Inflatable White Water Kayaks (River Duckies )

Inflatable kayaks, known in Costa Rica as River Duckies, are the perfect next step for those who have experienced whitewater in a raft but are looking for their next challenge. The design of the Whitewater Duckies allows them to be much more maneuverable then a raft and easily powered by a single participant with a double sided kayak paddle. The Duckies also sit a lot closer to the water (and sometimes your actually sitting in the water) which allows each wave and river feature to feel a lot bigger then I may have in a raft. Our Duckies are big enough for two (have a guide join you or a family member for a lesson in team work) or can be easily paddled by them selves.  

If you do end up flipping your ducky there is no special sequence of events, like there is in a hard shell whitewater kayak, to free yourself. This allows the whitewater ducky to be incredibly safe for all participants, experienced or not.  

For those who want to learn with their family a trip down the Pejivalle River is a great experience. The mellow river is still challenging but a great introduction to those with only a little bit of whitewater rafting experience.  

If there is just one or two in the family who are a bit more adventurous the River Duckies are easily added to a family whitewater rafting trip. With a little experience most of the Pacuare River can also be run in a Ducky with just a few portages around the class IV rapids.