Tamarindo Estuary Tour: Explore Mangroves and Wildlife

Embark on a thrilling Tamarindo Estuary Kayak Tour and explore the enchanting mangroves and diverse wildlife in Las Baulas National Marine Park. Discover hidden lagoons, encounter exotic bird species, crocodiles, and iguanas on this 2.5-hour nature lover’s adventure.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tamarindo - The Tamarindo estuary is a long and vast river mouth with mangrove forest located. It is located between Tamarindo and Playa Grande. The labyrinth of meanders, streams and lagoons is vast and rarely explored. It is a perfect 2.5 hour trip for nature lovers. You can row through the calm waters of the estuary, between Playa Tamarindo and…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of kayaks
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

The Tamarindo estuary is a long, vast river mouth with mangrove forest. It is located between Tamarindo and Playa Grande. The labyrinth of meanders, streams and lagoons is vast and rarely explored. It is a perfect 2.5 hour trip for nature lovers. You can paddle through the calm waters of the estuary, between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande. On sunny…

Location
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_l
Mar 21, 2026
Kayaking - It was fun, we saw lots of animals and the kayaking was a nice workout. We were ready to take a nap afterwards!
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Cassandrae892
Mar 13, 2026
Book your kayaking tour with Pablo. - Pablo was an incredible guide for our mangrove kayaking tour! We saw such an amazing variety of wildlife, including many beautiful birds, howler monkeys, iguanas, adorable baby raccoons, and even a baby crocodile. Pablo was extremely knowledgeable about the mangrove ecosystem and shared so many interesting details throughout the tour. It was an amazing experience, quiet and did not disturb the animals. I recommend it over boating completely. He was also very kind and gracious, making sure we were comfortable. He provided fresh pineapple and water, let us borrow his hats for sun protection, and made sure we both had life jackets and felt safe on the water. It was a truly memorable experience, and I would absolutely recommend Pablo to anyone wanting to explore the mangroves.
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Felix_h
Mar 10, 2026
Wonderful relaxing... - Wonderful relaxing kayaking with Pablo as a great guide. Saw so many beautiful birds, howler monkeys, wild raccoons, and other wildlife. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Mayatrip1
Feb 23, 2026
Beautiful morning out on the water - Get up early and go for the 6 am kayaking trip! The river was so peaceful and uncrowded, we were in the shade for most of the time, and saw so much wild life (crocodiles, osprey, ibis, and many more birds!). Very easy paddling as the water is quite still and easy to launch into the water. Nice to have an easy meet up place in Playa Grande and Pablo was a lovely tour guide.
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Kenneth
Feb 22, 2026
Enjoyed My Kayak Trip - Pablo was a fantastic guide! Knowledgeable and very cool and nice, great guy. Tide was super low but still saw different types of birds, howler monkeys and even a ray. The kayak is a workout and the sun beats down on you so be prepared
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Mollieh2026
Feb 15, 2026
Gliding through the mangroves - Pablo was a great guide and we had a very pleasant, relaxing time gliding through the mangroves. Our start time was dependent on the tides and there was some coordination we had to do with Pablo the day before our trip. Would recommend.
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Aoifecod
Feb 14, 2026
Wonderful experience with Pablo - Pablo was a brilliant guide. The tour was lovely and peaceful along the mangrove in the early morning. We saw lots of wildlife and Pablo was highly knowledgeable on the ecology in the area!
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Enriqueshockwave
Feb 4, 2026
A lovely morning in the mangroves - My parents and I spent a wonderful morning exploring the mangroves by kayak with Pablo. Pablo knew the name of every plant and animal we encountered, and was also an incredibly kind and attentive guide keeping us well-supplied with sunscreen and water throughout the trip. The wildlife sightings were a major highlight - we saw several bird species, a baby crocodile, and even a family of howler monkeys! There is always something so peaceful about being out on the water, and this experience was no exception. Thanks Pablo!
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Kathy_f
Jan 25, 2026
Pablo was so great! We... - Pablo was so great! We got out and hiked overland to see howler monkeys, he was so informative. It was a great way to spend the afternoon. Take sunscreen and plenty of bug spray!
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Jessica_f
Apr 7, 2026
Very peaceful mangrove... - Very peaceful mangrove kayak. However, it felt like the guide was a little disinterested. He could have been a little more engaged. Although he offered us water and showed us this different types of mangrove. Was expensive for what felt like a self guided tour.
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From $55
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).