Tours and Activities > Manuel Antonio and Quepos > Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
Discover Manuel Antonio National Park with an expert guide to take you through one of Costa Rica's most beloved national parks to see exotic wildlife in the lush rainforest.
Duration
3.5 Hours
Transportation
Included
Certified
Tour Guide
Mytanfeet
Customer Service
Description
Manuel Antonio National Park was once placed on a list of the most beautiful national parks in the world, and on this guided tour, you will witness with your own eyes first hand, exactly why.
Your expert local guide will lead you through the rainforest trails, walking slowly to spot various animals up in the rainforest tree tops.
Equipped with Pentax and Swarovski telescopes, your guide will find fascinating wildlife such as sloths, white face monkeys, squirrel monkeys, deer, raccoons, iguanas, frogs and birds like toucans, the Great Potoo and birds of prey and share interesting information and history about the surrounding flora and fauna.
The 2 mile (3.2 km) trail is mostly flat, going through the rainforest and along the beach, providing beautiful views of the coast.
Once you arrive at the stunning beach with baby blue waters and white sand, you can rest or take a dip in the ocean.
Starting $69 USD
per adult
Manuel Antonio National Park Tour Highlights
- Visit Costa Rica's smallest but most popular national park.
- Experience the rainforest and a white-ish sand beach.
- Many opportunities to see sloths and monkeys.
- Walk trails through the rainforest, beach and mangroves.
- Time to swim at the beach.
See Our Manuel Antonio National Park Tour Video
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking.
- Tour must be prepaid in full to book.
- These are shared experiences.
- Requires a minimum of 2 adults to book.
- Morning and afternoon schedules available at 7 AM and 1230 PM.
- Opportunity to stay in the national park after the tour is finished - please see FAQ for more details as transportation and the snack will not be provided if you decide to stay on your own.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking clothes and shoes.
- Rain jacket/poncho in rainy season.
- Swimsuit, towel, change of clothes.
- Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.
Booking Form
We offer a 7% discount for adults and children for this tour. Our prices include all Costa Rican taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.
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Cancellation Policy
Read the cancellation policies here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stay in the national park after the tour?
Yes, you can.
You MUST inform your tour guide before the tour is over, that you wish to stay in the national park. If you stay in the national park, the tour operator will not provide transportation back to your hotel. The tour guide can tell you how to take the public bus or taxi, or you can call an Uber. You will also not get the snack.
It is important to note that national park tickets are a one-entry ticket, you cannot use them for multiple entries in one day and they are only valid for that day.
What is the trail like?
The trail is on a mostly natural rock, sand and dirt path, and there is an opportunity to walk the universal access trail which is on wooden platforms.
The total trail length is around 2 miles or 3.2 kilometers.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable clothes for walking on hot and humid weather, like dry fit clothes. You can wear walking shoes, or an adventure sandal. Plan for temperatures in the high 80s° F (31° C) and high humidity.
Plastic water bottles are not allowed in the national park, so bring an insulated reusable water bottle.
Can I bring food into the park?
No. The national park does not allow food inside, the park rangers check your backpacks before entering. There is a cafeteria inside the national park if you wish to buy something to eat/drink.
How big are the groups?
The group size has a maximum of 12 people per guide.
Is the morning or afternoon schedule better?
The morning tends to have the most people and more tour groups. The afternoon tends to have less groups.
If you are visiting in the rainy season from May through November, it is best to go in the morning due to the weather. In rainy season, it tends to be sunny and dry in the morning and start to rain in the early afternoon.
Both schedules are great and offer opportunities to see wildlife.
How long do we stay at the beach?
About 20 minutes. You can rest at the beach at the picnic tables and chairs, or take a swim.
There are bathrooms, showers and changing rooms.
Elena Halbeisen says
Hello! My husband is in a manual wheelchair and cannot walk. Would this tour work for us? Thanks!
Sammi says
Hello Elena, yes, the national park has accessible trails but you will have to book the tour as a private service.