Sea Kayaking at Marino Ballena National Park
This tour combines an ocean paddle, snorkeling, walk on the Whale’s Tail, kayak wave riding and a small mangrove estuary hike. The tour starts out through small waves into the Bay of Punta Uvita. After an ocean paddle out to the reef at the Whale’s Tail, you will snorkel there. The guide will lead you along the reef, showing you some great underwater sea life. After you are done snorkeling, you will paddle over to the Whale’s Tail to take a break and see the glorious views. You then paddle back to the beach and learn how to surf a wave into shore with the kayak. Once on the beach you will take a beautiful, short hike into a gorgeous mangrove forest to learn all about this incredible ecosystem.
Start time: Depending on the Tide
Duration: 4 hours
Price: US$85 per person
Limit: Minimum 2 people
Includes: Professional equipment, snacks (fruits and drinks) & transportation.
Sea Kayaking at Playa Ventanas (Waves and Caves)
You will get the opportunity to paddle on the turquoise waters to see the amazing caves and natural arch formations that appears along the lush, mountainous coastline of Ventanas Beach. If the wave conditions allow, your group will try to pass through a cave or two. The guides will teach you about the different names of the caves and stories behind them. After exploring the two caves on Ventanas Beach you will enjoy a little wave surfing with the kayaks.
Due to the intense current of the Terraba river this tour is only available from December 1st – August 31st. This tour is very affected by the waves, so an intermediate or advance paddler level is required.
Start time: Depends on the Tide
Duration: 4 hours
Price: US $85 per person
Limit: Minimum 2 people
Includes:Professional equipment, snacks (fruits and drinks) & transportation.
Kayaking at Matapalo Mangroves
If you want to see something uniquely different, full of beauty, and wildlife, then this is the tour for you. The Mangrove ecosystem is filled with life and riveting scenery. The guide will slowly take you through the enchanting estuaries, where you can see and learn about the plants and animals that live there. The river is very calm, allowing an amateur paddler to enjoy the water, without getting tired. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to explore lush estuaries and ever-changing rivers. The birds and animals thrive in this sanctuary, so this tour is great for bird watchers.
Start time: Depends on the Tide
Duration: 4 hours
Price:US $75 per person
Limit: Minimum 2 people
Includes: Professional equipment, snacks (fruits and drinks) & transportation
