Ocean Kayak
For the more adventurous, we offer an open ocean kayak run of 3/4 mile. Whales, dolphins, turtles, manta rays and large fish are common sightings.
Or, kayak inshore along Playa Carrillo. This palm studded 3 kilometer long beach is where one can almost always find calm enough waters to explore the tide pools, reef life, and amazing sites seen from the water.
Isla Chora: We leave from the sport fishing port of Carrillo, navigating out and around the barrier reef known to local surfers as "Popo's Point." It is an open ocean run of 3/4 mile. Whales, dolphins, turtles, manta rays and large fish are common sightings. We land on the white sand beach for lunch and snorkeling. A short paddle from Isla Chora to Samara Beach concludes our voyage. Duration: 4-5 hours. Includes Popo's guide, all equipment and lunch.
Chorotega Connection: Our most challenging day trip offers an exciting river mouth exit into the Pacific Ocean , only to round the point and practice beach landing before lunch. A quarter mile of waveless coastline lets us gear up for the two mile test. Two miles of aggressive coastline and currents reward you at the end in the placid bay of Carrillo . Duration: 4-6 hours. Includes Popo's guide, all equipment, and lunch.
Week-long tour packages including lodging, two trips to local area rivers and coastal routes, two trips to undisclosed exotic destinations, and two trips where you can take the kayaks and wander off on your own are also available. Please see combo link for more details.
Delightful tree house cabinas or main house for rent within walking distance of Playa Carrillo are also available with advance reservation and Popo's cooks up some fantastic local and North American cuisine. Personalized instruction, bilingual gides, nightly accommodations at Popo’s Expeditions, help in planning other activities, and a free t-shirt to remember us by are included in our package tours. We can also arrange round-trip airport transportation from both international, and smaller local airports to Popo’s.
Tour Rates/Per Week/Per Person/Dec. - Mar.
| River | Ocean | Combo Tour | More People? | |
| Single Trip w/Meal | $55 | $75 | ||
| 7 Nights Treehouse/6 Trips/6 Meals | $1400 | +$999/ea. | ||
| 7 Nights Main House/6 Trips/6 Meals | $2200 | +1199/ea. |
Tour Rates/Per Week/Per Person/Apr. - Nov.
| River | Ocean | Combo Tour | More People? | |
| Single Trip w/Meal | $45 | $65 | ||
| 7 Nights Treehouse/6 Trips/6 Meals | $1200 | +$899/ea. | ||
| 7 Nights Main House/6 Trips/6 Meals | $2000 | +$999/ea. |