Kayak Tours in Tamarindo at a glance
- Our pick: Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, Tamarindo, US$ 75 per person (3h, 4.30★ · 61).
- Best value: Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuary, US$ 55 per person (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 53).
- Also recommended: Kayaking and snorkeling tour Tamarindo: Paddle to Captain Island, US$ 80 per person (2h 30m, 4.44★ · 32).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: US$ 55–US$ 119 (median US$ 80). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly, 1 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Kayak Tours in Tamarindo
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5 options
Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, Tamarindo Kayak 25 minutes across open ocean to Capitan Island in Las Baulas National Park, then snorkel in clear water and explore volcanic rock formations. Every day · No fixed time · From age 3 ★ 4.30 (61 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, kayaks and sunset Five hours on the Ti Marouba catamaran off Tamarindo with snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle board and chef-made lunch included. Every day · 12:30 · All ages ★ 4.50 (509 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 97 per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with kayaks and lunch Snorkel from the Blue Dolphin catamaran off Tamarindo with kayaks, lunch and an open bar included. Every day · 12:45 · All ages ★ 4.28 (112 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 119 per person
Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuary Paddle through the Tamarindo estuary mangrove forest between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande for 2.5 hours, spotting crocodiles. Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (53 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Kayaking and snorkeling tour Tamarindo: Paddle to Captain Island Kayak from Tamarindo Beach to Captain Island and snorkel the reef with a bilingual guide, water and snacks included: see octopus, stingrays and tropical fish without a boat. Every day · 08:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.44 (32 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, TamarindoOur pickGroup of up to 10 | US$ 75 per person | 3h | 4.30★ · 61 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuaryBest valuePrivate | US$ 55 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 53 | Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Kayaking and snorkeling tour Tamarindo: Paddle to Captain IslandAlso recommendedGroup of up to 12 | US$ 80 per person | 2h 30m | 4.44★ · 32 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, kayaks and sunset | US$ 97 per person | 5h | 4.50★ · 509 | Every day · 12:30 | English, Spanish, French |
| Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catamaran with kayaks and lunch | US$ 119 per person | 5h | 4.28★ · 112 | Every day · 12:45 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuary (US$ 55 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, Tamarindo (US$ 75 per person) · Kayaking and snorkeling tour Tamarindo: Paddle to Captain Island (US$ 80 per person)
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