Lake Arenal Private Paddle Board Experience

Our guide Jose was very patient and made sure we were comfortable and clear as to how to use the paddle board. My wife did not have a lot of confidence at the beginning but in no time she was standing up on the board and paddling with confidence. The trip was broken up with two breaks where Jose provided local refreshments. I’ll keep the exact nature of the refreshments a secret so that you are pleasantly surprised as we were.

If you do one thing around Lake Arenal in Nuevo Arenal it should be a guided tour on paddle board with Jose! Beyond beautiful you get to spend a day on this earth with a truly amazing human with exceptional energy and kindness. The lake is pristine and feels like something outta Jurassic Park.

Paddle boarding with Cote sup was an incredible experience. It was my first time so it’s extremely beginner friendly. He also is very knowledgeable about the wild life. Birds, trees, and history of the area. I highly recommend! It was my partners birthday so Jose brought mini cakes and a candle to sing happy birthday. He also took lots of photos and sent them the next day! So kind and thoughtful.

I did paddleboarding as part of my solo trip. Doing it before sunset to see the sunset was perfect as January is warm and the sunset was beautiful. Jose teaches and guides you if you are a first timer. Pics and a video is also part of what you pay for !

We had the best trip ever with Jose! He catered everything to the different levels of paddle boarding skills in our group. We spotted birds, drank fresh coconuts by paddleboard and enjoyed the peace and beauty of our surroundings. Thank you for a day we will always remember!

Wow - all we can say, is thank you Jose! This was the best New Year’s Eve we’ve ever had. Jose is a fantastic teacher; his trust in us meant I pushed myself to be confident and stand up early, when normally I’d be nervous! He explained everything patiently but let us have a go and learn the feeling. We had wind, waves, blazing sunshine and an absolutely torrential downpour. We sheltered in little coves with chocolates and a fresh coconut to drink from, and the three of us jumped off a platform into the lake. And of course, we listened to the sounds of the wildlife. If you are in the area, you should 100% do this. And if you’re not in the area but can get here, you should 100% travel for it. We will absolutely treasure this experience and it is the best thing we did in the area. A perfect way to start our honeymoon. Thank you!

This experience is the definition of Pura Vida! Truly magical to paddle board in this area. Jose is a professional. We faced challenging conditions with stronger winds and currents but still had lots of fun in the end.

Nice solo SUP paddle. Great view of volcano from lake. Easy and short paddle for average person. Good paddlers may not get enough.

Jose was a kind, patient and fun instructor. He knew so much about the lake and cares very much about the environment and the animals. Lake Arenal was beautiful and the views of the Volcano were stunning. Plus the water slide and diving board were a fun bonus our teen daughter loved! A bonus was when a coati joined us I the vive during snack time! When I come back to La Fortuna, I will use Cotesup again and again!

Jose was warm and knowledgeable, and showed us all a great time—my wife and small dog also loved the experience! It was a fun workout and also deeply serene too. This is a must-do for Lake Arenal and a great way to see the volcano from a unique vantage point.