Mangrove Forest Kayak Exploration

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.

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 At:

• Golfo Dulce, Puerto Jimenez 60702 Costa Rica

Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Calle a Gringolandia, C. a Gringolandia, Provincia de Puntarenas, Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Local guide
• Small-group tour (maximun 10 plus guide)

Not Included

• Transportation to/from attractions

Facilities