Mangrove Forest Kayak Exploration

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Preciosa Platanares Mangrove Forest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Pura Vida attitude instaled. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Welcome to a guided tour through the Preciosa Platanares Wild Life Refuge, the mangrove is both relaxing and amazing.

The mangroves are small forest with plants and animals adapted to live immersed in brackish water, influenced by the tides, hosting lots of life, this wonderful forest will be explore in the tour.

The trip is guided by an experienced local guide who will briefly interrupt the peace and wild silence with explanations of the interrelationships that exist here between plants and animals at different levels.

Kayaking Tours On the Water Small Group Excellent Quality DSA non-compliant Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce

Ages: Children (3–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Small-group tour (maximun 10 plus guide)

Not included

Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

The mangrove kayak tour leaves one or two hours before high tide. This trip explores the mangrove estuaries in Platanares River delta in the the Preciosa Platanares Wild Life Refuge. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you up and down a river under the canopy of 70-foot tall mangrove trees. Learn about the mangroves and look for all types of wildlife -- monkeys, raccoons, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, crabs, crocodiles, caimans, snakes, all types of birds, butterflies! The trip takes 3 hours, and we supply snacks (tropical seasonal fruits), kayak with back rest for comfort and dual blade paddle, life jacket , instructions before the trip and a knowledgeable guide. No previous experience required. Suggestions on what to bring: Dry bags for all your gear, even cameras and video gear are suitable to bring if protected. Bathing suit, sunscreen, long pants and log sleeve shirt of dry fit fabric for sun protection (specially from December to April), tennis shoes or sandals with straps (shoes will get wet), light rain jacket (only from August to November), neck strap to secure glasses, hat, dry clothing, towel, plastic bags for wet clothing.

Stop 1
Golfo Dulce

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce, please show up 15 minutes before the tour start :)

End point

Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce, please show up 15 minutes before the tour start :)

Using your ticket

Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, please advice.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.