This trip can be describe as a longer beginner paddle for those looking for a fun filled day + adventure. A combination of eco-adventure activities and environment appreciation.

I can help you to discover a different side of the Osa Peninsula that few ever see; pristine tropical waters of Golfo Dulce are waiting for you, the stunning sea-life, reefs and colorful panorama are here just waiting to be discovered.
Your kayak excursion takes you along lonely coastlines where you often encounter the 4 different kinds of sea turtle that visit as, playful dolphins, hundreds of fish and sea birds and the majestic humpback whale (ask for season) all in their natural environment and behaivor.

This is an exciting paddle for the select few who are natural adventures. We have three options for this trip.

We meet at ATGD operation base and get fitted with snorkeling equipment for their multi-sport adventure.

Launching from Las Gaviotas beach in Puerto Jimenez, this paddle starts early in the morning for a 10kms paddle to Sandalo. After a great paddle along the coastline, towards Sandalo Beach we’ll anchor and snorkel the reef for about 2 hours.

You'll have great views of the inner part of Golfo Dulce. Here, you will find some of the most spectacular sea life from tiny reef fish to large manta rays. One of the great benefit of kayaking-snorkeling is we can anchor where the power boats aren’t!


Along the day we’ll stop and snorkel & swim in a couple of great spots and have a shoreline tropical style lunch, including fresh seasonal fruit, vegetables, bread, juice… and let’s see what else is on menu today!


After lunch the trip will end according to the option you have choose.


Option 1: Paddle from Playa Las Gaviotas to Sandalo reef, after lunch paddle back to Las Gaviotas. In total the paddle will be 20Kms. And the length is around 7-8 hours. (Is also possible to arrange transportation from Sandalo to Puerto Jimenez by taxi, this will make the trip 2-3 hours shorter)


Option 2: Paddle from Playa Las Gaviotas to Sandalo reef, after lunch BICYCLE RIDE, back to Puerto Jimenez (final point Las Gaviotas). In total the paddle will be 10kms. And the bicycle ride will be 14Kms. The time length is around 7-8 hours.


Option 3: Take a ride from Puerto Jimenez to Canaza, the first immersion (depending on tide) will be in Canaza beach, then the paddle to Puerto Jimenez will start, along the day we’ll stop and snorkel & swim in a couple of great spots and have a shoreline tropical style lunch near, Sandalo then paddle back to Puerto Jimenez. (This option can also be combined with bicycle for really athletic people) this trip takes around 8 hours in total.


Special Features:
This trip is not for everyone as it is physically demanding. All adventurers need to be healthy and in good physical conditions. Kids over 8 years old can join theme parents in double kayaks. This trip is for a minimum of 2 pax.
Golfo Dulce’s smooth waters provide easy paddling while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Golfito Forest Reserve, Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve and Piedras Blancas National Park.

This is a guided tour through the Preciosa Platanares Wild Life Refuge, the mangrove is both relaxing and amazing. You will learn about the ecosystem while paddling through the bird’s habitat, find coatis, ant eaters and monkeys hiding in the canopy.

The trip is guided by an experienced local guide who will briefly interrupt the peace and wild silence with explanations of the interrelationships that exist here between plants and animals at different levels. You may see any of the hundreds of species of fish and wildlife which inhabit the Platanares River.

Your mangrove kayak tour leaves one or two hours before high tide.

The trip takes 3-4 hours, and we supply dry bags (for all your gear, even cameras and video gear), snacks (tropical seasonal fruits), Kayak with back rest for comfort and dual blade paddle, life jacket , instructions before the trip and a knowledgeable guide. No previous experience required.

House for rent in Puerto Jimenez.

Just 2 kms from town.

50 mts from the a calm beach, Ocean View.

1km from the airstrip

Full equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms

The house is available to rent per day or per week. You can rent the house for $100/day or just a double bedroom for $35/day

Contact us to check availability!

The Golfo Dulce is a paradise on the Earth, it’s warm and clear waters keep the sea life in it’s natural way , where the man haven’t touch the nature yet, high mountains 340º degrees around wish protect the Gulf against the strong ocean’s winds and the waves, convert Golfo Dulce in a really safe place for sea kayaking and recreational fishing
Recreational fishing is a popular activity that involves many emotions, is one of the most popular sports in lakes, rivers, gulfs and the out shores.

According to wikipedia.org “One method of growing popularity is kayak fishing. Kayak fisherman fish from sea kayaks in an attempt to level the playing field with fish and to further challenge their abilities. Kayaks are extremely stealthy and can allow fishermen to reach areas unfishable from land or by conventional boat.”
Recreational fishing describes fishing for pleasure

We have mix both kayaking and fishing to offer the recreational fishing for your enjoyment.

Most types of fishing tackle are made in a professional manufacturing facility while others are hand made by hobbyists who find greater satisfaction in catching fish with tackle made by themselves. We make our own tackles with recycled materials.


Fishing from our sea kayaks, opens the possibility to catch small species as: pacific barracuda, rooster fish, macarel, spotted jack, crevalle jack, snappers, etc. in a complete contact with the natural environment, without the strong noise of the outboard motors, providing the possibility to see the majestic dolphins on this quiet and warm waters… and don’t forget the amazing colors of the summer sunsets in Golfo Dulce as an extra compliment for a perfect fishing experience.

Tour Attractions:

• Sunset watch.
• Dolphins
• Paddle in kayak at Golfo Dulce.
• Fish small species from your kayak.

The package includes all services you need! Meals, accommodation, gear (for camping, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing).... We (the guides)have a wide experience in this area, kayaking and biologic knowledge.

Every day meals are prepared in the field and during the paddling you will be provide with enough water, energetic snacks, fruits, etc. In the afternoons there is a lot of different activities you can enjoy such as fishing, snorkeling, swimming, preparing coconut candies! and much more.

Guests meet us at Puerto Jimenez to get the security speak and all the basic information on the trip’s itinerary, route and activities.

Launching from Puerto Jimenez the adventure start with a ride to Rincon bay, then the paddle starts as it is describe below.

This is one of the most exciting kayaking adventures, realized in the north coast of the Golfo Dulce, it is a multi sport adventure, mix a wide variety of activities for several days. Includes camping equipment, meals, bilingual tour guide :)and power boat for assistance and to carry all the equipment.

Every day there are several activities to discover and enjoy the nature surrounding.

Kayaking: we’ll travel in sea kayaks seat on top type, built on fiber glass and totally unsinkable. Single and tandem kayaks are available.
Every day we paddle an average of six hours from a camping area to the other. If weather let us, we can night paddle to see the bioluminescence effect.


Sun, Beach & Snorkeling: We have plenty of time to snorkel, fish and enjoy the scenery and marine life. View nature in the wild, as you discover the Golfo Dulce from the quiet of your kayak.


Camping: Is the perfect compliment for an adventure, sleep close to the jungle, the sea, the sand, the sun and the stars.
Setting up the camping, collaborate in the cooking task, learning some local recipes, watching the sunsets and sunrise, sharing around the fire, what else can you want.


Mountain Surviving: No electricity, no markets, so learn how to survive, getting food from the wild.

Right in one of the stages of this incredible hike the tour guide will show you how to eat, drink and smell sources for surviving in the jungle.


Mangrove Exploring: Esquinas River delta has de largest mangrove forest in Golfo Dulce, it is part of Piedras Blancas National Park. The second day (if tide is high) we’ll explore the mangrove forest and the guide will explain about this impressing ecosystem.

Seeking wild life: We will be in a living laboratory, the Osa is been describe as a place with intense diversity, see big variety of marine and terrestrial beings that will enrich the adventure.


• Day 1: (breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation)
Transportation from Puerto Jimenez to Rincon.
This day the paddling is around 18 kms.
There are little islands in front the camping place, is possible to paddle to the island to explore, fish or snorkel.
Overnigth (camping) at Playitas in Mogos (see map)

• Day 2: (breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation)
Start padling early (by 7am) after breakfast.
The paddling from Playitas to San Josecito is around 22kms.
On the way to San Josecito we pass by the Esquinas mangrove forest, wish is part of the Piedras blancas national Park.
Overnight (camping) in San Josecito.

• Day3: (breakfast,lunch,)
Paddle from San Josecito to Puerto Jimenez.
We end our journey along the mainland where we load up the boats and equipment and return to ATGD base. Here we have a chance to shower, dress and relax before our final lunch together.

Special Features:
This trip is not for everyone as it is physically demanding. All adventurers need to be healthy and in good physical conditions. Kids over 12 years old can join theme parents in double kayaks. This trip is for a minimum of 2 pax.
Golfo Dulce’s smooth waters provide easy paddling while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Golfito Forest Reserve, Golfo Dulce Forest Reserve and Piedras Blancas National Park.

While out on the gulf, we are practicing minimum impact camping, to ensure the pristine state of the wilderness remains for future generations.

We will be keeping the weight and volume of a gear to a minimum. We will be staying in expedition quality tents, which provide more than enough room for two people (some single tents are available on each trip). As we travel from beach to beach, we use predetermined camping areas to minimize our impact on the coast line.

However, we also give ourselves considerable flexibility to adjust to different conditions encountered as we travel.

The Golfo Dulce is on itself a real marine paradise; with smooth and warm waters it hosts big variety of fishes, mollusk, ocean birds and majestic dolphins.

May we be blessed with seeing wild Dolphins in their natural home swimming, jumping, feeding and enjoying as you, the wonders of one of the only four tropical fiords in the world.

We see other sea life in their natural habitat with theme natural behavior. Different species of turtles, fish jumping and even manta rays jumping out of the water.

There are several families of dolphins that live all year long in Golfo Dulce, including the Spinner, Bottle nose and the Spotted Dolphins.

February and August are the best months to see Humpback Whales. They come into the Gulf to give birth.

Plus all that enjoy the peace and soul filling energy from the sound of the waves, sea birds and silence that power boats tend to miss.

Every day is especial in its own way and we love it that way, nature makes every tour unique.

The tropical sunset is a gift that makes your padling a great experience, the fresh bris in the gulf give the perfect temperature.

This tour is made every day during the dry season and it takes three hours, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The tour includes seasonal tropical fruits, bilingual tour guide :) and all the safety gear.


Without any doubt this privileged Gulf will provide an unforgettable afternoon, surrounded by nature and peace.

For your comfort I recommend you to bring mosquito repellent, sun screen, water, cap or hat, sandals and light clothes.

We will find a big amount of marines and terrestrials birds. This tour may be realized by the coast or by the mangrove. To navigate in kayak allows you to get closer to the birds, to take the best pictures you have ever imagined.


In the Golfo Dulce exist a great diversity of birds, this is one of the few places in the Earth where the primary forest arrives until the sea that's why is common to find mountain birds near the coasts.
Because the abundant food supplies, is an important point in the route of the migratory birds from both hemispheres .


The mangrove forests provide to the birds refuge, feeding and an ideal place to nest. Also Golfo Dulce is surrounded by mountains that limit the entrance of strong winds.
Some of the most comun species are: the scarlet macaw, parrots, parakeets, relative species of huming birds included the "Amacilia Manglera" (endemic bird), woodpeckers, grassquits, flycatchers, tanager and hawks , mentioning some but we cannot forget to mention the variety of de egrets, herons, king fishers, plovers, sandpipers, pelicans, etc.
Definitively the diversity of birds that inhabit in this privileged region is unimaginable; the tour takes three hours in wish you will be surrounded by all these birds.


The tour includes seasonal tropical fruit, bilingual tour guide native from the region and wide experience in the ecotourism matter.


Please bring with you sun block, sun glasses, cap or hat, sandals and sport clothes and your binoculars if you want.