Mangrove Forest Kayak Exploration

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Welcome to a guided tour through the Preciosa Platanares Wild Life Refuge, the mangrove is both relaxing and amazing.

The mangroves are small forest with plants and animals adapted to live immersed in brackish water, influenced by the tides, hosting lots of life, this wonderful forest will be explore in the tour.

The trip is guided by an experienced local guide who will briefly interrupt the peace and wild silence with explanations of the interrelationships that exist here between plants and animals at different levels.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, please advice.

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Small-group tour (maximun 10 plus guide)

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

The mangrove kayak tour leaves one or two hours before high tide. This trip explores the mangrove estuaries in Platanares River delta in the the Preciosa Platanares Wild Life Refuge. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you up and down a river under the canopy of 70-foot tall mangrove trees. Learn about the mangroves and look for all types of wildlife -- monkeys, raccoons, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, crabs, crocodiles, caimans, snakes, all types of birds, butterflies! The trip takes 3 hours, and we supply snacks (tropical seasonal fruits), kayak with back rest for comfort and dual blade paddle, life jacket , instructions before the trip and a knowledgeable guide. No previous experience required. Suggestions on what to bring: Dry bags for all your gear, even cameras and video gear are suitable to bring if protected. Bathing suit, sunscreen, long pants and log sleeve shirt of dry fit fabric for sun protection (specially from December to April), tennis shoes or sandals with straps (shoes will get wet), light rain jacket (only from August to November), neck strap to secure glasses, hat, dry clothing, towel, plastic bags for wet clothing.

Options

Mangrove Kayak Exploration Tour from Puerto Jimenez

Duration: 3 hours
Snack: Pineapple and Coconut

Reviews

5.00

30 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Thank you Alberto!
MarieEve L,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This kayak tour with Alberto was incredible. Alberto knows so much about the mangroves. He was informative and very kind. It was an amazing activity.
Book this tour!
Jaime T,
Jun 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this tour! I’ll admit I was a little skeptical going in but it turned out to be one of the best excursions we did in Costa Rica. Our guide Lino (I hope I’ve spelled it correctly) was awesome and just an all round good guy and interesting to talk to. I highly recommend this tour!
Such an awesome...
Timothy G,
May 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Such an awesome experience! If you’re in Puerto Jiménez, be sure to check it out!! It will exceed any and all expectations.
Great time in the mangrove!
Natalia R,
Feb 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This tour was a lovely way to start the morning here in Puerto Jimenez. The water that you kayak on throughout the whole trip was very gentle and the mangroves were beautiful. Our tour guide Lino made sure to teach us all about the plants and animals in the area. Towards the end of the tour we had some delicious fruit on the beach before heading back. I would recommend wearing sunscreen as half of the tour is in direct sunlight.
Peaceful
Alison R,
Jan 1, 2024
- Viator
5.00
It was very peaceful and took a while getting used to it as we’d never done it before. But very enjoyable