Private Tour
Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
The best bioluminescence tour in Costa Rica, and the safest when living a unique experience, you will be given a very detailed talk on how bioluminescence works. Guaranteed tour.
Note: 7 days before the full moon the bioluminescence is a little less bright since the moon is brighter, that is, we will be able to see a little less bioluminescence for this date.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Punta Cuchillos
Tourists will be able to take a beautiful tour in the paquera in Playa La Nicoya where we will go out by kayak or canoe to appreciate the incredible bioluminescence tour, which will last 1 hour in kayak and they will be given a talk about the same.
What‘s Included
kayak
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Eddy's Bioluminescence Reserve in Punta Cuchillos
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful night without moon
sylvielP9503XD,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Beautiful moonless evening when it was really dark! We were able to jump into the water and see the bioluminescences pick up around us. Eddy’s team took the time to explain the phenomenon. Bring your suit and towels. To do safely with family in kayaking with 2.
Fantastyczne/Fantastic
921aniaw,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Its a very nice tour - I was lucky to be around new moon time when bioluminesce was very strong. Eddy has very nice sense of humor and explains the phenomena. It was also possible to swim/float freely in the water experiencing it even more.
Very well organized, good...
Theiler L,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized, good vibes, beautiful bioluminescence under the stars and with fireflies! Thank you
Welp, I’ve been to Costa Rica too many times to count. This by far was THE WORST TOUR EVER
Jason J,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Eddie, while nice is NOT a good tour guide. We arrived 4, of us with an additional 4 people in kayaks and then 6 on a boat. The tour lacked any sort of communication, purpose or general safety. By safety, Eddie was in the boat giving a tour to the people in the boat and those in kayaks were basically left to their own devices, meaning, we were subject matter experts in bioluminescence. While it was cool to see the bioluminescence, Eddie didn’t even know where the other kayakers were, we lost our 2 kids for a bit in the dark water to another tour who was in the same area. This is by far, a sure miss, disappointing and pretty much awful. I don’t write many reviews but this was exemplary BAD! Everyone on the kayaks were asking, do you know what’s going on??? Nope we are boat 2, we are boat 4, could you call for us because we keep getting lost. For a family of 4 at over 200 bucks this was an utter waste of money. Eddie is really really bad at tours, like so bad it’s almost comical.
Colorful Bay
Jonathan G,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. We were a bit worried because it was a clear night, but Eddie did an amazing job explaining how the bioluminescent works, actively finding spots, and providing opportunities for us to see the different colors within the bay.
Hit or miss
182francoo,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This is a bit of a hit or miss experience. Unfortunately for me, it was a miss. This activity is highly dependent on how bright the moon is, and on the day I went the moon was about 70% bright and the sky was clear. So we could see very little of the bioluminescence. I believe that given the conditions, the tour should have had been cancelled that day. Make sure you look how clear the sky will be and if the moon is close to being full, if both those conditions are true. Don’t book this experience.
Something to live if or if!
lucasaG8099LI,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service, Eddy welcomed us with very good attitude and treated us super well. Bioluminescence was something I recommend living!
Eddy is Ready to show you something phenomenal!
G7639RJsandyr,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eddy is incredible and so knowledgeable. This was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Intimate with no big crowds and Eddy is so passionate about the tour. Night swimming with the bioluminescence under the incredible stars was something I will never forget. You MUST do Eddy’s tour for this once in a lifetime experience. Cannot recommend this enough.
Amazing trip (even in the full moon)
Charlotte P,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent tour! Eddy is so lovely and knowledgeable, and really made the trip great. We were worried that there wouldn’t be any bioluminescence as it was nearly a full moon but actually we could still see loads and Eddy knew exactly where to go to get the best bits. He’s been doing this for 33 years so really knows his stuff - would highly recommend!
A unique Bioluminescence experience
Dreamer54613315701,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently went to see bioluminescence in Punta Cuchillos with Eddy as a guide. The experience was very good. Eddy knows what he's doing, he was clear with the indications and you rating he's experienced. Bioluminescence looks pretty good, it's something worth living at least once. We could swim and see how the water shone with the movement, which was very special. It is not something you see every day, so if you are close or interested, I recommend it. Very good activity, well organized.
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