Top Costa Rica Kayaking Tours - page 5

Spend around 3 hours on the water at Manuel Antonio National Park, either Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking, snorkeling, or just playing in the water. Round trip transport is available to make it easy for you, and you’ll be provided with paddle boards, life jackets, instructors, water and fresh fruit. You can also kayak in the right conditions.

Get on the Pejibaye River totally worry-free with this all-inclusive tour. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll hop into your private car for a ride to the river—and a stop for a traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Once at the water, your guides will set you up for an exciting 3-hour float through the jungle, complete with photos, water, and towels provided.

Surrounded by rainforest, the majestic Arenal Volcano, and home to secluded bays and islands, Lake Arenal is best explored on the water. This day trip makes kayaking the lake as carefree as possible, providing hassle-free transportation, paddling instructions, and single or double kayaks. After meeting your guide in the town of Fosforo, paddling instructions, and a short safety briefing, head for the water. Spend several hours exploring the lake and finish your day with a well-deserved snack.

In this activity you can enjoy the mangroves of Tortuguero National Park. The activity starts very early in the morning where you can have a small snack consisting of coffee or tea, cookies and fruit before leaving. In this activity it is very common to see animals such as alligators, iguanas, birds, white-faced monkeys and howlers and some mammals, so you have to be very attentive to the sounds and small details of the environment.

Explore more of Costa Rica’s biodiversity on a boat tour of Gandoca Lagoon. Sail peacefully through the mangrove forests, looking out for birds and animals including monkeys, raccoons, iguanas, otters, and even endangered manatees if you’re lucky. This is a must-do tour for travelers interested in wildlife and Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems.

The Tamarindo Estuary is a great opportunity to visit the different biomes that Guanacaste has to offer through Kayaking. During the tour, you will experience the coast, mangrove and forest biome, giving you the opportunity to enjoy different sides of Guanacaste. You will be able to appreciate and enjoy the vast flora and fauna that we can find during the trip since this is one of the great attractions of the tour. Our main attraction will be looking for the Howler Monkey group since it is one of the most loved animals in Guancaste during a short walking session through the forest trails.

We offer a more familiar, educational and relaxing trip which allow you to enjoy the nature as well as fun for the whole family and visitors. We have some music on board to listen, but when there is an opportunity to have some fun dancing our guides and crew will be always ready to. Our delicious lunch or dinner prepare fresh onboard are always well recommended and people just love it. Sunset during the dry season are stunning. Our crew will make a big difference also all the time.

Paddle out in your kayak and discover the mangroves and hidden channels as our guides point out the biodiversity that surrounds you We’ll spend about 2 to 3 hours paddling through mangrove labyrinths and various channels. As we move along the water, your guide will point out the different wildlife. Referred to as a “safari on water” you’ll get to do some serious birdwatching, including endemic species. Enjoy nature to the fullest in this kayaking adventure.

Explore the vibrant mangrove ecosystem of Curú on this immersive 3-hour kayak tour. Paddle through serene jungle estuaries, where the tranquility of your surroundings allows for exceptional wildlife sightings—far beyond what a boat cruise can offer. As a wildlife refuge, Curú provides a protected habitat for diverse marine life, making this tour an ideal choice for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. With expert guidance, you’ll receive comprehensive instruction on kayak usage and safety, ensuring a fun and secure experience for all skill levels. - Discover the unique wildlife of Curú's mangrove ecosystem by kayak - Paddle through quiet estuaries for optimal animal sightings - Enjoy a fully guided experience with safety and kayak instruction - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers of all skill levels

Experience one of the most unique secluded areas of Guanacaste and explore one of the deepest and most protected natural bays south of the U.S border. This tour is personally created to show guests a local's perspective on living “in peace with nature”, while enjoying everything mother nature has to offer. Enjoy your surrounding of clam blue water, abundance marine life, white sand beaches and dense forest. We start the tour at a national wildlife refuge, whose efforts protect coastal mangroves and wildlife. Getting to this hidden spot is an adventure on its own. We then continue our tour by exploring the open sea on kayaks. We fish and/or snorkel, and get a taste of local cuisine prepared by a local chef at a private secluded beach. You´ll get to spend a good portion of the day as part of the life of a local. We share knowledge on our exotic natural environments and support conservation efforts and wildlife by donating a percentage of our proceeds back to the refuge.

Go fishing by kayak on Lake Arenal during a half-day tour from La Fortuna that is ideal for serious anglers. Benefit from the expertise of your guide and the use of quality gear as your guide shows you the best fishing spots along the shoreline, and shares tips for catching three fish species found in this lake. Bonus: get great views of the Arenal Volcano on a clear day.

An unforgettable experience on the water trails of the Tortoise National Park, an interactive tour, with lots of information and fun, with a main objective of showcasing and enjoying the beautiful wildlife of the Tortoise National Park

Blue Dolphin is the original sailing tour in Costa Rica, operating since 2004. Our friendly, bi-lingual, licensed crew will work hard to make your trip aboard a memorable one. Our freshly prepared food is designed to satisfy everyone, including vegetarians and vegans. Our signature drink, the Blue Dolphin Especial, is a tropical taste of paradise. Our tour is great for any type of group such as family, friends, wedding parties and birthday parties. We operate two sailing catamarans: Blue Dolphin 1 is a 40’ open layout catamaran and Blue Dolphin 2 is a large 50’ cruising style catamaran. We offer public and private charters. Our catamarans are outfitted for maximum fun and comfort. Our licensed staff provides excellent service while ensuring safety.

We seek to offer a unique experience that you can remember for the rest of your life, passion, commitment and dedication will make this adventure an indelible memory in your memory. Tortuguero is a magical place, its places, its residents, animals and landscapes will transport you to a new reality.

Explore Punta Uva with a local guide who is passionate about sharing the wildlife, nature, and culture of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. As we kayak through the rainforest estuary and visit hidden corners of Punta Uva, I'll help you spot sloths, monkeys, tropical birds, and other wildlife that many visitors overlook. Because this is a private experience, we can move at your pace, take time for photos, answer your questions, and enjoy genuine conversations about the local environment and way of life. Perfect for couples, families, photographers, and nature lovers looking for a relaxed, authentic adventure beyond a typical kayak tour.

Explore the scenic beauty of Tortuguero on a kayak tour, from Tortuguero Lagoon to the canals of Tortuguero National Park. We explore areas beyond the usual routes, accessing small, quiet corners of the park where the only sound is that of nature. We navigate narrow channels completely surrounded by forest, with unique landscapes and a great diversity of wildlife such as caimans, iguanas, herons, monkeys, and sloths in their natural habitat.

Lake Arenal is the largest hydroelectric dam in Costa Rica, it contains a great variety of flora and fauna that surrounds it, and in addition to having the best view of the Arenal Volcano with a large number of stories beneath its waters since there are ancient towns under its waters...And with a 100% local guide who will answer all your questions. With luck we will be able to see monkeys, herons, fishing birds, otters, parrots and other species that can be seen. After paddling for a while we will share a little about the history of the eruption of the Arenal Volcano and how the lake filled. We will have a small snack and on the way back we will swim a little on an island near the pier.

The boat tour inside the canals of the national park is undoubtedly the maximum attraction of the destination, together with the tours to see the sea turtles nesting and laying their eggs. However, this excursion will take you deep into this labyrinth of waterways, surrounded by impenetrable tropical rain forest full of flora and fauna.

Experience the Estero de Tamarindo as an authentic nature experience, guided by a local naturalist guide who interprets the ecosystem as you tour canals and mangroves. You can choose between a comfortable panga with roof and armchairs or a silent kayak to get closer to the surroundings. Ideal for watching wildlife, learning about mangroves and taking amazing photos in a safe and well organized activity.

Enjoy our most challenging adventure in section III and IV where you can find up to 30 continuous rapids and beautiful natural pools where you can swim and eat Costa Rican fruits, all while enjoying the beautiful views of the Poas Volcano and the nature it offers. Pura Vida rafting offers the best rafting and kayaking tours on the Sarapiqui River. Choose from the different sections we have for you; from class I-II to III-IV, if you are not sure write us and we will make sure to give you the best experience and fun. Our professional and certified staff will give you a personal experience while descending one of the best rivers in Costa Rica, where they will also show you the flora and fauna characteristic of the area.

Thoroughly explore Lake Arenal on this half-day guided kayak tour. You’ll have excellent views of the volcano, and also have binoculars to explore the rest of the local natural beauty a little closer up. This is a private tour, so no dealing with tour groups or set itineraries. Instead, you can go at your own pace, and even have a swim to shore at the end if you’re up for it.

Experience an all-New Kayak Tour in Manuel Antonio. Our brand-new pedal drive kayaks are offering comfort and convenience to every kayaker. The way that pedal drive kayaks work is very similar to how you ride a bike, navigating the waters has never been easier in a kayak. Our pedal kayak expedition starts at the scenic coastline of the local bay of Maracas from where we will set off to explore the breathtakingly beautiful coastline of Manuel Antonio, witness wild- and marine life roam in its natural habitat and exotic sea birds overflying our commute. We will pass by 4 to 5 secluded beaches you would not be able to witness otherwise during your stay in Manuel Antonio & break up our trip by getting on land at one to enjoy some delicious, tropical fruits before heading back.

We are the only access in the area that has a natural lagoon within its facilities, same with different activities for the enjoyment of the whole family; in addition, we have the only viewpoint to the castings of 2010 (last eruption that made the Arenal Volcano) and 1968. With this package, you can enjoy a hike along the trails, visit the lava laundry, water activity for 1 hour, trampoline, monkey zip line, Tarzan Swing and climb our giant 40 meters high. A whole morning or afternoon of pure adventure surrounded by nature and beautiful landscapes. A unique experience in La Fortuna de San Carlos.

you will expireince this amzing ecosistem with a conbitation of peacelfull time in the mangrove will seen the wild life pass true the forest