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Full-day Bocas del Toro & Cayo Zapatilla adventure

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Full-day Bocas del Toro & Cayo Zapatilla adventure
Full-day Bocas del Toro & Cayo Zapatilla adventure
Duration12 hours
Group sizeUp to 12
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
LocationPuerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Island hopping, snorkeling and white-sand beaches in Panama, with transport and border help from Puerto Viejo.

About this tour

Experience the pristine tropical paradise of Bocas del Toro, Panama, on an action-packed full-day tour departing directly from Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This hassle-free expedition includes full roundtrip transportation, border crossing assistance, guided island hopping, world-class snorkeling, and relaxation on the white-sand beaches of Cayo Zapatilla. ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Morning shuttle and smooth border crossing Depart early from Puerto Viejo in comfortable, air-conditioned transport toward the Sixaola border. Your driver and logistics team assist you through the Costa Rica and Panama immigration checkpoints before continuing onward to Almirante port. Scenic boat ride to Bocas Town and Dolphin Bay Board a covered speedboat from Almirante to Isla Colón, then set sail into the Caribbean archipelago. Keep an eye out as you pass through Dolphin Bay (Bahía de los Delfines), where bottlenose dolphins are frequently spotted leaping alongside the boat. World-class snorkeling at Coral Cay Head to Cayo Coral (Coral Cay), renowned for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and thriving marine life. Gear up to swim above vibrant coral reefs populated by tropical fish, sea stars, and soft corals. Island exploration at Cayo Zapatilla Arrive at Cayo Zapatilla, two uninhabited island gems inside the Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park. Enjoy 2–3 hours of free time to walk the palm-fringed perimeter, swim in calm lagoon-like waters, or unwind on untouched beaches. Sloth spotting at Hollywood Island and return On the way back, navigate through the lush mangrove channels near Isla Sloth (Hollywood Island) to spot wild sloths resting high in the canopy. Conclude with a boat ride back to Almirante and seamless shuttle transfer back to Puerto Viejo by late afternoon. WHAT TO BRING • Passport (with at least 6 months validity) • Printed proof of onward travel (bus or flight ticket out of Panama/Costa Rica) • Entry/exit border tax in cash (USD) • Swimwear, quick-dry clothes, and a light jacket or rain poncho • Sun protection (biodegradable sunscreen, hat, sunglasses) • Waterproof bag for camera and valuables • US dollars (Panama uses USD) for lunch and personal expenses

Included

  • Shared shuttle transport
  • Boat transfer
  • Border logistics support
  • Boat captain and guide
  • Snorkeling gear
  • National park entry fees

Not included

  • Entry/exit border tax (cash, USD)
  • Lunch and personal expenses

Meeting point

Pick-up in Puerto Viejo, about 6:00 AM. Back in Puerto Viejo about 5:30 PM. Open in maps

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