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Manuel Antonio Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Quepos, Costa Rica
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get an up-close look at oceanic life during this sea kayaking experience from Manuel Antonio. Paddle the waters surrounding small islands and quiet bays on this popular tour that put travelers in touch with Costa Rica's wild side.
  • Kayak Manuel Antonio
  • Navigate the waters between islands and bays
  • Enjoy the personalized attention of a small group
  • Learn about wildlife and local life from your professional guide
  • Lunch and hotel transport included

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
    Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up at any hotel, house, airbnb and other in the area.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

What To Expect

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Playa Manuel Antonio

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Joy_P
My boyfriend, sister and I enjoyed a wonderful time kayaking and snorkeling. Cesar was an awesome guide. They had either one or two person kayak to choose from. We kayaked to a certain area to snorkel to see beautiful fish and then headed to a beach to relax for a bit and then back. A good workout! We had to right leave right after but you do go after to restaurant to eat. It was wonderful experience and Cesar was there to make sure we were going the right n if we needed any help. Thank you!

Reviews

4.6
based on 80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good to book after a few...

Haviland_F, Dec 2025
Good to book after a few days without rain. We still saw plenty of diverse fish up close at playa bie sans

Great time!

Mason_L, Sep 2025
Awesome tour guide and driver! Water was beautiful and snorkeling was awesome! Food after was great too.

Terrible communication

Vivek_M, Apr 2023
Absolutely ridiculous organisation skills and communication from the tour operator. 4 days before the trip we were told a 12:30 pickup from outside our hotel. On the day we ended up standing there for 45 minutes in the 35 degree peak heat waiting for a pickup with no clue where they were. Finally managed to get through to them via whatsapp (Viator had no mobile number for them, had to find it on their website) and was told that they had made a mistake and pickup was actually at 2:30pm!!! (for a 1:30pm start somehow?!) Not so much as an apology when they turned up, extremely disappointed with the customer service. There was no shade to wait under and we couldn't wait in our room or the hotel lobby as it was too far from the front of the hotel and we wouldn't have seen the van pull up.

Unprofessional and disorganized

Beth_M, Apr 2023
Kayaking was very fun; only 1 guide for 8 people; inattentive to clients while kayaking and snorkeling; guests with problems were not noticed; Viator description does not include the necessary level of athleticism.

Great evening adventure

Nichole_R, Apr 2023
Great trip - fun kayak trip plus lots of fish during snorkeling all ending with beautiful sunset on way back

Great tour!

jessminatalie, Jun 2022
This was an amazing experience! I accidentally missed the bus pick up and they were very accommodating to our needs. The tour guide was very nice and the food they provided was the best meal we had on our costa rica trip.

Beautiful kayak trip...

Christine_L, Mar 2022
Beautiful kayak trip around the coast to a bay . Snorkeling wasn't great as water was cloudy but it was a fun time anyway. The guide was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend this tour.

Awesome experience

Joy_P, Mar 2022
My boyfriend, sister and I enjoyed a wonderful time kayaking and snorkeling. Cesar was an awesome guide. They had either one or two person kayak to choose from. We kayaked to a certain area to snorkel to see beautiful fish and then headed to a beach to relax for a bit and then back. A good workout! We had to right leave right after but you do go after to restaurant to eat. It was wonderful experience and Cesar was there to make sure we were going the right n if we needed any help. Thank you!

No refund - daylight robbery

Hannah_E, Feb 2022
Advised by Tour operator not to take part due to an injury to my leg however they would not refund even though I went and tried to take part and was refused.

Great Excursion!

MaryKarlee_M, Aug 2021
Great guides and fun outing!! We loved the kayaking and snorkeling. So many beautiful fish! I would have loved a little more time to snorkel. The only part we didn’t love was the lunch. The food was quite bland and a poor representation of the lovely food here in Costa Rica.

Fun, clean, and safe. We loved this!!

Brent_L, Mar 2021
Such a fun tour!! Kayaking on the ocean and then seeing the fish was great. Cesar and Mario were so fun! Excellent lunch too!

Tucana tour

Sylvie_O, Feb 2022
Wagner est un très bon guide, aussi bien en kayak avec ses explications marines, sous marine en snorkling, sur la plage avec ara et autre animaux. Bonne activité, bien entourés.

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