Tickets & tours
Access to the estuary is technically free. Visitors pay operators directly for guided packages that include gear, guides, and often transport.
Most bookedPickup time for this tour depends to the high tide. We'll give you the pickup time right after receiving your booking. The mangrove forest is one of the most vital...
Best valueEmbark on a truly unique adventure with our kayak tour through the mesmerizing mangroves of Manuel Antonio. Delve into the rich biodiversity of these forests, teeming...
Top ratedThe pickup time for this tour is according to the high tide. We'll give you the pickup time as soon as we receive your booking. The mangrove forest is one of the most...
The Mangrove Forest is one of the most vital and outstanding ecosystems in the world. Covering thousands of acres of protected forest, this amazing environment is home...
In this spectacular experience all family members from the youngest to the oldest adults will enjoy, sitting in a boat equipped with all the safety of the case and...
Small groupDiscover one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour, located near Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Glide through...
Tour prices usually range from $65 to $87 USD, but rates fluctuate based on the season.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare our top-rated boat and kayak tours.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| damas island boat tour | 4 h | $75 | Compare | 4.9 (2,913) | families and relaxed sightseeing |
| mangrove kayak tour | 2 h | $52 | Compare | 4.9 (177) | budget-conscious adventurers |
| guided kayak tour | 3 h | $70 | Compare | 4.7 (520) | active nature lovers |
| night safari boat tour | 3 h | $79 | Compare | 4.7 (680) | experiencing nocturnal wildlife |
| boat tour with snack | 2 h to 3 h | $59 | Compare | 4.6 (94) | affordable family excursions |
| wildlife boat tour | 4 h | $95 | Compare | 4.8 (78) | those wanting smaller groups |
Boat tours average $65 to $87 USD per person. Kayak tours generally run $65 to $85 USD. These prices usually include transport, a guide, and sometimes a meal.
It depends on your preference. Boats are comfortable, covered, and great for families. Kayaks offer a quiet, active experience and can access narrower backwater channels.
Day tours focus on monkeys, sloths, and birds. Night tours start around 5:00 PM and highlight nocturnal wildlife like glass frogs, hunting crocodiles, and sleeping birds.
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2,913 reviews of the damas island boat tour on Viator & GetYourGuide
Vera different experience but unforgettable: birds, cocodriles, sales, lizards...All in úniques setring. Joseph does an outstanding job.
Nice visit to the mangrove with Joseph, sharing stories about the different plant, animal, bird and insect species we saw. A lot of wild life. Very safe and much fun. Highly recommendable.
We saw a lot of wildlife on this tour — our guide Jencarlos was very knowledgeable and genuinely committed to responsible viewing, no disturbing or feeding the animals, just quiet observation. Kayaking made it even better: no engine noise, just silently gliding through the mangroves, which made the whole experience feel truly connected to nature. Highly recommend — five stars!
