4.3 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Tortuga Island Costa Rica for around 4.3 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Tortuga Island Costa Rica

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Professional Sandboarding and Sandskiing Tour, Ica, Peru
Professional Sandboarding and Sandskiing Tour, Ica, Peru
★★★★★ 5.0 (42 reviews) ⏱️ 2.8h
Live the experience of Sandboarding and Sandskiing in the dunes of Peru, where our approach goes beyond the commercial in Huacachina. Our professional instructors provide you with all the security and guarantee whether you are a beginner or experienced in the snow. In addition, every moment of your journey is immortalized through photos and videos We will end with an incredible sunset or dusk in the desert With impressive views, where you can disconnect from everything and live in this wonderful nature. Discover Sandboarding and Sandskiing Live it with Sandboard Squad!
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Pisco and wine route, Huacachina, Buggies, Sandboard and sunset
Pisco and wine route, Huacachina, Buggies, Sandboard and sunset
★★★★★ 5.0 (27 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Our tour is special because we are prepared to make an excellent adventure experience in the desert and tasting the best pisco and wines of our pisco route.
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Ballestas Islands and Mini Buggy Adventure from Ica
Ballestas Islands and Mini Buggy Adventure from Ica
★★★★★ 5.0 (25 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
It's time to get your pulse racing and experience the thrill of exploring spectacular coastal landscapes! With the wind in your hair and adrenaline coursing through your veins, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean that will take your breath away.
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Dinner at Huacachina Desert
Dinner at Huacachina Desert
★★★★★ 5.0 (25 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Huacachina Tours, offers dinner in the desert every day upon request subject to availability as a shared tour.
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Sandboarding or Sand Ski in Huacachina Apresski bonfire Sunset
Sandboarding or Sand Ski in Huacachina Apresski bonfire Sunset
★★★★★ 5.0 (19 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
The oasis of Huacachina is surrounded by huge sand dunes, which are perfect for an adrenaline experience. Share these experiences with a professional sandboard and sand ski instructor. During this activity, we will go through the largest sand dunes aboard our 4WD or a buggy. We will have free time for a small demonstration and for photos and videos.
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Ica City Tour + Buggies & Sandboarding
Ica City Tour + Buggies & Sandboarding
★★★★★ 5.0 (17 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Ica is a city known for its exquisite Piscos and wines. On the outskirts of the city you can visit wineries where you will learn about the preparation of these drinks and also taste the variety that is produced there. A few kilometers from the city of Ica we find the Oasis of Huacachina, located in the middle of beautiful tropical palm trees and surrounded by impressive dunes.
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Guided Tour to the Museum of Ica, huacachina, buggy and sandboarding
Guided Tour to the Museum of Ica, huacachina, buggy and sandboarding
★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
It is a tour for lovers of archeology and culture, where they will learn information about the pre-Inca cultures that developed in this Region such as Paracas, Nazca, Wary, Icachincha, Incas and the diseases of those times, operated skulls, long heads and mummies and learning about the history of Peruvian wine and pisco where you will never forget.
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Private Tour Miradores Palpa Nazca with Nazca Lines Overflight
Private Tour Miradores Palpa Nazca with Nazca Lines Overflight
★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews) ⏱️ 11.0h
Live a unique experience with friends or family and visit 25 different geoglyphs from Palpa to Nazca, and on your overflight tour of the lines and Nazca Geogligos 13 more figures, adding a total of 38 enigmatic geoglyphs in an area of approximately 450 kilometers squares
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Pisco Tasting and Buggies with Sandboarding
Pisco Tasting and Buggies with Sandboarding
★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Come and live a fun experience with us. We will do 02 Tours in 1 day. -We will visit 02 of the best vineyards and wineries, industrial and artisanal and we will do a tasting of the best wines and Pisco of Peru. -We will visit the Huacachina Oasis, we will take a tour of the place and you can take photos. -Then we will have fun on the Buggy Tour with Sanbording and you will be able to see the Sunset in the Huacachina Dunes.
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Buggy and Sandboard and Sunset in Huacachina
Buggy and Sandboard and Sunset in Huacachina
★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
What sets us apart is the perfect combination of adrenaline, stunning scenery and quality service. This tour takes you to explore the highest dunes of Huacachina in powerful buggies, with expert drivers ensuring an exciting and safe experience. In addition, you will not only sprint through the desert, but also slide into sandboarding, a fun-filled activity for beginners and experts. All this accompanied by a magical sunset, where the sky is painted in golden and red tones, creating the perfect setting for unforgettable photos. ✅ Modern and safe buggies ✅ Instructors for sandboarding ✅ The best viewpoints to enjoy the sunset ✅ Warm and professional service Don't settle for any tour! Experience the best experience in the oasis of Huacachina with us. Book now and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Tacama Winery: Don Manuel Tour with Tasting
Tacama Winery: Don Manuel Tour with Tasting
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Discover the most exclusive experience of Hacienda Tacama with the Don Manuel Tour, a visit designed for those who want to live wine and pisco to another level. Tour the oldest vineyard in South America, get to know its historic and modern spaces, and enjoy the most special moment of the experience: a premium tasting led by sommelier in an exclusive underground cava, accompanied by a carefully selected pairing board. An elegant, sensory and authentic experience to discover Tacama in a completely different way. ✨
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Private Transportation between Ica Bus Terminal and Huacachina Hotels
Private Transportation between Ica Bus Terminal and Huacachina Hotels
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 0.3h
We are a company that provides security, trust and comfort during your transfer in our modern vehicles in the city of Ica.
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Experience of Pisco's Route and Adrenaline Buggy in Huacachina
Experience of Pisco's Route and Adrenaline Buggy in Huacachina
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
In this tour, you will know our History, Culture, and Tradition of Ica in a single day. We will start this experience visiting the 2 most beautiful haciendas in Ica: La Caravedo and Tacama, where you will taste their high-quality wines and piscos, as well as learn about their production processes. After that, we will visit an Artisanal Winery where you can experience new flavors of wines and piscos. We will have lunch in this area, and for the sunset, we will join the best adrenaline-filled ride in Buggy and Sandboarding in the Huacachina Desert. Don't miss out on a perfect day in Ica, a day full of tastings and emotions, an unforgettable day.
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Huacachina Buggy Sunset
Huacachina Buggy Sunset
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
Embark on a unique odyssey in the heart of the Huacachina desert with us! Our exclusive handcrafted Buggies will immerse you in an experience that perfectly combines excitement with safety. Discover the adrenaline when you slide down the dunes with our recreational Sandboarding. What really sets us apart is the fusion of intense emotions with an unwavering commitment to your safety. Beyond being an activity, we invite you to an authentic journey where every curve, every climb and every descent connects you with the unique magic of the desert. So, if you are looking for more than a simple activity, if you are looking for an unparalleled experience, we invite you to book with us. Discover the essence of Huacachina with an adventure that promises lasting emotions and indelible memories. Make your reservation now and get ready to live the adventure of your life!
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Private Tour of the Nazca Lines from Ica
Private Tour of the Nazca Lines from Ica
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Decipher the Mystery of the Nazca and Palpa Lines: Delve into the archaeological enigma of the Nazca and Palpa Lines, an ancient testimony of engineering and art recorded in the arid Peruvian pampa. These mysterious geoglyphs, dating back to between 500 B.C. and 500 AD, form geometric figures and representations of animals that can only be fully appreciated from the air. This mystery, shrouded in the mist of the past, continues to baffle researchers and captivate travelers who explore this wonder from above. Viewpoints en Route: On your journey through this land of enigmas, discover the metallic and natural viewpoints strategically located along the route. These structures give you privileged views of the mysterious lines, allowing you to appreciate their grandeur and complexity from dry land. Each viewpoint is a unique window that immerses you in the magic and mystery that surrounds these impressive creations.
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Ballestas Islands, Vineyards and Buggies in Huacachina from Ica
Ballestas Islands, Vineyards and Buggies in Huacachina from Ica
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 11.0h
This is a combined experience where you can enjoy the 3 activities most requested by travelers, you will have contact with nature in the sea and marine animals, the coast with the vineyards and tasting the flagship drink of our Peru, Pisco and its wines and The desert with the buggy, sandboard and the sunset.
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Ica: Pisco and Peruvian Wine Route
Ica: Pisco and Peruvian Wine Route
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Live the better experience tasting our spirit drink "Pisco" let yourself be captivated by its aromas and textures. Visit the more exclusive and recognized cellar and distillerie of the Region and one of the more old of southamerica. Learn about the history of our national drink and its denomination of origin and why the word Pisco. Venture out and become an expert of our national drink.
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Canyon of the Lost Day Trip from Ica
Canyon of the Lost Day Trip from Ica
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
Explore the incredible Canyon of the Lost from Ica, a natural wonder in the middle of the desert. Enjoy impressive landscapes, as well as the walking tour along the canyon admiring incredible marine fossils or beautiful natural rock formations. Get ready to discover the depths of this enigmatic canyon, and spend a whole morning visiting this mysterious place with us.
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Paragliding over the Huacachina Desert
Paragliding over the Huacachina Desert
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
a couple of pilots who have turned their passion into a lifestyle. share the thrill of flying and show visitors the beauty of the Huacachina desert from a unique perspective: the sky. Each flight takes place in small groups, with personalized attention and the time needed to enjoy the experience with total confidence. an adventure tourism agency specializing exclusively in paragliding and we operate in an authorized manner in Huacachina. All flights are carried out by certified pilots, passionate about free flight and committed to offering a safe, professional and unforgettable experience.
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Paracas Full Day Tour
Paracas Full Day Tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
In 1 day, make the most of the contact with nature (Ballestas Islands), and the Paracas National Reserve, where you can appreciate up close some of the protected species because they are endangered.
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Desert Glamping in Huacachina with Private Chef - Ica Oasis
Desert Glamping in Huacachina with Private Chef - Ica Oasis
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 14.0h
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the desert and capture the very essence of your journey with a star-studded night amid the stunning dunes of Ica. We have curated exclusive areas right in the heart of the desert. These spaces include a fully equipped kitchen, a stylish bar, a dining area, a comfortable camping zone, and convenient restroom facilities, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the dunes. What makes this adventure truly exceptional is the sumptuous dinner prepared by your private chef. In the midst of the Ica desert, our Glamping tour in the Huacachina desert offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of dune buggies and exhilarating sandboarding. Following a delightful dinner by the flickering campfire, you'll retire to your cozy tent for a night nestled among the dunes, beneath a magnificent starry sky. If you're seeking an experience beyond ordinary starlight, Glamping in the Huacachina Desert is your gateway to extraordinary.
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Nazca Land Archeological Tour
Nazca Land Archeological Tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 8.5h
They will enjoy a walk through history, if you enjoy contact with nature and a trip to the past, you cannot miss this expedition, your guide will be complicit in making the most of every stop of the tour.
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Mini Tour Ica: Winery and Dunes
Mini Tour Ica: Winery and Dunes
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
You can embark on a fascinating tour of one of the traditional wineries of Ica and enjoy the adventure offered by the Huachina desert in Buggies.
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Private Transportation from Ica to Arequipa
Private Transportation from Ica to Arequipa
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 12.0h
It is important to hire a reliable tourist transport service to be able to move between the City of Ica and Arequipa. In this way you can protect your belongings and avoid risks with other informal carriers without insurance or guarantees.
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From Ica: Camel + buggy ride
From Ica: Camel + buggy ride
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Get to know the desert and live the experience of walking on a dromedary, in addition, also riding on sand carts in the Huacachina desert.
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Buggy & Sandboard Adventure with dinner at Ica desert
Buggy & Sandboard Adventure with dinner at Ica desert
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Embark on a unique adventure and immerse yourself in the magic of the coastal desert! Enjoy an unforgettable experience with a dinner that awakens your senses amidst a stunning landscape. Explore the vast stretches of dunes on an exciting buggy tour in Ica. Feel the thrill as you climb up and down the colossal dunes until you reach an illuminated campsite, an oasis in the midst of golden sand. There, an extraordinary evening awaits you where you can savor an exquisite dinner while surrounded by the imposing dunes and the starry sky.
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From Ica or Huacachina: Pisco Wine and Buggy Tour in Huacachina
From Ica or Huacachina: Pisco Wine and Buggy Tour in Huacachina
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Experience and immerse yourself in Peruvian culture while enjoying the adrenaline rush of the dunes and breathtaking desert views in a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the full experience in Ica, culminating in a sunset over the desert.
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Full Day Tour in Playa Carhuaz from Ica
Full Day Tour in Playa Carhuaz from Ica
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 48.0h
The desert of Ica is so impressive that you cannot miss this visit, know the majestic Carhuaz beach, enjoy a wonderful and relaxing afternoon in front of the sea. You will live an experience you will not forget.
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Ica City Tour
Ica City Tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
You will enjoy the tour to the fullest, you will leave completely without stress, relaxed and happy, you will not forget this visit to the city of Ica. We have tourist entertainers that will make the tour fun.
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Private Transportation from Ica to Nazca
Private Transportation from Ica to Nazca
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 2.5h
It is important to hire a reliable tourist transport service to be able to move between the cities of Ica and Nasca. In this way you can protect your belongings and avoid risks with other informal carriers without insurance or guarantees.
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When to Visit Tortuga Island Costa Rica

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
4,896 estimated passengers across 23 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
100 estimated passengers across 1 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
400 estimated passengers across 4 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Tortuga Island Costa Rica

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