The mangrove experience
The Mangrove Experience
A half-day that combines the mangrove hike, a local lunch by the creek, and a return by traditional canoe. Also available in shorter formats.
Recommended Hike + Lunch + Canoe Ride
The mangrove hike, a local lunch by the creek, and a return by traditional canoe. The most complete way to experience this ecosystem.
Duration
About 4 hours
Included
Guide, swim, lunch, canoe back, seedling
Good for
The most complete format
With lunch Hike + Local Lunch
The mangrove hike extended into a half-day. After the swim and the seedling planting, a meal by the creek.
Duration
About 4 hours
Included
Guide, swim, lunch, coconut, seedling
Good for
A complete half-day
Shorter Mangrove Hike
Walk through shallow water between roots and tides, swim in the creek and plant a mangrove seedling. A focused discovery without lunch.
Duration
2 to 2.5 hrs
Included
Guide, swim, coconut, seedling
Good for
A shorter experience
Other experiences
Different ways to be on the water
Most unique Mangrove Floating
Move with the current through quiet channels, swim when you want, let the water carry you.
1.5–2 hrs
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More active Mangrove Paddle Experience
Glide through the creek at your own pace. Open channels, narrow passages, a different angle on the same ecosystem.
2–3 hrs
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Local rhythm Traditional Mangrove Canoe
Navigate slowly through the mangrove in a traditional wooden canoe, guided by someone who knows these waters by heart.
Approximately 2 hrs
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Private Private Sailing Dhow
The whole boat for your group. Sunset sailing, open water, snacks on board.
2–3 hrs
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