Kayak Adventure & Rainforest Hike in Punta Uva, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Kayak along the coast and hike in the rainforest in beautiful Punta Uva
Highly recommend, especially as a private tour. My guide Rodrigo was great. Super knowledgeable and shared a perceptive of how traveling impacts small communities.
Overview
Enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean side of Costa Rica from land, ocean, and river! During this half-day adventure, you'll hike in the rainforest and kayak at one of the most beautiful beaches on the country's Caribbean coast, Punta Uva, known for its calm reef-protected water and white sand. Paddle along a coast lined with cliffs, caves, and dense forest, then continue along the river at Rio Punta Uva, spotting monkeys, sloths, colorful birds, river turtles, bats, and iguanas. Head back to the beach for a swim in the sea and a fresh fruit snack break on the sand. Finally, join your naturalist guide for a short hike into the rainforest.
Highlights
- Kayak along one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches
- Spot monkeys, river turtles, and sloths while paddling along Rio Punta Uva
- Enjoy a nature hike in the rainforest with an expert guide
- Swim in the ocean and snack on fresh fruit on the beach
Know before you go
5 hours
All ages
Small group
A snack is included
What you'll do
Half an hour later, you'll arrive at Punta Uva for a safety lesson. Climb into a kayak and begin a 90-minute paddling session along the coast and the river known as Rio Punta Uva, enjoying views of cliffs, caves, forest, and colorful wildlife along the way. Keep your eyes open for sloths, monkeys, river turtles, bats, and iguanas.
Next, you'll have some free time on the beach to relax, swim in the sea, and snack on fresh fruit. About 30 minutes later, you'll join your guide for a hike to Grape Point, observing flora and fauna along the way.
After an hour's hike, you'll have another short time to relax on the beach before driving back to Puerto Viejo.
Start times
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Daily9:30 am
What's included
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- Gear
- Entrance fees
- Fruits, snacks, and bottled water
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