Opportunities to see tropical fish, sea turtles, manta rays, and more make your first diving experience extra special on this diving lesson off Costa Rica?s Guanacaste coast. Dive staff teach you the basics and help you suit up before jumping into the water. Tour includes two tank dives, equipment, instruction, and snacks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included at a small fee.
Highlights
- Diving lesson off the Guanacaste coast
- Opportunities to see tropical fish, sea turtles, whale sharks, and more
- Instruction geared toward first-time divers
- Two tank dives and diving equipment included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most popular Guanacaste beaches at a fee
What You Can Expect
DAY ONE: Dive staff will meet you in the afternoon at your Playa Hermosa, Playa del Coco, Playa Ocotal, Playa Flamingo or Playa Conchal hotel for instruction and pool training.? Depending on the location of your hotel, pool training will take place at either your hotel pool or at the dive shop pool.? You will have to sign a medical release and waiver for participation in this activity.
DAY TWO: Dive staff will pick you up at your Playa Hermosa, Playa del Coco or Playa Ocotal, Playa Flamingo or Playa Conchal hotel (additional fee for some hotels will apply) starting at 7:30 am (some hotels may require an earlier pickup time).
Instructors will teach you the basic skills you need and you will safely dive with an instructor guiding you and assisting you when necessary.? Instructor and dive guides will load and set up your dive gear for you.? Dive briefing before each of the two dives explains the maximum depth, maximum time limitations for depth, geographic description of the site, and marine life you will see on the tour.
During surface interval, dive masters will offer snacks and beverages.? After the dives, dive masters will unload and rinse personal and/or rental dive gear.? Dive staff will return you to your hotel via car or boat. Tips are greatly appreciated by the dive staff, so don’t forget to bring a small amount of cash.
Inclusions
- Two-tank dive
- Professional guide
- Dive equipment
- Snacks
- Transportation from some hotels in Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal (fee for some hotels, please let us know your hotel at the time of booking so we can determine).
Exclusions
- Transportation outside?Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal.
Additional info
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking All participants must sign a medical release and dive shop waiver
Ticket info
You can present either a paper or mobile ticket for this activity.
Local operator information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Ticket. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Schedule and Pricing
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Departure point
Hotels in Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, and Playa Flamingo. We do pickup at other Guanacaste hotels, but please inquire before booking as there are nominal additional fees for this service.
Departure time
DAY 1: AFTERNOON (Time depends on hotel location)
DAY 2: 7:30 AM Pickup from your hotel to meet Dive Boat
Duration
2 days (approx.)
Return details
Returns to the original departure point