Manuel Antonio Park Guided Tour with Ticket Included Option
Description
Join us for an unforgettable wildlife experience in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse and scenic national parks. Led by a certified bilingual naturalist guide, this relaxed-paced hike invites you to discover sloths, monkeys, tropical birds, reptiles, and other fascinating wildlife while learning about the park’s ecosystems and natural history. Your guide carries a high-definition spotting scope, offering close-up views of animals often hidden in the forest canopy and the chance to capture memorable photos. The guided portion concludes at the stunning Manuel Antonio Beach, consistently ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world, where you’re welcome to relax at your own pace before exiting the park. Park admission ticket is not included and must be purchased in advance due to daily visitor limits. After booking, we’ll gladly provide clear instructions to help you secure your entry. We meet at the supermarket outside the park. Punctuality is appreciated ¡Pura vida!
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Itinerary
This is a hike at a slow pace to find as much wildlife as possible. You will be accompanied by a certified bilingual tour guide who will provide natural history about the animals as well as the history and ecosystems of the area. The guide will carry a spotting scope to provide you a close view of the wildlife and pictures as well. Then you will visit Manuel Antonio Beach, rated one of the most beautiful beaches in world.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fee to the park $18, if help needed here, let us know we'll gladly guide you through the steps
- The National Park has a daily limit of visitation, hence, make sure to have your park entry tickets with anticipation
Reviews(463)
We had an awesome time. Saw monkeys, sloth, snake, crab, lots of other stuff. Learned a ton on the trip. Our guide Diego was the best! It was hot, but lots of shade and water breaks along the way.
Diego was our tour guide and he was amazing! Spoke great English and very knowledgeable about ecology of CR. He was kind, passionate and easy to talk to. 10/10. Paying for a guide in the park is a must!!!!
Thank you for your kind review! We truly appreciate your words and are happy to know the tour met your expectations. Thanks for letting us be part of your trip!
Wow, this tour was great! It lasted about two hours, which was just the right amount of time-- not so long that you are exhausted by the end (though you'll be ready for a bathroom and water break by then), but not so short that you feel you've missed out on even a little bit. We had Milton as our guide, and he was fantastic-- high energy, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and great at spotting, showing, and explaining the flora and fauna to us. He was so good that he noticed something exceptional (a rare bridal veil mushroom!) by the bathrooms, before we even got onto the trail! There were about ten people on our tour, so it didn't feel impersonal, and everyone had a chance to see everything through the scope and to get pictures (expertly taken by Milton) if they wanted. We saw multiple kinds of lizards, a toucan, several hummingbirds, a baby fer-de-lance, glass frog eggs (SO cool), crabs, an agouti, and so much more. I will emphasize that the only reason we saw this much was because we had Milton with us-- we would've walked right by all of this without him, or, if we had walked by when another guide was pointing things out to their group, we would've been aware that we were missing something but unable to spot it. What I'm saying is that you should 100% book a guided tour here. Also, Manuel Antonio is known as the busiest park in the country for good reason, so I recommend you book an early tour if possible, though Milton will also give you tips on where to explore and have beach time in order to cut down on the crowds, which was kind of him to do. This tour was great, definitely recommend.
Woow!! thank you for your awesome review! Reviews like yours motivate us to keep doing what we love and sharing the beauty of this place, meeting guests like you is the best part of what we do :) <3 We’re glad our team could make your experience memorable and Milton will be thrilled to read your comments. Thank you for your trust! We wish you many more unforgettable travels ahead!
Too many people in the park and in the group. So much time was spent taking a picture with everyone's phone through the binocular.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. As one of the most visited national parks in Central America, certain days can naturally be busier than others, especially during peak travel seasons. While we can’t control the number of visitors inside the park, we always do our best to keep the tour enjoyable and well organized. Regarding the group size, we intentionally limit our standard shared tours to a maximum of 10 guests (does not fill up every day) which is considerably smaller than many group tours offered in popular destinations (personal experience) For travelers seeking a more personalized experience, we also offer both Small Group and Private Tour options designed to provide additional flexibility and individual attention. As for the time spent observing wildlife through the spotting scope, our guides try to give every guest the opportunity to enjoy the view and capture memorable photos, as many visitors appreciate being able to take pictures of animals that are otherwise difficult to see. We truly appreciate your comments and will continue working to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests.
Milton was fantastic! He helped us see so many animals we would have completely missed on our own and taught us so much about them. He was great with our kids, very patient, and made the whole experience fun and engaging. We learned a ton and had an amazing time. Our guide Milton had a monocular so we could see the wildlife up close. He used our phones and helped take videos and photos of the wildlife up close for us to keep. Highly recommend! We had so much fun and loved this experience.
We loved having you on the tour! Thank you for being part of the experience and for sharing such positive feedback. Thank you for trusting us with your adventure, Pura vida!
We had Milton for our guide and he was fantastic! We could tell his passion for the wildlife and Costa Rica in general. We appreciated his sharing of knowledge and he was so friendly too! He carried a spotting scope with him and showed us everything we probably otherwise would not have seen ourselves!
Thank you for your feedback! Reviews like yours motivate us to keep doing what we love and sharing the beauty of this place. Thanks for letting us be part of your trip!
We enjoyed our tour with Leo. He was a good guide and spotted lots of animals we otherwise would have missed on our own.
Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to know you enjoyed the tour! Pura vida!
Leo is a great guide. He is so informative. We saw sloths, monkeys, reptiles, carbs, etc. we had a great time in the park
Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re glad Leo make your experience memorable. Your feedback means a lot to us. Pura vida!
We had an amazing time! Diego is an outstanding tour guide, very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We will definitely recommend him to friends and family
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and would recommend it, it truly motivates us to keep sharing these experiences. Your trust means the world to us, thank you!
My wife and I had an amazing time on the tour with our guide Diego. He is so amazing the way he spotted animals while talking and educating all of us on his tour. The very first thing he spotted was a viper and it was difficult to see even when we knew where it was. Diego took closeup pictures and at the end of the trip everyone really very then via airdrop. Thank you Diego for the tour and an adventure we will never forget. If you visit the park Diego is the guide you want.
We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour! It was such a joy to explore and share those special moments with you. Thank you for trusting us with your adventure, Pura vida!
