San Lucas Island National Park tour.

5.0 (11 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation

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San Lucas Island National Park tour. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Dolphin sighting before reaching the island — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the hidden history and natural beauty of San Lucas Island National Park on an unforgettable tour in one day.

We begin with the search for dolphins in their natural habitat—a magical opportunity to connect with marine life in the Gulf of Nicoya.

Then, we sail to the mystical San Lucas Island, where you will take an exclusive guided tour of the corners of its former penitentiary. We’ll tell you the true, mysterious and sometimes jarring stories surrounding this site, declared a National Park for its historical and cultural value.

After the tour, you will relax on one of the most beautiful and tranquil beaches on the island, surrounded by nature and crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming, sunbathing or just enjoying the scenery.

This tour is much more than an excursion: it is an enriching experience that connects the past with the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Ideal for those looking for something authentic, different and deeply memorable.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Coco's Tours Cr

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks: Tropical Fruits

Not included

Not included: We do not offer alcoholic beverages, but you can take your own in moderation.

Itinerary

Province of Puntarenas

Passing by

Before arriving at San Lucas Island National Park, we will detour to try to watch dolphins in the Gulf of Nicoya, being nearby, if the tide is low, it will be possible to see part of a large sunken boat called "Fella" this is home to a lot of life in the, so much that it is considered a breeding ground for several species of molluscs, fish and even for dolphins.
Isla San Lucas

3 hours Admission included

Upon arrival at Isla San Lucas National Park, a park ranger will meet them and take them to the awning where they give some directions and take list, carry ID or passport either in photo on their mobile or physically to be allowed entry to the National Park. Next, a certified guide will take you around the corners of each cell in what was once the most famous prison in Costa Rican history, where the writer José León Sanchez was and began writing his most famous novel "The Island of Men Alone".

At the end of the prison tour, to relax the body after the tour, you will have a relaxing time on one of the beautiful beaches of San Lucas Island, in which you can bathe in emerald waters, enjoy tropical fruits, or just let yourself go by nature.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at Isla Coco's restaurant, parking is available for customers, where the guide will receive them and indicate the location of the toilets and how to prepare for the tour.

End point

The meeting point is at Isla Coco's restaurant, parking is available for customers, where the guide will receive them and indicate the location of the toilets and how to prepare for the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with severe leg and knee injuries, operations or pain