Experience◎ Costa Rica

Canoe Adventure and Caribbean Family Experience

★★★★★

5.0(4 reviews)

|⏱ 3 hrs|👥 Private · up to 8|✓ For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

About This Experience

Imagine going back in time and canoeing to meet a real family living on a river island, a natural paradise just 40 minutes away from Puerto Viejo, undeveloped and pristine.

Dennis will hand-paddle his large canoe and take you on a beautiful wildlife sightseeing journey close to the Caribbean Sea and upstream to his home, tucked in the middle of a hidden island gem. You will meet his wife, Carol, and, when not at school, their two lovely children. I am sure this will be your most delicious lunch in Costa Rica.

This tour is designed for those who love nature and good-hearted people. It does not belong to any company, and despite their very limited English, I am sure your heart will feel at home. All proceeds go directly to Dennis and his family.

Meeting point

Coming from Puerto Viejo (the sea is on your right) drive past the Sloth Sanctuary for 1.7 km and turn right. Drive down the path for about 800 meters until you find a house with a sign that says "Villa Calina". You may park here. Dennis will be waiting for you at the agreed time.

Itinerary

3 hrs

No other tour offers canoeing, wildlife spotting, and a family experien…

No other tour offers canoeing, wildlife spotting, and a family experience all in one. You’ll begin with a canoe adventure, spotting birds, crocodiles, and monkeys, and finish with a visit to the Dennis family, followed by lunch. This is a social and ecological project with nature and people at its core. You’ll experience a tour that is completely unique, authentic, and most importantly gives back.