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Tambor, Nicoya Peninsula, North Puntarenas
Costa Rica

All tours start from Tambor and go into the Curu Wildlife Refuge

Crystal Seas Kayaking

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One of the best kept secrets in sea kayaking is the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. The area is famed for its spectacular weather, and beautiful beaches, as well as calm coastal waters from which you can view the regions abundant marine and terrestrial wildlife. The offshore islands which dot the coast, the mangrove channels of the Organos river, and the 1,000’s of acres of national wildlife refuges that run to the water's edge provide a rich mixture of land and sea for the course of our tours. Fresh local fish as well as coconuts and tropical fruits harvested straight from the tree are likely ingredients of the delicious local and exotic style meals you’ll enjoy as we paddle through the islands and along the coastline of this tropical wonderland.

Crystal Seas Kayaking tours bring you along beautiful stretches of the peninsula's coastline, allowing you to explore some of the small offshore islands, snorkel a shallow reef, paddle through the labyrinthine passages of a fresh water river, and enjoy a day of hiking in Curu, the peninsula’s premier wildlife refuge. Throughout your tour you will enjoy encounters with various species of monkeys, lizards, birds, and other members of the rainforest ecosystem as well as countless species of marine life.

In addition to enjoying what there is to explore on and above the water the snorkel gear we provide as courtesy for each guest will ensure you don’t miss out on the world beneath the waters surface. The relatively clear waters of the dry season provide a superb opportunity for viewing the underwater realm. Check out reefs and the diverse marine life they support, sea turtles, flying fish, octopi, moray eels, various species of dolphin and even occasional whales.

Key Features

2 to 5 day Kayaking Trips
Camp on deserted tropical beaches
We provide you with drinks and all meals
Small personal groups
No previous sea kayaking experience is required
At least 2 guides on our multi-day kayak trips
Single and tandem kayaks are available
A unique learning experience
Enjoy Kayaking, Nature Hikes & Snorkeling

Relaxing on a Deserted Beach

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White Faced Monkey

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4-Day Kayaking Itinerary

Day 1:
Your tour begins with an early rendezvous at your hotel in San Jose or in or near Tambor on the Nicoya Peninsula where you’ll meet your guide(s) and the other members of your trip. Once we arrive we introduce you to all of our expedition gear and the basics of sea kayaking. Once we are all situated and comfortable we’ll head out on the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya. The route for this first day is designed to let you get used to the idea of paddling while in calm waters as we gradually work our way to the mouth of the Gulf. The waters around you are dotted with islands which are either homes of local fisherman or uninhabited biological reserves. After lunch we’ll continue our paddle along the coast until we arrive at Playa Organos where we’ll set up camp for the night. This long protected beach surrounding the Organos River has a cool breeze and a broad horizon perfect for watching the stars while you fall a sleep to the sound of the waves.

Day 2:
The waves which lulled you to sleep in the night will now welcome you to the second day of your tour. A local style breakfast along with plenty of the famous Costa Rican coffee will get us started on our day. Our route today takes us up the fresh water Organos River in search of habitat and wildlife that prefers the calm winding waterways and protected understory of the mangrove forest. Basilisk or “Jesus Lizards” which are so fast that they can run across the water, as well as numerous species of Egrets, Kingfishers, and Trogans are just a few of the animals we are likely encounter during our passage through this pristine labyrinthine. We’ll work our way out of the maze to enjoy another lunch at the campsite and then perhaps siesta in the shade. In the late afternoon we’ll pack up camp and paddle a short stretch of water which will bring us just outside the western tip of the bay to Punta Quesera. From this vantage point we’ll enjoy another of our wonderful meals while watching the sun descend behind the rising hills of the Nicoya.

Day 3:
Howler Monkeys are likely to be our morning call to consciousness as they swing and call through the trees on the edge of our campsite. The morning will likely be spent observing Howler and White-Faced Monkeys as well as rival territorial displays of tropical lizards called Ctenasaurs while enjoying another of our freshly prepared meals. From here we’ll leave the wildlife of the land in pursuit of marine life beneath the surface. Once your guide has located this underwater reef all of the boats will be lashed together and secured to an anchor beneath the surface so we can all put on snorkeling gear and dive down to see the wonderful world that exists below.

The largest of the Torguga Islands known as Tolinga will be our host for an afternoon meal. After lunch and rest on shore we’ll finish up the day with a circumnavigation of Alcatraz Island which is replete with a narrow surge channel, steep towering cliff sides, and a passage through Costa Rica's natural version of the Arc de Triumph. Once back on the white sands of Punta Quesera you’ll have time to relax or enjoy a walk along a trail which departs the campsite and ventures into a branch of the private Curu National Wildlife Refuge.

Day 4:
Again we awaken to the sounds of the tropics descending from the trees and washing up against the shore... our final day has come. But just when you think you’ve seen all this place has to offer we’ll bring you to the center of terrestrial life in the area, the hub of Curu National Wildlife Refuge. From our beach the center of Curu is only about an hour away so you’ll have plenty of time and energy to walk the trails of this over 3,000 acre reserve. After breakfast on the shore of Curu Bay our van will arrive to shuttle you back to your pick-up location.

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