| Costa Rica is a fantastic place to do some leisurely | | | | to propel yourself giving you a great workout without |
| and serious kayaking. As one of the world's top | | | | going to the gym! |
| adventure and eco-tourism destinations, kayaking has | | | | INLAND |
| become engrained in the Costa Rican water sport | | | | From San Jose: |
| community. Here is a little about kayaking and some of | | | | There is a great kayak tour of the Pejibaye River |
| the greatest kayaking options Costa Rica´s | | | | using inflatable kayaks just outside the city. The |
| Caribbean and inland have to offer. Don't be nervous | | | | inflatable kayaks offer greater mobility so you can full |
| about trying it, most tour operators offer a review of | | | | appreciate the river´s class II and III river rapids. The 3 |
| how to operate the paddle and boat, how to navigate | | | | mile excursion takes you by vast coffee and sugar |
| and provide a safety orientations to ensure you enjoy | | | | cane plantations and will provide an excellent |
| your river ride! | | | | opportunity to watch a plethora of Costa Rican wildlife. |
| In Brief: | | | | From La Fortuna de Carlos / Arenal Volcano: |
| For those of you interested in learning more about | | | | If you want a different view of Arenal Volcano, you |
| kayaks, they are small boats that are today used for | | | | will get an unforgettable, picture perfect view if you |
| recreation and sport. Once used by Eskimos in | | | | decide to do an Arenal Lake kayaking tour. You will |
| Greenland and Alaska for fishing and whaling, these | | | | leave from La Fortuna de Carlos in the morning so you |
| canoes were enclosed by stretched animal skins to | | | | can get a full appreciation for the exotic birds that |
| waterproof the inside. Now, they are generally made | | | | feed from and fly over the lake. You will be able to |
| of plastics, woods or metals of different kinds and still | | | | spot flycatchers, kingfishers, great blue herons and |
| sport a similar cockpit area protected by a spraydeck | | | | anhingas as well as huge variety of flora along the |
| (waterproofed area in front). In general kayaks are | | | | water. As this tropical paradise comes to life, the |
| made to house one person, but as the sport continues | | | | sounds of birds, howler monkeys, wild felines, and |
| to grow there are a larger number of companies | | | | insects will grow louder. As you sit in the center of this |
| producing kayaks to house two and three passengers. | | | | infamous land you will get the sense that Mother |
| Other than your boat you will generally be given a | | | | Nature´s orchestra is playing for only you and your |
| helmet, jacket and double-bladed paddle that you use | | | | tour companions. |