Head out from Uvita for a three-hour mid-day boat tour of Marino Ballena National Park where migrating humpbacks, playful dolphins and occasional snorkeling stops await. Learn park history and marine ecology while guides manage safety and sightings.
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You step onto soft black sand at Playa Uvita and feel the tide pull like a living thing—this is Marino Ballena National Park, where the ocean dares you to look up. The mid-day tour launches from a short beach walk after a concise safety briefing; within minutes the shoreline blurs into open water and the hull becomes a front-row seat to migration.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; boarding requires a short beach walk and stepping onto a low-profile boat.
Wildlife
History
Marino Ballena National Park was created to protect coastal and marine habitats, including the Whale’s Tail sandbar that forms at low tide.
Conservation
The park enforces viewing distances, limits on access to sensitive areas and encourages reef-safe products to minimize visitor impact.
Reserve your spot on the Whale watching Combo Tour Marino Ballena National Park (mid day) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect marine life and your skin—use biodegradable sunscreen and reapply before boarding.
Motion-sickness prep
Mid-day seas can be choppy; take anti-nausea meds an hour before departure if you are prone to seasickness.
Secure your camera
Use a wrist or neck strap—quick, splashy sightings are common and gear can be lost overboard.
Respect wildlife distance rules
Follow the guide’s directions; approaching calves or breaching whales is both unsafe and illegal.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the park’s coral and marine life.
summer
Light waterproof jacket
Useful during sudden tropical showers or spray on choppy days.
winter
Non-slip water shoes
Helps with the short beach walk and stable footing on wet decks.
Waterproof camera or dry bag
Keeps electronics safe during close wildlife encounters and spray.