Kayaking

Isla Damas Guided Mangrove Kayak Tour With Hotel Transfers and Lunch

Get close to Costa Rica's Isla Damas mangroves as bilingual guides lead you by kayak through tidal canals and tree tunnels alive with wildlife.

Take round-trip transfers from your hotel, meet a bilingual guide at the launch site, then board kayaks with gear supplied, no experience needed.

Paddle along canals in brackish water, passing under mangrove roots and tree tunnels as you follow the tide through this living ecosystem.

Watch for birds, reptiles, anteaters, and white-faced monkeys as your bilingual guide explains mangrove life, then relax with drinks and lunch.

이러한 티켓은 취소하거나 일정을 변경할 수 없습니다.

Explore Costa Rica's Isla Damas mangroves by kayak with hotel transfers, equipment, bilingual guides, beverages, and lunch included.

Getting started

Get picked up from your hotel and travel to the launch point for your Isla Damas mangrove adventure. After check-in, your bilingual guide provides your kayak and all necessary equipment. Once you are set up, you board your 1- or 2-passenger kayak and push off into the calm brackish waters to begin paddling into the mangrove canals.

What to expect

Isla Damas mangrove ecosystem

Isla Damas is a unique mangrove ecosystem in Costa Rica, known for its natural canals and dense forest canopy. You explore this environment at a relaxed pace by kayak, moving through winding waterways and shaded passages.

Features

Navigate natural canals as you paddle under a verdant forest canopy and pass beneath natural tree tunnels formed by interlacing branches.

Watch for wildlife as you go, with opportunities to spot bird species, reptiles, ant eaters, and white-faced monkeys in their habitat.

Benefit from bilingual guides who share insights about the mangrove ecosystem, its brackish waters, and the species that depend on it.

Use the provided equipment and kayak, stay refreshed with included beverages during your outing, and pause during the experience to enjoy the included lunch.

Enjoy round-trip transportation from and to your hotel, with no previous kayaking experience required and start times adjusted according to the tides for suitable conditions.

Wrapping up

At the end of your paddle through the Isla Damas mangroves, you return to the launch point, hand back your equipment, and then board the vehicle for your ride back to your hotel.

What to bring

Sun protection: Bring suntan lotion, a hat or visor, and sunglasses with a retainer cord for paddling under the sun.

Insect protection: Carry mosquito repellent to stay comfortable in the mangrove environment.

Waterproof gear: Bring a waterproof camera to capture wildlife and scenery without damaging your device.

Towels: Pack a beach towel to dry off after the kayaking experience.

Additional information

Age requirement: Children must be at least 8 years old to join this experience.

Experience level: You do not need any previous kayaking experience to participate.

Start time: The tour operates according to the tides, so exact start times will be confirmed closer to your date.

Kayak types: Kayaks are available for 1 or 2 passengers, subject to availability.