Snorkeling on Canyon Island
Overview
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8 hours
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Isla del Caño Biological Reserve: Where you can find and observe the most extensive and best condition coral reef on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The crystal clear water will allow you to observe the great variety of marine life that inhabits there. You will have the opportunity to find: Sharks, Turtles, Manta rays, Pufferfish, barracuda fish shoals, Snappers, Eels, Tuna and many more. One of the best places in Costa Rica for snorkeling. Without a doubt it is a great experience that you can enjoy with family, friends or if you are passionate about marine life.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Reserva Biologica Isla del Cano
The start time is in our office at 6:30 am, we will be waiting for you with a delicious snack (coffee/juice, cookies) while we wait for the group to be completed. Then we will head to Ballena Marine National Park, where our boat awaits us to begin the adventure. The boat tour from the PN Marino Ballena to the Biological Reserve takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once we have reached Canyon Island we will start with the first snorkel and after that time we will take a break for a small refreshment, then return to the second snorkel. At the end of the snorkel we will have time to have lunch on the beach. After that we will return to the boat to make the second trip back to the PN Marino Ballena again ending at 3 :00 pm.
What‘s Included
Typical Costa Rican lunch (Picnic type).Please send message in case of FOOD RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES to the number: +506 84202022 or email: [email protected]
Lifejackets, Certified Captain and Guides, Snacks, Snorkeling Equipment
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Snorkeling on Canyon Island
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent!
658christyn,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Soooo fun! We have two teenagers and we all had a great time!
Unbelievable 🤩
ronaldbK9095QJ,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a unbelievable experience. All team guys were so profesional. I saw many fish 🐠, turtles, dolphins, whales 🐋 And we took a delicious lunch during the tour
Amazing snorkeling experience and amazing guides!
340caitlynb,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The snorkel tour to Islandel Caño was amazing and the guides were fantastic! Ozzy was our guide and he was very knowledgeable, safety oriented, and friendly. All the other guides were equally friendly, helpful, and experienced. They all made the trip very special for my friends and I, pointed out incredible creatures to everyone in the tour and made sure everyone got the chance to see amazing things. I was a little worried going in November after reading the visibility may not be the best given the rain and time of year, but we got lucky with a beautiful sunny day, no rain, and great visibility. We were pleased to see white tipped reef sharks, lots of exotic fish, beautiful sea stars, eels, and dolphins on the way back on the boat ride. Thank you Costa Ballena Tours! I will note, if you do this trip, please bring reef safe sunscreen. They mention this in the packing list but people don't listen. Additionally, the lunch time and location is dependent upon the currents of the water and weather conditions etc. Our guide made sure we got the most water time before the weather turned bad, so our lunch ended up being after the entire tour which means if you arrive on time at 6:30 AM, you will not return to land until around 1:30 for the lunch. This doesn't always happen, but we were very glad we came prepared. I would absolutely come prepared after eating a big breakfast and bringing a dry bag with snacks. They do provide snacks on the boat but if you know you need lots of food after a long swim/time in the sun, bring a dry bag with snacks to sustain yourself before lunch! We did this and it helped a lot with keeping the vibe up!
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