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Damas Island Kayaking Mangrove Tour from Manuel Antonio
4.8
25 Ratings
Quepos
Explore Damas Island’s mangroves by kayak. Discover diverse wildlife and serene waterways just minutes from Manuel Antonio. Perfect for all skill levels.
Explore Damas Island’s mangroves by kayak. Discover diverse wildlife and serene waterways just minutes from Manuel Antonio. Perfect for all skill levels.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Manuel Antonio - The mangroves, where fresh and saltwater mix, host an array of amazing plants and animals. Kayaking through these magical waters offers an ideal opportunity to discover this natural wonder.
- Manuel Antonio - The mangroves, where fresh and saltwater mix, host an array of amazing plants and animals. Kayaking through these magical waters offers an ideal opportunity to discover this natural wonder.
What's Included
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation outside Manuel Antonio and Quepos area (Available at an extra cost)
- Gratuities
- Transportation outside Manuel Antonio and Quepos area (Available at an extra cost)
Additional Information
Experience the indescribable beauty where nature showcases its perfection. In the mangrove, everything flows seamlessly. The fusion of fresh and saltwater, along with the diversity of extraordinary plants and wildlife, is displayed in all its glory. This tour will reveal nature’s unmatched wonders, just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The canals guide…
Experience the indescribable beauty where nature showcases its perfection. In the mangrove, everything flows seamlessly. The fusion of fresh and saltwater, along with the diversity of extraordinary plants and wildlife, is displayed in all its glory. This tour will reveal nature’s unmatched wonders, just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The canals guide you on a journey through nature and time… let the current gently carry your kayak through this miraculous adventure! Paddle through protected inland waterways, an ideal setting to learn this enchanting way of exploring coastal mangrove areas and observing wildlife. This trip does not venture into the open ocean, and the pace is tailored to your abilities.
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Single or Double kayaks available
- What to Bring: swimsuit, quick dry clothing, hat, sunglasses, water shoes, bug spray, waterproof camera
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Largest lifejacket fits a size 52” chest
Location
Amigos del Rio
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
(25 Ratings)
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Larry_g
Mar 14, 2026
This is an easy paced... - This is an easy paced kayak where you learn a lot about the trees in the mangrove forest and much more about the canal’s place in the ecosystem. Our guide Franklin was super: informative, engaging, funny. The lunch at the end was very good—the traditional chicken with rice and beans but also with nice vegetables and a small salad . My wife and I (both in our 70’s) were the only two on the tour and we felt really privileged to have this experience.
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Holley_h
Dec 30, 2025
Franklin was friendly,... - Franklin was friendly, helpful, and knew a lot about the wildlife of the mangroves. We saw many crabs, water birds, snakes, and learned about the ecosystem of the mangroves. The tour was small which made the experience tailored to our family. We saw other groups with so many people that it seemed like ir would’ve difficult for people to know what the guide was saying. Also Amigos del Rio time of th tour was based on the tides which was extremely important. We had friends use another group that did not do that and they got stuck in the too shallow water.
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Erika
Jun 14, 2025
Excellent tour, guides, and lunch! - We brought our 6 year old on this tour, and the team was 100% outstanding! Our driver, Luis, was sweet, caring, and most importantly, a great driver! Our guide, Franklin, was really friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled at what he does. He connected well with our little one, kept both the jokes and the learning coming all throughout the experience from the drive through the tour. Lunch at the office prior to the tour was also fresh and delicious! Highly recommend!!
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979dindinb
Mar 12, 2025
Relaxing, Fun and many things to learn from the mangroves :-) - Ulises, our guide for the tour, made sure we had a lovely day while taking in the unique calmness of the mongroves and learning many interesting facts about specific trees and animals in that area. The various animals from crabs to moneys and macaus made the kayak tour even better. We felt safe all the time, enjoyed the tour from the first to the last minute and a happy to end the day with great recommendations where to go and what to do for the next days!
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Feral24
Dec 29, 2024
Fun Mangrove Tour - We did a Mangrove Kayak tour with Franklin that was great. We saw many birds and learned a lot about the 4 different types of mangroves. Franklin’s English was also excellent, and we had great conversation during the tour since it ended up being a private tour as no one else was booked for the same time.
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Andrew
Jul 16, 2024
The best tours company, best guide (Franklin), and best equipment. This is the one you're looking for! - You can not go wrong with Amigos Del Rio. We have always used them for our tours over the years and their level of service is top notch.
My wife, and our three teens had a great time today kayaking in the mangroves. Franklin, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and funny. I'd definitely request him as your guide!
Also, the the kayaks themselves were some of the best I saw on the water. We passed a few other tour groups and their equipment just didn't seem nearly as nice.
A huge thanks to Franklin and Amigos Del Rio. Make sure to check out their other awesome tours as well!
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741meredithr
Apr 3, 2024
Beautiful Trip! - We had a great time on this trip! We took our 10 and 12 year old girls and we had a wonderful time kayaking through the mangrove trees. Our guide, Franklin, was extremely knowledgable about everything we saw and provided so much wonderful information about the eco-system. This was a fun, relaxing and beautiful activity and the lunch at the end of the trip was fantastic! Highly recommend!
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Indee55
Mar 26, 2024
Great Experience - I always love getting on the water and paddling, but this kayak tour was extra special in large part because our guide, Franklin, was excellent. He shared his wide-ranging knowledge in a gentle, interesting way as we paddled along. Franklin was able to see and show us so much we would have missed - like a yellow boa constrictor curled up in the branches of a bush, a large iguana which was hard to distinguish from the tree where it sat, and a beautiful bare-throated tiger heron camoflaged among the branches and leaves, and many other birds and creatures. The tour was unhurried, and I found it both relaxing and exciting.
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Gak1968
Dec 21, 2025
Adventure with some Exercise - I would recommend this option over the boats. Assuming you have a basic level of fitness, this is a great trip. Since you have control over your own kayak, you can slow down or stop when you want to see certain things. Our guide was fantastic and gave us some great information about the biology of the mangrove and the plants and trees. We saw monkeys, birds, lizards and other animals in the mangrove. The trip was pretty easy until we had to return. The last 1/2 mile back was upstream. This means that you really had to put some effort into paddling to get back to the starting point. If you are in decent shape, this won't be a problem. However, if you would describe yourself as a couch-potato, you may have difficulty. I enjoyed the exercise, but I readily admit that I am not most people.
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David_r
Feb 1, 2025
Very informative guide... - Very informative guide about the mangroves, trees etc which was interesting but we didn’t see any wildlife unfortunately apart from crabs and a couple of birds. We were the only 2 people on the tour.
A lovely lunch at the end.
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