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Uvita: Eco-Friendly Whalewatching in Costa Rica's First Marine Park

4.6

12 Ratings

Uvita

Embark on an eco-friendly whalewatching adventure in Uvita, Costa Rica's first marine park. Experience the thrill of spotting humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, and more while snorkeling and exploring the park's stunning caverns.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Osa Wild - Osa Peninsula is located in the South Pacific of Costa Rica and is part of the Punterenas province. It is known as one of the most fabled and also most remote destinations in Costa Rica and the whole of Central America.

What's Included

Private transportation
Complimentary snacks
Bottled water provided
Expert guidance from a Certified Bilingual Local Guide
Selection of carbonated beverages

Additional Information

Our fascination with whales is unparalleled, and we delight in unveiling it to you! We present mindful, environmentally conscious whale sightings in Uvita via Whalewatching Costa Rica, offering oceanic getaways and expeditions since 2001.

We offer intimate group or personalized tours like snorkeling & dolphin sighting, whale observation, guided exclusively by local experts. They are your indigenous guides, leading small crowds to their cherished spots. Consequently, our visitors relish entertaining, genuine, unforgettable, and exclusive Uvita experiences.

You will get to explore Costa Rica’s premier Marine Park in the south Pacific Ocean, offering sights of the massive Humpback whales, dolphins, turtles, and other wildlife. There are opportunities for you to snorkel and explore caves, plus many more to immerse you closer to the unique experiences this magnificent park has to offer.

Location

Aventura Uno

Whalewatching with Amigos del Sol On arrival Every time you book a Whalewatching experience, you will get full information about the activity including photos, tour guide name, pin location, and more. Marino Ballena National Park Entrance

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.6

(12 Ratings)

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Jan_h

Mar 20, 2024

Good overall experience - Wrong time of the year to see whales, but we saw lots of dolphins. Snorkeling was an option and lots of fun. Standing and stretching is not really an option and very hard seats so be aware of that

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Kenneth_s

Feb 14, 2024

Everyone should go. - We had an amazing journey. We were able to see a momma and her calf. We loved that we were able to also go snorkeling. Pretty amazing. Thank you all so much. Lots of information along the trip.

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Tonyakc1168aq

Feb 9, 2024

Definitely worth the trip. - We had a great time. We were able to see a baby and mama whale before we swam in the ocean and did some snorkeling. Staff was amazing. A great time was had by all!

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Normach2306ub

Jan 29, 2024

Awesome trip - This was an excellent trip and we were successfully able to see a whale. The guides were excellent in explaining that the whale was not guaranteed to show up, however, they were going to take us out in hopes to see one. That was clear from the start. The whale watching experience is a cooperative between several tour boats and whoever sees the whale notifies the others of it and then all efforts are made to get us, the tourists, a glimpse of a whale out in nature. These whales have a mind of their own, they are out in their natural habitat and they don't follow tour hours or put up shows. So, needless to say, we were extremely appreciative of the opportunity to see one. The guides were so informative and helpful. I would recommend this 100%..

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Steven_s

Jan 19, 2024

Couldn’t be better - The boat was small, the guides were outstanding, the captain was shockingly knowledgeable about local sea and shore life and incredibly friendly, and the rules on the boat helped everyone see a humpback whale that surfaced near us several times.

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Marika_r

Jan 16, 2024

So beautiful. - Seeing the sights and wildlife of the locally loved area will be a memory we’ll have forever. Such a great day!

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Roam26725370273

Nov 29, 2023

Great trip, unfortunately offered here much too expensive - Had a great experience with Adventure One. The booking was made through Tripadvisor. It was far too expensive, and our own travel and entrance fee to the NP were not included. Other participants only paid 75 euros and had everything included. The trip reviewed here is far too expensive.

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Travelingusaa

Nov 29, 2023

Had a wonderful trip in Uvita! - My wife and I, and our 20 year old son went out last week – had a wonderful trip! The boat was very nice – not too crowded and everybody seemed to really enjoy it. The operators were very friendly and informative, and made the whole experience fun and stress free – a very pleasant experience. The part they couldn’t control was also outstanding – calm seas, beautiful weather, and 2 whales! The team did a great job of getting us in good positions to view them. Not only will we do this trip again soon, but we will enthusiastically spread the word – a magical experience!”

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Heather_m

Apr 5, 2024

Good but wrong time of year for whales - Overall good experience, we saw dolphins and did a snorkeling spot and staff were pleasant. However, the trip is advertised as a Whale tour but should be called a dolphin tour or discounted towards the end of March/start of April as it is expensive for what it is.

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