Opportunities for kayaking in Costa Rica are as diverse as the country itself.  White water rivers such as the Pacuare offer a challenging adventure for expert kayakers.  Slower flowing rivers like the Penas Blancas are perfect for novice kayakers.  Estuary kayaking, for wildlife watching, and guided and unguided ocean kayaking are also available.  If you love nature and enjoy a healthy workout, kayaking in Costa Rica provides the opportunity to spend several hours paddling with the currents as you explore the unforgettable plethora of Costa Rica's tropical flora and fauna.

During the drive to the protected, pristine Costa Rican estuary, your bilingual naturalist will educate you on the secrets of the mangrove eco-structure so vital to Costa Rica and the world.  Then, paddle comfortably as a family, couple or an intimate group under the shade of the mangroves during the day or have a completely unforgettable experience exploring the mangrove at night - almost 70% of the mangrove ecosystem and the tropical rain forest jungle is nocturnal.  The pace of your kayaking adventure is determined by your group's abilities, interests and the abundance of wildlife.  Watch sloths and numerous species of monkeys travel through the tree canopy, search for alligators and iguanas, then hunt for nocturnal silky anteaters and several types of non-poisonous snakes resting in the mangroves while listening to the songs of the various marine birds as they glide over your kayak.

Kayak adventures at hotels and resorts such as the Four Seasons in Papagayo or Paradisus Playa Conchal in Guanacaste provide the opportunity to explore some of the beautiful and secluded beaches accessible only by water and a fabulous perspective from which to view the extraordinary sunsets over the Pacific.

Kayaking tours, fun, safe, unforgettable adventures in nature, last approximately four hours.  All equipment and safety training are included with your tour.  We work with the most experienced, reputable Costa Rica kayaking companies in the country, selecting one or two operations in each region.  Your fun, informative naturalist guide will work hard to make sure your Costa Rica kayaking adventure is a safe and memorable one. 

Contact us for your free quote on a customized Costa Rica family or honeymoon vacation and ask to include a kayaking tour on the ocean or one of Costa Rica's numerous rivers, lakes or estuaries.  We can design packages with stays at top Costa Rica hotels and resorts or more economical accommodations in offbeat hideaways.  Please contact our Adventure in Costa Rica experts by calling toll free (800) 608-3119 or emailing us at info@costaricaonlinetravel.com to start planning your kayaking adventure.