Marino Ballena National Park Combo Tour: Guided Exploration of Marine Wildlife & Snorkeling

Embark on a guided exploration of marine wildlife and snorkeling in Marino Ballena National Park. Discover Humpback Whales, False-killer Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, and more. Don’t miss the chance to visit Ballena Island, a sanctuary for birds!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional Marino Ballena - The tour departs from our office. Upon arrival, customers must apply the sanitation protocols and then go to check-in. An introductory talk about the tour is also given. • Parque Nacional Marino Ballena - At the entrance of the Marino Ballena National Park, we will have a talk about the park and the safety rules to…
What's Included
  • Safety equipment
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Parking lot
  • Daily ticket to Marino Ballena National Park
  • Risk and Insurance Policies
  • Fruits, snacks & Water
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Marine or dock
Additional Information

Discover the stunning Marino Ballena National Park with a guided boat tour departing from Uvita. Renowned as a top destination for whale watching, this tour provides an opportunity to observe humpback whales during their migration periods (January–April and July–November), along with other marine creatures such as false-killer whales, bottlenose…

Location
Ballena Tour Costa Rica
Just after the soccer field 150 meters west big signs Ballena Tour to the right
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laucubero
Mar 3, 2025
Great experience - Mariela was an amazing guide! We enjoy the tour a lot, she knows a lot and is super friendly. We didnt see dolphins but it was great anyway.
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Zarcero_tom
Feb 17, 2025
Lucky day of whale watching - We had a great time and saw several whales and a few dolphins. The weather was perfect and the guide and boat crew were friendly
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Bonnie_h
Feb 8, 2025
Saw a male humpback multiple times - We walked to the boat in knee deep water with waves waist high. It could be difficult to keep camera or phone dry.
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Mrg6985ch
Jan 27, 2025
A must do tour. Don’t miss out. - We had a wonderful time. Our guide, I’ll referee to her as Mari, not knowing how to spell it correctly, was super positive, knowledgeable, clearly very passionate about the sea and all that live within it. She spoke multiple languages very well and clearly. A real joy. The crew and all staff were great. We couldn’t get there due to transportation issues and they kindly allowed us to push back to the next day even offering to help. In the end we were able to see several whales even the rare occasion this time of year of a full breach. It was spectacular! We watched a whale slapping its tail on the water to let others know where he was and even what seemed like a whale playing with us. After your tour be sure to walk the whales tail (if the tide permits). It’s an opportunity to see waves crashing against each other as they meet from opposite sides. This was a must do adventure. I would recommend everyone do at least once. Pictures can’t do it justice so don’t miss out by trying too hard.
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Erica_c
Jan 26, 2025
Balena Whale Watching - Everything about our experience was top notch. The guide was very knowledgeable, we saw several different whales, the accommodations were comfortable, and the fruit after snorkeling was appreciated! We had a great time!
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Maps660725
Oct 31, 2024
Tour Ballena - The whale watching tour highly recommended! Mariela, our guide, was very nice and made the tour 10!
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Xvaleskax
Feb 17, 2025
Super good - I would do it again immediately:) - The group size was very pleasant, everything went smoothly, the seats on the boat were upholstered, which was great! We saw several whales and dolphins :) each got a small Tupper can with fresh fruit as a snack and we still had time to go snorkeling/swimming. Admission to the national park was included. Price Performance tip-top, all in all a great excursion and great day:) totally nice tour guides and crew
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S753mcdouglash
Feb 9, 2025
Great time watching the whales! - Good tour. There was about a 10-15 minute walk from the office to the beach, which wasn't super convenient, but they positioned it as part of the tour. We walked by a few money, but everyone was really there for the whale watching.
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Yuri_r
Dec 12, 2024
It was boat ride. - We went on December 3 during low season and unfortunately we didn't see any whales. We were able to jump off the boat and swim for about 15 minutes. I wish we could've swam longer because it was nice to have some type of activity during the 3 hour boat ride. The boat ride was quiet. Not very interactive. The boat had mechanical issues and we were stuck for some time. I recommend a waterproof bag for your belongings. You keep to explore the national park on your own after the trip. They provide some Watermelon and water. Overall, it was an ok experience.
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Javiermtz007
Jan 5, 2025
Whale Watching Only Worth It Between August and November - We went on a whale-watching tour on January 2, 2025. It is very disappointing that this tour is still being offered when it is evident there are no whales. After "searching for them" for 30 minutes, the tour changed course and took us to see dolphins instead. The tour was supposed to include a swimming session, but that promise was not fulfilled. Speaking with the locals, I learned that the whales leave at the end of November. It would be much more honest for the agency to disclose this information instead of selling just for profit. Overall, a poor experience.
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