| div> | | | | generally be given a helmet, jacket and |
| If you are looking to add some more flare to | | | | double-bladed paddle that you use to propel |
| your Costa Rica vacation, try kayaking at this | | | | yourself giving you a great workout without going |
| Inland and Caribbean destinations says Costa Rica | | | | to the gym! |
| for Less Costa Rica is a fantastic place to do | | | | INLAND |
| some leisurely and serious kayaking. As one of | | | | From San Jose: |
| the world’s top adventure and eco-tourism | | | | There is a great kayak tour of the Pejibaye River |
| destinations, kayaking has become engrained in | | | | using inflatable kayaks just outside the city. The |
| the Costa Rican water sport community. Here | | | | inflatable kayaks offer greater mobility so you |
| is a little about kayaking and some of the | | | | can full appreciate the river´s class II and III |
| greatest kayaking options Costa Rica´s | | | | river rapids. The 3 mile excursion takes you by |
| Caribbean and inland have to offer. Don’t | | | | vast coffee and sugar cane plantations and will |
| be nervous about trying it, most tour operators | | | | provide an excellent opportunity to watch a |
| offer a review of how to operate the paddle and | | | | plethora of Costa Rican wildlife. |
| boat, how to navigate and provide a safety | | | | From La Fortuna de Carlos / Arenal Volcano: |
| orientations to ensure you enjoy your river ride! | | | | If you want a different view of Arenal Volcano, |
| In Brief: | | | | you will get an unforgettable, picture perfect view |
| For those of you interested in learning more | | | | if you decide to do an Arenal Lake kayaking |
| about kayaks, they are small boats that are | | | | tour. You will leave from La Fortuna de Carlos in |
| today used for recreation and sport. Once used | | | | the morning so you can get a full appreciation for |
| by Eskimos in Greenland and Alaska for fishing | | | | the exotic birds that feed from and fly over the |
| and whaling, these canoes were enclosed by | | | | lake. You will be able to spot flycatchers, |
| stretched animal skins to waterproof the inside. | | | | kingfishers, great blue herons and anhingas as well |
| Now, they are generally made of plastics, woods | | | | as huge variety of flora along the water. As this |
| or metals of different kinds and still sport a similar | | | | tropical paradise comes to life, the sounds of |
| cockpit area protected by a spraydeck | | | | birds, howler monkeys, wild felines, and insects will |
| (waterproofed area in front). In general kayaks | | | | grow louder. As you sit in the center of this |
| are made to house one person, but as the sport | | | | infamous land you will get the sense that Mother |
| continues to grow there are a larger number of | | | | Nature´s orchestra is playing for only you and |
| companies producing kayaks to house two and | | | | your tour companions. |
| three passengers. Other than your boat you will | | | | |