Dolphin Tours promotes sustainable marine tourism

Pioneering Costa Rican company dedicated to marine tourism. A few years ago we started with the Keto Foundation in the program of good practices in sustainable marine tourism supported by the CI Organization in which we obtained a distinctive of good practices such as the SEA STAR SYSTEM.
Now we are recently working with the ICT, committed to sustainability in the CST certification program in which we have obtained our Basic level in the CST 2.0, we are in the process of improving to obtain more levels and be able to reach the elite.

DOLPHIN TOUR offers tourists the opportunity to enjoy marine and terrestrial nature in a balanced way, taking advantage of their environment, but intervening as little as possible in their natural resources and looking for ways to restore by supporting campaigns and alliances such as with Asotu and Asoguiba.

Sustainability Policy

 

At DOLPHIN TOURS , we are committed to a constant search for a balance between environmental, economic and social impacts through our operations.
This policy covers the following aspects:

Environmental Aspects

• Identification and reduction of impacts
• Adequate use of resources
• No water pollution
• Adequate waste management (recycling and organic)
• Adequate Waste Water Management.
• Reduction of carbon emissions (use of fuels in land or sea transport)
• Promotion of respect for the natural and cultural environment among our stakeholders
• Commitment to the environment and society

Economic aspec

• Order in finances
• Economic profitability
• Commitment to excellence and quality
• Fair and anti-corruption competition

Social aspects

• Security of the services we provide
• Equal opportunities for people regardless of their gender, ethnic group, sexual preference, age, religion and disability
• No child labor
• No sexual exploitation
• Local employment generation
• Training and strengthening of human talent
• Establishment of safe and healthy work spaces
• Respect for the idiosyncrasies and customs of the communities where we operate.

Tour regulations:

• All passengers on the tour must abide by all recommendations given by our guide.
• For whale watching we approach the whale parallel to a safe distance of 200 meters and for dolphins socializing at about 100 meters.
• The observation lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes with each cetacean.
• There should not be many boats with a whale, we must wait for the observation process,
• Swimming with cetaceans is not allowed.
• To do snorkeling you must wear a life jacket
• Do not smoke, vape or bring alcoholic beverages on the tour since we operate in national parks.

 

Office regulations:

Turn off the light after using the bathroom.
Turn off lights and fans if not in use.
Do not smoke in the office or in the waiting room.
Close the water taps correctly to avoid waste.
Place trash in its respective containers HERE WE RECYCLE.
Report waste of any resource

Regulations in the Nations Park of Costa Rica.

Marino Ballena National Park
Corcovado National Park
Caño Island Biological Reserve

• Respect the public use regulations
• Respect the entry schedule
• Do not feed animals or leave waste that alters their diet and behavior.
• Fishing is not allowed
• Pets are not allowed.
• Be careful of ocean currents and do not swim in the designated danger areas.
• Take care of your belongings.
• Stay within the trails.
• Smoking, vaping, and bringing drugs and alcoholic beverages into the parks is prohibited.
• Garbage is not part of the natural environment. Take your trash with you.
• Noisy activities that disrupt public order and the park’s resources are not allowed.
• Check the tide table at the entrance booths.
• Don’t forget to bring a hat and sunscreen, and shoes for walking on trails through rocky areas.
• Please be careful with sea currents, be aware of high tides, especially near river mouths. Check at the park entrances.
• Take care of your belongings and secure your vehicle, leaving nothing of value in sight.
• If possible, use biodegradable soaps in showers and sinks, so we do not contaminate.
• If you have special medication, do not forget them.
• Contact local guide associations, local tour operators and local organizations that support you to hire certified and duly authorized tour guides and tours in the area.

It is important to keep in mind to take care of our nature

Do not perform the following actions.

Do not extract stones, plants or other natural resources from the wild area.
Throw garbage.
Touch, feed and harass animals.

prohibited, threatened and endangered species, protect them, report any anomaly
Marketing activities
The transit of any vehicle on the beach, according to article 127 and 130 of the traffic law No. 7331, or boats that threaten the lives of bathers and nature.
Bonfires in the park, if you want to cook you must bring a gas stove or grills that are not at ground level.
High volume sound equipment
Do not throw garbage in the streets.
Avoid burning garbage, leaves and other objects, as well as making bonfires in forests or in the middle of the city.