Couple paddling a double kayak through the Matapalo mangroves in Costa Rica

Tours / Kayak & SUP

Mangroves Nature Tour by Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard

Rates

$80 rack rate

Duration
4 hours
Start time
Depends on the tide
Capacity
2–25 people (minimum 2 people)
Level
Easy
Equipment
Single kayak, double kayak or paddleboard — your choice
Rates
$80 rack rate

General Description

Immerse yourself into the mangrove ecosystem by kayak or stand up paddleboard. As we drive up to the Matapalo mangroves (15 kilometers north of Dominical) we take our time to stop to see all the incredible wildlife that might greet us along the way.

Once on the water, the guide takes you slowly through the estuaries, where you can learn about the plants and animals that live there. The river is very calm, allowing a paddler to enjoy the water without getting tired or scared.

Our knowledgeable guides will take you to explore lush estuaries and ever-changing rivers, taking you away from the hot sun and dusty roads.

We always ask our guests whether they prefer a single kayak, a double kayak or a paddleboard. Minimum 2 people.

Includes

  • · Photos of the experience
  • · Bilingual / certified local guides
  • · ICT certified company
  • · Full insurance
  • · Use of equipment and dry bags
  • · Fruit at the end of the tour
  • · Filtered water from a large water bottle
  • · Secure parking
  • · Park entrance fees
Couple paddling a double kayak through the Matapalo mangrovesGirl on a stand up paddleboard in the calm mangrove estuaryKayaker paddling under hanging mangrove rootsKayak bow gliding through a narrow mangrove channelKayaker next to a pelican in the mangrove riverThree toed sloth hanging from a mangrove branchWhite faced capuchin monkeys walking along a branchRed mangrove crab climbing a mangrove trunkMangrove forest reflected on calm water under a blue skyGroup of kayakers celebrating in the mangrove channelsLine of kayakers paddling through the mangrove forestWoman paddling a red kayak among mangrove rootsWoman paddling a pink kayak through the mangrovesMan on a stand up paddleboard under mangrove rootsKayaker photographing wildlife in the mangrovesRed kayak bow entering a narrow mangrove channelTiger heron perched among mangrove branchesBlack hawk resting on a mangrove branchSloth climbing a mangrove treeStand up paddleboarder silhouetted against the sunset on calm waterWoman stand up paddleboarding on the calm mangrove riverGuest kneeling on a paddleboard beside mangrove rootsGuest relaxing on a paddleboard inside a mangrove channelGreen kayak bow gliding across glassy water at dusk

Explore the Mangroves — stunning videos

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