Tours and Activities > Manuel Antonio and Quepos > Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling from Manuel Antonio
Explore the stunning coastlines of Manuel Antonio by way of kayak and snorkel at a beautiful hidden bay at Biesanz beach.
Duration
4 Hours
Transportation
Included
Certified
Tour Guide
Mytanfeet
Customer Service
Description
The ocean loving, outdoorsy visitor will love this Manuel Antonio ocean kayaking and snorkeling tour. You'll embark on this adventure, departing from the Quepos pier.
Follow your trusty guide through the bay on your kayak, paddling past stunning coastlines with lush rainforest and next to soaring shore and marine birds.
About halfway through, you'll stop at Biesanz Bay, a local favorite. This 30 minute stops gives you time to rest or you can snorkel to spot small colorful fish. After the stop, you'll paddle back to the Quepos pier and spot more marine life along the way.
After you reach the pier, you'll be taken back to the operation center to refuel with a delicious homemade lunch.
This is a fun tour for the whole family, with older children and a must for those who love kayaking.
Starting $85 USD
per adult
Manuel Antonio Ocean Kayaking and Snorkeling Highlights
- Kayak for around 2.5 hours total in a bay.
- See the beautiful Quepos and Manuel Antonio coastlines from the water.
- Opportunities to see sea turtles.
- Rest at a beautiful beach.
- Snorkel in the bay and see starfish, angelfish, parrot fish and other colorful tropical fish.
- Refuel with a delicious homemade traditional Costa Rican lunch after the tour.
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking.
- Tour must be prepaid in full to book.
- These are shared experiences.
- Requires a minimum of 2 people to operate.
- No previous experience required.
- Minimum age is 8 year old.
- Single and double kayaks available.
- High difficulty level.
- Two schedules: 8 AM and 2 PM.
- Afternoon tour does not run during the months of May through November.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothes, sun shirt and sandals.
- Swimsuit and change of clothes.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, beach towel, hat/visor.
- Dry bags.
Booking Form
We offer a 7% discount for adults and children for this tour. Our prices include all Costa Rican taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.
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Cancellation Policy
Read the cancellation policies here.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have never kayaked before, can I do this tour?
Yes, no previous experience is required, but you do need to be in good enough shape to paddle for a total of 2.5 hours.
There is a 30 minute break halfway through, so it is around 1 hour paddling each way.
Sea kayaking is easier than river kayaking and the bay is generally quite calm. Everyone must wear a life jacket.
The guide will give a safety presentation and briefing on how to kayak before you depart.
Can my child kayak with me?
Yes, there are double kayaks available. Children must be at least 8 years of age.
I get seasick, should I be worried?
If you get seasick, we recommend to take some motion sickness medicine like Dramamine just in case.
Is the morning or afternoon tour better?
The afternoon tour does not run in the rainy season, which are the months of May through November.
The morning tour tends to be less windy.
How is the snorkeling?
It is dependent upon conditions. Manuel Antonio does not have that great of snorkeling, but if conditions are ideal, you can see tropical fish, sometimes a sea turtle.
Can I bring a camera?
Yes, you can bring a waterproof camera like a GoPro or DJI Action Cam. If you want to bring any other items, you have to bring it in a waterproof dry bag. If you want to bring your phone, a waterproof phone pouch you hang on your neck is a good option.
The tour operator and Mytanfeet are not responsible for any damages or loss of belongings you bring on the kayak.
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