Turtle Mangrove Kayak and Stand-Up Board Tours

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You'll set off by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, gliding through lush mangroves on a guided journey towards Safata Bay before making your way across to a secluded beach.<br><br></div><div>The paddle through the mangroves takes around 30 minutes each way, and the guided first tour is designed to introduce you to the surroundings and get you comfortable on the water before exploring independently during the rest of your stay.<br><br></div><div>Once you reach the beach, the time is yours. Swim, snorkel, and keep an eye out for turtles and other local marine life in the calm, clear water. The full experience runs anywhere from two to four hours depending on how long you want to linger.<br><br></div><div>After completing the guided tour, guests are welcome to use the kayaks freely throughout their stay.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Tours depart directly from the resort. The guided tour returns to the resort once guests are ready to head back.</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What is included in the Turtle Mangrove Kayak and Stand-Up Board Tour?</strong></div><div>The guided tour takes you through the mangroves to Safata Bay and on to a secluded beach, where you can swim, snorkel, and look out for turtles and local marine life. The full experience runs approximately 2–4 hours.<br><br></div><div><strong>Do I need kayaking experience to join the Turtle Mangrove Kayak Tour?</strong></div><div>No experience is needed. The first tour is guided and walks you through everything, including what to expect when paddling through the mangroves.<br><br></div><div><strong>Can I use the kayaks outside of the guided tour?</strong></div><div>Yes. Once you have completed the guided tour, you are welcome to use the kayaks independently throughout your stay.<br><br></div><div><strong>How long is the kayak journey through the mangroves?</strong></div><div>The paddle through the mangroves takes approximately 30 minutes each way, with time at the beach on top of that.</div>", "pg_review": "", "product_help": null, "featured": false, "cancellation_policy_extra_info": "", "fitness_rating": "0", "fitness_notes": "", "accessibility_rating": "0", "accessibility_notes": "", "highlights": "<ul><li>Paddle through lush mangroves to Safata Bay</li><li>Spot turtles and marine life at a secluded beach</li><li>Swim and snorkel in calm, clear coastal waters</li><li>Guided first tour sets you up to kayak independently</li><li>Kayaks available throughout your entire stay</li></ul>", "facilities": [], "itinerary": [], "extra_notes": "", "all_public_holidays_closed": false, "cruise_extra_information": "", "custom_accordion_item_title": "", "custom_accordion_item_content": "", "display_hours_publicly": false, "allow_single_bookings_once_capacity_is_reached": true, "require_fully_booked_before_next_available": false, "require_minimum_capacity_for_booking_confirmation": false, "minimum_capacity_required_for_booking_confirmation": null, "email_extra_information_to_customer": "", "return_option_available": false, "minimum_duration_for_customer_defined_booking": null, "is_rental_product": false, "rental_inventory_count": null, "rental_unit_label": "", "allow_customer_duration": false, "qr_code": "https://d2iwhohslm84tu.cloudfront.net/qr_codes/qr_product_turtle-mangrove-kayak-and-stand-up-board-tours-cb60209be2.png", "total_booking_count": 2, "total_review_count": 0, "updated_at": "2026-10-13T23:11:49.584995Z", "business": null, "accommodation": "656f2cee-502b-462c-861f-2d31a251427a", "asset": null, "asset_pool": null, "route": null, "return_product": null, "awards": [], "bed_configurations": [], "room_amenities": [], "type": "product" }