Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
A naturalist-guided walk through Costa Rica's most iconic coastal rainforest, with wildlife spotting, viewpoints, and beach time.
Duration
2.5 hours
Group size
Up to 8
Difficulty
Easy
Departure
Daily, morning
Overview
Manuel Antonio National Park is one of Costa Rica's most beloved protected areas, where rainforest trails open onto white-sand beaches and turquoise water. Our local bilingual naturalist guides know the habitats, behaviors, and quiet corners where wildlife is easy to miss on your own.
Along the way you'll look for sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and colorful birds while learning the natural and local history that turns a pretty walk into a story you remember. The tour ends with time to swim or relax on a pristine beach inside the park.
Highlights
- Spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and birds
- Learn the park's natural and local history
- Swim or relax on a pristine beach
- Small groups and an unhurried pace
- Bilingual naturalist guide and spotting scope
What to expect
7:00 AM
Hotel pickup
We collect you from your hotel in the Manuel Antonio area.
7:30 AM
Trail briefing
Meet your guide, get oriented, and enter the park.
8:00 AM
Guided rainforest walk
Slow-paced hike with wildlife spotting and interpretation.
10:00 AM
Beach time
Swim or relax on a protected beach inside the park.
11:00 AM
Return
Drop-off back at your hotel.
What's included
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Professional spotting scope
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
Not included
- National park entrance fee
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
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What to bring
- Light, breathable clothing
- Closed, comfortable shoes
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Water and a camera
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