Start with calm Caribbean waters, then explore rainforest canals where you can spot monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds. After kayaking, relax on the beach and enjoy fresh fruit before finishing with a viewpoint hike.

It is a perfect addition to any Costa Rica family vacation or even a 10 days in Costa Rica with family itinerary, especially if you want something different from La Fortuna or Manuel Antonio.

Short Itinerary Overview

Start: Safety briefing and easy introduction to kayaking
Ocean Kayaking: Paddle along Punta Uva’s calm Caribbean coastline
Jungle Canals: Explore rainforest waterways and spot wildlife
Beach Break: Swim, relax, and enjoy fresh tropical fruits
Scenic Hike: Short walk to Grape Point viewpoint
End: Return after a relaxed and complete nature experience

Why Families Love This Kayak Tour

• One of the most complete family activities in Costa Rica
• Easy, safe, and beginner-friendly for kids
• Calm waters with a relaxed pace
• High chances of seeing wildlife like sloths and monkeys
• Combines kayaking, hiking, and beach time
• Great alternative to busier destinations like La Fortuna

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What to Expect?

Embark on a thrilling 20-minute boat ride, setting the stage for an aquatic expedition. Prepare to be mesmerized as you snorkel amidst the longest coral system in Costa Rica, encountering six diverse types of corals, an array of colorful fish, and the occasional gentle presence of sharks and stingrays. Explore two premier snorkeling sites, where the underwater world unfolds in all its vibrant glory.

Following this aquatic delight, we’ll anchor at Punta Cahuita, a tranquil haven shaped like a horseshoe. Here, families can relax, indulge in a delightful snack of fresh fruits, and share the space with the playful Cariblanco monkeys, adding a touch of wonder to the experience.

Next, the adventure continues with a guided stroll through the tropical coastal rainforest. Traverse the winding trails for approximately 1.5 hours, soaking in the sights and sounds of this biodiverse ecosystem. Expect sporadic encounters with monkeys, sloths, a myriad of birds, iguanas, and other fascinating creatures. Your guide will add layers of insight, sharing captivating information about the flora and fauna that call this rich landscape home.

What Families Love this Tour: This tour is tailor-made for families seeking an immersive experience that seamlessly blends excitement, education, and relaxation. Children and adults alike revel in the thrill of snorkeling among vibrant marine life, cherishing moments of tranquility while communing with nature at Cahuita, and embarking on a guided rainforest hike filled with captivating wildlife encounters. The expert guidance of our friendly and knowledgeable staff ensures a safe and enriching journey for all ages, leaving families with cherished memories to last a lifetime.
Prepare to embark on a wild experience with our Cahuita Snorkeling and Rainforest Hike,  where each moment unfolds as a new chapter in your family’s Costa Rican adventure!

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Your full day tour begins the moment your family is picked up from your hotel. Get ready for a full day of river and jungle exploration. Your family rafting tour will take you on a 32-kilometer journey, float between lush jungle mountains, through breathtaking canyons, past an indigenous reserve, alongside waterfalls and over 52 rapids. Once your family arrives at the operation centre, you’ll be treated to breakfast and prepare for a day on the river. Guides will provide family members will all equipment needed as well as give safety demonstrations and go over important river rafting commands.

Once on the river, its only team work and fun that will get your raft to the end, enjoy the fresh river water as it splashes in and out of the raft, smile to the rafting paparazzi as they capture your most photo worthy reactions hitting the rapids and celebrating as your family splashes through class III and IV rapids. Take in the views as your raft floats past cascading waterfalls, watch birds flying overhead, open your eyes to the immense lush jungle and breathe in the purest mountain air!

A buffet lunch will be prepared by your rafting guides featuring a smorgasbord of tortilla wraps, meats, vegetables, cheese, chips, salsa, re-fried beans, and mixed nuts. Natural fruit juice is also served. After lunch, it’s time to continue down the river where you’ll arrive at one the rivers most beautiful canyons. Jump out of the raft and into the calm river as you take a swim in one of Costa Ricas most pristine rivers.

The end of your Pacuare River rafting journey return back to the operation center. Showers, change rooms, and bathrooms are on-site so you can swap your wet clothes for dry ones. Transportation will return your family to your hotel after a thrilling day of adventuring.

What families love about this tour! Families with teens love this full day action packed expedition. The scenery is breath taking as your family floats down the Pacuare River, a place where rapids never disappoint and the lush jungle always surprises you with the most magical sights along the river banks!

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