Beach Hopping & Snorkeling

This tour takes you beyond the beach at your hotel. You’ll visit Tamarindo for surfing and beach-town energy, Playa Grande for natural beauty and turtle nesting, Playa Flamingo for golden sand and sunsets, and Playa Conchal for its crushed-shell shore and clear snorkeling waters. Guides adjust the day’s order based on tides for the best swimming or snorkeling conditions. It’s a fun way to sample different beaches, spot wildlife like leatherback turtles, and decide which spot you’d love to revisit on your next trip.

The beach hopping and snorkeling tour is a full-day adventure, visiting four beaches with time for swimming, sunbathing, or snorkeling. Expect about six-to-eight hours total, with transport between beaches included, plus snorkeling gear for those who want to dive in. Each stop offers something unique: swim or surf at Tamarindo, explore Playa Grande’s wild coastline, relax on Flamingo’s soft sand, or snorkel Conchal’s turquoise waters for tropical fish. Wear a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a hat, and bring a towel and light cover-up. The tour suits ages 7 and up, with swimming skills needed for snorkeling or surfing but optional for those just wanting to chill.

Yes, despite being known for surfing, Guanacaste has solid snorkeling at calmer beaches like Playa Conchal, Playa Hermosa, and secluded Papagayo Peninsula spots, where you can see tropical fish.

Starfish are present but rare. If you spot one while snorkeling, don’t touch or pick it up to protect the marine ecosystem.

The tour is open to ages 7 and up. Swimming is required for snorkeling or surfing, but non-swimmers can join to relax or dip their toes in the water.

Wear a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a hat. Bring a towel, a light cover-up, and a reusable water bottle. Snorkeling gear is provided, but a camera is great for sunset or wildlife shots.