Nicoya Peninsula: Bioluminescent Kayak Tour & Night PaddleYou’ll paddle through Nicoya’s glowing waters with a local guide, watching fish leave trails of light beneath your kayak. Includes all gear, snacks, and a gentle intro for beginners. Expect laughter, maybe a little awe — and that rare hush when everyone sees the bioluminescence for themselves.
Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa: Learn to Ride WavesSurf lessons in Santa Teresa teach wave reading, positioning and the pop-up in a 90-minute session with a local instructor, surfboard and rashguard included. The lesson adjusts to conditions and your level—beginners start in whitewater, and the instructor supervises throughout. Children from age 6 are welcome; the class runs in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The 90-minute window fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating the whole day—book an early session and you have the rest of the day free, or take a lesson in the afternoon and still have time to explore Santa Teresa before sunset. Small group size means real instruction instead of a crowd watching one demo.
Santa Teresa Bioluminescence Tour: Kayak Punta Cuchillos NightYou paddle a kayak or canoe for an hour through waters that glow with bioluminescence, guided by someone who explains the science before you see it. The tour includes the kayak, the guide's talk, and guaranteed sightings (conditions permitting). Small groups, wheelchair-accessible setup, and flexible timing around the lunar calendar mean you're not gambling on whether it'll work. Book a few days ahead and pick a date when the moon is dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see bioluminescence without the guesswork—the guaranteed format and science talk mean you know what you're looking at and when to expect it. The small-group setup and flexible lunar scheduling are what make it reliable instead of a gamble.
Private Surf Lessons Santa Teresa Beach: All Levels WelcomePrivate surf lessons in Santa Teresa Beach run 90 minutes with a local guide teaching beginners the fundamentals, intermediate surfers how to catch green waves, and advanced riders advanced technique—all levels in one-on-one sessions with board and transportation included.Is it for me?The 90-minute session is hands-on in the water the whole time, so come ready to paddle and practice—this is not a spectator experience or a short demo. If you're comfortable getting wet and want real instruction rather than a quick introduction, this works for any fitness level.
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Beach Day from Santa TeresaYou get picked up in Santa Teresa, ride 45 minutes to Tortuga Island spotting dolphins and rays, snorkel in clear water with all gear provided, eat a BBQ lunch on the beach with two beers included, then spend the afternoon swimming, kayaking, or hiking before heading back. The whole day is handled — no arranging boat times, no renting snorkel gear separately, no figuring out where to eat.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a full snorkeling day without arranging transport, gear rental, or lunch separately — the fixed itinerary and early start are what fit everything into one afternoon back on the beach.
Santa Teresa: 1.5-Hour Horseback Riding & Hidden BeachYou ride from Playa Organos into Santa Teresa's interior and along the coast to a hidden beach few visitors find, with a guide who knows the horses and the terrain. Small groups mean the guide can adjust the pace to your skill level. Kids ride according to age, and insurance is already paid. Bring sunscreen and book at least a day ahead.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride to a beach most Santa Teresa visitors miss without arranging your own transport or worrying about insurance — the small group size is what makes the guide able to take you off the main trail and adjust the pace to your riding level.
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa TeresaYou board an air-conditioned boat at 4pm and ride 45 minutes out to Tortuga Island, where you snorkel with provided gear and eat fresh-cooked fish tacos as the sun sets. After dark, the ocean comes alive with bioluminescence — glowing organisms that light up when disturbed — and you watch from the boat as the water pulses with blue-green light. The whole trip takes 7 hours and includes two beers, filtered water, and a guide who knows the marine ecosystem. You're back by 11pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see something genuinely unusual — bioluminescent water — without spending the whole night arranging transport, timing the sunset yourself, or figuring out where to eat. The 7-hour window and fixed schedule handle all three, and the boat leaves late enough that you're not rushing your afternoon in Santa Teresa.
