Tours/Santa Teresa/Paquera Bioluminescence Tour by Kayak
Viator · group up to 10 pax

Paquera Bioluminescence Tour by Kayak

4.2(10)Santa Teresa1 hour
VIATOR4.6(9)TRIPADVISOR1.0(1)

Description

Bioluminescence is one of the things you should experience during your holiday in Costa Rica. We will kayak through the bay of Paquera and pass some islands. As we start our tour before sunset, we often experience some incredible views in the sky what gives an extra addition to our tour. As we operate only in small groups we can give a more personal attention to our clients if required. This tour is not private.

Tour Options

Paquera Bioluminescence Tour by Kayak

Highlights

Fresh fruits
Bottled water
Kayaks, Life Jackets and Paddles

What's included

Included
Fresh fruits
Bottled water
Kayaks, Life Jackets and Paddles
Not included
Parking fee of 2000 Colones in parking lot, if required.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(10)

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Susan_R
April 20, 2026
Fun kayaking, El Gecko...

Fun kayaking, El Gecko provided water and fresh pineapple Nice touch. Normal guide was unavailable so we had a Spanish only guide. Unfortunately, he spoke very quietly and didn't offer a lot of content or scientific information regarding the background of bioluminescence. We experienced it - and it's magical!

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Celine_T
April 6, 2026
Disappointment

The guide did not speak English. The first hour we were still waiting it was long and nothing to do. When it was dark the guide was looking for a place to swim it was long, he brought us to swim through the boat ropes....We found that it lacked organization.

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dennisdI5175FM
March 3, 2026
Completely worthless

This was really crap: - At the last minute we were informed that they would be a little later. This was 45 minutes late. - They ask me about whatsapp if there are more people waiting. You should know that, right? - Two men get out of the van. Hardly a "hello" can go off and a "sorry" couldn't even get off. - Both gentlemen together did not speak a word of English. Which was no big deal because the "guide" didn't say a stupid word for a long time on the full tour. He only paddled to a place, did some whatsapping, didn't realize that really everyone was done with it long and wide, and finally started paddling back at our request. This is definitely not recommended. This is not a tour. At best, you can call this a bad kayak rental.

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Judit_K
February 17, 2026
A magical sight in the dark!

It was a very interesting tour! The bioluminescence in the dark is beautiful! Our guide was very kind and funny!

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Carolyn_M
December 19, 2025
Super fun

The bioluminescence was amazing! It was so cool to watch it get brighter as it got darker. We even got to swim for a little bit and that was super fun as well!

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Denell_S
December 15, 2025
Bioluminescence!

Gil took us on the bioluminescence tour in Paquera and it was amazing. The fresh pineapple was delicious and the time that he gave us to swim in the ocean was magical. We had so much fun with our family and would highly recommend this tour.

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Humberto_S
May 28, 2025
WE ENJOY EVERYTHING: rain, thunder, soaking, bioluminescence, exercise, companions and the Guide

The rain is unpredictable...go well prepared to enjoy even if you get wet. The guide not only guided us, but conveyed his taste for the phenomenon. It was a very different experience from the initial minute, even with the possibility of storm cancellation....it was cleaned, we went out to row, laughed, soaked, and enjoyed the expected bioluminescences.

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Pauline_L
February 22, 2025
The bioluminescence...

The bioluminescence excursion is totally worth it!! The staff at El Gecko are friendly, fun and nice and the sunset was amazing!

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Pat_T
December 10, 2024
Do it at new moon or dark clouds only

We did this tour with a 1/3 Moon and this was still a lot too much light. The guys are nice but the guide could only speak Spanish. It was a nice night Kayaking round, but during the day we would have seen more....

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