Private Kayaking Experience in Ometepe
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Private Kayaking Experience in Ometepe
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Ages 5-70
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Kayak and paddle
- Life jacket
- Tour Guide
What's not included- Bottled water
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Caiman's Tour on the rio istian, El limonal, ometepe, Altagracia, Nicaraguathere are some sign on the road that say kayak tours el caiman rio istian,on the way to merida.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 321416P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 321416P1
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Lynn E
29 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
If you go to Ometepe, you must kayak Rio Istiam with The Sanctuary. The river and the whole area are remarkably scenic. We were so surprised at how close you can get to the birds and wildlife, and they are so plentiful: tiger herons, stilts, caracara falcons, caiman, iguanas, lizards, fruit bats, and so much more. You’ll definitely want the guide service as you will want the expert eye to spot the wildlife and point it out to you. Our guide spotted so much that we would have paddled right by. And, our guide spoke good English. The kayaks were in really good shape, and they have a lot of them. We were also given great overall guidance. We had thought to use a double kayak but were told the water was low so individual kayaks were recommended. Touring in early morning was also recommended as the best time to see wildlife. We were glad we went early. Definitely do a kayak tour of Rio Istiam with The Sanctuary. It will be a great memory for you. You’ll be really glad you did.
Written 6 April 2024
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Vasco R
Texel, The Netherlands2 contributions
Our experience was so nice! The kayaks are in perfect shape and the nature of Rio Istian is so beautiful. The host, Hector, was really kind and gave us a really nice explanation of how to spot the wildlife there. Would really recommend!
Written 14 March 2024
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Thank you so much for coming. Really appreciate it
Written 15 March 2024
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M I
4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
We wanted to kayak Rio Istian while on Ometepe, and we checked out a few places for a guide and kayaks. Hector greeted us with enthusiasm, and his kayaks and support equipment were far superior to other options on the island. The location, the guides, equipment, and Hector’s enthusiasm were excellent, and made for a truly wonderful excursion. Many thanks, Hector, and Henderson! The trip is highly recommended, and Hector’s outfit is the place to go :-)
Written 1 April 2024
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Will T
5 contributions
I can see others had a great experience with hector however sadly it tainted our trip to Ometepe. My girlfriend and I booked this a day in advance, Hector was very friendly and communicative the whole time. Sadly out of the blue he rang me 15 minutes before we were supposed to meet him and he cancelled the trip and refunded us. By the time we realised we had already arrived. He offered us the trip if we had cash, but it was 3pm and we had driven 45 mins from our hostel so was too late to return.
We were looking forward to this experience and were completely let down, not professional to cancel 15 minutes before the agreed meeting time. If he had simply asked for cash in the first place it would not have been an issue. Annoying!
We were looking forward to this experience and were completely let down, not professional to cancel 15 minutes before the agreed meeting time. If he had simply asked for cash in the first place it would not have been an issue. Annoying!
Written 27 May 2024
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Sorry for it but unfortunately we had a big problem hard to explain it so sorry for it. And its happen in the last minute .but anyway we refund of the money .it won't happen again .
Written 5 June 2024
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Travel33398828684
2 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Even though the river is a bit too dry to kayak, we had a great tour on the lake on our kayak and then walked along the river bed for awhile. We saw an amazing amount of animals including caimans and many different birds you won't see elsewhere on the island.
Hector was friendly, spoke great english, and very knowledgeable about all of the birds and had a great eye for spotting things - including owls and a bat. Recommend this tour for everyone! Great value
Hector was friendly, spoke great english, and very knowledgeable about all of the birds and had a great eye for spotting things - including owls and a bat. Recommend this tour for everyone! Great value
Written 5 June 2024
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Tj
Dallas, TX30 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Hi had such a magical time on this trip! I am a solo traveler and safety is always the most important to me. From the start to the finish, the guys went above and beyond to make it an outstanding trip!!!
Hector picked me up on his motorcycle around 8am in the morning. We went to The Sanctuary to meet my guide, Enderson, who was the BEST!! Both guys spoke great English and it was refreshing to learn from them.
I decided to do a double kayak with Enderson so that I could just relax and enjoy the view and take pics. I’m so glad that I did! We started the tour in the lake and then came upon the river area. We saw so many animals! It was like being on a water safari. Enderson was able to see all sorts of things that I couldn’t see. We also saw lots of caiman, some monkeys, a cow in labor, birds and many other things. I went during the dry season, so although the water was low, the river was teeming with life. I felt like I was on some Disney movie with birds singing and chirping.
After the kayaking, I stayed and ate at the restaurant and it has amazing food and a fantastic view!!! I just wanted to recommend this company to anyone who comes to Ometepe and wants a great trip!
Thank you to the entire team for everything!
Hector picked me up on his motorcycle around 8am in the morning. We went to The Sanctuary to meet my guide, Enderson, who was the BEST!! Both guys spoke great English and it was refreshing to learn from them.
I decided to do a double kayak with Enderson so that I could just relax and enjoy the view and take pics. I’m so glad that I did! We started the tour in the lake and then came upon the river area. We saw so many animals! It was like being on a water safari. Enderson was able to see all sorts of things that I couldn’t see. We also saw lots of caiman, some monkeys, a cow in labor, birds and many other things. I went during the dry season, so although the water was low, the river was teeming with life. I felt like I was on some Disney movie with birds singing and chirping.
After the kayaking, I stayed and ate at the restaurant and it has amazing food and a fantastic view!!! I just wanted to recommend this company to anyone who comes to Ometepe and wants a great trip!
Thank you to the entire team for everything!
Written 13 March 2024
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Thank you so much . we really appreciate it. the nature its beautiful.
Written 14 March 2024
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Isabelle M
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Friends
The kayak tour was our favorite experience on the island - and there is SO much to do and see, so that says a lot! We were pretty spontanious and contacted Hector via Whatsapp and had a short call to figure out all the details. We booked an early morning tour, at 6:30. The rour os so relaxing and very nice to be out on the water. We saw tons of interesting wildlife and Hectors explenation really stuck, even days later! The tour was around 3 hours. Definitly do a kayak tour when on the island, and go with Hector - definitly recommend!
Written 8 October 2024
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M R9vers
5 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The kayaking was amazing. So peaceful. We had a great ecplaining by Hector. We got to see many caiman and a lot of birds. It is the perfect distance to the River. Other kayak companies are further away, so this was good for our condition Level.
Written 14 March 2024
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Thank you so much . i really appreciate it .we hope some other people come and visit my wonderful place because its worth it .
Written 19 March 2024
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nattys
Bangkok121 contributions
I found contact of Hector from Tripadvisor and sent him whatsapp asking for more details. He was very responsive giving me information of what he can offer.
I was picked up at 8am by motorbike from Balgue. I think doing the kayak early in the morning is a good idea as it won't be too hot. I was in the same kayak with the guide as I just wanted to enjoy the view and take photo. It was such a wonderful morning being in a real nature seeing lots of animals.
The place is also a good spot for sunset. I came back the day after for sunset view.
I was picked up at 8am by motorbike from Balgue. I think doing the kayak early in the morning is a good idea as it won't be too hot. I was in the same kayak with the guide as I just wanted to enjoy the view and take photo. It was such a wonderful morning being in a real nature seeing lots of animals.
The place is also a good spot for sunset. I came back the day after for sunset view.
Written 15 January 2023
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Thank you. Good to know you enjoyed it. Best wishes.
Written 19 April 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kendra L
Nashville, TN34 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We really enjoyed the tour. The views on the lake and on the river are stunning and you get to see a variety of birds, turtles, and monkeys. It was a lovely experience.
Written 25 August 2022
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Thank you so much for everything it was a pleasure tobe with you and discover all the secrets of the nature on he island.
Written 11 December 2022
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