Transparent Kayak & Snorkel Tour in San Andrés
Choose this transparent kayak and snorkel tour in San Andrés if you want a calm eco-adventure through Old Point Mangrove Park, with local guidance, clear kayak views, snorkeling, marine life observation, traditional island snacks, and natural juice. This is a good fit for nature lovers, couples, families, and travelers who want to explore a quieter side of San Andrés beyond the beach.
Explore Old Point Mangrove Park by Transparent Kayak
Discover the natural beauty of Old Point Mangrove Park in San Andrés with an immersive transparent kayak and snorkel experience. This protected mangrove area offers a peaceful way to connect with the island’s marine ecosystem while learning about the importance of mangroves, seagrass beds, and coastal biodiversity.
With a local guide, you will paddle through calm waters and mangrove channels in a two-person transparent kayak. The clear-bottom design allows you to observe the shallow underwater world below, including seagrass meadows, small fish, crabs, and other marine life depending on visibility and daily conditions.
Along the way, your guide may point out species such as upside-down jellyfish, starfish, rays, crabs, oysters, and tropical fish. Wildlife sightings depend on tide, weather, water clarity, season, and natural animal behavior, so specific species cannot be guaranteed.
Snorkeling and Local Island Flavors
The experience continues with a snorkeling session in calm, shallow waters, where your guide will choose the best available spot according to the day’s conditions. This part of the tour allows you to observe marine life more closely while staying within a guided and controlled route.
After paddling and snorkeling, enjoy a simple taste of San Andrés with traditional local snacks such as fried fish, breadfruit, and natural juice, depending on daily availability. It is a relaxed and educational eco-experience that combines nature, culture, and gentle adventure.
What's included?
- Two-person transparent kayak.
- Life vest.
- Snorkeling equipment.
- Guided kayak route through Old Point Mangrove Park.
- Snorkeling session in calm shallow waters, subject to conditions.
- Bilingual guide.
- Educational species cards.
- Traditional local snacks.
- Natural juice.
Not included:
- Natural Reserve entrance fee: approximately US$2 or equivalent in COP, paid locally.
- Transportation to or from the meeting point.
- Towels, water shoes, waterproof phone pouch, sunscreen, or personal items.
- Additional food, drinks, tips, or personal expenses.
Schedule
- Available days: Daily, subject to availability and weather conditions.
- Daily slots: 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, or 4:00 PM.
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
- Location: Old Point Mangrove Park, San Andrés.
- Activity flow: Check-in, safety briefing, transparent kayak route, snorkeling session, and local snack moment.
Schedule, route, snorkeling area, water visibility, wildlife sightings, snack options, and duration may vary depending on weather, tide, water clarity, guide instructions, and daily operation.
Important Information
- Reserve entrance fee: Please bring approximately US$2 or equivalent in COP for the Natural Reserve entrance fee, paid locally.
- Sunscreen policy: Sunscreen must be applied before the tour. Reapplying sunscreen during the activity may be restricted to protect the transparent equipment and reduce impact on the ecosystem.
- Eco-sensitive area: Old Point Mangrove Park is a protected natural area. Do not touch, remove, step on, or disturb starfish, jellyfish, corals, seagrass, crabs, oysters, or other marine life.
- Wildlife sightings: Marine life observations depend on tide, visibility, weather, season, and natural behavior. Specific species are not guaranteed.
- Kayak format: Transparent kayaks are usually shared by two people. Solo travelers may be paired or assigned according to operation and availability.
- Swimming ability: Guests should feel comfortable in shallow water for the snorkeling portion. Life vests are provided and must be used according to guide instructions.
- What to wear: Wear swimwear or light clothes that can get wet, plus sandals or water shoes.
- What to bring: Bring towel, dry clothes, waterproof phone pouch, hat, sunglasses, and cash for the reserve fee or optional expenses.
- Weather and sea conditions: The route or snorkeling activity may be adjusted, delayed, or canceled if wind, rain, water visibility, tide, or safety conditions are not suitable.
- Cancellation policy: Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the scheduled activity start time. Late arrivals, no-shows, or missed departures may be non-refundable.
FAQ
Where does the transparent kayak tour take place?
The tour takes place in Old Point Mangrove Park in San Andrés, a protected mangrove and marine ecosystem.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. The route is guided and suitable for beginners, as long as you feel comfortable being on the water and following guide instructions.
Is snorkeling included?
Yes. A snorkeling session is included, subject to weather, water visibility, tide, and safety conditions.
What marine life can I see?
Depending on the day’s conditions, you may observe seagrass beds, small fish, crabs, oysters, starfish, upside-down jellyfish, rays, or other marine life. Sightings are not guaranteed.
Can I touch the starfish or jellyfish?
No. This is a protected ecosystem. Guests should not touch, remove, step on, or disturb marine life.
Are the kayaks really transparent?
Yes. The experience uses transparent two-person kayaks that allow you to see the shallow underwater environment below, depending on water clarity.
Is the reserve entrance fee included?
No. Please bring approximately US$2 or equivalent in COP for the Natural Reserve entrance fee, paid locally.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, towel, dry clothes, water shoes or sandals, sunglasses, hat, waterproof phone pouch, and cash for the reserve fee.
Can I use sunscreen?
Yes, but it should be applied before the tour. Reapplying sunscreen during the activity may be restricted to protect the transparent equipment and the ecosystem.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The guide may adjust, delay, or cancel the route if wind, rain, water visibility, tide, or safety conditions are not suitable.
