Bioluminesence with kids - to do or not to do it?

Here is the deal about bioluminescence- it requires a drive to Pochote (45min) or Paquera Bay (65min) and a drive back at night if this is your only scheduled activity for the day and you are planning to go on a small boat or kayak as opposed to taking a boat or organized trip from Santa Teresa, or Montezuma. Also, I would highly recommend scheduling the bioluminescence excursion during the new phase of the moon as the sky is much darker during that time, and the effects of the natural phenomenon are more perciptible and prominent. 

Be ready to jump in the water or paddle on the kayak to immerse yourself in the glowing water or observe this natural phenomenon right under your paddles! I would recommend going on that tour if you are physically and mentally ready to jump into the water at night as this is when the ‘magic’ experience happens, as my friend said: “it kind of feels like you are in an ‘Avatar’ movie” when you see the glowing particles under you arms”. 

With that said, I think that the absolute lower age limit for the kiddos to be able to enjoy this trip/excruaion is 3,5-4yo. Of course, if you have younger kiddos that are chilled to enjoy a boat ride at night, they will be able to go (in most cases as some kayak tours have a minimum age requirement of 10 years old), but it will just require a bit more logistics to ensure that you can get the most out of it and be able to jump into the water. 

*side note: prices for this excrusion vary greately depending on the mode of transportation, timing (2h vs 5h), refreshments and snacks provided, etc.