Explore Tamarindo’s Wild Side
Mangrove Kayak Tours
Venture into Tamarindo’s hidden mangroves, where calm waters wind through lush forests alive with monkeys, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife. Guided by a local expert, you’ll uncover the secrets of this vital ecosystem on a quiet, immersive journey. Perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers, this tour offers a rare, peaceful glimpse into one of Costa Rica’s most magical habitats. The Tamarindo estuary is a long and vast river mouth with a mangrove forest. It is located between Tamarindo and Playa Grande. The labyrinth of meanders, creeks, and lagoons is vast and rarely explored.
Tour Options
Turtle Nesting/Sighting
Playa Grande
Travelers will be able to observe the natural process of sea turtle nesting. We will take a walk through a biological reserve for at least 10 minutes, where you'll encounter pristine ecosystems, flora and fauna, and spectacular sunsets, all while waiting for the turtles to find the perfect spot and time for their viewing.
Duration: 3 hours.
Atracttions: Cabo Velas
Cost: $52 per person.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancellation is done up to 24 hours prior to the tour.
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park Kayaking
You can paddle through the calm waters of the estuary between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande. On sunny days, you can observe a wide variety of bird species, crocodiles, iguanas, and other animals while enjoying the heart of Las Baulas National Marine Park. It is a perfect trip for nature lovers.
What's included:
Use of the Kayak.
Bottle water.
English-Spanish tour guide.
Duration: 2.5 hours.
Atracttions: Las Baulas National Marine Park.
Cost: $52 per person.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancellation is done up to 24 hours prior to the tour.
Meeting locations:
- Guanacaste Province - Tamarindo
- Guanacaste Province - Playa Grande
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Guanacaste Province - CO-market, 400 meters East from Las Ventanas, Playa Grande
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Testimonials
We had a great time kayaking. Pablo knows his birds and it was a great afternoon. Would recommend.
--Tyler B., August 2025
We had a wonderful trip on the kayaks in the estuary. Pablo was a fantastic guide. He made us feel confiable right away - pointed out the wildlife, and lead us deep into the estuary. We even saw a small crocodile! We would definitely come back! And we will recommend to all of our friends to book with High Tide!
--Tamara & Joseph, August 2025
The tour was great and Pablo is awesome! We had a good time seeing crocodiles, birds, monkeys, and a bunch of other wild life. Highly recommend!!
--Drew Patten, August 2025
My family of four had a terrific morning with Pablo kayaking through the mangroves at Las Baulas National Marine Park. First, we met Pablo in Tamarindo, just a 5 minute drive from our AirBnB. Pablo was very friendly and we felt comfortable with him right away. On our trip, we saw a ton of birds and about 5 crocodiles (they are small so not a threat at all!). I highly recommend a tour with Pablo!
--Karen S. August 2025
We loved our time with Pablo! We saw some cool crocodiles and a monkey! Pablo was super helpful and was always spotting out cool birds and stuff. Would recommend!
--Abe, August 2025
We had so much fun on our kayak tour. Pablo was an amazing guide. He had 8 of us. He was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us the different trees and birds. It was so peaceful and breathtaking. He even stopped at one spot and we went into the jungle to see the monkeys. Pablo also helped set us up with another guide for an awesome fishing trip. Pablo is the guy to see if you want to have a great excursion. Don't hesitate. Book it! You won't regret it. When we go back, we will hit him up again!
--Candy Rambo, August 2025
Its was amazing, lots to see and discover in the Mangrove! Kayaking with Pablo, very friendly, knows a lot and has a lot of experience! We had a good time definitely!
--Alex Carson. August 2025.
