O
Great experience!
Kevin was amazing! We loved our visit to Manuel Antonio with him so much that we booked him for a night tour of Sukia Park as well. For both tours he was very helpful and knowledgeable and we had fun. Thank you Kevin!
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $29 / person
- Location
- Quepos, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 59 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Travel Costa Rica Tours
- Meeting point
- Manuel Antonio National park entrance is just on the left side Of San Bada Hotel
Description
Why Choose Our Manuel Antonio National Park Tour with Guide Luis? Unmatched Wildlife Spotting: With Guide Luis’s expert eye and professional telescope, you’ll see wildlife up close sloths, monkeys, birds, insects, and even camouflaged reptiles. Incredible Photography Opportunities: Luis helps you capture stunning close-up shots of wildlife through his high-powered spotting scope, ensuring you take home unforgettable memories. Engaging & Educational Experience: More than just a walk in the park, Luis brings the jungle to life with fascinating stories, fun facts, and deep knowledge of the ecosystem making it a perfect adventure for all ages. Personalized & Relaxed Pace: groups are up to 10 people, with plenty of time for questions, observations, and enjoying the beauty of Manuel Antonio. Beach Time After the Tour: Your adventure doesn’t end after the hike! Enjoy free time at Manuel Antonio Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $29
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $29
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Manuel Antonio National Park
Join expert local guide Luis on an unforgettable journey through Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse and breathtaking destinations. This immersive experience will take you deep into tropical forests, where you'll encounter an incredible variety of wildlife, and stunning ocean views and beaches. Wildlife Watching: Spot wildlife such as sloths, white-faced capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, birds, reptiles and much more in their natural habitat. Luis’s trained eye and high-powered telescope ensure you won’t miss a thing! Beautiful Beaches: Enjoy free time at Manuel Antonio Beach, after the tour one of the most stunning in Costa Rica, perfect for swimming. Photography & Observation: Capture incredible close-up shots of wildlife with the help of Luis’s professional equipment. Guided Nature Walk: Learn fascinating insights about the park’s flora, fauna, and ecosystems, from towering ceiba trees to tiny leaf-cutter ants.
What's included
Included
Digiscoping and spotting scope views
Certified Tour Guide
2+ hours guided tour
Not included
entrance fee per person not included, must buy it online in advance.
If driving, parking cost is not included, cost is per car
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
59 reviews
How it compares in Quepos
- Starting price $29 is 56% below the typical $65 for tours of similar length in Quepos
Excurgo comparison of 342 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide take?
Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide cost?
Prices start at $29 per person for this Quepos experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 1:30 PM.
How much does Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $29, adults from $29. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Manuel Antonio National park entrance is just on the left side Of San Bada Hotel. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with Expert Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 59 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel Costa Rica Tours.
Reviews(59)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Highly recommended
An incredible experience! Thanks to our guide Kevin who was very kind, we were able to see many little animals and learn a lot about them!
2
Fully recommended!
We can recommend this tour so much! We were only a small group with my wife and myself, we basically had a private tour :-) Our tour guide Kevin was amazing, he spotted animals we would have never been able to see. He has such a great knowledge, we learned so much on this tour. Ask for Kevin when you book a tour. Thank you so much!
E
Kevin is a good guide.
Kevin made a great effort to be able to show us many animals in the park. We even walked back at one point to see monkeys.
K
Manuel Antonio National Park
Kevin was our guide, it was a tour in 2 languages and sometimes that complicates it in terms of timing and as an experience but our guide made a great effort, he took very good care of us, he even gave us a few extra minutes to be able to see a species of Toucan that we were looking for. The guide is a pro
Operator response
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que Kevin hizo todo lo posible para que disfrutaran del tour, especialmente ayudándoles a encontrar ese tucán que tanto buscaban. Sabemos que realizar el tour en dos idiomas puede representar un reto en cuanto a tiempos y dinámica, por eso valoramos mucho que hayan destacado el esfuerzo, la atención y la dedicación de Kevin. En el futuro te puedo recomendar un tour privado, es una excelente opcion para tour personalizado y en un solo idioma, desafortunadamente por ser temporada baja, no se hubo suficiente reservas para un grupo solo en español. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de recibirlos nuevamente en Costa Rica. ¡Pura vida!
A
Top tour, top guide
Steve Vargas is a very good guide. With a lot of effort to ensure we got good pictures and saw many animals...
Z
King Kevin
Perfect! Kevin was the best! We saw monkeys and sloths and birds and bats and coati and butterflies. Amazing!
C
Great walk in Manuel Antonio!
Friendly, patient, expert and good humored!
O
Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour
Steve Vargas was a great and informative guide.
M
Great guide, group organization could be improved
We took the tour with Kevin Jimenez, he explained many things to us and was very pleasant and educational. However, the organization of the groups could be improved, since we had to share a group with a family that barely spoke English, which made the tour dynamics difficult for both the guide and us. Even so, great experience with Kevin, highly recommended.
Operator response
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia y por sus amables palabras sobre Kevin. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del tour y que sus explicaciones hicieron que la experiencia fuera agradable y enriquecedora. Agradecemos también mucho su comentario sobre la organización de los grupos. Tomamos nota de su observación, ya que buscamos siempre que la dinámica del tour sea cómoda y fluida para todos nuestros visitantes. Le transmitiremos a Kevin sus felicitaciones. ¡Fue un placer recibirles y esperamos tener la oportunidad de acompañarles nuevamente en Costa Rica!
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