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Mangrove Kayaking Tour: Birdwatching, Nature Exploration & Authentic Oaxacan Cuisine
Embark on a thrilling Mangrove Kayaking Tour in Oaxaca, Mexico! Experience birdwatching, nature exploration, and indulge in delicious Oaxacan cuisine.
Embark on a thrilling Mangrove Kayaking Tour in Oaxaca, Mexico! Experience birdwatching, nature exploration, and indulge in delicious Oaxacan cuisine.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Puerto Escondido - We will be going on an amazing kayaking, birdwatching and sunrise adventure! Pick up will be early morning at 7:00 am. Once picked up we will be driving for 25 min North to the lagoon of Puerto Suelo. Here we will do a crossing on a small panga boat to reach the Ocean Side, an absolutely breathtaking view. From here we will…
- Puerto Escondido - We will be going on an amazing kayaking, birdwatching and sunrise adventure! Pick up will be early morning at 7:00 am. Once picked up we will be driving for 25 min North to the lagoon of Puerto Suelo. Here we will do a crossing on a small panga boat to reach the Ocean Side, an absolutely breathtaking view. From here we will board our kayaks to start our adventure throughout the lagoon to observe a variety of endemic and migratory bids,(depending on the season we will be able to see from rosetta spoonbills, herons, hawks, parrots, aningas, pelicans, king fisherman, storks, and many more), after going along the mangrove tunnels we will head up river to enjoy the breathaking views that the ocean and mainland have to offer. We will continue throughout the river until we reach the sandbar and return back to the kayaking dock.
What's Included
- Kayak equipment: Life jackets, paddles, and kayaks provided
- Stay hydrated with bottled water
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Kayak equipment: Life jackets, paddles, and kayaks provided
- Stay hydrated with bottled water
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Repelent, Sunscreen
- Repelent, Sunscreen
Additional Information
Experience the charm of observing birds, kayaking, and appreciating the splendors of nature in a singular excursion! We’ll traverse under mangrove tunnels to marvel at nature’s glory! Take in the stunning scenery across three diverse areas - the Ocean, the lagoon, and the Manialtepec river. To conclude our expedition, savor the genuine local Oaxacan…
Experience the charm of observing birds, kayaking, and appreciating the splendors of nature in a singular excursion! We’ll traverse under mangrove tunnels to marvel at nature’s glory! Take in the stunning scenery across three diverse areas - the Ocean, the lagoon, and the Manialtepec river. To conclude our expedition, savor the genuine local Oaxacan meals like sopes, quesadillas, and fresh tropical drinks (not included but can be bought onsite).
- Sunscreen and insect repellent recommended.
- Dress code is casual. Hat and sunglasses recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Departure07935980427
Jan 17, 2024
Absolutely amazing - It was amazing, efrain was an amazing guide and brought us to this small location, where the 3 of us (my girlfriend me and Efrain) took off in our kayaks. The view was nothing like I ever seen before. Beautiful birds everywhere. An other comment said it reminded them of jurassic Park and I can only agree. What an amazing experience, I would recommend it to everyone.
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Baher_a
Apr 16, 2023
Stunning, unspoiled scenery - Absolutely stunning scenery. Like being dropped in a prehistoric lagoon. I was ready for a giraffe or dinosaur to appear.
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1sibyllaa
Apr 8, 2023
Peaceful and memorable trip through the mangroves - This was a magical experience and a highlight of our time in Mexico! We did the 6am trip and saw loads of local birds and fauna in calm and beautiful surroundings. It was really interesting to learn about the mangroves and our guide, Mario, was helpful, informative and friendly. There was an opportunity to get a snack and some coffee before we got into the kayaks.
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Radabonzical
Apr 2, 2023
Travel to the kingdom of birds - This was the highlight of our whole trip to Oaxaca. Mario picked us up from our hostel and drove us through beautiful farmland, telling us about some of the challenges regarding tourism-driven development, environmental protection, and water management along the way. We arrived at a riverbank, where we were ferried across to a magical sandy peninsula between the ocean and the river. After a short walk, we boarded kayaks and paddled up the river (no current) to the lagoon. The kayaking required virtually no skill or prior experience (just be prepared to get a little wet from paddle drip). It was like being in Jurassic Park. We’ve done a lot of kayaking in coastal areas, but this was beyond anything we had experienced. The beauty of the mountains in the distance, the lush forest, the winding channels through the mangroves, and above all the absurd profusion of birds, left us awestruck (even the sometimes surly teenager). We saw many bird species we had never seen before. And even familiar ones we saw more up-close than ever before. Mario was an expert on local wildlife, and guided us gently through the lagoon, never rushing us. After returning, we watched the sunset from a palapa on the seashore while drinking from coconuts. This is a very special experience, and I hope that this place remains wild and free forever. Mario was prepared with everything and his personal stories really added to the experience.
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B7768nukarena
Mar 9, 2023
Great kayak tour with Mario - Private tour of the mangroves with Mario. Such a beautiful spot. We saw a good amount of wildlife. My partner was not really into birds but he loved it. The breakfast was delicious. It was a privilege to visit Puerto Suelo and their charming community.
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456claudiaf
Feb 22, 2023
Beautiful Lagoon full of biodiversity just next door the Ocean - Excellent experience!
Our tour guide Antonio was pleasant and full of knowledge. He made our experience absolutely memorable.
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Annemarie_g
Nov 26, 2022
Wonderful kayaking experience. - We had a beautiful sunrise paddle in a warm and very calm laguna. Our knowledgeable and friendly guide pointed out the many types of birds we saw, and a few iguanas too. It was great that the transportation to and from was also included.
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Jeanne
Sep 10, 2022
Lagoon meets ocean to create a trip teeming with wildlife and local hospitality. - Who knew Puerto Escondido boasted such biodiversity and ecological consciousness? Mario had a wealth of knowledge of every bird species and explained how mangroves cleaned water and provided safe haven for birds, iguanas, shrimp and crocodiles. The pace of kayaking was slow enough to allow us to spot 6 different kinds of herons, take pictures and be still in the lagoon. We ended our trip with a visit with local family on beach watching sunset and drinking coconut water. I appreciate the cooperation of this company with locals and concern for environment. Come prepared to be awed!
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Karenpricken
Mar 8, 2021
Perfect kayak tour! - Had a fantastic kayak tour with our guide Kiko. The whole day was perfect from start to finish, Kiko is super knowledgeable about nature and wildlife, we felt super safe and had so much fun! It was almost like a safari, we saw so many animals. Would 100% recommend.
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Catherine_k
Feb 7, 2023
Exceptional sunrise - The sunrise was memorable. Good kayaking and a pleasant host .. we had expected a much more variety and numbers of birds especially as being sold as a bird trip
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