Damas Mangrove
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  • Tour Description

    Experience the Damas Island Estuary and Mangrove ecosystem firsthand - in an open-seated kayak. Indulge in a few therapeutic hours of paddling with the currents as your highly trained, bilingual nature guides reveal the protected inland waterways of the Damas Estuary and mangrove habitat.

    Explore the richness of the flora and fauna as you experience the magical ecosystem of the Costa Rican mangrove and tropical rain forest. Paddle comfortably as an intimate group under the shade of several tall species of mangroves, which are only found in select areas of the world, Costa Rica being one of them. The pace of this adventure is determined by your abilities, your interests, and how much wildlife you want to stop and observe (or learn more about) – all in its natural and breathtaking habitat.

    Watch sloths and numerous species of monkeys travel through the tree canopy, hunt for nocturnal silky anteaters and several types of reptiles resting in the mangroves, and listen to the songs of the various local and migrant birds as they fly over your kayak curiously. The guides have their own tips and tricks to spot all the animals that show up during the tour – they make your experience simply extraordinary.

    This kayaking tour allows for a close and personal experience with the Costa Rican mangrove forest. You will learn and understand about the secrets of this exotic and unique type of forest, as you become one with nature.

    After your adventure, you will enjoy a delicious and well-deserved Tico style meal, a hot breakfast, lunch, or dinner, depending on the time of your tour.

    Come learn about the composition of the ecosystem found in the Costa Rican mangrove estuary – unlike anything you will see in any other part of the world. Go back home knowing the importance of preserving this delicate yet vital aspect of life, so crucial to the environment not only in Costa Rica, but in the world’s ecosystem.
  • Schedule

    Hours

    We have pre-planned schedules a year in advance to anticipate tide levels. If you have a range of dates in mind for your tour, you can contact us through our e-mail, and we will let you know if there's any time slots that work for you.

    Private Tours Available.
  • Rates

    Rates from Manuel Antonio

    $79.00 USD per person

    Rates from Herradura-Jaco-Esterillos

    $109.00 USD per person

    Rates from Dominical -Uvita-Costa Ballena

    $149.00 USD per person

    Mangrove Kayak Tour at Night from Manuel Antonio

    $89 USD per person

    Rates Valid from

    Nov 30th, 2018 - Nov 30th, 2024
    All rates include taxes.
    All children older than 6 years pay full rate // All Children under 6 years old are free

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  • Additional Info

    Tour times

    To anticipate tides, we have pre-planned schedules a year in advance. Contact us to learn more!

    Duration

    4 hours

    Includes

    Single or double open seat kayaks available, round-trip transportation, bilingual nature guides, all equipment needed, secure lockers, a hot meal and juice.

    Recommendations

    We recommend a reasonable level of fitness to paddle an open seat kayak for several hours. Wear comfortable clothing and water shoes (you might get wet), bring sun block, insect repellent, towel, waterproof camera, and a hat.

    Requirements

    Excellent for adventurous individuals, families or groups who want to learn and experience nature first hand! – Available for children over 7 years old, but they must paddle in a double kayak alongside an adult.

  • Rates Policies

    Fees for Tours:

    Minimum number of people to operate a tour from Manuel Antonio, Jaco and Dominical is 2 people (except for our "Rainmaker Rainforest Hiking" and "Carara National Park" tours with a minimum of 4 people, and the "Iguana Catamaran & Snorkeling" tour with a minimum of 6 people). If the minimum is not met, the amount for the minimum number of people will be charged. Rates for customers in Dominical, between Uvita and Cristal Ballena, are based on a minimum of 4 people. Rates for customers in Dominical between Uvita and Ballena Cristal are based on a minimum of 4 people.

    Rates Private Tours:

    Rates for private tours are calculated based on a minimum of 6 people, each person above this will pay an additional fee.

    Children Policies:
    • All children under the age of 6 are free of charge.
    • All children 6 years and older pay full net rate.
    • All children must be under adult supervision.
    Sales & Reservations

    Travel Agencies: All reservations must be requested by fax, telephone, or e-mail. Your reservations will be confirmed, as well as pick-up times and any other necessary information within 24 hours. To help us serve you better, please make sure to clearly specify the pick-up location and any special instructions needed for your clients’ adventure with us.

    We require that on the day of the tour your clients show us a copy of their voucher, which shows us their prepayment amount and any additional details needed for their Iguana Tours Adventure.

    Individual Travelers – Direct Reservations: All reservations must be requested by fax, telephone, or e-mail. Your reservations will be confirmed, as well as pick-up times and any other necessary information within 24 hours. To help us serve you better, specify your pick-up location and any special instructions needed for your adventure with us.

    On the day of the tour, you must present a copy of the payment receipt or voucher.

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    • Very important: Notify us of any medical conditions that may affect you during the tour.
    • Notify us if you have any allergies, and if there are any meal specifications we must take into account.
    • Tell us how many children you'll be taking along for the trip, as well as their ages.

    Cancellation Policies

    If necessary, please submit cancellations by telephone, e-mail, or fax. There will be no refunds on cancellations made less than 48 hours before the confirmed pick-up time for any tour. For group tours, there are no refunds on cancellations made 7 days before the date of the tour. If there are any questions regarding these policies, please contact our Director of Operations directly.

    Social Policies

    Because we respect and protect our animals, the maximum weight allowed for the horseback riding tours is 200 lbs or 90 kg.
    We have social and ecological programs, please let us know if you require any additional information.

    Minimum Ages

    Tour Minimum Age Maximum Age
    CITY TOUR Quepos Downtown 6 years old NA
    Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling* No Age Requirement All Family
    Manuel Antonio Park Deluxe* No Age Requirement All Family

    WHITEWATER RAFTING

    Savegre River Class II / III Full Day* 8 years old NA
    Naranjo River Class III / IV Half Day 12 years old NA
    Naranjo River Chorro Class IV 12 years old NA

    KAYAKING / PADDLE TOURS

    Mangrove Kayak Estuary * 7 years old NA
    Paddle Ocean Kayak 7 years old NA

    HORSEBACK RIDING

    Tocori Mountain and Waterfall 7 years old NA

    NATURAL HISTORY

    Manuel Antonio Nat. Nature Walk No Age Requirement All Family
    Carara Nat. Park & Bird watching * 7 years old NA
    Mangrove Boat Tour * No Age Requirement All Family
    Mangrove Boat Tour at Night * 10 years old NA


    CANOPY

    Zip Line & Canopy Tour 8 years old NA

    ECOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS

    Butterfly and Reptiles Combo 7 years old NA
    Rainmaker Rain Forest Hiking* 7 years old NA
    Amphibious and Reptiles at Night 7 years old NA
    Mangrove Fishing No Age Requirement All Family
    Reptilandia & Hacienda Baru No Age Requirement NA
    Padle Board in the Ocean and Mangroves 12 years old NA

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    Quepos, Costa Rica.
  • Office Hours: Monday to Sunday 07:00 am until 08:00 pm.

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