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Bioluminescence Tour Santa Teresa
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Private Tours in Santa Teresa & Montezuma
Private boat tours from Tambor Bay, minutes from Santa Teresa and Montezuma. Bioluminescence nights, Tortuga Island and whale watching on our own boat, just your group, a local captain, local guide and no strangers.
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Why Go Private with Raccoon Travels
Travel Your Way
7 Years on the Water
Since 2019 we have shared Tortuga Island, the whales and the glowing bioluminescent waters with travelers from around the world.
Your own boat
Just your group on board, from 1 to 14 guests. No strangers and no crowded boats, just your people and the ocean.
Local Captains and Guides
Our crew was born in Pochote and Paquera. They know every beach, current and secret spot in the Gulf of Nicoya.
Your Pace, Your Day
Swim longer, stay for the sunset or skip a stop. The tour adapts to your group, not the other way around.
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Why Go Private with Raccoon Travels
A Local Family Team in Tambor Bay
We are Raccoon Travels, a local team from Pochote and Paquera on the Nicoya Peninsula. For 7 years we have run private boat tours from Tambor Bay — to Tortuga Island, to see whales and to swim in glowing bioluminescent waters. Our own boats, our own captains and a simple idea: your group, your day.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book your unforgettable local experience.
Is the tour really private?
Yes. Your group gets the whole boat, with no other guests on board. Our own boats take up to 12 guests to Tortuga Island and up to 14 on the bioluminescence tour.
Can you pick us up in Santa Teresa?
Yes. We can add round-trip transport from Santa Teresa, Mal País, Montezuma and nearby hotels when you book. Boat tours depart from the Yacht Club in Tambor Bay, about 30 minutes from Santa Teresa. On the Private Tortuga Island package, transport is included for groups of 3 or more.
What’s the best month to see whales?
Humpback whales visit the Pacific coast of Costa Rica twice a year: from July to October (whales from the southern hemisphere) and from December to March (from the northern hemisphere). August to October usually brings the most sightings. Sightings are never guaranteed, because they are wild animals.
When can we see bioluminescence?
Only on dark nights, with little or no moon. We run the tour from about 3 days after the full moon until the new moon is around a quarter full. There are two departures: 12:30 pm (Tortuga Island + bioluminescence) and 4:30 pm (bioluminescence only), both ending around 7 pm. Check our calendar or message us for the best dates.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. Private tours are ideal for families, because the boat goes at your group’s pace. We have life jackets for all ages.
How does the deposit work?
You can book online by paying a deposit with a credit or debit card. The remaining balance is paid in cash on the day of the tour. Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before the tour. Please read our terms and conditions.
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