Kayak to the Heart of the National Park

4.3
3 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Single or double kayak with comfortable seat pads, back rests and life jackets
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Protective dry bag to keep your valuables safe from water damage

✗ Not Included

  • Mosquito spray
  • Suitable walking / tennis shoes

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
We’ll meet at Pangas Beach Club in Tamarindo where there is parking, bathroom & shower facilities. Before setting out on a 35-minute kayak through lush mangroves I will brief you on the correct safety and paddling techniques. On reaching the heart of the Park we’ll leave the kayaks ashore to hike numerous trails, observing as much wildlife as possible; howler monkeys, exotic birds, parrots, herons, cranes, iguanas, squirrels and others. You will see exotic plants, like dragonfruit cactus, wild hibiscus, mushrooms and big trees such as the garden of the forest and the national guanacaste tree. We will visit and climb to the top of an archaeological site, built by the ancient indigenous people using rocks brought from nearby. Here we can see a stunning bird view of the tree canopy. This is a great place to observe the wildlife from above before returning to the kayaks for a refreshing drink and paddling back to Tamarindo. During our adventure I will guide you, explaining the animal behaviours and plant life we see. Due to daily tidal changes it is important we schedule the tour 60 – 90 mins before high tide.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
We'll meet at the front of Pangas Beach Club
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End Point
We'll meet at the front of Pangas Beach Club

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Good to Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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