Bocas del Toro Tours

How to Choose an Island-Hopping Tour in Bocas del Toro

Most island-hopping tours look alike at first. Here's what to check.

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1. The stops

Common stops are Dolphin Bay, Cayo Coral and the Zapatilla Cays. Some tours add a sloth stop or Starfish Beach. Order can change with the weather.

2. Park fees

Trips to the Zapatilla Cays enter Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park. Entry is extra on the tours we list.

3. Lunch

Lunch is usually extra and paid at a restaurant stop. Bring cash.

4. Group size

Small groups mean less waiting. Look for a group limit, like the 10-person Zapatilla Key, Dolphin Bay & Coral Key Tour.

5. Pickup

Some tours pick up in set zones; others meet in Bocas Town. The Zapatilla Island-Hopping Day Tour picks up in central Bocas Town and on Carenero.

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