Private Snorkeling Tour at Flamingo Beach: Eco-Friendly Exploration with Pura Vida

Join Pura Vida Snorkeling on a private tour of Flamingo Beach for an eco-friendly exploration of Costa Rica’s underwater world. Support reef conservation and enjoy encounters with sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and more!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pura Vida Snorkeling - Participants will gather on the shore at 8:00 am for a brief orientation before boarding Beluga, our 28-foot vessel. Following a delightful and brief boat journey, we will explore two stunning and exclusive, untouched snorkeling locations. Here, you will undoubtedly encounter the vibrant resident tropical fish species such…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

The commitment extends beyond exceptional service to safeguarding our waters, ensuring future generations can enjoy the wonders beneath the waves. As a Green Fin certified organization, we actively participate in NOAA’s citizen science projects. Our expert team is ready to answer any questions as we delve into the fascinating underwater realm….

Location
Pura Vida Snorkeling
We will meet you on the shore 100 meters south of the marina. This is a common meeting spot, so look for congregated people and a set of stairs to access the beach. We also have our sign there look for Pura Vida Snorkeling sign. See you on the beach!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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158matthews
Jan 31, 2026
Highly recommend! - Our 2 x families of four had a terrific experience. The two spots were great and we saw lots of sea life. The snorkeling equipment they provided was brand new. Our captain Frank and his crew were very kind and offered excellent snacks. Pro tip: the second spot by the beach is much calmer than the first one by the rocks, so if you have folks who get seasick you'll want to spend the bulk ofyour time near the beach.
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Sheenad676
Jan 16, 2026
Excellent - Best snorkeling guide in Playa Flamingo, hands down. Took our family to beautiful snorkeling sites and felt like we were swimming in an aquarium! Frank even took the time to stop and catch a fish with my son!
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Spuddo
Jan 12, 2026
Great snorkeling with Captain Frank - Had a great time snorkeling with Captain Frank and the crew. They took us to out of the way locations and swam with us to find puffer fish, eels, starfish and numerous sea creatures. They went out of their way to Mike our trip enjoyable! Highly recommend them!
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Emily
Jan 8, 2026
Snorkeling adventure! - Very easy to find meeting point, guide was friendly and provided multiple snorkeling locations and an optional beach for swimming. Enjoyed the day!
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Rombodj
Jan 7, 2026
Spectacular - Excellent tour the guide showed us beaches and spectacular sites for snorkeling. We recommend the experience!
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806thaddeusm
Jan 7, 2026
Memorable family trip! - We (4 adults, 3 children ranging from 7 to 75) had a great time with Frank and Carlos! Frank was very communicative in advance of our meeting. The tour itself was relaxed, easy, and wonderful! We saw beautiful fish, eels, a ray and a shark! Pura Vida!
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Heidisj6453fe
Jan 2, 2026
Magical Snorkeling Adventure - Our snorkeling adventure was wonderful. Our guide Frank taught us about the local culture and showed us the many sights and beaches on the ride out. The snorkeling was magical. We saw a seahorse horse and puffer fish and many other colorful fish, crab, lobster. When we finished snorkeling, we swam by the boat while Frank made us an amazing snack on board. Then we watched the sunset and enjoyed our snack on the ride back. We recommend anyone visiting the Tamarindo area do this adventure! Thank you, Pura Vida!
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Tamara
Dec 31, 2025
Super fun and relaxing snorkeling trip - The trip was very fun and exactly as described. Captain Frank and Juan Carlos were awesome and the snorkeling was great. Would highly recommend!
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Sherry_h
Dec 30, 2025
Captain Frank is the BEST! Pura Vida!!! - Captain Frank was AMAZING! Super knowledgable and FUN! We went to two snorkeling spots and felt very safe with Frank. He provided us with snacks, including fresh cut up fruit and guacamole that he made on the boat! It was an incredibly fun experience on a perfect day. We could not recommend Pura Vida Snorkeling more and especially Captain Frank!!!
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Kaia662
Dec 28, 2025
awesome Private snorkeling tour - If you want to snorkel and see some super cool animals, you are in the right place! We saw some awesome animals, most notably rays and octopuses! The crew was super kind and approachable! Frank knew the best spots to go, and Carlos and Albert were super fun to talk to as well. Thank you!
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From $599 (Per Boat)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).