Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Pickup time for this tour depends to the high tide.

We'll give you the pickup time right after receiving your booking.

The mangrove forest is one of the most vital and astounding ecosystems in the world. Damas Island, located just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio is currently one of the most important remaining mangroves in Costa Rica. Covering thousands of acres of protected forest, this amazing biodiversity is home to a large number of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects.

Our experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable boat tour through the channels of the mangrove forest, far away from civilization. You can discover an abundance of species native to the area such as white-faced monkeys, anteaters, boas, iguanas, birds and thousands of colorful crabs.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Isla Damas

River dock next to Hotel Pueblo Real

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Boat with captain

Bottled water

Lunch

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

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Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio

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Reviews

4.86

2,317 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2118

124

Great experience
T9566FFjuliec,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our experience was excellent Anderson was very knowledgeable and a great guide. I would recommend this tour.
Great experience in the Mangrove
598debraw,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin was a great guide! So knowledgeable. He knew where to find the animals and gave us information on the plant life in the mangrove.
Great experience
renayad2019,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had a great time on the mangrove boat tour. Our tour guide Guerillmo was really knowledgeable and funny. We got to see a lot of birds and a sloth. The monkeys were really interactive and one jumped on the boat!
Wonderful experience with a super guide : Kevin.
Ana0042,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful experience in the mangroves with Kebin. We have seen many birds, turtles, snakes, iguanas, monkeys. Sloth bears...
Relaxing and enjoyable
imogene985,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Miguel was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable and showed us many animals and plants. It was a relaxing journey on the boat and an enjoyable way to see the wildlife.
Awesomeness
joehQ9108YC,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour guide very informative. Seen lot of birds and monkeys.
Kenneth is excellent!
Q206QIheather,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent tour with Kenneth on Tuesday! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw long nosed bats, capuchin monkeys, a caiman and many birds and lizards. Our lunch place had excellent food and he had our table reserved outside in the shade. I highly recommend Kenneth.
A fascinating voyage through the mangroves, with many interesting plants and animals to see along the way.
Odyssey633210,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Kevin was enthusiastic and helpful. He had a good eye for finding wildlife which we would not have spotted without his help. He also had a lot of background interesting scientific information. The boat was very stable and safely driven. We saw all sorts of interesting animals and plants, and enjoyed a visit of a capuchin monkey onto our boat!
Must go!
Adriana C,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Id recommend this to anyone who is visiting the area! Our guides were knowledgeable and patient with questions. We saw so many animals that we never would have seen if they wouldn’t have pointed them out.
Mangrove boat tour with Kevin slays
Scott B,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you want to have a unique experience with a knowledgeable guide you should book this tour with Kevin. Where else can you see monkeys, caiman, Jesus lizards and a whole host of rare and interesting birds in a mangrove forest? Highly recommend!