Water activity

From Manuel Antonio: Mangrove Boat Tour

4.4 / 5

34 reviews

Activity provider: Jade Tours Costa Rica
Water activity

From Manuel Antonio: Mangrove Boat Tour

Activity provider: Jade Tours Costa Rica
Likely to sell out

From US$ 70 per person

Likely to sell out

Take an unforgettable boat tour through the channels of the mangrove forest, far away from civilization. Discover and see an abundance of species native to the area such as white-faced monkeys, anteaters, boas, and iguanas.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
This tour is operated according to the high tide. As soon as your booking is received, the local partner will send you a confirmation for your pickup time.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Have an intimate and comfortable tour of the mangrove forest
  • Meander through the water channels in search of wildlife
  • Take in the breathtaking beauty of nature
Full description
The mangrove forest is one of the most vital and astounding ecosystems in the world. Damas Island, located just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio is currently one of the most important remaining mangroves in Costa Rica. Covering thousands of acres of protected forest, this amazing biodiversity is home to a large number of birds, reptiles, mammals, and insects. Our experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable boat tour through the channels of the mangrove forest, far away from civilization. You can discover an abundance of species native to the area such as white-faced monkeys, anteaters, boas, iguanas, birds and thousands of colorful crabs. Our boats have the capacity to hold 12 passengers and are fully equipped for your comfort and security.
Includes
  • Transportation
  • 2-hour cruise
  • Captain
  • Naturalist guide with binoculars
  • Bottles of water
  • Meal
  • Drinks after the tour

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    What to bring

    • Camera
    • Insect repellent
    • Binoculars

    Know before you go

    • This tour is subject to cancellation according to tide conditions
    • When booking, please provide your hotel name in order to provide you an accurate pickup time
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.4 /5

    based on 34 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.4/5

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    Edgar was an excellent guide on our Mangrove Boat Tour. The trip was informative and fun, especially when a troupe of monkeys boarded the boat. Explored all kinds of wildlife in the estuary including herons & ibis, all at a leisurely pace. Highly recommend this tour!

    March 29, 2023

    The tour was incredibly beautiful and shows you a completely different side of Costa Rica! After many hikes, it was great to see this beautiful nature and wildlife from the water side. Our guide Daniel has a huge knowledge, the captain Jan has an incredible eye for spotting even the smallest animals and our driver Eugenio ensured a smooth transfer. Everyone was incredibly nice and made it possible for us to have a great experience, thank you very much! The meal afterwards was very tasty. We can highly recommend the boat tour!

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    March 29, 2023

    An easy gentle ride down the mangroves. Birds monkeys bats lizards snakes and even a distant sloth with knowledgeable guides.they are pointing out the wildlife with enthusiasm and skill. In the rain we were under cover of the boat canopy Very pleasant. Reliable pick up. Lunch too.

    March 29, 2023

    Product ID: 332896