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Damas Island Mangrove Boat Safari

4.9 (185 reviews) Manuel Antonio English & Spanish
Damas Island Mangrove Boat Safari
Duration 4 Hours
Min Age 0+ years
Group Size 2-40 pax
Hotel Pick-up Included
Daily Departure Times:
According to Tide Schedule Night Tide Schedule According to Tide Schedule
Important Pick-up Policy: Depending on your hotel location, travelers must be ready in the lobby 30 minutes prior to your selected tour departure.

Overview

One of the most cherished natural adventures in Manuel Antonio! If you think a boat tour through the Damas Island Mangrove Estuary is sedentary, let this dynamic, delicate ecosystem literally pull you out of your seat.

Travel through miles of protected, pristine coastal estuary aboard ultra-quiet covered eco-boats designed specifically to navigate shallow mangrove canals without disturbing the wildlife. Marvel at curious families of white-faced capuchin monkeys as they forage along the branches right above—and sometimes directly on—your boat!

Spot silky anteaters sleeping high in tree hollows, boa constrictors resting on thick roots, spectacled caimans basking along muddy banks, and four distinct species of mangrove trees that weave surreal shapes across the water. Available both as an illuminating Daytime Tour and an enchanting Nighttime Safari when glowing eyes and nocturnal creatures awaken.

What's Included

Round-trip air-conditioned transportation from Manuel Antonio and Quepos
Certified bilingual naturalist guide and experienced local captain
Comfortable, covered and ultra-quiet estuary safari boat
Authentic, hot Costa Rican meal (lunch or dinner depending on tide schedule)
Fresh fruit snacks, cold water, and natural fruit juices

Detailed Itinerary

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Showing itinerary for: Daytime Mangrove Boat Safari (w/ Transportation)
According to Tide Schedule
Tide Dependent

Hotel Pick-Up & Scenic Damas Transfer

Transfer through African palm plantations to the Damas Island boat launch dock.

Safari Time

Eco-Boat Estuary & Mangrove Exploration

Navigate labyrinthine waterways with monkeys visiting nearby branches and birdlife all around.

Meal Time

Traditional Costa Rican Meal & Refreshments

Dock at the private riverside ranch for a freshly cooked authentic Casado meal.

Departure

Return Transfer to Your Hotel

Comfortable return transport to your accommodation in Quepos or Manuel Antonio.

What to Bring

Lightweight, comfortable clothing and walking shoes
Insect repellent and eco-friendly sunscreen
Camera with telephoto lens or smartphone
Binoculars and sunglasses
Light rain jacket or poncho just in case
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Adult (Age 12-95) $110.00 / person
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Child (Age 5-11) $80.00 / child
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