Costa Rica Kayaking

Day 1: We start your Costa Rica kayaking adventure with a taxi ride to the Rincon River, where we start our adventure kayaking down river to the Golfo Dulce. The river is great for bird watching. We cross the Rincon Bay where we will dock to see our first waterfall. We can do some light rock climbing here and walk in a beautiful riverbed. We paddle along the coast from here on and stop to explore deserted beaches and trails that lead into the forest. Snorkeling at small reefs along the way is possible. We always stop to explore the mysterious "Mogos Islands " (said to hold buried pirate treasure and Indian burial grounds). We will stop at a cove called " Paradise ", where we can get a rustic cabin on shore, or sleep on a dock on stilts 100 yd. off shore. We will get to walk up river to some really beautiful waterfalls, and if time permits we will hike in the jungle. We have an excellent dinner on the dock, and then a night paddle is possible.

Day 2: We start with a big breakfast before we head out kayaking. We will be exploring the Esquinas River (largest mangrove estuary on the Gulf of Dulce), looking for wildlife of all types (monkeys, raccoons, dolphins, rays, Jesus Christ lizards, butterflies, all types of birds, etc.). We have lunch on the beach before we paddle to Caña Blanca Lodge (for the deluxe package) or Caña Blanca Beach (for the standard package). Here you will check into your cabin or set up your tent, and then have the choice of hiking, swimming, or just relaxing at the lodge or on the beach. We then have dinner at the lodge or on the beach, and then a night hike or kayaking is possible.

Day 3: We start kayaking at 5 a.m. (it is nice to leave early so you get a few hours of kayaking before the sun comes up) and have a light breakfast in the middle of the gulf. We will have a great view of the sunrise from the kayaks. The crossing usually takes 2 ½ -4 hours (depending on the tide, wind, and the group itself). We can also rent a water taxi for $25/person (this allows a morning hike or paddle if the group feels like it). We dock the boats at the Puerto Jimenez Yacht Club, right by the pier.