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Discover the best of the Gulf of Papagayo on this unforgettable 4-hour boat tour, combining wildlife spotting, light fishing, snorkeling, and relaxing beach time.
As we cruise along the coastline, you will enjoy panoramic views of islands and white-sand beaches while keeping an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and—during the season—humpback whales.
We will visit the famous volcanic caves !!
Fishing Experience
During the tour, the crew will place fishing lines in the water for bottom fishing, where you may catch red snapper, grouper, and other local species.
Beach & Snorkeling
We will stop at a beautiful beach where you can swim, relax, and snorkel. While snorkeling, the guide will point out marine life such as parrotfish, wrasse, pufferfish and many other species.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Playa Nacascolo
We will visit the famous monkey head island
Playas del Coco
We will make a quick stop in coco town , so you can shop from the local people
Options
Gulf of Papagayo Private Boat Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Fishing for fun
Snorkeling equipment
Cooler with beers and sodas
Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
FANTASTIC!!!!! Highly recommended!!
wgarner107,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING TRIP!!! We do not have enough great things to say! We fished, snorkeled and went to see the natural cave. David, guide, went to the bottom and brought up a star fish, an octopus and lobster for us to hold. We saw sea turtles, devil rays, puffer fish and tons of other sea life! Captain William made us a nice snack-delicious!! The size of the boat was perfect for our family of 4-shade and sun. We highly recommend Costa Rica Expedition Tours!
Boat snorkeling adventure
B4033PVrhondas,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic group of guys. Booked 3 excursion from Carlos on the beach and so glad we did. Highly recommend them.
Sunset private boat cruise
michelebA6129HT,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was amazing!! We snorkeled with sea turtles, visited coco beach, watched the sunset with dolphins jumping all around us. Unforgettable!
Great custom boat tour
OtherSideof45,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos is fantastic! He allowed us to tailor a sunset cruise, making it almost private with only my travel companions. Since we weren’t interested in fishing, we were able to explore different beaches, caves, and he even took us shopping.
We booked for a second year in a row!
L9786NXkatieb,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Costa Rica Expedition Tours during our trip to Costa Rica! Our family of four (with kids 12 and 14) booked several excursions and every one was fantastic. We rented jet skis multiple days and had a blast exploring the coastline. The equipment was great and the staff was friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone felt comfortable. We also rented a private boat for a snorkeling trip, which was a highlight of our vacation. The guides took us to incredible spots where we saw sea turtles, an octopus, and so many beautiful fish — the kids were thrilled. The entire team was professional, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do. We highly recommend them for anyone looking for a fun and memorable adventure in Costa Rica!
Snorkeling adventure
D5791NVseanh,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was the most helpful and provided the best customer service! The tour was remarkable and delivered everything that was promised and some. I highly recommend this company for your tour/excursion needs
Wonderful event!
Go567571,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our second private excursion with Costa Rica Expedition Tours was even better than the first—didn’t think that was possible! 🌊🐒 We visited Monkey Head Rock, explored sea caves, went snorkeling, and soaked in the beauty of the Pacific coastline. When we got back to the boat, our guides had fresh pineapple and watermelon waiting for us. 🍍🍉 Pura Vida! See Carlos, the best ever💙
Excellent Adventures! 5 Star Review! Worth Every Penny!
ryanlP4020KC,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My girlfriend and I traveled to Costa Rica for a friends wedding destination. During our stay, we booked a few tours directly with Carlos at our resort. Carlos was exceptional to work with from start to finish in regards to setting up all of our trips and expeditions. We went on three in total: 1 - Waterfalls, Rainforest, and Volcano. 2 - Taxi / trip to Coco Beach 3 - Coastal boat tour. The trips were handled extremely smooth. Simply discuss with Carlos our interests for the day, he would make a couple of phone calls, and before you know it someone was ready to come pick us up to start the expedition. Trip #1 - Alex was our tour guide for this expedition. Alex was extremely fun, generous, kind, and very, very informative on Costa Rica's history. He was able to provide an encyclopedia worth of information about everything we were seeing, doing, and what was to come. Alex's excitement and enthusiasm throughout the expedition really showed how much he loved & cared about what he does and the beautiful country he lives in. From beginning to end, Alex felt like a close friend that made each trip we went on very fun and interactive. We were extremely happy to have had Alex be our tour guide for this trip. We got to see a lot of what Costa Rica has to offer in this trip package. A little of everything. Thanks for a great time, Alex! Trip #2 - Taxi ride to Coco Beach. Carlos set up our ride to and from the resort and coco beach. Our driver, Eli, was also fantastic! He had a great sense of humor, and very punctual on the clock! We had dinner plans in town and had arranged a rough window of time to be picked up. Turns out, he was waiting on us! As we were out and about at dinner reservations with friends, Eli was patiently waiting for us to finish up and bring us back safely to our resort. His patience and friendliness made the round trip exceptionally smooth and a great ride! Thanks, Eli! Trip #3 - Costal boat tour guide. Our last day in Costa Rica, we went to Carlos, and without any issues or concerns, we had the trip set up and booked within minutes. Carlos is the man that makes it happen! Carlos called Diego and his Captain (blanking on the Captains name. Apologies, but he was outstanding as well.) Once on the boat with Diego and Captain, we had so much fun! They took us all over the coast, got amazing pictures, and had so much fun! We even got lucky enough to have a Whale Shark swim right up to us, under our boat, start eating and feeding around us. It was a once in a lifetime experience that we got so lucky and fortunate to be there for! We were so happy to be with Diego and his Captain for that experience. That moment will live with us forever! Thanks, Diego & Captain! Costa Rica Expedition Tours was fantastic to work with. Carlos truly was an amazing guy to set everything up with such ease. It really made each trip we went on stress free and to be able to live in the moment and truly experience each expedition for what it offered. Thank you everyone mentioned for making our trip be exceptional. We hope to see you guys in the future. Thanks again for everything. Pura Vida!
Amazing excursion.
931ianl,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was fantastic. He organized an afternoon private boat trip for snorkeling, cave walking, fishing and, of course, the Costa Rican sunset. Highly recommend!
Fishing Papagayos
W1073RXaarons,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We killed it on the water! Great day of fishing! Thank you Carlos!!!
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