Private Tour

San Lucas Island National Park tour.

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Explore the hidden history and natural beauty of San Lucas Island National Park on an unforgettable tour in one day.

We begin with the search for dolphins in their natural habitat—a magical opportunity to connect with marine life in the Gulf of Nicoya.

Then, we sail to the mystical San Lucas Island, where you will take an exclusive guided tour of the corners of its former penitentiary. We’ll tell you the true, mysterious and sometimes jarring stories surrounding this site, declared a National Park for its historical and cultural value.

After the tour, you will relax on one of the most beautiful and tranquil beaches on the island, surrounded by nature and crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming, sunbathing or just enjoying the scenery.

This tour is much more than an excursion: it is an enriching experience that connects the past with the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Ideal for those looking for something authentic, different and deeply memorable.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for travelers with severe leg and knee injuries, operations or pain

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Province of Puntarenas

Before arriving at San Lucas Island National Park, we will detour to try to watch dolphins in the Gulf of Nicoya, being nearby, if the tide is low, it will be possible to see part of a large sunken boat called "Fella" this is home to a lot of life in the, so much that it is considered a breeding ground for several species of molluscs, fish and even for dolphins.

Admission Not Applicable

Isla San Lucas

Upon arrival at Isla San Lucas National Park, a park ranger will meet them and take them to the awning where they give some directions and take list, carry ID or passport either in photo on their mobile or physically to be allowed entry to the National Park. Next, a certified guide will take you around the corners of each cell in what was once the most famous prison in Costa Rican history, where the writer José León Sanchez was and began writing his most famous novel "The Island of Men Alone". At the end of the prison tour, to relax the body after the tour, you will have a relaxing time on one of the beautiful beaches of San Lucas Island, in which you can bathe in emerald waters, enjoy tropical fruits, or just let yourself go by nature.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Tropical Fruits

We do not offer alcoholic beverages, but you can take your own in moderation.

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