Mangrove Forest Kayak Exploration: Discover Preciosa Platanares Wildlife Refuge with a Local Guide

Embark on a guided kayak tour through the Preciosa Platanares Wildlife Refuge and discover the wonders of the mangrove forest. Immerse yourself in the brackish water and learn about the unique interrelationships between plants and animals. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Calle a Gringolandia - The mangrove kayak tour departs approximately one to two hours prior to the high tide. This excursion navigates through the mangrove waterways of the Platanares River delta within the Preciosa Platanares Wildlife Refuge. A well-informed guide will navigate you through the river’s path, surrounded by the towering 70-foot…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Small-group tour (maximum 10 plus guide)
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Join us for a guided exploration of the Preciosa Platanares Wildlife Refuge, an oasis of serenity and wonder in the heart of the mangroves. These tiny woodland habitats are teeming with flora and fauna remarkably adapted to live in the tidal influences of brackish water, creating a vibrant ecosystem that you will witness during the tour. Accompanied by…

Location
Calle a Gringolandia
Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce, please show up 15 minutes before the tour start :)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jaime_t
Jun 29, 2024
Book this tour! - 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!
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Z7771pucourtneym
May 30, 2024
Peaceful and fun - This tour exceeded our expectations and would definitely recommend. We started at 7am during high tide and had a very tranquil paddle through the mangroves. Minimal physical exertion because the water is so calm and we went slow, and they also have tandem kayaks. Lino was a great guide and showed us many things to paddle over and look at. The mangrove forest was really cool, and at the end we stopped and watched a family of capuchin monkeys playing. On the paddle back we stopped at the beach next to the river and had a swim break in golfo dulce which was very refreshing, and Lino cut up fresh coconut and pineapple for us. We didn’t get bit by many bugs and some of the river is shaded. Only shoes you need are flip flops for the hot sand on the beach. Great tour!!
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Timothy_g
May 10, 2024
Such an awesome... - Such an awesome experience! If you’re in Puerto Jiménez, be sure to check it out!! It will exceed any and all expectations.
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U3947intimk
Mar 9, 2024
Very good - The guide was very good. Good equipment, nice snacks. They had showers which people can use afterwards. Only two other kayaks (plus the guide) when we went allowing detailed conversations. We saw scarlet macaws and sandpipers
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Flip007
Mar 3, 2024
Great kayak tour for families - We have enjoyed every minute of the Mangrove Kayak Tour. Our guide Lino did a great job explaining the flora and fauna of the Plantaranes river. The twin kayak worked well for 2 adults and 2 small kids. We would recommend the tour for the morning or the afternoon to avoid the midday sun. Thanks to Alberto for his great consulting and customer service.
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Natalia_r
Feb 18, 2024
Great time in the mangrove! - 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.
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Rhod819147
Feb 17, 2024
Relaxing paddle - Had a great morning paddling mangroves. Saw plenty of birdlife and lizards/iguanas. Laura our guide also gave insights into mangrove ecosystem. Paddled at a leisurely pace and stopped on way back at beach for swim/refreshments. Staff were very helpful/professional in dealing with the demands of a group with very small children and the other end of the age spectrum. There is also a nice cafe attached for post paddling refreshments.
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Pias1830
Feb 14, 2024
Great tour - This turned out to be a mangrove + sunset + bioluminescence tour which it didn’t say when we booked on Tripadvisor but which was really nice and we enjoyed it a lot. Special thanks to our very knowledgable guide who knew so much about biology!
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P2685hosarap
Jan 13, 2024
Great kayak tour! - Super friendly hosts and guide and a great group on the tour too. Great value, loved every minute and highly recommend!
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Alison_r
Jan 1, 2024
Peaceful - It was very peaceful and took a while getting used to it as we’d never done it before. But very enjoyable
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From $62
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).