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Nocturnal mangroves

Damas Mangroves Night Tour

A quiet night boat ride through Isla Damas to watch active nocturnal wildlife and sleeping daytime animals.

4.8 · 130 reviews

Duration

2.5 hours

Group size

Small group

Difficulty

Easy

Departure

Evening

A sloth hanging from a palm tree in tropical greenery

Overview

At night the mangroves reveal a different cast of characters. An ultra-quiet boat lets you drift through the channels without disturbing the wildlife.

Your guide spots night birds, bats, and mangrove wildlife, while daytime animals sleep along the branches. The tour ends with dinner at a family restaurant.

Highlights

  • Ultra-quiet night boat experience
  • Night birds and mangrove wildlife
  • See daytime animals sleeping
  • Dinner at a family restaurant

What to expect

  1. 5:00 PM

    Hotel pickup

    Transfer to the Damas estuary before dusk.

  2. 5:45 PM

    Boarding

    Board the quiet boat and safety briefing.

  3. 6:00 PM

    Night cruise

    Drift through the channels spotting nocturnal wildlife.

  4. 7:30 PM

    Dinner and return

    Dinner, then drop-off at your hotel.

What's included

  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Quiet boat and safety gear
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Dinner at a family restaurant

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Gallery

Mangrove shoreline at dusk
A sloth resting among branches

What to bring

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Closed, comfortable shoes
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Water and a camera
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