Paquera: Isla Tortuga Snorkeling tour

Overview

? Start your adventure with a scenic boat ride departing from Playa Órganos (Paquera), heading across calm waters to the stunning Isla Tortuga. This day trip brings you to a tranquil tropical island with crystal-clear seas and white-sand beaches, ideal for relaxing and snorkeling.

Highlights

• ? A pleasant ~20-minute boat journey with coastal views, including a pass by Playa Quesera and navigating through a natural rock formation called Arco Iris (Rainbow Rock).
  
  

• ? A snorkeling stop around the Los Morteros islands, where you’ll swim over volcanic-rock reefs filled with colorful tropical fish and some coral.
  
  

• ?️ Time on Playa Tropical, a more secluded white-sand beach on Isla Tortuga, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or strolling under palm trees.
  
  

• ? Lunch on the island: fresh fruit, soft drinks, water, and a sandwich (options include ham & cheese or vegetarian).
  
  

• ? Optional hike to a viewpoint on the island (extra local fee) or simply relax in the shade of swaying palms.
  
  

Full Description

Your day begins with a friendly boat ride from Paquera’s Playa Órganos. As you glide across the water, take in the scenic coastline and perhaps spot some marine life. The boat weaves through a rock formation known as Rainbow Rock before entering the channel between islands to reach Tortuga Island. Once there, your first destination is Los Morteros, where you’ll snorkel for about 50 minutes over volcanic rock reefs. These reefs are home to many species of tropical fish and provide a vivid underwater experience.

After snorkeling, you swap your mask for sunglasses and head to Playa Tropical on the island. This beach is quieter and ideal for relaxing, swimming, or walking along the soft, sugar-like sand. For the more adventurous, there’s a hiking trail up to a summit with panoramic views (note: this requires a small extra fee paid locally). While on the beach, you’ll be treated to fresh fruit, a sandwich (vegetarian or ham & cheese), and drinks. In the afternoon (around 2 PM), the boat departs back to Paquera, arriving around 2:30 PM, though you’re welcome to linger on the beach afterward if you like.

What’s Included

• Boat transfer to and from Isla Tortuga
  
  

• Snorkeling gear (mask, life jacket)
  
  

• Live guide / tour leader
  
  

• Soft drinks and water
  
  

• Fresh fruit
  
  

• Sandwich lunch (ham & cheese or vegetarian)
  
  

What to Bring

• Swimwear
  
  

• Towel
  
  

• Sunscreen
  
  

• Sunglasses & hat
  
  

• Water-friendly footwear (optional, for rocky areas)
  
  

• Dry bag or backpack for your personal items
  
  

• Camera or waterproof phone (to capture memories)