Mangrove Kayak

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

At the end of the tour you will arrive at Playa Camaronal, which is a popular refuge for turtle conservation. On the beach after the delicious snacks we will return to the starting point admiring nature on our way back.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Located just 20 minutes away from Sámara, this is an entertaining option to learn about the biodiversity of this place while kayaking through the mangroves, admiring different types of birds and vegetation pointed out by your guide, as well as interesting facts that he shares with you during the journey. At the end of the tour you will arrive at Playa Camaronal, which is a popular refuge for turtle conservation. On the beach after the delicious snacks we will return to the starting point admiring nature on our way back.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water and fresh tropical fruit.

Sit-on-top kayak, paddle, and lifejacket.

Pickup points

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Mangrove Kayak

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Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mangrove
Ronald S,,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Luis was great. Very knowledgeable about the plants and birds in the mangrove. Would recommend. Great local fruit and fruit drinks for break.
Great experience
larryhK9831BB,,Apr 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Costa Rica is spectacular. We were fortunate to be able to kayak on a river that had an abundance of birds, fauna and numerous types of trees. Our guide, Marlong, did a wonderful job of pointing out the different varieties and their special features which helped them survive. We kayaked at a leisurely pace and took a break at a turtle nesting area. This was not the season for nesting, but we could appreciate the conservationist who come each year to protect the nests.
Marlon was an excellent guide- fun and informative! We really enjoyed our river kayaking with him
julie r,,Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Learning about the ecosystem around the Nicoya peninsula and the quiet and peacefulness of the experience
An enjoyable and educational kayak tour.
Ruth R,,Feb 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guides, Christopher and Brandon were knowledgable and entertaining. They pointed out a lot of interesting wildlife and explained the advantages of mangroves in the ecosytem and the interaction of the plants and animals in them. It was great to have a view from the river. They also provided a snack of fresh pineapple and watermelon and water and fruit juices. A really worthwhile kayak outing with a crocodile-sighting conclusion.
Pure relaxation
Vacation03224569037,,Jan 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were picked up directly from the hotel by our guide Chris. We drove along the river and through mangroves to the sea. We saw lots of animals and plants, which our guide was very knowledgeable about. We even saw a small crocodile from a distance. At the end we were given drinks and a fresh pineapple. Despite the effort, we would do it again anytime!
It was a great experience
kathytB2086MN,,Jan 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was my first time Kayaking and it was wonderful. Our guide did a great job explaining the different animals and trees in the Mangrove! A great experience!
Recommend for tours and shuttles! :-)
VeganAK,,Feb 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a few excursions through Book with Maria. We had a wonderful experience kayaking the Ora River mangroves with Luis from @tico.experience. He was a wonderful guide, pointing out the flora and fauna of the river - we even saw some baby crocodiles! It was a very nice kayak to a lovely beach spot where we had some fresh fruit and enjoyed the views. That same afternoon, we had booked the kayak and snorkel to Chora Island with Luis again. There were 2 other couples booked on this tour as well. It was a nice kayak out to Chora island with some nice snorkeling - smallish area to snorkel and a few other tour companies were there but it did not feel too crowded on the beach or in the water. Luis was even kind enough to pull over when there were monkeys ahead in a tree so I could take some photos as I had not seem them yet on our trip. We then went to Arenal a few days later with the same guide and had a wonderful time visiting the hanging bridges and seeing sloths/monkeys/other wildlife. We were grateful to Maria's company for helping us book our tours. She also helped to arrange our transport from Samara to Las Catalinas.
A wonderful afternoon
Gramadee,,Feb 16, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had to go in the afternoon because of the tide had to be high. We were a little worried about the heat but it was fine. Alex was our guide and he did a great job. He was able to spot wild life and was very informative. Refreshments after the first leg of our trip was much appreciated. Thank you Alex for a great afternoon. I would definitely recommend this activity.