Isla Tortuga Snorkeling Tour

Name: Isla Tortuga Snorkeling Tour
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.49 (115 reviews)

Overview

5 hours

Mobile ticket

As my tour is in a small groups, I'll give you a local experience and I'm able to make slight changes of how we spent the day regarding duration of snorkling, beach time ect. of course if the whole group agrees.

Once we will start our tour with a boat ride, I will show you the beautiful coast line of the area. We will visit the rock called Arco Iris (Rainbow Rock) and then we will go to the group of Islands called Morteros for some snorkeling.

Changing the snorkeling mask for the sunglasses again, we go to the island itself, where you can enjoy a swim in the warm waters, stroll along the sugary white sand beach, walk along the path to the top of the island or relax in the shade of a palm tree. Here we will serve you some fresh fruits and drinks.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We will start our day from Playa 'Los Órganos' in Paquera at 9am to 2.30pm or 12pm to 4pm, with a pleasant boat ride of approximately 20 minutes. On the way to Tortuga Island, you will enjoy the beautiful coast along with some marine life. We will pass Playa Quesera, then going with the boat through the hole in the rock called Arco Iris. After this we will go to the group of Islands called Morteros for snorkeling. The volcanic rock reef is surrounded by crystal clear waters and is famous for the large number of goldfish and some corals. On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica there are not many hard corals, but many fish and shellfish that keep their attention. You can see, for example, angelfish, porcupine, morays, needle fish, spotted eagle rays and many more tropical beauties that will make it a great snorkeling experience. Changing the snorkeling mask for the sunglasses again, we go to the island itself, where we will visit Playa Tropical, where you can enjoy a swim in the warm waters, stroll along the sugary white sand beach, walk along the path to the top of the island or relax in the shade of a palm tree swaying. Here we will serve you some fresh fruits and drinks.

What‘s Included

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Life vests

Local fruits & sandwich

Soft drinks & Bottled water

Options

Isla Tortuga Snorkeling Tour

Reviews

4.49

115 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

An absolute gem in Paquera. Must do!!
Vanessa A,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a perfect tour. They were able to add me (solo traveler) with a group. Gill took me to the smaller private beach which was totally empty. I saw a whale, a turtle, starfish and couldn't count all the fish i saw snorkeling. (Gill helped me find the good spots) We took a leisurely ride all around the islands with opportunities to take a dip at any point. A dreamy day on a white beach surrounded by wildlife. What a fantastic find. Thank you El Gecko team.
Fantastic tour run by excellent local company
KASKAS01,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a FANTASTIC tour! I highly recommend. It's a small group tour, which is a wonderful way to truly experience the amazing natural environment of Costa Rica. You go to a smaller beach away from the BIG crowds on the island. Our guides Alex and Gil, took great care of us and taught us about the animals and marine life we saw. They were even kind enough to let my son try some fishing on the boat ride home - thank-you! We also enjoyed the fresh fruit, drinks and sandwich on the beach. That was totally unexpected and very welcome. I highly recommend supporting local tour operators!
Great views above and below the water!
I7396MMsuzannep,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect mix of beautiful boat ride, very good snorkeling a nice lunch and beach time. A great excursion well organized. Thank you!!
Great half day trip
Charlotte M,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great option for visiting Isla Tortuga from Paqueras. It’s a quick ride out and lunch is served on a calmer beach than where most tours stop. It was also nice to have a 5 hour option.
Fantastic snorkel tour
danimK690GR,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such an awesome day with Gill and Ale from Gecko tours. Gill, the captain, is very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Ale, the chef, had beautifully presented fruit and a delicious sandwich ready for us at the private beach!
Best activity of Costa Rica
304femkeb,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing! Of all the things I did in Costa Rica, this was my favorite! The tour takes you to a beautiful location to snorkel and afterwards to a private beach for a lunch. All other tours take you to the touristic part of the island full of people, but this one doesn’t. The organizers are super friendly and authentic.
We were the only ones who...
Jora V,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were the only ones who booked the tour that day, so we got a private tour! We stopped for a swim and then for some snorkeling. Along the way, we received information about the rocks and parks we passed. Afterward, we were dropped off at Isla Tortuga and given fruit and a sandwich. We were able to do some more snorkeling, sunbathing, and swimming. A very well-organized tour!
Fun time, excellent service!
E9088KPfrancisg,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent service, our family loved the personal experience and service, we had a great time, very accommodating, Gecko tours the best!!!
Find alternative tour operator
Oscar D,,Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Gecko Tours cancelled the tour last minute. They told Viator that it was due to weather (a lie), however no one informed me, and i found out upon arrival after a 90-minute drive, that their boat needed some repairs. They seem to not care about their potential clients, and I would highly recommend you to look somewhere else. There are other serious tour operators that you should go with instead. Gecko Tours should be de-listed on this platform, what a joke.
Very nice walk they attend too well, they are very friendly and bos gave all the time we wanted. The landscapes are beautiful, the
marceloandresp20,,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A phenomenal tou with many beautiful beaches take care in the good attention, give you all the time you want and are very friendly , outstanding!! We even saw deer. Pura Vida!!!