Dolphins and whales are without a doubt, some of the most beautiful
living creatures on earth. Come and join us for one of the most exciting tours
being offered, and where you will witness the presence of some of the largest,
majestic, and peaceful sea mammals that exist: Dolphins and Whales.
The whales and dolphing watching tour will bring you to some
of the most beautiful spots along the pacific coast of Costa Rica, which includes
the Marino Bahia Ballena national park, the area surrounding Cano Island, and
the Osa peninsula coastline.
On the tour, you may be able to observe many of the 22 species of whales.
The best times for observing whales are: The end of December until the end of
April, and from July to September, when the Hump-back whale from the north migrates
to the tropical waters of Central America to escape the winter cold.
The migration of these whales ends with the birth of their calves in the tranquil,
tropical waters of Coronado Bay (Marino Bahia National Park), Drake Bay, as
well as Cano Island.
What can one expect on the Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour?
The Humpback whale can grow up to a length of 16-17 meters, and weigh between
24-48 tons. When they jump out of the water, an impressive amount of as water
vapor is thrown off by their tails slapping the water. No other specie of whale
is so playful in the water as the Humpback.
If the boat captain deems the conditions safe to do so, he will allow you to
get out of the boat and swim around, where you may be able to hear the song
of the whales, as if you were swimming with them. You also have a good chance
of seeing dolphins swimming close by.
The Bottle-Nose dolphin measures around 1.75 meters in length, and weighs between
150-650 kilos. The male is larger than the female. Their body is long and robust,
and is dark blue or dark grey in color, with grey along it's sides. Like other
dolphins, the Bottle-nose likes to swim alongside a boat's wake, as well as
to leap in the air to see it's surroundings.
The types of dolphins that are normally found in this area are the Bottle-Nose,
the Spotted, and the Spinner, which travel in groups of 12 or more.
Duration of tour: 3 hours.
Drinks and a light lunch is included
Safety: On this tour, there is nothing to worry about. The tour companies that
we work with are highly professional, with many years of experience. Their boats
are safe, comfortable, and have ample space. They also provide you with life-preservers,
first aid and insurance policies.
Along with the Whale and Dolphin Watching tour, we also offer some additional
options, such as: snorkeling, diving, a visit to the caverns at Ventanas beach,
a visit to the island of Cano, a visit to Corcovado Park, and sport fishing,
among others.
And if you desire an all-inclusive tour, we can offer you the following: transportation
to and from your hotel, meals, as well as lodging in a beach or mountain hotel.You
decide which options you desire and we will do our best to accommodate your
every wish.
So come and enjoy a Whales and Dolphin watching tour with your whole family,
while at the same time fitting it into your budget. The tour will be an unforgettable
day for you, and will allow you to be in close contact with whales and dolphins.
It's simply an awesome experience!
since 1996.