MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK
WILDLIFE · RAINFOREST · BEACH
Explore the raw beauty of Costa Rica’s most famous park with a certified local guide. Discover hidden wildlife and secluded beaches through an expert’s lens.
SEE MORE WITH A LOCAL GUIDE
Uncover the secrets of the rainforest with expert eyes. Our guides use high-powered spotting scopes to bring the distant canopy into sharp focus, ensuring you won't miss a single sloth, toucan, or hidden detail.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Select the tour format that best fits your group. All experiences include a certified local guide and high-end spotting scope.
MOST POPULAR
GUIDED TOUR + ENTRANCE
From $59
Adult (12+): $59 | Child (2–11): $49 | Infant: FREE
The easiest way to experience the park — all logistics taken care of for you.
- Guided wildlife experience
- National Park entrance included
- Round-trip transportation from Manuel Antonio / Quepos
- Certified bilingual guide
- Professional spotting scope
PRIVATE TOUR + ENTRANCE
From $95
Adult (12+): $95 | Child (2–11): $85 | Infant: FREE
A private way to explore the park with a guide dedicated to your reservation.
- Private guided wildlife experience
- National Park entrance included
- Round-trip transportation from Manuel Antonio / Quepos
- Certified bilingual guide
- Professional spotting scope
GUIDE ONLY
From $25
Adult (12+): $25 | Child (2–11): $25 | Infant: FREE
For travelers who already have park entrance and transportation arranged.
- Guided wildlife experience
- Certified bilingual guide
- Professional spotting scope
- Wildlife photography assistance
PARK ENTRANCE NOT INCLUDED
TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED
EXPLORE THE RAINFOREST
Journey through the dense secondary and primary rainforest of Manuel Antonio. With a guide’s spotting scope and sharp eye, search for sloths, monkeys, and exotic birds along the forest trails. We prioritize meaningful observations and photo opportunities over rigid schedules, allowing for an unhurried exploration. The walk optionally concludes near the park’s pristine beaches, where you can choose to enjoy unguided time on the sand.
GUIDED WALK
Approx. 2 hours
DEPARTURES
8:00 AM · 12:00 PM
LOCATION
Manuel Antonio Park Entrance
PICKUP
Available from Quepos / Manuel Antonio
BEACH NOTE
Beach time is optional and unguided.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Local bilingual certified guide
- Guided wildlife walk through the rainforest
- High-quality spotting scope for animal sightings
- Photo opportunities through the guide's scope
- Optional unguided beach time (selected options)
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
- Refillable water bottle (park is plastic-free)
- Lightweight, breathable outdoor clothing
- Sun protection and eco-friendly sunscreen
- Camera or smartphone for wildlife photos
- Towel and swimwear if visiting the beach
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It depends on your choice. The 'Guided Group + Entrance' and 'Private + Entrance' options include the park tickets, which we pre-purchase for you. If you select 'Guide Only,' you must secure your own official entrance tickets via the SINAC website in advance.
Do I need to buy park entrance tickets separately?
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The guided portion of the experience typically lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours. After the walk, you have the option to stay in the park to enjoy the beaches or continue exploring the trails on your own.
How long does the guided walk last?
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Round-trip transportation from major hotels in Manuel Antonio and Quepos is included in the 'Guided Group + Entrance' and 'Private Tour' options. For 'Guide Only' bookings, we will coordinate a meeting point at the park entrance.
Is transportation included from my hotel?
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Nature is for everyone. There is no strict minimum age, and the main trails are well-maintained. We recommend the Private Tour for families with very young children to allow for a pace that suits your family best.
What is the minimum age for these tours?
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Absolutely. Our guides use high-quality spotting scopes and are experts at 'digiscoping.' They will help you capture close-up photos and videos of wildlife using your own smartphone or camera through the lens.
Can we take photos through the guide’s scope?
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While Manuel Antonio is incredibly bio-diverse, wildlife is unpredictable. Our guides are highly skilled at tracking and spotting animals, ensuring you see significantly more than you would on your own, though specific sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Do you guarantee wildlife sightings?
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We offer a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time. However, please note that park entrance tickets (included in some options) are non-refundable according to SINAC policy.
What is your cancellation policy?
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READY TO EXPLORE MANUEL ANTONIO?
Choose the experience that fits your pace and let our local guides show you the hidden wonders of the rainforest.