Top Central Pacific Stand Up Paddleboarding

"Leno was a great guide. We had a fantastic time paddleboarding Lake Arenal with him. His English was very good as was his paddleboarding skills. Our 2 teens especially had fun playing his balancing games."

"This was only my second surf lesson ever. So, I am an absolute beginner and kind of a klutz. He was very patient and focused on the positive. I never felt judged. I was never made to feel inferior. (That's a big fear for me when dealing with guys doing "guy stuff") Thanks to his support, I too was able to focus on the positive and made some real progress!"

"It's a bit overwhelming to write about this adventure because it was all so good! We were a group of software developers and designers who have been working remote (and hadn't really met each other) since 2020. So this was our first experience as a team with a challenge that wasn't software-related... Gummi, our driver, was lovely. The roads were wild and I can't believe he navigated the terrain like he did. I think he even helped us climb back up to the bus after our first waterfall, which was just really sweet. The guides (Alejandro, Matt, Ismael) were all fantastic! They were attentive and gave us a great explanation of how they check the waterfalls for safety. We all felt like we were in safe hands even when we felt anxious or scared. It also spoke volumes that they wanted to make sure other people were safely jumping in the area. It was cool and comforting to see the guides do their own dives and jumps at the end of each waterfall, too. Some of us were afraid of heights and some of us didn't know we were terrified until we were getting ready to jump, so it was helpful to see them handle the waterfalls. During the bus rides in between waterfalls, they used the time well and were able to give us a richer history of Costa Rica. We hadn't quite received that on any other tour we booked. And we had the best lunch we had had during the entire trip at the tilapia farm. Thank you! The only hiccup we had was Mother Nature. It rained A LOT the night before we were originally scheduled to do this excursion. We had to reschedule our tour to the following day, but it worked out. We ended up doing the waterfall adventure on our last day in Costa Rica... It proved to be just what we needed to go home with full hearts and beautiful memories. If we're ever in Quepos again, we're coming back! And if you want a life-changing experience in all of the best ways, this is the adventure for you!"

"Great experience. The team was very pleasant and helpful throughout the expedition. Great ride of road to the destination and very nice rafting."

"Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and showed us several animals in the mangroves that just blended in with the trees. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing Kayak tour."

"Pablo was amazing even gave us a tour of Puntarenas local areas after the tour.The lunch was amazing authentic Costa Rican food and fruit tasting(pineapple/ papaya) I got a chance to buy Souvenirs while I was on the excursion."

"My husband and I had an amazing time on this cruise! The crew were friendly, the food and drinks were delicious, and the snorkeling was fun. We saw alot of tropical fish while snorkeling and the crew pointed out birds and points of interest during the trip. Highly recommend!"

"Literally zipping through the clouds! Can't beat anything ever experienced! Yes - there's a considerable amount of walking/hiking involved.. consider getting a good pair of sneakers or walking shoes.. it gets heavy with the harness.. but all in all an experience not to be missed!"

"We were on a cruise and booked this tour independently of the ship. We were able to get picked up at the dock and they were very accommodating. The tour had only 6 people and two very informative local guides who spoke English well and knew a lot about the mangrove vegetation and animals. We spent over 2 hours going leisurely through the mangroves and saw many monkeys, birds, iguanas, snakes and a small crocodile. Paddling was very easy and we were able to go into some of the smaller channels which the boat tours could not get to and we could go slower and get closer to the animals. The guides were great about finding the animals and giving informative details on them. At the end of the tour we stopped back at the tour office where they served a local lunch of rice beans and chicken. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. Time on the bus only about 15-20 minutes each way. At our request, they dropped us off back in downtown Quepos where we could walk back to the ship. Use plenty of sunscreen, where a hat and while the bugs didn't seem bad, apply bug spray also. This"

"It felt like a day at summer camp! Local guides take you to hidden places that are amazing! They are a wealth of knowledge and have great energy. Our family had a fabulous and very full day of adventure + the best lunch! We loved our guides Alejandro and Roberto."