploring.
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Juliet
Feb 19, 2025
Dreamlike - It was very fantastic, the guides were very nice there were fruit and drinks and a shuttle to the sea so you didn't have to walk. We were lucky to see whales, with baby whale even. Simply unforgettable
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Agusraz
Feb 13, 2025
A beautiful tour! - It was a very pleasant experience, the guide took the time to give explanations of birds and curiosities of the areas where we passed. Wonderful place and beautiful tour. Without a doubt a paradise!
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O4313fqrachels
Feb 12, 2025
Whales and more! - The morning whale trip was fantastic! Our guide and crew on the boat, Jorge, Taylor, and Raimon made sure we got to see some beautiful scenery and wildlife and provided a perfect and exciting experience. They pointed out a spotted eagle ray, turtle, dolphin, and of course a humpback whale which we were so fortunate to hear sing! We were also able to snorkel in an area without crowds of other people which was very enjoyable. An all around wonderful experience!
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Caro-4053
Feb 8, 2025
Nature paradise trip - We really enjoyed the trip. Our guide was very friendly and had a lot of knowledge of wildlife. Unfortunately, we didn't see a whale, but we did see a dolphin school. It was already more like the end of whale season. We visited the beautiful Playa Arco and received delicious fruit as a snack. Highly recommended.
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Julie_b
Feb 7, 2025
Whale Watching - This was an excellent small tour. We saw whales and dolphins. We were given the choice of finding more whales or snorkeling at the Whale’s Tail. The boat voted for snorkeling. Raymond was a fun guide.
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Leirenagore
Jan 29, 2025
Un tour increible - It was an iconic experience. We sailed a good time all over the bay and could see whales very closely. Then we also toured by boat much of the coast (with amazing views) and stopped for fresh fruit on a secluded beach. And to finish the trip, back to the beach we snorkeled. The guide and the rest of the team were amazing, explaining everything and giving advice. I really recommend it very highly!!
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Cheri
Jan 24, 2025
Amazing whale watching adventure! - We had such a wonderful trip with Samantha this morning! We saw a couple of beautiful humpback whales and gorgeous scenery through the three hour trip. There was even time for a bit of snorkeling in which we saw lots of colorful fish, an octopus, and a turtle. Our entire family (5 adult children plus parents) had a great time. One of our daughters has an injured knee and is on crutches and they were so accommodating.
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