Mangrove Forest Tour: Explore Vibrant Coral Reefs and Blue Parrot Fish in Clear Waters
4.6
187 Ratings
Mangel Halto
Embark on a serene journey through vibrant coral reefs and blue parrot fish in clear waters. Explore the captivating mangrove forests and relax on the secluded shores of Isla di Oro. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Clear Kayak Tour - You will Kayak 2Miles, 3.2 KM along the shore. All Glassbottom Kayaks are tandem. If sea conditions permit will stop at Isla di Oro (Gold Island) and continue to Mangel Halto.
  • Santo Largo - This mesmerizing secluded beach away from the crowds include the largest mangrove trees on the island.
  • Mangel Halto Beach - Unique Beach in Aruba where Mangrove, Coral Reefs and amazing views can be experienced.
What's Included
  • Use of double kayak
  • 2Miles / 3.2KM of Kayaking
  • Guided tour by glass-bottom kayak
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, Spanish, and Dutch
  • Fruit and water
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Snorkeling
  • Pick up and drop off can be arranged at an extra charge
Additional Information

Embark on a serene journey through pristine waters, where you’ll glide above lively coral reefs in search of the sea life gracefully darting beneath your kayak. Your voyage will lead you to the captivating mangrove forests of the region, allowing you to immerse yourself in this tranquil ecosystem. Though the natural mangrove tunnels are no longer accessible, you can still meander through the mangrove-rich environment, appreciating the beauty it has to offer, and pausing for relaxation on the secluded shores of Isla di Oro. Wrap up your exhilarating day on the water with a refreshing fresh fruits at Mangel Halto Beach.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not for travelers over 200lbs
Location
Mangel Halto
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(187 Ratings)
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Scott_w
Feb 25, 2024
Perfect - The guides were fun and knowledgeable and the nature was beautiful. I'd do it again in a heartbeat! They will even walk you through everything if you are a beginner as well.
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Cheryl_c
Feb 7, 2024
Our guides JD and Elijah... - Our guides JD and Elijah were so kind. We are older so they definitely made sure we were doing fine.
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Susan
Feb 7, 2024
Nice time - We had a lovely time on the tour. My husband saw a huge moray eel and it was very cool to be able to look through the bottom of the kayak and see everything so clearly underwater.
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Anastasiyabolgova
Nov 25, 2023
Excellent Clear Bottom kayaking! - This was a unique experience discovering the mangrove forest of Mangel Halto and the coral reef further out to sea. If you love adventurous kayaking in open water with some waves then this experience is for you! Jeandrick was an incredible tour guide that went above and beyond to lead the group out to sea and give us a wonderful tour!
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Jarina_h
Nov 23, 2023
Great way to see the sea life! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. He even went out of his way to give us a ride back to our hotel since our kayak had been submerged. I would highly this guide and trip.
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Bostonprgal
Nov 19, 2023
Really great tour, such a cool way to see what's in the sea - We had a great tour with JD this week - he was friendly and knowledgeable and asked questions to customize the tour to our interests. Highly recommend!
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E6969nbwillw
Oct 22, 2023
Lots of Fun - OK so the the glass bottom part of the trip is actually not too effective but aside from that this trip is a lot of fun. My wife and I have a bit of flat water kayak experience but being out on the open water is very different! However our two young guides gave us very clear instructions and made sure we were always in the correct part of the water to ensure we were riding the waves at the right time and steering away from the waves when we needed to. I can't remember the names of the two guides but they were both exceptionally friendly, fun to converse. They were knowledgeable young men and a credit to the tour company. The trip starts at Mangel Halton and the guides then take you in a vehicle a couple of miles down the road to launch the kayaks. You then follow the waves down the coast eventually landing back at the meeting point. In all we were probably on the water for just under 90 minutes which was a good length of time. Animal wise, we saw Bob the pelican out on the trip, some giant sea turtles and a few smaller fish. You can't help but enjoy kayaking in such a beautiful location. I highly recommend this trip, not so much for the glass bottom element but more for the thrill of being out on the open ocean and the opportunity to see Aruba from another view point.
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Egutshall52
Feb 29, 2024
Beautiful S.W. Aruba, both above and below the water - Beautiful day to be out on the water around Mangel Halto Beach in a glass bottom kayak. Our guides D.J. and Elijah were energetic and motivated to show us a good time and that they did. They pointed out numerous coral formations, jellyfish, and local plant life. We especially enjoyed seeing numerous sea turtles during this excursion. We spent little time within the Mangroves (might want to change the tour title), but this did not detract from the outing. Take time to see how beautiful the SouthWest coast of the island is by joining this team for the glass bottom kayak excursion.
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Dan_h
Feb 12, 2024
Open ocean kayaking only. No "mangrove forest or river" - The tour guys were friendly and polite. Cool guys. BUT Definitely not what I was expecting. Based on the name mangrove forest, I was thinking more river kayaking through mangroves. Not the case at all. Open water ocean kayaking only. Just happens to be mangroves on the shore line. A clear bottom kayak are made for calm back water NOT the ocean. Kept filling with water with bigger waves. My wife was freaking out, open ocean in a kayak, not her thing. It should be advertised, open water/ocean kayaking. Then we would have known before hand. Plus you may attract people looking for that. Provide a single ocean kayak and go for it! Ride the waves. The water is not clear enough to really see anything anyway in the ocean. I seen a lot of good reviews. So if you are into ocean kayaking and okay with the kayak filling with water. Have at it. You'll be fine. Just know what your paying for.
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Yvonne_d
Feb 29, 2024
Bit of a dissapointment - The mangrove forest tour was a bit of a dissapointment. We we're the only 2 people who joined the tour. The Kayak was sinking and turned over so we had to swim to the beach starting from the sea. The rocks were also very sharp, cut my knee, had several bruses on my leg The sea was also very rough. We didn't see any fish or turtle and returned very soon. I think it should have been a better decision to cancel the trip because of the rough see and high waves. The guides were friendly but they should have canceled the trip, it wasn't worth the money.
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