Our specialty is combining paddling with an immersion into the natural Costa Rican environment. We have been guiding birding trips since 1991 throughout northern Costa Rica and since 1997 canoe trips in Costa Rica, Vermont USA, Canada and Nicaragua. All our guides are naturalists - as well as paddling guides. They share insight into the natural history of this beautiful country and give canoe and safety instructions. Beginners can enjoy all our trips. We also can tailor certain trips for the more adventures.

Our canoes are quiet & non-intrusive. They carry us into otherwise inaccessible areas and allow us to approach many animals including monkeys, crocodiles, and three-toed sloth's, along with many species of tropical birds. The rivers lead us through the splendour of the rainforest, rich in ancient trees, delicate orchids and brilliant bromeliads. Join us and leave the pressures and noise of civilization behind.

See you on the rivers

around Arenal!

Visit Maquenque Eco-Lodge

Hotel Maquenque Eco-lodge is a new 60 hectare reserve located just north of Boca Tapada, San Carlos and offers easy access to the newly created Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge, of 60.000 hectares in size. A local family, Canoa Aventura Tour Operator and a Swiss family are creating this jungle lodge to maintain and conserve wildlife habitat, while providing visitors with high quality accommodations and service in a unique framework, creating an unforgettable rainforest experience or rainforest vacation in this privileged region, still out of the beaten path.

Visit Maquenque Ecolodge, Costa Rica Hotel.