Transportation is provided and you will be picked up at your hotel; during the 20‑minute drive your guide will describe the scenery highlights. This Manuel Antonio tour allows you to explore the wonders of the unique Costa Rican mangrove ecosystem as you set out on the Paquita River, facing an island and floating along the soft currents under a verdant forest canopy. Keep your eyes wide open to spot countless bird species, reptiles, anteaters, and white‑faced monkeys, while your guide explains the flora and fauna of this incomparable region. The Damas Island kayaking tour takes you through natural canals and offers the ideal opportunity to observe birds such as herons, kingfishers, ospreys, and frigate birds. As you navigate the brackish waters you will glimpse the island while passing beneath tunnels naturally formed by tree growth. This Manuel Antonio tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, with lunch arranged before or after the trip. The Damas Island kayaking tour does not require previous experience, and kayaks are available for one or two passengers; children six years old and over are welcome.