(ocean, whitewater, lake, and river): Costa Rica is a natural for kayakers with more than twenty rivers in the country. With both the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines and extensive inland waterways, the options are almost limitless. There are many custom trips including sea kayaking and canoeing for individuals and groups available.
Isla Damas Kayak Tour – Kayak the calm waters through a maze of tangled mangroves and narrow channels, which is home to red crabs, monkeys, pumas, and wading and water birds by the thousands. Accessible from Quepos/Manuel Antonio area.
Arenal Lake -This experience will give you a chance to cross the mystic waters of Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest and most breathtaking lake, while enjoying a spectacular view of the powerful volcano, still active with lava spewing from its peaks daily. You will embark in first class touring kayaks and enjoy a day paddling in the lake’s calm waters while the beauty and energy of this amazing volcano penetrates your soul. Minimum age to participate is 7 years old. Accessible from Arenal Volcano area.
Gulfo Dulce Kayaking - The Golfo Dulce is a special place to kayak. Travel along the blue/green waters with the dramatic rainforest canopy in the background. Keep your eyes open for dolphins and other marine life swimming by. There are also several nearby rivers where kayaking offers a great chance to paddle into the jungle and see a variety of sea and jungle birds that live in the area. This is a safe paddling area that is ideal for beginners or for the experienced and adventurous. Accessible from Gulfo Dulce area.
Curu Sea Kayaking – 3 Night / 4 Days. This trip starts for the Pacific Coast city of Puntarenas, where you go by ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya to Playa Paquerathen on to the Silvestre Curú National Wildlife Refuge. Paddle about an hour along the coast to your camp on Playa Quesera, a beautiful, deserted, white sand beach backed by thick forest. Playa Quesera will be your base camp where you can sleep in comfortable tents or under the stars in a hammock. The next days will be spent enjoying the variety of the area - paddling to Las Islas Tortugas and a natural rock arch formed by the sea, surf kayaking, and drifting through a mangrove estuary inhabited by numerous species of birds and colorful crabs. This balmy tropical paradise is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the clear emerald green sea and native wildlife. Evenings are for stargazing, crab hunting and simply enjoying conversation and the tranquility of the forest and sea. Accessible from San Jose area.
