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Kayak Through the Mangroves
4.8
38 Ratings
Nicoya
Explore serene mangroves by kayak or paddleboard, guided by locals. Enjoy sunrise or sunset tours with a stop at a secluded black sand beach.
Explore serene mangroves by kayak or paddleboard, guided by locals. Enjoy sunrise or sunset tours with a stop at a secluded black sand beach.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Playa Pelada - Begin your journey at Pelada, where the Rio Montaña meets the sea. Enjoy a serene kayaking experience through mangroves, home to over 120 bird and wildlife species. The river flows alongside the ocean, providing a symphony of crashing waves and natural sounds. Your adventure leads to a hidden black sand beach, accessible only by…
- Playa Pelada - Begin your journey at Pelada, where the Rio Montaña meets the sea. Enjoy a serene kayaking experience through mangroves, home to over 120 bird and wildlife species. The river flows alongside the ocean, providing a symphony of crashing waves and natural sounds. Your adventure leads to a hidden black sand beach, accessible only by water, where you can explore, unwind, and savor some provided refreshments.
What's Included
- Life Jacket
- Snacks
- Kayak and Paddle
- Life Jacket
- Snacks
- Kayak and Paddle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a serene connection with nature by embarking on a tranquil tour through the mangroves, either in a single or double kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard. Choose to take this tour at sunrise or sunset, depending on the tides, and enjoy the company of a knowledgeable local guide. The tour includes a stop at a secluded black sand beach for…
Experience a serene connection with nature by embarking on a tranquil tour through the mangroves, either in a single or double kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard. Choose to take this tour at sunrise or sunset, depending on the tides, and enjoy the company of a knowledgeable local guide. The tour includes a stop at a secluded black sand beach for refreshments.
A minimum of two passengers is required to book at this rate. A single supplement applies for solo travelers, or contact us to see if we can pair you with an existing group.
Location
66XPX88C+3GR
In Pelada, take the road leading down to La Boca and drive all the way to the end where our guide will meet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(38 Ratings)
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Getaway30944859640
Mar 1, 2026
Kayaking - The kayaking was very peaceful and chilled out, and the guide was very friendly. Saw lots of wildlife including caymans, basilisk and monkeys, would definitely recommend
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Emma
Feb 10, 2026
Best excursion ever! - Incredible experience yesterday kayaking through the mangroves with our guide Abraham. It was so fun and informative. Even for a beginner level kayaker like my self it was really easy. We saw some amazing birds, a quick sighting of a crocodile and some beautiful views.
Abe took us to an isolated beach and we enjoyed delicious fruits and had some free time to play in the waves. While enjoying the ocean we also got to see a dolphin swimming by.
Would absolutely recommend. It was our favourite day of our trip.
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Margotg485
Feb 10, 2026
Excellent tour, amazing guide - Four of us spent a beautiful morning paddling through the mangroves with Rio as our guide. Truly one of the highlights of our trip to Nosara! The scenery was spectular and the experience educational because Rio is so knowledgeable about animal and plant life, local history—and more. What an interesting fellow doing what he clearly loves! Highly recommend!
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S4856jplisak
Jan 7, 2026
Kayaking through the Mangroves - This was a really lovely tour to begin our trip. It was a pretty and not very difficult paddle with plenty to see. Kayaks were in good shape, our guide (the owner of the company) was great and knew exactly where to look for wildlife. We saw different kinds of birds and even a crocodile! We all enjoyed it.
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T6575noshannonk
Apr 14, 2025
Peaceful and fun afternoon kayaking - We had a fun and relaxing afternoon paddling through the peaceful mangroves. Abraham was great-- super nice and he knew so much about the birds, animals, trees and area. We were treated to fresh coconuts, delicious pineapple and even watermelon midway through the trip. We stopped to snack where the river meets the ocean and it was breathtaking. The trip was super chill annd well-planned. It was clear they had been doing this for awhile. Ashley and Abraham were great; it just what we needed. We highly recommend this tour to experience nature in Costa Rica.
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Danielkh3424jl
Apr 14, 2025
Very scenic and peaceful. Easy paddle - This is one of our favorite things we did while we were in Costa Rica. It's an incredibly beautiful area that you paddle through with two species of mangroves. We saw lots of birds and a crocodile. The mouth of the Montana river is a really beautiful place. Further up steam the river comes close to the ocean with only a beach separating the two. We arrived at high tide and saw a couple waves crash over the beach into the river. Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. We paddled slowly trying to take it all in.
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762laurie
Jan 8, 2025
Great guide, wonderful excursion. - We had a wonderful time. Abraham was a very informative guide, we saw lots of birds, an iguana, and many termite mounds! I would definitely recommend Ashley and Abraham for this trip.
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Karen_g
May 11, 2026
A very relaxing experience - This was a great activity. We had a relaxing kayak down the river through the mangroves. We saw many species of birds and the guide Abraham provided a lot of information about the bird species and trees. The fruit and coconut water provided on the beach stop was appreciated. For the company providing the tour, I would just suggest they add some additional information to their Viator listing such as what to bring (footwear for the beach for example). Also, as this activity is dependent on the tides they should reach out when the activity is booked to provide the time (I had to message them as I was hesitant to have my credit card charged before I knew the time. They were always extremely prompt in replying to any of my questions)
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Prizmof
Feb 7, 2026
Mediocre - The experience was overall lackluster and mediocre. I have been done many kayak tours all over the world. The area was more of a swamp river, there was very little wildlife (only a few birds- not as advertised), the area seemed barren, and our guide was unengaged and uncommunicative (reading a manual at times). The pros were having a tandem kayak, the fresh cold coconuts at the ocean stop, and being able to park in the gated area at the pickup point.
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Joanncz3086oz
Feb 12, 2025
Reservation Never Confirmed - The only reason I gave this a 1 star review is because I didn't go on the trip. I signed up for it through TripAdvisor and never received a confirmation. TripAdvisor canceled the reservation, because it was never confirmed. I was disappointed. This was one of the things I was looking forward to on my trip.
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