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Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour

$75.00

If you ever wanted to see Whales out in the wild, you’ve come to the right place here in Uvita, Costa Rica. Humpback whales from the northern hemisphere (mid-December – March ) and Antarctica ( July—October) come here to mate and have their babies born, and you can see them teaching their calves how to breach or even jump.
The season of humpback whales has already started! We have reports  from July 15th, 2024,  so chances to see whales are 90% during this time until October 2024


We offer private tours with the best tour operators for each activity.
Contact us and we will gladly quote you tailored to your needs.

+506 88437142

Can’t reserve the date you are looking for or are you a solo traveler?
Contact us, we may have the date open with another tour operator.

+506 88437142

Can’t reserve the date you are looking for or are you a solo traveler?
Contact us, we may have the date open with another tour operator.

+506 88437142

Description

If you ever wanted to see Whales out in the wild, then you’ve come to the right place here in Uvita, Costa Rica. Humpback whales from the northern hemisphere  (mid-December – March ) as well as from Antarctica ( July – October) come here to mate & have their babies born and you have the opportunity to see them teach their calves how to breach or even jump!

Our tour will start at the infamous whale tail rock formation on Playa Uvita and will include the entrance fee for the beach (Our tip: After the tour spends some time on the beautiful beach, enjoy the tropical weather, maybe you are lucky enough to see  a mesmerizing sunset.) During the trip, you have the chance to watch the ocean wildlife up close and spend some time cooling down in the open water.

Highlights

Departure: 8:30 a.m.
Estimated time: 3,5 to 4 hours
Meeting point: Departure from the Uvita beach entrance

Requirements: Minimum 2 people. Must know how to swim. Available from Manuel Antonio with ground transportation. U$140 up to 4 adults  (Only applicable for whale’s season).
Includes: Bottled water, fruit, bilingual guide, park fee and snorkeling equipment, a spot to see wildlife (e.g. macaws, monkeys, and crocodiles)
Price: $65 plus taxes and fees  per person, kids under 9 years old $35 plus taxes and fees

This tour is not recommended for pregnant women or kids under 1-year-old. Kids are welcome with at least one adult companion. 

Perfect for sea lovers!

Itinerary

You will meet at the tour operator’s office . Before the tour starts, your guide will provide you with safety instructions for the boat ride.

The boat takes you to beautiful sites in search for dolphins and whales. You will also get the chance to stop for a short swimming break at Ballena island or Punta Uvita.  Additionally, the trip also includes visiting the caves of Ventanas. The guide will explain details of the park and the sea widllife to you. Fruit and bottled water will be available for you during the tour.
You will be returning to the beach around 12:30-1pm.