Top Quepos Kayaking Tours

Explore one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this fun kayak tour. Just offshore from the popular Manuel Antonio National Park are thousands of acres of protected forest, home to all kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Your naturalist guide will tell you about the area’s biodiversity while you paddle peacefully in the shade of the mangroves.

Cruise along one of Costa Rica’s most scenic coastlines on a sailing and snorkeling tour of Manuel Antonio. Relax on deck and sip unlimited drinks from an open bar as you get a new perspective on the unspoiled nature preserve and try to spot dolphins, turtles, and migrating whales. Stop to swim and snorkel among tropical fish in the clear waters off Biesanz Beach, and then reward your efforts with a gourmet lunch prepared right on board.

Paddle past the giant twisted root systems that characterize mangrove forests on this kayak tour of the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America at Damas Island. This biodiversity hotspot is home to tons of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals that you can spot easily with the help of your guide. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Manuel Antonio or Quepos lodging as well as lunch or dinner.

See the natural beauty of the jungle after dark with this night tour to Rainmaker Park. Your naturalist guide will take you and your group into the jungle for a two- to two-and-a-half-hour journey, where you’ll get to learn about the local ecosystem and maybe even spot some bats, spiders, owls, and colorful tropical frogs.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

We offer an off-road adventure with Top of The Line, Single, Double and or Side by Side ATV’s. Our all-terrain vehicles are safe and easy to drive, great for riders of all ages* *(16 years Old – Minimum Driving Age) Experience the adrenaline of driving on ATV’s as you are led by our Expert & Bilingual Guide to a Private Natural Reserve. There you will take a light hike into the rainforest up to a refreshing natural river pool where you will be welcome to swim in. You will also you enjoy Fresh & Local Fruits and a Water Bottle to quench your thirst. After this, we undo our way to head back for a 100% Costa Rican Traditional Meal. We also offer lockers for you to leave items that you won’t bring on the tour and Towels for you to dry if you wish to rinse off at the end of the tour.

Get a new perspective on the Costa Rican coastline from the back of an all-inclusive catamaran, visit islands you might otherwise have overlooked, and enjoy time to snorkel during this half-day excursion. Soak up the sights as you make the most of free alcoholic beverages, snacks, and fresh fruit, relax on the tanning meshes, or take a dip in the Jacuzzi.

Set off on horseback through the mountains and trails around beautiful Manuel Antonio on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. After a safety briefing and riding instructions, hop on your horse and follow your guide into the mountains to an altitude of 1,900-feet (600-meters) taking in amazing views, wildlife, and vegetation along the way. Enjoy a swimming break on the way down and a local lunch at the ranch.

Ride along the forested coast of Manual Antonio National Park on this 4-hour catamaran tour. Morning tours feature a snorkeling adventure in the secluded bay of Playa Biezans, while evening tours allow you to take in views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your lodging in the Manuel Antonio area as well as snorkel equipment (morning tour), a guide, and lunch or dinner.

Get your adrenaline pumping during this adventure tour in the Naranjo Biological Corridor of Costa Rica. Soar through the treetops on a zip line, come face to face with local wildlife like white-faced monkeys and tropical birds, and traverse an obstacle course with a series of platforms, suspension bridges, a Tarzan swing, and a rappel. End the tour with a delicious Costa Rican meal and traditional snacks.

A guided tour enriches your experience in Manuel Antonio National Park by providing information about the park’s plant and animal life and expert navigation between the park and your regional hotel. Plus, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations in just one day.

Immerse yourself in indescribable beauty, where nature reveals its flawlessness. In the mangrove, everything flows harmoniously. The blend of fresh and salt water, the diversity of the most extraordinary plants and wildlife in all of its splendor. This tour will show you nature’s unparalleled wonders, just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The canals lead you on a ride through nature and time… let the current carry your kayak through this miraculous experience! Paddle protected inland waterways, a perfect place to learn this magical way of exploring coastal mangrove areas and seeing wildlife. None of this trip is in the open ocean and the pace of this trip is according to your abilities. 

No trip to Costa Rica is complete without exploring the open water, and for adventurous travelers, nothing beats a kayak excursion. With this beginner-friendly adventure, let your guide lead the way to a private beach where you don your life vest, grab a kayak or paddleboard, and head out on the water for a scenic cruise—with your guide, all equipment, and refreshments included.

Explore the unspoiled coastline of Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park on this half-day sea kayak adventure. Paddle to the beautiful, hidden cove of Biezans Bay, a perfect spot to splash into the clear water and snorkel among vibrant coral reefs. A naturalist guide helps you navigate to popular bird-nesting islands and learn about native flora and fauna of the park, known for its incredible biodiversity. After your open-water voyage, reward your efforts with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant near the beach.

Kayaking through the forests and mangrove canals of the Damas Island estuary, surrounded by nature and white face monkeys. With exclusive access to offer a personalized tour. Wildlife on and around the island includes, monkeys, sloths, green iguanas, crabs, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, raccoons and numerous bird species. Part of our ecotourism initiative promotes the garbage collection program in the mangroves, taking into account that in addition to recovering the health of the mangrove and its ecosystem, we are generating environmental awareness. The kayak tour is an ideal getaway to learn and connect very closely with the water element, in a relaxed and quiet atmosphere. In addition, we have the best kayaking equipment in the area, it will be an unforgettable experience in one of the most important habitats for the conservation of marine and terrestrial biodiversity.

Get an up-close look at oceanic life during this sea kayaking experience from Manuel Antonio. Paddle the waters surrounding small islands and quiet bays on this popular tour that put travelers in touch with Costa Rica's wild side.

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The scenic waterways and mangrove forests of the Damas Island estuary lie just a couple of hours south of Puntarenas. On this kayaking tour, paddle through the reserve without disturbing the natural ecosystems; learn about the unique coastal mangroves; and look out for wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and exotic birds.

You can stand up paddleboard (SUP) snorkel (if water conditions allow) and play in the waves..An excellent activity for any nature lover! There is also a Kayak option for no extra cost for families that have some people that want to Paddle boarding and others that want to Kayaking.

Spend the day in the stunning natural scenery of Costa Rica on a small-group kayaking tour along the Quepos and Manuel Antonio coastlines. Get a closer look at marine life as you paddle in a sea kayak, stopping to snorkel at a coral reef and a breach to enjoy a delicious snack. This excursion is suitable for new kayakers and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, equipment, and round-trip hotel transportation.

Explore the protected shoreline and waters around Manuel Antonio on a kayaking and snorkeling adventure. Paddle past islands and alongside sea bird nesting grounds in a sea kayak, and observe marine animals like parrot fish and seas turtles with a snorkeling stop at enchanting Biesanz Bay. Back on dry land, recap your journey over a delicious, homemade Costa Rican lunch.

Navigate the Paquita River through leafy tunnels and channels lined with mangrove forest as a guide shares insight into the diverse landscape teeming with wildlife. The pace of a kayak allows you to look for the many animals and birds that make their home among the mangroves, including reptiles, white-faced monkeys, anteaters, and herons, kingfishers, ospreys and frigates birds. You will set out in the Paquita river, facing an island and float along the soft currents under a verdant forest canopy.. As you navigate through the brackish waters you can catch glimpses of the island as you pass beneath tunnels made naturally from tree growths.