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Overview

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime journey on our Costa Rica Whale Watching Tour, a coast-to-coast adventure designed for wildlife lovers. Over eight unforgettable days, explore the Caribbean wetlands of Tortuguero, the misty highlands of Cerro de la Muerte, and the biodiverse Pacific coast, where humpback whales and dolphins make their spectacular seasonal appearance.

Your journey begins in Tortuguero National Park, often called Costa Rica’s “Little Amazon”. Accessible only by boat or plane, this lush network of canals is home to monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, and countless birds. It’s also the world’s most important nesting site for endangered green sea turtles.

From there, ascend to the high mountains of Cerro de la Muerte, famed for its crisp air, ancient oak forests, and as one of the best places in the world to spot the resplendent quetzal. Continue to the laid-back Pacific coast town of Dominical, where tropical rainforest meets surfer beaches and pristine marine reserves.

The highlight comes in Marino Ballena National Park, where migrating humpback whales gather each year. Witness their playful breaches, explore mangrove estuaries, and stroll along the famous sandbar shaped like a giant whale’s tail. This itinerary combines incredible wildlife encounters with authentic Costa Rican culture and pura vida spirit.