About Arenal Kayaks
Arenal Kayaks is a family-owned touring company based on the shores of Lake Arenal, offering guided kayaking excursions with front-row views of Costa Rica's most iconic volcano. Operating by appointment for small groups of two to nine guests, they deliver an intimate, unhurried paddling experience that larger operators simply cannot match.
They use stable sit-on-top Ocean Kayaks available in single and double configurations, making the experience accessible to beginners and families with children. Tours launch from the western shore of Lake Arenal and follow routes chosen for the day's wind and weather conditions, passing through calm bays where howler monkeys call from the shoreline and toucans fly overhead. Guides share local ecology and volcano history throughout the paddle.
The small-group format is Arenal Kayaks' biggest draw — with a maximum of nine paddlers per trip, guests get personal attention and a quiet, nature-focused outing rather than a crowded tourist excursion. The family behind the business has lived in the Arenal region for years and brings genuine local knowledge to every tour, pointing out wildlife and hidden corners of the lake that most visitors never see.
