Isla Tortuga Snorkeling Tour: Explore the Underwater Paradise in Small Groups

Experience the beauty of Isla Tortuga on a small group snorkeling tour. Explore the underwater paradise, relax on the white sand beach, and enjoy fresh fruits and drinks.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Isla Tortuga - We will start our day from Playa ‘Los Órganos’ in Paquera at 9am to 2.30pm or 12pm to 4pm, with a pleasant boat ride of approximately 20 minutes. On the way to Tortuga Island, you will enjoy the beautiful coast along with some marine life. We will pass Playa Quesera, then going with the boat through the hole in the rock called Arco…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Life vests provided
  • Snacks included
  • Carbonated beverages available
Additional Information

As my tour is in a small groups, I’ll give you a local experience and I’m able to make slight changes of how we spent the day regarding duration of snorkling, beach time ect. of course if the whole group agrees.
Once we will start our tour with a boat ride, I will show you the beautiful coast line of the area. We will visit the rock called Arco Iris…

Location
El Gecko Tours - Isla Tortuga
Once you arrive at the beach in Paquera (Playa Paquera, Los Organos) we are located at the right side, or you see our boat already at the sea shore.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vanessa
Jan 15, 2026
An absolute gem in Paquera. Must do!! - What a perfect tour. They were able to add me (solo traveler) with a group. Gill took me to the smaller private beach which was totally empty. I saw a whale, a turtle, starfish and couldn't count all the fish i saw snorkeling. (Gill helped me find the good spots) We took a leisurely ride all around the islands with opportunities to take a dip at any point. A dreamy day on a white beach surrounded by wildlife. What a fantastic find. Thank you El Gecko team.
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Kaskas01
Jan 7, 2026
Fantastic tour run by excellent local company - This is a FANTASTIC tour! I highly recommend. It's a small group tour, which is a wonderful way to truly experience the amazing natural environment of Costa Rica. You go to a smaller beach away from the BIG crowds on the island. Our guides Alex and Gil, took great care of us and taught us about the animals and marine life we saw. They were even kind enough to let my son try some fishing on the boat ride home - thank-you! We also enjoyed the fresh fruit, drinks and sandwich on the beach. That was totally unexpected and very welcome. I highly recommend supporting local tour operators!
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I7396mmsuzannep
Dec 30, 2025
Great views above and below the water! - Perfect mix of beautiful boat ride, very good snorkeling a nice lunch and beach time. A great excursion well organized. Thank you!!
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Charlotte_m
Dec 28, 2025
Great half day trip - Great option for visiting Isla Tortuga from Paqueras. It’s a quick ride out and lunch is served on a calmer beach than where most tours stop. It was also nice to have a 5 hour option.
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Danimk690gr
Dec 1, 2025
Fantastic snorkel tour - We had such an awesome day with Gill and Ale from Gecko tours. Gill, the captain, is very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Ale, the chef, had beautifully presented fruit and a delicious sandwich ready for us at the private beach!
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304femkeb
Nov 28, 2025
Best activity of Costa Rica - The tour was amazing! Of all the things I did in Costa Rica, this was my favorite! The tour takes you to a beautiful location to snorkel and afterwards to a private beach for a lunch. All other tours take you to the touristic part of the island full of people, but this one doesn’t. The organizers are super friendly and authentic.
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Jora_v
Nov 17, 2025
We were the only ones who... - We were the only ones who booked the tour that day, so we got a private tour! We stopped for a swim and then for some snorkeling. Along the way, we received information about the rocks and parks we passed. Afterward, we were dropped off at Isla Tortuga and given fruit and a sandwich. We were able to do some more snorkeling, sunbathing, and swimming. A very well-organized tour!
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E9088kpfrancisg
Nov 3, 2025
Fun time, excellent service! - Excellent service, our family loved the personal experience and service, we had a great time, very accommodating, Gecko tours the best!!!
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Marceloandresp20
May 1, 2025
Very nice walk they attend too well, they are very friendly and bos gave all the time we wanted. The landscapes are beautiful, the - A phenomenal tou with many beautiful beaches take care in the good attention, give you all the time you want and are very friendly , outstanding!! We even saw deer. Pura Vida!!!
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Oscar_d
Aug 26, 2025
Find alternative tour operator - Gecko Tours cancelled the tour last minute. They told Viator that it was due to weather (a lie), however no one informed me, and i found out upon arrival after a 90-minute drive, that their boat needed some repairs. They seem to not care about their potential clients, and I would highly recommend you to look somewhere else. There are other serious tour operators that you should go with instead. Gecko Tours should be de-listed on this platform, what a joke.
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From $70
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).