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Kayak to the Heart of the National Park
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Kayak to the Heart of the National Park
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Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Overview
Get off the beaten path in Tamarindo on a kayak tour to Las Baulas National Marine Park. Latin America's largest mangrove estuary is only accessible by water, so you're sure to escape the crowds. No kayaking experience is necessary, as a nature guide shows you the basics and leads you on a peaceful paddle and hike to spot native Costa Rican wildlife like howler monkeys, iguanas, and exotic birds.
- Explore an undeveloped mangrove forest rich with wildlife
- No cars are allowed inside the park, so a boat tour is the only way to go
- Learn essential kayak skills with a brief lesson before setting off
- Step ashore for a guided nature hike and visit to an indigenous site
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What's 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
Mosquito spray
Suitable walking / tennis shoes
Departure & Return
Pangas Beach Club , Main road to Tamarindo, 500m SW from Auto Mercado, in front of El Tesoro, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
This activity will end right where it started.We'll meet at the front of Pangas Beach Club
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
11/8/2019 - 7/14/2023
| Monday - Sunday: | 06:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- OPERATED BY Sol Eco Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Kayak to the Heart of the National Park?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitisation during Kayak to the Heart of the National Park?
A:The policies on sanitisation are:
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Kayak to the Heart of the National Park?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Kayak to the Heart of the National Park?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Awful and unsafe experience with rude guide.
Yolaina_V
, Apr. 2022
It was an awful experience. The guide was incredibly rude, he gave us no safety briefing, no indications as to what the plans for the tour were and just told us to start paddling. We specifically had to ask him in which direction. When asked whether he could tell us more about where we were located, he told me "not now". My father started to feel bad and he did nothing to help us deal with him and instead spoke over us as we w were tending to him. I have done many tours, however this is the only one that has been truly awful and felt unsafe. I do NOT recommend this tour with this guide.
2 travellers found this review helpful
Beautiful area + knowledgeable guide = great experience for the whole family
Jiri_S
, Apr. 2022
Beautiful trip
Angela_C
, Mar. 2022
Not worth the price
Janet_A
, Mar. 2022
Our guide Luis had us paddle a long distance without telling us where we were going or to explain anything about the mangroves or estuary. He pointed out birds often without telling us the names or telling us anything about them.
He assumed because we were 2 older women that we couldn’t paddle-he was condescending.
Highlight of trip, we saw monkeys.
Felt that we would have enjoyed ourselves more if we had rented kayaks and explored on own.
Pleasant, informative morning out in the mangroves.
David_G
, Dec. 2021
Tom (also called Luis, which helps you understand some of the other reviews) was great. We booked the night before and he was super helpful and got everything figured out. We had a very nice hour kayak trip, where we saw birds, interesting mangroves (all explained by Tom/Luis), then we took a hike through the woods, that was really interesting. I am pretty sure he knows these woods (with some interesting surprises) better than anyone. We then had an enjoyable float/paddle back. If you do this, definitely try to do it early (you have to time it with the tides). I highly recommend this if you like paddling (not too hard) and you are interested in learning more about the flora and fauna in Tamarindo.
1 traveller found this review helpful
Incredible time!
Ingrid_J
, Nov. 2021
Luis was the most amazing guide. So passionate about the fauna and Flora in the mangrove swamps, and sharing his excitement with our kayaking group. His knowledge and information he shared opened our eyes to these amazing trees. He was attentive, funny, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was safe at all times. This is a trip I would highly recommend, and ask for Luis!
What a fun experience!
Lori_H
, Jul. 2021
Great tour, fun and knowledgeable guides
Tanya_P
, Jun. 2021
Even though we were not able to kayak like we wanted to due to an unfortunate event that happened from the storm the night before our tour, Luis and Victor were so awesome in giving us a great tour via a boat.
Luis was very knowledgeable and shared his fun personality in showing us plant life, animal life and facts about Costa Rica. He was great at answering any questions we had as well.
Victor was a great boat sailor and helped make our viewing of howler monkeys fun and searching for crocodiles entertaining. We did get to see a young crocodile!
I would recommend this tour via boat or kayak.
Kayak trip up the Tamatindo river and a 2 hour hike in the park.
Chris_H
, Feb. 2020
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