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Bioluminescent Kayak Tour

Location Santa Teresa, Central Pacific, Costa Rica
$36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Bioluminescence can be seen year-round at a few locations, including the Nicoya Peninsula. This natural light is produced by living organisms, specifically algae in the gulf that emit bursts of light when disturbed.

  • ✨ The algae create a magical effect that appears as sparkles in the water, shifting between bluish and greenish hues depending on their concentration.
  • 🛶 Kayaking provides one of the best vantage points to witness this phenomenon up close.
  • 🌊 Algae may stick to your paddle or hand, glowing for several seconds if you encounter a strong patch.
  • 🐟 When kayaking over shallow areas, fish may scatter, creating an underwater display reminiscent of fireworks as they leave a trail of “fairy dust.”

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Bioluminescent kayak tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Kayaks, paddles and life jackets
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Insurance
  • Snacks
  • Bathroom

Meeting point
We try to start on time, please be here 10 minutes before departure. From the Paquera ferry landing, take the dirt road to Punta Cuchillo. After 1,5 km you'll get to a small bridge. Park along the road here and walk the little trail to our kayak launch site. Follow the signs to BAHIA RICA
Return details
We try to start on time, please be here 10 minutes before departure. From the Paquera ferry landing, take the dirt road to Punta Cuchillo. After 1,5 km you'll get to a small bridge. Park along the road here and walk the little trail to our kayak launch site. Follow the signs to BAHIA RICA

This incredible tour is peaceful and breathtaking, all at the same time. The kayak launch area is just a short distance from the Paquera ferry landing, and the calm gulf water is very accessible by kayak.

At sunset, we gather under the palm trees overlooking the bio-bay for a welcome with complimentary refreshments. Our experienced guide, Luis gives a briefing of the tour. He will equip everyone with suitable life jackets and lead the way to the launch area for the kayaks. He is careful to help entering the kayaks and giving instructions to those that do not have kayaking experience. Everyone gets to do the full hour of the tour in their own kayak or a tandem kayak.

You stop along the way, where Luis will explain more about the magical sparkling water and the marine life in the bay. The darker the night, the better the experience will be.

Upon the return to the Bahia Rica beach, we have fresh water and towels available, and bathroom facilities if needed.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age limit: minimum 10 years old
  • Not recommended for travelers with fear or water
  • Not recommended for travelers that are afraid of the dark
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Bioluminescent Kayak Tour

    Location Santa Teresa, Central Pacific, Costa Rica
    $36
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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