Customizable guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
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Overview
As advertised, we only operate small-group, private, or customized tour options to give you the flexibility to choose and tailor the tour program that best suits your travel itinerary, or simply your boutique and tour style. As experienced, certified guides, our commitment to and love of nature is the guiding principle to ensure that every visitor receives a memorable, educational, and professional tour with the quality you deserve and that we promote. If you are not an extreme bird watcher, or just want to have a leisurely breakfast, we can always start the tour at 8:00 am, 9:00 am or even 10:00 am. BEACH TIME NOTE: Upon advance request, additional beach time can be provided with pre-arranged return transportation after the tour. If you book the 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. tour, the beach time will be very limited, as the park beaches close at 3:00 p.m. (showers close at 3:30 p.m.). If you'd like to take a quick dip, please let us know before the tour starts.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (3) Options Available
Option(s)
Small Group-Entrance-Transfer
ENTRY TICKET INCLUDEDSmall Group Tour (8-10 Max): Ideal for single travelers, adult families, or couples looking to meet other like-minded people with minimal distractions.Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy an informative guided walking tour on easy, mostly flat trails, completely adaptable to your interest or pace.To do after tour: We invite you to self-explore the Congo trail, Playa Gemelas or walk through the viewpoints (El Mirador or Punta Catedral)Pickup included
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$69
Option(s)
Private-Entrance-Transfer
ENTRY TICKET INCLUDEDExtra Beach time: Free to add time to swim, relax and enjoy the beach, after the tour, return transportation at your request.Private Tour: Ideal for active families, small groups or couples who just don't feel like sharing their vacation memories with others.Duration: 3 hours: Enjoy an informative walking tour along easy, mostly flat trails, completely adaptable to your interests or pace.Snack: Halfway through the tour you will be provided with freshly cut fruit, cold water and juice.Counterclockwise Route: Walk with fewer people around and less noise, focus on the journey, and observe local wildlife. Transportation: Arranged at your request, round-trip hotel transportation included.Pickup included
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$79
Option(s)
Customizable-Private-Entrance
ENTRY TICKET INCLUDEDAn extra hour Hike: An additional one-hour hike to Cathedral Point Trail or El Mirador Trail is included.Private Tour : Ideal for active families, small groups or couples who just don't feel like sharing their vacation memories with others.Duration: 4 hours: We'll suggest the best trails or areas depending on the season, weather conditions, or animal species requests.Snack: Halfway through the tour you will be provided with freshly cut fruit, cold water and juice.Counterclockwise Route: Walk with fewer people around and less noise, focus on the journey, and observe local wildlife.Transfer or Official taxi : Includes round-trip transportation or parking, at the client's request.Pickup included
Starting from
$129
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Although Infants (ages 0-2) are admitted free, you must provide us with their name and nationality
- Additional beach time can be provided with pre-arranged return transportation after the tour.
- Professional certified bilingual tour guide (Certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board)
- Entry ticket, all full names, passport numbers, and nationalities must be added at booking.
- Hotel transportation - Included and customizable (IF OPTION SELECTED)
- Use the provided Swarovski Spotting scope to get a closer, deeper look at the parks wildlife.
What's not Included
- Single-use water bottle are prohibited. Please note the need to BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entry and use of single-use plastics (bags, straws, and disposable water or soda bottles) is prohibited in Manuel Antonio National Park and all other national parks in Costa Rica. Please note that you must bring your own reusable water bottle for the hike.
- No food of any kind is permitted, including cookies, candy, energy bars, or gum. Visitors with special dietary or medical needs (children, pregnant women, or diabetics) may bring peeled and cut fruit or sandwiches in a Tupperware container.
- You are not permitted to enter the national park with any type of alcoholic beverages, cocktails, coconut water (whole coconut), cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers, or any type of drugs.
- While insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended in Manuel Antonio National Park, SPRAYS ARE NOW PROHIBITED, while lotions, wipes, and other non-aerosol forms of insect repellent and sunscreen are generally permitted
- To protect the environment and wildlife, minimize animal stress, noise pollution, and ensure visitor safety, the use of beach umbrellas, beach chairs, hammocks, beach tents, and recreational or sporting equipment (bicycles, roller skates or skateboards, boogie boards, skimboards, surfboards, soccer balls, footballs, tennis or racquetball balls, frisbees or similar, drones, musical instruments, speakers, flashlights, laser pointers, lighters or matches, guns, spearguns, or any hunting and fishing equipment) is prohibited in Manuel Antonio National Park.
- Manuel Antonio National Park is CLOSED on Tuesdays. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (beach areas and the cafeteria close at 3:00 p.m.). Admission is valid only once; you cannot re-enter if you leave the park. Facilities are available; those near the beach areas have changing rooms and showers for rinsing (soap and shampoo are not permitted).
- It is recommended to wear closed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) to participate in the tour. If you wish, bring sandals or flip-flops to wear on the beach.
- Manuel Antonio National Park does not have an official parking lot, instead there are several private parking areas available for ₡5,000/$10 per day (CASH ONLY) We recommend and work with Gonzalo Montenegro (Chalo Parking)
- Subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please enjoy nature properly, do not touch or feed wild animals, stay on trails, read about poisonous snakes and poisonous trees located in the area, and do not collect shells, sand, or rocks.
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