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Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak
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Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak

By Clear Kayak Tour
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About
Discover Aruba above and below its world-famous waters on a glass-bottom boat and kayak tour. It’s the perfect excursion for adventurous travelers who prefer to stay above the waves. See kaleidoscopic coral, fish, and other sea life clearly through the glass floor. Then, hop in a 2-person kayak and make your way through the peaceful mangrove forests to Isla di Ora. After some fresh fruit at Mangel Halto Beach, return to the starting point.
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Ages 12-65, max of 6 per group
Duration: 90–120 minutes
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Live guide: English, Dutch, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Discover the ocean floor without getting wet
  • Explore the Mangrove Forest by kayak
  • Learn about local history and culture
  • Choose from two possible start times

  • Guided tour by glass-bottom kayak
  • Use of double kayak
  • Fruit and water
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, Spanish, and Dutch
  • 2Miles / 3.2KM of Kayaking
  • Entry/Admission - Clear Kayak Tour
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Snorkeling
  • Pick up and drop off can be arranged at an extra charge


Departure details
  • Mangel Halto, Aruba
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 70453P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not for travelers over 200lbs
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak?
Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak price starts from $70.00. Discover and book Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak on Tripadvisor
What is the Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak cancellation policy?
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Which company provides Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak?
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How much time do I need for Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak?
On average, this experience will take approximately 1h 30m. Discover and book Mangrove Forest Tour - Glass Bottom Kayak on Tripadvisor

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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Mangel Halto
    Mangel Halto, Aruba
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  • 1
    Clear Kayak Tour
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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  • 2
    Santo Largo
    Stop: 15 minutes
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  • 3
    Mangel Halto Beach
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
Clear Kayak Tour
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Savaneta, Aruba
Joined in October 2016

#1 of 4 Tours & Activities in Savaneta
  • 197dailyt
    197dailyt
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    JD was awesome!!
    JD from Clear Kayak was AWESOME on our Honeymoon Night-time Kayak Tour! I had no problem keeping up with him but he still took the time to show us all of cool sights and move a comfortable pace, nevermind the amazing photos he took of us along the way! The sunset during the kayaking was also beautiful. The kayaking was fun but JD was what made the trip unforgettable! I highly recommend Clear Kayak and especially JD!!
  • I8986XGrebeccas
    I8986XGrebeccas
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    Save your money
    Our night glass kayak tour was not as described. We arrived 5-10 min late due to the location in the app not being the correct location (not our fault). Upon arrival, we were told that there was another party that was scheduled and they hadn't arrived yet. After waiting a while, they decided we could go ahead without the other party. The guides were friendly. We started kayaking out along the shore and after a while, my son, who was in a kayak with one of the guides needed to go to shore due to their kayak having a hole and taking on water. The guide said he was aware of this hole but it would be ok. The other 4 of us sat in the water while they tried to plug up the hole. Not very safe. After they got the hole fixed, they provided a square light and told us we were headed back. There was no explanation of what to do with the light or where we should be trying to see fish. Our tour was very disappointing and was not the description or duration listed for the tour. I did request a partial refund (50% refund) since our experience did not match the description of the tour, plus they put my son in a kayak with a hole!! and the refund was denied. TripAdvisor's response from the business was 'As per the tour operator that you arrived at 6:00 and was not yet ready to do the tour that's why it departed 6:30. They mentioned that the tour can not stay too late on the water because of the security.' I responded back to TripAdvisor 'That is a lie. The GPS spot, through the trip advisor app did not take us to the correct location. We were 5-10 mins late AT MOST and they weren't ready to go out and were still waiting on another party. Also, the listing says it is 2 hours, it was not 2 hours even though we arrived a few mins late. Regardless, the kayaks were not safe, and us kayaking down and back with no direction about seeing fish at night with lights does not match the description.' TripAdvisor basically responded back they reviewed the information and no refund. Very disappointed with TripAdvisor as well.
  • markdm58
    markdm58
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    Fun kayaking experience!
    We had a great time on this tour. The guys were very nice and helpful. The view of the sunset was beautiful. We even had fish jump into the kayak after dark...it was fun!
  • gailruss1
    gailruss1
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    Night time kayak trip
    We did the night clear kayak tour. They offered hotel pickup and drop off for $40 cash. The trip is from a fairly remote beach in a residential area so trying to get a taxi might be challenging so I definitely recommend the transfer service. There was only one other couple and two guides. We kayaked about a mile to a partially submerged wreck. There were lots of fish to see under the kayak. Then LED lights were placed in our kayak and we returned to the starting point. It was a beautiful night and there were some small fish attracted to the light. The only downside was that I got nauseous from the swells and looking down so I recommend if you are prone to seasickness that you take some medication before.
  • femkenaomi
    femkenaomi
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    Amazing family activity
    I did this with my entire family and it was great! There was a lot of fish and some even jumped into our kayak! I definitely recommend this. The sky at night was beautiful, too.
  • Jasminbryana
    Jasminbryana
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    Loved evening kayaking!
    Zenon was a great tour guide! The kayaking was so peaceful and the scenery was beautiful. My boyfriend and I were lucky to be the only two on the tour that night! We were able to learn so much about the Island through conversation with Zenon. Thank you!!
  • Berda5
    Berda5
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    Not quite as advertised
    Our family went on the night tour expecting to see fish, as noted in the description. During the entire two hour trip, we saw one group of fish that looked like minnows, which lasted for about five minutes. At the end of the trip, a guide was asked about the lack of fish and he stated the recent rain had affected it. So, perhaps we were just unlucky but it was strange no one brought it up. This trip was great exercise and a fun new way to kayak and see the sunset. You should expect to be paddling for the majority of the trip. We did not get any form of guided tour as in the description, the guides did not even introduce themselves. We were not offered any fruit or water as stated. We made the best of it so I would not say we were sorry we did it, just not as expected.
  • gwb1111
    gwb1111
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    Glass bottom kayaking tour
    This was a great kayaking experience off of Arashi beach! My husband and I enjoyed the water as well as the interesting information provided to us during the tour. Seeing the clear water and sunset was quite the vision. I definitely recommend this tour.
  • Ililove
    Ililove
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    AMAZING
    My boyfriend and I had a blast. We are considered beginners at Kayaking but Luis made us feel very comfortable. It was only about an hour but I had a blast and will definitely come back and recommend.
  • gpfg
    gpfg
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    Informative Kayak tour
    Informative tour guides and spoke about the mangroves and the animals that lived their. Furthermore, amazing and friendly people, shoutout to Egbert, Ben and Alexander the tour guides. Benjamin made us hold some sea urchines, Alexander told us how the cocolishi is a delicacy of Aruba and Egbert was the story teller!
  • zoyabaglin
    zoyabaglin
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    A unique and beautiful experience (Day tour)
    The day tour is very instructive and interesting! The kayaking was super fun and our guides took us to some beautiful spots. You get to learn all about mangroves and how important they are for the environment with some surprising facts. This is the kind of touristic activity you want to partake in because you discover new spots and at the same time become aware of the importance of the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Definitely a unique way to experience Aruba's beauty with people that are passionate about what they do <3
  • Passenger643721
    Passenger643721
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    This activity will complete your Aruba vacation.
    Most enjoyable kayaking experience complimented by most beautiful sunset and very engaging staff. A must do activity!
  • CherMiamiOH
    CherMiamiOH
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    Highlight of Aruba
    We brought a group of 20, over the course of two nights, to enjoy the Glass bottom boat night tour. Zenon organized our trip and had the best crew there to accommodate us. The trip started off peaceful as we watched the gorgeous sunset over the southern Caribbean Sea. The crew jumped out of their kayaks to point out starfish and other sea critters as we paddled toward the Antilla ship wreck. As the sky grew darker, the fish grew happier and more playful and started jumping for joy when they saw our white lights in the water. They didn't just jump out of the water though, they actually jumped into our boat. OMG, our voices were soar from laughing so hard. After the experience, the team served us a mini buffet of fruit and drinks. The fond fond memories of that night will last a lifetime! THANKS so much, Zenon!!
  • johnwY516OF
    johnwY516OF
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    Best experience of my trip to Aruba
    Loved just about every aspect of this. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable - I felt like I got to know a little bit about the culture and the island from my discussions and interactions with them. In addition to a gorgeous sunset, we picked up a starfish, gazed at the leaping fluorescent little fish and were treated to an impromptu fireworks show on our return to Arashi Beach. Great way to spend the sunset hours.
  • mignong10
    mignong10
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    A great kayak tour
    I have had a great trip with clear kayak tour. The guides were friendly and had a lot of experience. It's really nice to see aruba from the sea.
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Christian
2 contributions
Sep 2021
It was pretty rad, didn't see a lot of critters on the day we went... However, since the kayaks are tandem, you can hit the waves and usually ride them out pretty rad. That part was fun, and the tour guides were really cool guys.
Written September 3, 2021
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Cathy D
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The tour guides, JD and Lee, were very nice. We were disappointed in the tour. We arrived at the meeting point, Mangel Halto at 8:45 as requested, and no one was there. The guides arrived around 9, a single person arrived next, and we waited for a group of 7 to arrive. We then needed to get everyone in the guides trucks to drive to another beach to get the kayaks. The on line site states a glass bottom boat will take you to the kayaks; this did not happen. By the time we got the kayaks on the water it was 9:30. The water was beautiful, but as others stated, the floors of the kayaks are pretty cloudy that you can't see much. We did stop at a cove and saw jellyfish, that was pretty much the only sea life we saw. We continued back to Mangel Halto and were done by 10:30. Defintely not a 2 hour tour and we did not go in the Mangrove Forest. (We have previously done this in Key West and this was not even comparable.) Disappointed overall. As a note, the fresh fruit at the end was cut up apples and oranges in a plastic container that they passed around. not a great idea to be sharing food that everyone is touching. The kayaking itself was fun, the water was beautiful, but the overall description does not match the outing.
Written April 26, 2023
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Bailey S
6 contributions
Jun 2022
Our family of four had a great experience with this company, and their tours are perfect for those who enjoy a little physical activity on their vacation. We have moderate experience with kayaking, and did fine on the day-time tour. WARNING: it is not a relaxing trip, per se, and anyone who knows the difference between kayaking in the ocean and kayaking on a calm lake should understand why. JD and Lee were awesome guides. They maneuvered us into the mangroves, took us ashore to explore the abandoned nightclub, and fished jellyfish from the water for us to hold. When we got back, we relaxed, drank tea and water, and ate delicious fresh fruit. The boys were even so kind as to drop us off at a nearby restaurant for lunch so we wouldn't have to call a taxi. Fantastic experience.
Written July 11, 2022
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Justin S
1 contribution
May 2022 • Couples
Awesome experience getting to kayak on the ocean and fight through some tough waves with our guide Lee. He was extremely professional and helped us get through a windy day on the kayaks while providing a great tour. Got to learn a lot about not only the forest but also many other things about Aruba thanks to our Guide. JD was great as well and we had on time pickup service and they helped us get a taxi after. Water, Iced Tea and apples and oranges were provided too. Shoutout to Lee and JD for a great tour.
Written May 3, 2022
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Nilufer
1 contribution
Jan 2023
Had a lovely time. My only complaint is that it was too short! Lee and JD were very kind and easy going. We didn't get to go into the Mangrove Forest because of mosquitos, so that was disappointing. However the water was stunning. Didn't see much sea wildlife, but I enjoyed being on the water. The boats felt sturdy and comfortable. Life jackets were supplied. I would recommend this experience to anyone who just wants a short and pleasant kayak on the the beautiful sea. Thanks Lee and JD!
Written February 4, 2023
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Kim C
Clifton10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My husband & I went on this trip today and we had a great time! The tour offers transportation to the launch site, but we didn't know that and we took a taxi there. The two young men that guided the tour were fantastic! They were very friendly and took lots of pictures of everyone and airdropped them to us all at the end (for free btw). It was a very fun little trip and everyone, 8 of us total, seemed to really enjoy themselves. I was very impressed with these two young men and they were so kind to actually drive me & my husband back to our resort, which was pretty far. They don't ask for tips like some tour guides do, but I STRONGLY suggest that everyone tips these guys. It's a lot of hard work loading and unloading all of those kayaks and they put forth a lot of effort educating everyone about the mangroves and taking pictures and getting to know everyone on a one on one basis. They were honestly the two best tour guides that we've ever had, hands down! I think I'm going to spell the one young man's name wrong, but it was Zunyek Lee & the other young man was named Jeandrick - both outstanding!!!

The owner, who's name started with a Z (sorry I can't remember) is also very nice. the tour ended with refreshment s & fruit. Please note, there is no bathroom at the final destination, but I believe there is a bathroom located near the launch site. After the tour the owner dropped off four people at their hotels and Zunyek & Jeandrick dropped off another couple back at the launch site where they parked their car and then drove me & my husband all the way back to our resort. Great tour, fantastic people - I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone visiting Aruba!
Written August 29, 2023
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cross countryj
Aruba2 contributions
The kayak were very stable and it was a new experience with the clear bottom.
We wore life jackets for safety and the tour guides, Lee, JD & Richard, were excellent, explaining the history of the mangrove portion of the island.
We were able to handle & touch the non poisonous jelly fish.
The time on the water was perfect so we could enjoy the rest of the day.
Written February 16, 2023
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Mark B.
3 contributions
Feb 2023
Great experience. We were a medium-sized group with a broad set of skills. Our guides, Lee and JD, were great in accommodating our wide skills. The strong paddlers ended up learning to surf our kayaks as the weather got a bit rough. All in all a great experience. Highly recommend.
Written February 13, 2023
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Renee O
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
We were pleasantly surprised when we showed up and found out we were the only people on the tour! Our guides were very friendly and the experience was overall very good! I rate it at three stars because for being labeled as a “mangrove tour” we really only spent about 15 minutes anywhere near mangroves. A 5 min push (the guides pushed our kayak, we weren’t able to paddle) through a small tunnel and then a chat about the related ecosystems—felt more like a pitstop then the full focus of the tour. The rest of the trip was fairly easy paddling with the current, but overall the whole tour felt very short. Generally it was a fun time, not sure that I’d give it a hearty recommendation though. Especially not if your more interested in paddling through the mangroves.
Written February 6, 2020
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Melissa L
6 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Guides were nice but it wasn't much of a tour. We have kayaked in mangroves of Florida Keys, St. Lawrence watershed, St. Thomas and locally. This was the shortest "tour." We basically went from one point to another. The company needs to invest in new equipment. Not all the doors opened of the truck we were in and the doors that did open were missing handles and the guide had to fanagle to open them. There was only one pump for the whole group to remove water out of kayaks that per guides sort of worked. The kayaks were old and not well maintained.
Save your money and kayak elsewhere.
We loved our trip to Aruba. Thus was our only not positive experience.
Written August 28, 2022
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