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Bocas del Toro Island Hopping Day Tour in Zapatilla Beach

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  • Duration7 hours
  • Max Travelers30 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Best Conversion

Overview

Join our Zapatilla Island Tour and experience the best of Bocas del Toro in one unforgettable day. Glide across turquoise waters as playful dolphins guide you toward Bahia Honda, where sloths rest lazily in the mangroves. Stop at Hollywood Cove to spot colorful starfish, then snorkel among vibrant coral gardens at Cayo Coral, surrounded by hundreds of tropical fish. Continue to the pristine Zapatilla Cays—two uninhabited islands of powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters. Wander the lush walking trail through tropical forest, relax beneath palm trees, or swim in the calm lagoon. From March to September, you may even spot sea turtles nesting on the beach. Enjoy a freshly prepared Caribbean lunch at a waterfront restaurant before returning via the famous Starfish “Hollywood” Pool. This Zapatilla Island Tour is the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty—an essential Bocas del Toro experience.

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What's included

  • Fruits and Water

  • Local English/Spanish speaking guide

  • Snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel)

What's Not included

  • Meal (restaurant option with typical courses between $12 and $18)

  • Entrance fee to Bastimentos Island: $10 per person. Guests are required to make the payment online

  • directly on the Panamanian Ministry of Environment's website.

  • We will provide you with detailed steps to guide you through the process.

Itinerary

  • The first highlight of our tour will be resident dolphins greeting you to a new day in paradise as our lancha boat glides effortlessly past them towards our first destination. As we arrive at Bahia Honda, a small bay with mangrove forests, you will be able to see sloths lounging on tree branches, enjoying their life to the fullest.

  • We continue on to Cayo Coral, famous for its coral gardens and perfect snorkel area. It's time to put on your snorkel mask and plunge into the balmy ocean to marvel at the colorful world below the surface. As you float weightlessly surrounded in the turquoise ocean, witness hundreds of reef fish go about their daily business in their coral and anemone homes.

  • The Zapatilla cays are famous for its spectacular coral reefs, and its crystalline waters, teeming with marine life. The islands are covered with mangrove and surrounded by fine white sand, palm and coconut trees. From March to September, on the west side of the island you can observe the migration of turtles that come to lay their eggs on these beaches. The local legend is that the islands were formed when God stepped on earth, and that is why the islands have the shape of his shoes.nnEnjoy this unique paradise. Walk along its beaches, relax in the shade of a palm tree or explore the rich coral reef.

  • At lunch time we are heading back to Cayo Coral, where a tasty and freshly prepared meal will be waiting for you in the Sea restaurant.

  • The next destination is Hollywood Cove, which is famous for its many starfish on the ocean floor, only a few feet underneath and ewasily visible from the boat.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Bring Cash for meals and souvenirs

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

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