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.

Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce can help you 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. (see map below for location and route description).

Guests meet us 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.