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Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour: Witness the Natural Glowing Wonder of the World
4.5
64 Ratings
Puerto Jiménez
Embark on a guided tour in the evening or night to witness one of the world’s most spectacular natural events! As darkness descends, observe the luminescent trail created by your paddle stroke or swim in the luminous warm waters from the shore.
Embark on a guided tour in the evening or night to witness one of the world’s most spectacular natural events! As darkness descends, observe the luminescent trail created by your paddle stroke or swim in the luminous warm waters from the shore.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce - Start and finish spot. In the beginning the safety speech will be given here and at the end there is a chance to shower and wait for transportation. We are located 100 meters away from the beach.
- Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce - Start and finish spot. In the beginning the safety speech will be given here and at the end there is a chance to shower and wait for transportation. We are located 100 meters away from the beach.

What's Included
- Local guide
- Complimentary water refills
- Snacks included
- Seasonal fruit snacks
- Local guide
- Complimentary water refills
- Snacks included
- Seasonal fruit snacks
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Mosquito repellent
- Tips
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Mosquito repellent
- Tips
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, please advice.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, please advice.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Location
Calle a Gringolandia
Please show up at Aventuras Golfo Dulce 15 minutes before your tour. Or even early and enjoy our delicius Cafe
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(64 Ratings)
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547laurieg
Mar 21, 2025
Wonderful experience - Great tour. We were amazed at the bioluminescence we saw. Our tour guide was fantastic too. One of the highlights of Costa Rica for us. We did have to paddle hard on the way back so keep your group’s abilities in mind for this.
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Brontedyer
Mar 9, 2025
LINO WAS EXCELLENT!! - THE GUIDE (LINO) WAS EXCEPTIONAL. Absolute must do. We have a fantastic time.
Bring bug spray or wear a rashvest! If you go past the mangroves, you will be bitten 🤪
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F7517atsarahm
Mar 5, 2025
Mangrove and bioluminescence kayak tour - Very fun, our guide was very nice and kept pace with us (we had a lot of kids). Saw some wildlife and learned about the mangroves, the bioluminescence was a highlight. The tour included a pineapple and coconut snack.
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Sarah_w
Mar 5, 2025
Absolutely worth it - super cool and small group, even cooler guide who seemed to enjoy the tour as much as we did and was absolutely passionate about his job! really nice and long break with fresh fruit our guide cut open for us and after we all jumped in the water and he showed us to the bioluminescent bacteria!! definitely worth the money
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Wandagu6811tz
Feb 17, 2025
Bioluminiscences tour - Loved the tour! I got to see the incredible bioluminescence and mangroves of OSA Peninsula, can’t recommend it more!! Definitely worth doing if you are in the area👌🏻💯
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K9trainers
Jan 30, 2025
I loved it! - Adventuras was walking distance from our hotel. A wonderful restaurant is next to it. The beach was about 100 yds from Adventuras storefront. The guide explained everything to everyone - everywhere we went. No question went unanswered.
It was a really nice tour. The bioluminescence was neat, but not the real highlight for me. We started off paddling near the shore and stopped near the mangroves. We saw a lot of wildlife and jumping fish. As the sun started to set, we headed for the shore the watch the sunset. As we ate pineapple, watermelon, and coconut, we started to see the bioluminescence in the waves.
We embarked from that beach as darkness fell. Our paddles swirled with bioluminescence as we gathered in a group. It was my first time kayaking in near total darkness and it was exhilarating. I hope I will remember that feeling for the rest of my life.
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Pfuller508
Jan 26, 2025
Great sunset/ bioluminescence kayak tour - Very novice older kayakers on a girls trip. Lino was very patient and informative. He was very knowledgeable about the area and stars. The sunset was beautiful and the bioluminescence was amazing. The pineapple and coconut were a nice touch.
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Nicolede6497xs
Dec 25, 2024
What an experience!! - We were a couple traveling with my husbands mother and step mother. Both over the age of 75. Each of us took one of them on a double kayak. It was easy for us with breaks to complete the kayaking! Views were stunning and our guide Lino was knowledgeable and was very good at answering our questions and teaching us about the gulf. We had dinner after and highly recommend to book the dinner prior to leaving on the bioluminescence kayaking. The coconut cake was incredible and Alberto was a gracious host and you can see the pride he has in his business
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Lindasean
Dec 23, 2024
Excellent. Must swim to get the most out of it! - This was a terrific experience with our 3 adult kids. The kayaking was beautiful and Swimming in the bioluminescence was magical. Our guide Lino was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. And watching how he prepared pineapple and coconut on the beach was an unexpected delight (no joke!). Aventuras tropicales was welcoming and super efficient. Highly recommended.
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Desera_r
Apr 9, 2025
Shady company. - Drove 4 hours each way just for this excursion to cancel, wasting two days of our trip, due to a full moon. I'm pretty sure science has made this information available well in advance, no? Then offered me some tour the next day completely unrelated to what I was looking for and stopped responding when I asked for a refund. There is so much to see in Costa Rica, don't waste two days, 8 hours of driving, and a hotel for the night on a company that knew well in advance what phase the moon was in. Scammers.
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