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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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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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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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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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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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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Aug 18, 2024
A Serene and Memorable Experience with Kayak Through Mangrove in Nosara - When visiting Nosara, which isn’t as touristy as some other destinations, it can be challenging to find unique experiences. I was fortunate to discover Kayak Through Mangrove, and it turned out to be a wonderful adventure.
We kayaked along a beautiful, calm river surrounded by serene scenery. Although it wasn’t the season for abundant wildlife sightings, the peacefulness and quietness of the environment made the experience absolutely worth it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we felt safe throughout the journey. I was especially grateful for how attentive he was to my 11-year-old son, ensuring he was secure while kayaking.
We paddled through the mangroves until we reached the Black Sea, where we were treated to fresh pineapple and coconut water. It was a delightful and refreshing break. Despite the ocean being a bit rough due to a thunderstorm the night before, the experience of swimming in the water was still mesmerizing.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with Kayak Through Mangrove, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Nosara. It’s a must-try experience that offers a peaceful connection with nature. Thank you so much for an unforgettable adventure!
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Mar 29, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - Had such a wonderful time with David! He knows so much about the Mangroves and is such a kind person. We had a lovely time and would rate this experience a 10/10. It was a perfect little relaxing adventure. Thank you!
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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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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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