Dive Into Nature – Explore Coral Reefs & Coastal Rainforest in One Day! This unforgettable private eco-adventure takes you to one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse destinations: Cahuita National Park. Discover vibrant marine life while snorkeling over the coral reef, then hike along shaded jungle trails where sloths, monkeys, and colorful birds await.
Perfect for couples, families, or small groups who want a relaxed and customized experience in nature.
Tour Highlights: Snorkeling at Cahuita Reef (weather permitting) Explore one of the largest coral reef systems in Costa Rica
Swim among tropical fish, sea fans, rays, and coral formations
Certified local guide and all snorkeling gear provided
Cahuita National Park Hike Easy coastal trail with a bilingual naturalist guide
Spot sloths, howler monkeys, iguanas, raccoons, toucans, and more
Learn about the park’s Afro-Caribbean culture and natural history
Pickup included
SNORKELING: This tour takes place on a boat with capacity for up to 15 people, including a certified guide and captain, and takes you around Cahuita National Park, where you’ll snorkel for approximately two hours in Costa Rica’s most important coral reef, observing up to 35 species of coral, 123 species of tropical fish, 3 species of sharks, 6 species of moray eels, 3 types of sea urchins, 140 species of mollusks, 44 types of crustaceans, 128 types of algae, as well as sea turtles, sea cucumbers, sea sponges, lobsters, shrimp, and more, full snorkeling equipment is provided, including mask and snorkel, fins, and safety gear.
HIKE: After the snorkeling experience, you’ll enjoy a refreshing fruit-based snack with a variety of seasonal tropical fruits. Next, begin the second part of the adventure: a guided nature walk along a 2 km trail from Punta Cahuita to Cahuita town. Along the way, your naturalist guide will help you spot a wide range of wildlife such as sloths, white-faced and howler monkeys, raccoons, anteaters, armadillos, and several snake species like boas and eyelash vipers. You’ll also observe colorful butterflies like the famous blue morpho, tropical birds, land and sea mollusks, and learn about native plants including medicinal species, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, and other rainforest flora.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Your tour begins inside the pier, where our guides will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Look for our red shirts for easy identification. We offer pickup right inside the pier, so there’s no need to walk outside the facilities. Timing: Tours are scheduled 30 minutes after your ship docks, with the earliest tour starting at 8:00 AM. As the best local tour operator, we guarantee your return to the cruise ship
• Dress code is casual