Top unique Costa Rica tours! Activities in Costa Ballena and the Osa Peninsula await you!
Are you looking for the most amazing Costa Rica tours? Adventure awaits! Fancy a whale-watching tour, Sierpe River mangrove tour, Boruca indigenous town tour, rafting, horseback riding, canyoning, birdwatching, snorkeling, diving, or a zip-line canopy tour? Costa Ballena, Osa, and the Osa Peninsula in the South Pacific Region have many unique Costa Rica tours that suit any activity.
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Below is a list of Costa Rica tours in the area. We have more information and details about the tours that are available.
CANO ISLAND SNORKELING
Start time: 6:30 AM – Return Time 4:00 PM
The tour departs from the village of Uvita or Sierpe; on this last departure place, tours the swamps and mangroves of the Sierpe river delta. – Arrive at Cano Island and spend time hiking its ancient trails – discover stone spheres and ancient ceremonial sites – then the boat will take you snorkeling on the famous reefs near the island. Two-time snorkeling immersions.
WHALE WATCHING TOUR
It leaves at 9:00 AM from Punta Uvita, Marino Ballena National Park.
You will travel to Ventanas Beach caves and the Isla Ballena for short snorkeling (depending on weather conditions) or swimming in the ocean. Meanwhile, the captain and guide search the sea for whales, dolphins, turtles, and rays. The tour returns around 12 MD.
NIGHT HIKE TOUR
Start time: 4:30 PM – Duration: 3 hours
Description: Watch the sunset, then discover the creatures of the night with a night hike in the jungle—night plants, spiders, frogs, and snakes! Your specialized guide will keep you safe and sound as you explore the rainforest in the dark!
Indigenous Boruca Town
Boruca people, as a community, offer this experience. Boruca is an indigenous tribe located among the Talamanca mountains and reaching the Terraba River on the South Pacific side of Costa Rica. The indigenous reserve has around 2,000 members. They live a traditional, unique life with a cultural and spiritual identity.
BIRDS WATCHING
In Costa Rica, the South Pacific, Osa is a popular destination for bird-watching enthusiasts. If you love seeing colorful birds, this tour is perfect for you!
KAYAKING TOUR
Kayaking is a fantastic and distinctive way to explore the natural splendor of Costa Rica.
MANGROVE WILDLIFE
Set out on the river for a cruise through the swamps and mangroves, and watch the mangrove wildlife around you come alive! Enjoy it all from the comfort of a boat. A great end to a perfect day! – day trips and group rates are available.
SURF LESSONS
Get up and ride on your first day! – surf lessons begin with ground rules and classroom instruction – then, put all that learning into action in the water! – Packages available for multi-day lessons.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Take horseback riding through the mountains, jungles, or beaches! start early for birdwatching, monkeys, and other wildlife – stop at a remote waterfall for a swim or start late for a sunset ride on the beach!
CANOPY ZIPLINE
Start time: 8:00 am, 11:00 am, and 2:00 pm – Duration: 2 – 3 hours
The Flight of the Toucan zipline tour is a rainforest experience and a canopy adventure suitable for the whole family.
Ocean Day Festival Uvita 2022, all ships rise with the tide
This year’s Ocean Day Festival in Uvita was a great success. Between cotton candy, face painting, food, and ocean talk, there was a lot of laughter!
Dominical, a Little Paradise for Surfers and Travelers
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Finca 6: Heritage, Culture, and Education
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Osa Vive – Protect Costa Ballena
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Underwater Photography Expedition at Innoceana
For the first time, Innoceana is offering a 7-day underwater photography expedition at its Marine Conservation and Education Center in Ojochal. Join them on this adventure and take a look at the incredible photos!
Tattoo and Piercing in Uvita
Uvita Ink Studio, located at the famous Plaza Bahia Moana, offers tattoos and piercings. They look forward to immortalizing a beautiful memory in your body.
Braid Your Inner Light With Sun Braids
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Sport Fishing in Drake Bay, Costa Rica
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