Verified Worth every colones!
This had to be one of the most personalized and most fun tours I have ever experienced in my 55 years of life travels! We were picked up by the owner, Robert. He right on time and helpful loading us and our belongings into the vehicle. Along the way, we had a great conversation, which we all seemed to really feel comfortable with one another. So, we insisted he join us for the day. The Captain, Erick was super at spotting humpback whales and their babies, turtles, and manta rays on our way both to and from the island. He was very helpful with us all when it came to the getting us all in and out of the vessel plus, helping my best friend’s husband retrieve his drone that stopped responding to his controls. He also took us by a close island and showed us the cutest little squirrel monkeys. Where we drifted peacefully alongside the islands shore whilst we were given a delightfully light and airy chicken empanada and a choice of juice or water for breakfast. It really hit the spot! The owner, Robert, was so sweet and knowledgeable! Wonderful sense of humor, I might add. He was also very patient with teaching my best friend how to use the subwing. I have severe back problems and was afraid the subwing would agitate it making for a miserable day, so I opted out of trying it out. My girlfriend on the other hand said it was an absolute blast! We could really tell she was having the time of her life too. Both her and Robert enjoyed some time on the subwing but cut it short due to several jelly fish that decided to move into the area. Then we headed to Tortuga’s beach for some snorkeling, floating, swimming, more whale watching (they weren’t far out), sunbathing and lunch. While eating lunch, we were joined by peccaries and iguanas. The water is perfect. A tiny bit cool but perfect to cool you off from the Costa Rican sun. Luckily, we brought some cash/colones with us as the use of the facilities was 600 per use/each person. Ollie on the island, owns a restaurant/bar and makes delicious rum and fresh coconut drinks(small fee). For lunch OH MY GOD….. I don’t know if we were all just starving to death from playing all afternoon but we practically inhaled lunch! We all ordered the chicken that was tender and very flavorful. It came with a simple rice topped with fragrant cilantro and a lime wedge, for spritzing. Alongside the rice and chicken was a perfectly portioned skewer of grilled vegetables such as broccoli, tomato, bell pepper, and onion. There was also a cucumber, red onion and tomato salad with a vinaigrette dressing. Absolutely delicious 😋 The other option that we didn’t choose but Robert did, was fish. The only difference in sides was that he had black beans which he shared with my friends as they love black beans and rice 😂 Returning back to the mainland, we encountered more whales and a few dolphins. We captured (on video)some manta rays jumping out and back into the water as well. I was enjoying myself so much, I forgot to take hardly any pictures. I just wanted to be “in the moment”. Just truly a delightful, fun, relaxing, adventurous all wrapped into one, day! Robert, you will forever be remembered for you hospitality and sense of humor. Erick, you were such an attentive captain pointing out all of the wildlife, we were very grateful! Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts. We hope to return someday soon and see you again!!!