Isla Damas Mangrove Boat Tour
A comfortable estuary boat tour with bilingual naturalist guides for monkeys, birds, caimans, crocodiles, and sloths.
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Comfort boat
Difficulty
Easy
Departure
Morning or afternoon
Overview
If you prefer to stay dry, the Damas mangroves are just as rewarding by boat. High-comfort estuary boats glide slowly through the channels while your guide finds wildlife along the banks.
Expect monkeys, herons and other birds, caimans, crocodiles, and sloths, plus a clear explanation of the mangrove ecosystem. The tour ends with typical Costa Rican food.
Highlights
- Monkeys, birds, caimans, crocodiles, and sloths
- High-comfort estuary boats
- Learn the mangrove ecosystem
- Ends with typical Costa Rican food
What to expect
8:00 AM
Hotel pickup
Short transfer to the Damas estuary.
8:45 AM
Boarding
Board the comfort boat and safety briefing.
9:00 AM
Mangrove cruise
Slow cruise with wildlife spotting.
11:00 AM
Food and return
Typical food, then drop-off at your hotel.
What's included
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Comfortable estuary boat
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Typical Costa Rican food
Not included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Gallery
What to bring
- Light, breathable clothing
- Closed, comfortable shoes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Water and a camera
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour last?
This tour lasts about 2.5 hours.
How demanding is this tour?
The difficulty level is easy.
How big are the groups?
Group size is comfort boat.
When does it depart?
Departures are morning or afternoon.
What's included in this tour?
Bilingual naturalist guide, Comfortable estuary boat, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Typical Costa Rican food.
What should I bring?
Light, breathable clothing, Closed, comfortable shoes, Reef-safe sunscreen, Insect repellent, Water and a camera.
In what language is the tour?
Our guides are local bilingual naturalists who lead the tour in English and Spanish.
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