Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio
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Quepos, Costa Rica
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Boat with captain
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Isla Damas (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tracy_A
Excellent experience and our guide was also excellent. I think his name was Guillermo. He was super knowledgeable about the plants and animals. We saw a sloth, tons of monkeys, coati, raccoons, boas, lizards, hawks and more. I would definitely recommend.
Reviews
4.9
based on 2,667 reviews
Lauren_S, May 2026
The tour was great. The boat ride was peaceful and we saw great wildlife. The tour guide, Eli, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, friendly and really made it a good experience. It was a great way to experience a different side of of Costa Rica!
Danxin_H, May 2026
Very cool.The tour guide is very knowledgeable and helpful and I saw many animals and the lunch is very delicious
Susan_M, Apr 2026
Kevin was a great guide and showed us many animals and plants. The lunch after was very good. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Very well done.
Julia_M, Apr 2026
Kevin our tour guy was amazing! Very knowledgeable! The area was beautiful and the monkeys were great!
Christie_T, Apr 2026
As well as abundant flora and fauna, just the setting is gorgeous—even (or especially) when it’s raining.
Sara_B, Apr 2026
It was a great experience, monkeys in the boat, on the boat, lizards, turtles and a very good guide Edgar
Julei_S, Apr 2026
Kevin was fantastic! This was our favorite of our week's trip! He was so knowledgeable and even took professional photos during the trip that he shared with us after the tour! We highly recommend this one to all!!
Michelle_H, Apr 2026
We've done this tour a few times and it's always great. Danny was awesome, super friendly and knowledgeable.
Margaret_P, Apr 2026
The pick ups are not well organized. We were in the van going back-and-forth, picking up people for over an hour and we are backtracking several times. They crammed at least 20 people in this vehicle. There were no more room for anyone to sit.
The departure area near the mangrove was very laid-back. The mangrove boats were not clean and needed maintenance.
I was not comfortable on this tour. At the lunch place I ordered a cab and went back to my hotel. I was not interested in being in a crowded van for another hour plus
Kaitlyn_K, Apr 2026
We had a great time with our knowledgeable guide, Kevin. He’s very skilled at spotting animals and can tell you anything you’d want to know about the animals. After our tour we were taken to a soda and had a delicious lunch.
Karin_K, Apr 2026
It was fun and relaxing. The guide was informative. My kids loved the monkeys, especially when it climbed over them.
Tracy_A, Apr 2026
Excellent experience and our guide was also excellent. I think his name was Guillermo. He was super knowledgeable about the plants and animals. We saw a sloth, tons of monkeys, coati, raccoons, boas, lizards, hawks and more. I would definitely recommend.
Jordan_C, Apr 2026
We got to see so many animals and our guide was very informative. Loved seeing the monkeys play all around our boat and the trees.
Vanessa_M, Mar 2026
Very friendly! They respect the animas on this tour. We saw crocs, monkeys, lizards, birds, anteaters!
Taylor_M, Mar 2026
"Our mangrove tour with Rudolfo was nothing short of spectacular. From the very beginning, his expertise and passion for the ecosystem were evident. He has an incredible eye for detail, pointing out a diverse range of animals that we definitely would have missed on our own. Not only was he a fountain of knowledge, but he also went above and beyond by capturing high-quality photos of the wildlife and our group, ensuring we had perfect memories to take home.
Beyond his technical skills, Rudolfo is a truly pleasant and kind individual. His English is excellent, making communication effortless and the entire experience educational and engaging. It is rare to find a guide who combines professional expertise with such a warm, welcoming personality. He turned a simple boat ride into an unforgettable adventure. If you are looking for an amazing experience in the mangroves, Rudolfo is the man to see—he is simply the best!"
Laura_V, Mar 2026
Had a great tour with Enderson as our guide. His passion for the animals and ensuring we saw as much as possible was great. Nice to explore the area in a different way. Saw a sloth, monkeys, cool birds, and more.
Steven_D, Mar 2026
We had an amazing time on this tour! The guides were very knowledgeable, and we saw a lot of different wildlife. Would definitely recommend!
Xiaoli_Z, Mar 2026
It is fun boat trip. We are not only seeing many animals, but also learn the eco-system. The boat is comfortable and safe.
sjlharris, Mar 2026
Minibus did not have a working seatbelt in the seat I sat in. Bus kept cutting out which could have been dangerous. Toilets by the boat launch were grim. Guide was great but we did not see much wildlife but that is nature for you. Lunch was mediocre. I have been on several boat tours and this one was the worst.
harley_w, Mar 2026
Great experience!!!!! We saw lots of animals and our tour guide was very informative and hilarious! We got to see so many Capuchin monkeys and one even climbed on my head!! An unforgettable experience. So glad we went. 100% recommend.
MarshallGreen, Mar 2026
Great way to see the local flora and fauna. It is a smooth riding flat bottomed boat with a roof! So if it rains, no problem. Guide was great.
Jacob_G, Mar 2026
We got lucky and were the only people on the tour so we got a private tour with our guide Danny. Danny was very knowledgeable of the mangroves and fun to be with. We had a chance to see several species of birds, and active sloth, several groups of white face monkeys, numerous reptiles including a caiman. Overall fantastic time!
Anthony_P, Mar 2026
Enderson was magnificent! He has a huge base of knowledge in biology, botany, geology and history!
His sighting skills are amazing. We saw 5 sloths, many monkeys, aboutis, ibises, hummingbirds and many more.
He is enthusiastic and is obviously eager to share his knowledge.
He accommodated my physical limitations with concern and support.
If you take this tour, I would ask for him!
David_C, Mar 2026
Great tour and guide will recommend to any one who would like to see a different side of wildness in Costa Rica.
pam_h, Mar 2026
Our guide, Edgar, was so informative about the natural habitat of the mangroves. We were lucky enough to not only so many JC lizards but to watch 2 run across the water. With Edgar’s keen eye we say several unusual birds that he identified for us. Lunch in Quepos was a great ending to the tour
Elaine_C, Mar 2026
We had a brilliant guide, Kevin who was extremely knowledgeable. Without a guide we would never have seen the boa or cayman hiding in the undergrowth. Highly recommend this trip, reasonable price which includes lunch and hotel pickup
Rhona_D, Feb 2026
The river trip is lovely and Anderson our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic which was great. However, if you're on the 1 pm trip please note that the meal provided is not exactly lunch since you have it after the trip at about 4.30 so plan accordingly.
Veronica_V, Feb 2026
The ride was nice. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We asked for the tour in Spanish when booking but it was in Enlglish. Once I mentioned this to the tour guide, he did the tour in both languages but this is the second tour booked where we had to ask about a Spanish tour when that is what we booked. The lunch offered after was great. We did see a few animals, mostly white faced monkeys.
Mignone_R, Feb 2026
The trip is scheduled for one pm but the guide only arrives at one thirty. In our case we arrived early as we were coming for jaco.i only looked at the app at 12:30 when we arrived only to see he would be coming at 1:40. In the end he arrived at 14 and didn't have a voice, so it was a strain to hear him at all and my husband doesn't hear well to begin with.
Lynn_B, Feb 2026
Good experience.
Water provided but you may need bug spray and lotion. Our guide Enderson was well informed and passionate about making everyone happy and informed. I feel like I want to go the night tour now
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