Damas Mangrove Forest Day or Nighttime Boat Tours
Sail through the rivers and creeks of the Damas Island's Mangrove Forest, and learn first hand about the flora and fauna living among the mangrove trees!
TOUR TIMES:
To anticipate tides, we have pre-planned schedules a year in advance. Contact us to learn more!
INCLUDES:
◆ Certified naturalist guide
◆ Snacks and refreshments
◆ Local guide
◆ A delicious Costa Rican meal
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
◆ Minimal
MINIMUM AGE:
◆ All ages
Daytime tour
Minimum 2 people - Maximum 40 people | Prices include taxes
W/ Transportation services
$95.00
Per person
Drive Yourself
$70.00
Per person
Nighttime Tour
Minimum 2 people - Maximum 40 people | Prices include taxes
W/ Transportation services
$99.00
Per person
Drive Yourself
$75.00
Per person
About the tour
One of our most popular tours is one of Iguana Tours' most treasured secrets. If you think the Damas Island Estuary and Mangrove Boat Tour is sedentary, then let our "interactive" rainforest and delicate mangrove ecosystem get you out of your seat in your boat, literally. This natural adventure of Costa Rica's exotic flora and fauna is highly recommended for any naturalist or entire families who want to experience the pulse of the mangrove ecosystem. Let our highly trained, world-class, bilingual guides and naturalists guide you quietly and comfortably in our ultra-quiet estuary boats as the wildlife comes to you, sometimes right on the boat! Experience curious families of monkeys as they migrate through the mangrove ecosystem (including your boat) in search of food and adventure. And discover the secret ways in which the different exotic mangrove trees and their four varieties fill the landscape with strange shapes and forms with their roots and branches. Tour the acres of a protected and pristine Costa Rican estuary as your experienced guides educate you on the secrets, both past and present, of the mangrove's ecological structure, so vital to Costa Rica and the world.
Schedules & Transportation
As mentioned above, we have pre-planned schedules a year in advance to anticipate tide levels. If you have a range of dates in mind for your tour, you can contact us through our e-mail, and we will let you know if there's any time slots that work for you.
As we provide transportation to and from the Manuel Antonio area as part of the tour fee, when booking make sure to let us know where you'll be located that day, and we'll come pick you up!
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For an extra fee, we also offer transportation services to and from other tourist hotspots in the Central Pacific, including:
Herradura-Jaco-Esterillos area:
| Pick-up location | Departure time | Extra fee ammount (per person, net) |
| Punta Leona and Villa Lapas | 06:00 am | $71 |
| Villas Caletas | 06:15 am | $61 |
| Marriot Los Sueños | 06:30 am | $41 |
| Jaco Beach | 06:45 am | $41 |
| Hermosa Beach | 07:00 am | $41 |
| Playa Palo Seco | 07:10 am | $61 |
| Esterillos | 07:20 am | $41 |
Dominical-Uvita-Costa Ballena area:
| Pick-up location | Departure time | Extra fee ammount (per person, net) |
| Cristal Ballena y Cusinga Lodge | 06:00 am | $104 |
| Uvita Information Center | 06:30 am | $94 |
| Dominical Town | 07:00 am | $74 |
| Playa Matapalo | 07:15 am | $74 |
How to get there
Recommendations
◆ Bring comfortable clothes and shoes
◆ Bring insect repellent
◆ Bring sunscreen
◆ Bring a camera or your mobile phone
Additional Info
◆ This tour is suitable for the whole family!
◆ As you'll be seated for the entirety of the trip, this tour is perfect for those who are looking for a less intensive adventure that will still let you have first hand contact with nature.
◆ There are lockers available if you don’t wish to bring your belongings on the boat.
General Pricing Policies
The minimum number of people to operate a tour from Manuel Antonio, Jaco and Dominical is 2 people (except for our "Rainmaker Rainforest Hiking" and "Carara National Park" tours, where the minimum is 4 people, and the "Iguana Catamaran & Snorkeling" tour, where the minimum is 6 people).
If the minimum is not met, the amount for the minimum number of people will be charged. Rates for customers in Dominical, between Uvita and Cristal Ballena, are based on a minimum of 4 people.
Rates for private tours are calculated based on a minimum of 6 people. Each person above this must pay an additional fee.
- All children under the age of 6 are free of charge.
- However, for National Park tours, children under 6 must still pay the full National Park entrance fee.
- All children 6 years and older pay full net rate.
- All children must be under adult supervision.
Please submit all reservations through telephone, e-mail or Whatsapp to our main office in Quepos, Costa Rica. We will confirm your reservation, requested pick-up times and any other requested details within 24 hours.
Email:
Whatsapp: +506-8997-1969
Phone numbers: +506-2777-2052 and +506-2777-1262
To help us serve you better, please make sure to clearly specify the pickup location and any other specific requests for your adventure with us.
In order to guarantee your reservation we do require that, on the day of the tour, you or your clients (in the case of travel agencies) show us a copy of your/their voucher, which shows us the prepayment amount and any other specific details needed for their Iguana Tours adventure.
- Important: Please let us know in advance about any medical conditions or accessibility needs so we can ensure a safe and inclusive tour experience.
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, especially for tours that include meals or snacks, please inform us ahead of time.
- If you are traveling with children, please provide their ages.
If necessary, please submit cancellations by telephone, e-mail, or Whatsapp.
There will be no refunds on cancellations made less than 48 hours before the confirmed pick-up time for any tour.
For group tours, there are no refunds on cancellations made 7 days before the date of the tour.
If there are any questions regarding these policies, please contact our Director of Operations directly.
Because we respect and protect our animals, the maximum weight allowed for the horseback riding tours is 200 lbs or 90 kg.
We have social and ecological programs, please let us know if you require any additional information.
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