Private Snorkeling Tour at Flamingo Beach: Eco-Friendly Exploration with Pura Vida

Join Pura Vida Snorkeling on a private tour of Flamingo Beach for an eco-friendly exploration of Costa Rica’s underwater world. Support reef conservation and enjoy encounters with sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pura Vida Snorkeling - Participants will gather on the shore at 8:00 am for a brief orientation before boarding Beluga, our 28-foot vessel. Following a delightful and brief boat journey, we will explore two stunning and exclusive, untouched snorkeling locations. Here, you will undoubtedly encounter the vibrant resident tropical fish species such…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

The commitment extends beyond exceptional service to safeguarding our waters, ensuring future generations can enjoy the wonders beneath the waves. As a Green Fin certified organization, we actively participate in NOAA’s citizen science projects. Our expert team is ready to answer any questions as we delve into the fascinating underwater realm….

Location
Pura Vida Snorkeling
We will meet you on the shore 100 meters south of the marina. This is a common meeting spot, so look for congregated people and a set of stairs to access the beach. We also have our sign there look for Pura Vida Snorkeling sign. See you on the beach!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jenny_s
Mar 20, 2026
We had such a fun day... - We had such a fun day snorkeling at a couple of different spots. The snacks were delicious, and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience from start to finish - highly recommend!
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Emily_c
Mar 19, 2026
Perfect morning on the Pacific! - We had an amazing day with Frank! He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the marine life we were seeing. We saw dolphins and rays jumping, sea turtles mating (🫣) and so many bright and colorful fish while snorkeling. We even caught a skipjack tuna and while we were snorkeling, Frank prepared us a delicious sashimi plate with avocado and a side of chips and fresh guacamole. Perfect morning on the Pacific!
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T5687dbscottm
Feb 16, 2026
Great day on the water - Captain Frank is the best! The entire experience was amazing. Our whole family had fun snorkeling and relaxing on a secluded beach. We saw a wide array of marine life including turtles and a devil ray flipping by the boat. There were plenty of refreshments including fresh cut pineapple and guacamole that Frank made while we were swimming. Pura Vida!
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158matthews
Jan 31, 2026
Highly recommend! - Our 2 x families of four had a terrific experience. The two spots were great and we saw lots of sea life. The snorkeling equipment they provided was brand new. Our captain Frank and his crew were very kind and offered excellent snacks. Pro tip: the second spot by the beach is much calmer than the first one by the rocks, so if you have folks who get seasick you'll want to spend the bulk ofyour time near the beach.
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Sheenad676
Jan 16, 2026
Excellent - Best snorkeling guide in Playa Flamingo, hands down. Took our family to beautiful snorkeling sites and felt like we were swimming in an aquarium! Frank even took the time to stop and catch a fish with my son!
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Spuddo
Jan 12, 2026
Great snorkeling with Captain Frank - Had a great time snorkeling with Captain Frank and the crew. They took us to out of the way locations and swam with us to find puffer fish, eels, starfish and numerous sea creatures. They went out of their way to Mike our trip enjoyable! Highly recommend them!
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Emily
Jan 8, 2026
Snorkeling adventure! - Very easy to find meeting point, guide was friendly and provided multiple snorkeling locations and an optional beach for swimming. Enjoyed the day!
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Rombodj
Jan 7, 2026
Spectacular - Excellent tour the guide showed us beaches and spectacular sites for snorkeling. We recommend the experience!
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Helainez
Feb 3, 2026
Private snorkeling experience - Our experience was private because no one else signed up for this snorkeling experience. They provided equipment, although we had our own. The captain of the boat was very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and interesting. He pointed out the many beaches on the way. The snorkeling experience however was not the best, no fault of the captain. The water was murky at the two locations we visited and there were not many different types of fish which were basically small.
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Heathermn7831wr
Apr 3, 2026
No Show - This company was a no show and our calls went unanswered for 30 minutes. Eventually they messaged through WhatsApp saying they didn’t pick us up due to an emergency. Highly doubtful given that all of the locals at the beach and the marina said this company leaves people stranded everyday. We spent an hour and a lot of money getting to this location for our scheduled tour. The company offered a tour later that day but our kids were too nervous that the whole thing was a scam so we called it a loss and worked with our hotel to arrange snorkeling. Good luck for those booking a tour with this company, it’s a gamble…
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From $599 (Per Boat)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).