Ocean Kayak To Biesanz Beach

Overview

This 3.5-hour paddle run by Kayak Adventure Costa Rica starts at Playa Naomi near Quepos, where a bilingual guide gives a briefing before the group launches into the ocean. From there the route threads along the coast past three beaches, with short pauses at each stop to rest and look at the rock formations and greenery that line the shore. The longest stop is Biesanz Beach, where the tour anchors for a snorkeling session of about an hour.

Snorkel gear, kayak gear, and a bilingual guide are all included, along with a snack of fresh fruit and drinks served during the break. The listing tells participants to keep an eye out for sea turtles and colorful fish along the way, and reviewers regularly describe seeing plenty of marine life around Biesanz. One traveller even reported a sloth pointed out from the beach during the snack stop. After snorkeling, the group paddles back to the starting point at Playa Naomi.

Transportation to the meeting point and lunch are not included, so travellers need to make their own way there and plan food around the tour. Reviewers describe the guides as friendly and knowledgeable, and the overall tone of the feedback is relaxed and enjoyable. One reviewer called it the favorite activity of a multi-day trip around the country.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Playa NaomiThe tour starts at Playa Naomi in Quepos, where the guide gives a briefing on the route before launching.
2. Quepos coast breakA 20-minute break and guided tour segment along the Quepos coastline, marked as optional in the itinerary.
3. Pass Playa La VacaThe group passes Playa La Vaca, with a 15-minute segment listed as optional.
4. Free time near QueposA 15-minute free time stop on the coast, also optional.
5. Snorkel at Biesanz BeachAn hour of snorkeling at Biesanz Beach, the main stop of the tour, with fresh fruit and drinks served to recharge.
6. Paddle back to Playa NaomiThe return paddle finishes at the same starting point, Playa Naomi.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past participants say the tour actually feels like, plus the practical details worth knowing before booking.

• Relaxed pace. One traveller described the trip as unhurried, with a guide who followed the group's pace rather than pushing a schedule. Others simply called the experience fun and well organized from start to finish.
• Bring water. The tour provides fruit and drinks at the snack stop, but one reviewer noted forgetting water and being glad the guide had some. Bringing your own bottle for the paddling stretches is a sensible backup.
• Snorkel visibility varies. Reviews mention plenty of colorful fish around Biesanz, and one traveller reported seeing many even when the guide said numbers were lower than usual. Some reviewers noted that visibility after rain would be worth clearer updates from the operator. Conditions in the ocean simply change day to day.
• Wildlife watching. Sea turtles and fish are the marine draws named in the listing. One traveller also described a sloth pointed out from Biesanz Beach. Guides share local knowledge about the area's nature, wildlife, and history, which reviewers repeatedly singled out as a strength.
• Meet at Playa Naomi. Transportation is not included, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point at Playa Naomi in Quepos. Plan to arrive ready to paddle. Lunch is also not included, so budget time for a meal afterward.
• Good for a morning. One reviewer called it a great activity for a morning, and the overall length leaves most of the day free. Several travellers said it ranked among the highlights of their whole trip. One even called it the favorite activity of a multi-day visit to the country.

Common issues. Transportation and lunch are not included, so the price only covers the kayak, snorkel gear, guide, and fruit snack. Snorkeling visibility depends on conditions, and some reviewers said clearer updates on visibility after rain would help. One reviewer had a personal issue mid-tour, though they reported the guide resolved it without problems.

Common Questions