4.99 (4,850+ reviews across Airbnb, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide & Viator) - Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
Discover Costa Rica’s most famous national park with an ICT-certified bilingual naturalist guide. Where the rainforest meets the Pacific, you’ll spot sloths, white-faced capuchin and squirrel monkeys, toucans, iguanas, coatis and more, all through our top-of-the-line Swarovski spotting scope, with free 4K photos and videos of your favorite animals.
Without a guide it’s easy to walk right past the camouflaged wildlife. Our guides know exactly where to look, turning a simple walk into an unforgettable wildlife experience that ends at one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.
Planning your visit? Read our complete Manuel Antonio National Park guide and discover the wildlife you can spot inside the park. Questions? Check the tour FAQ.
Same certified naturalist, same Swarovski scope. Compare the three ways to live the park and book the one that fits your trip.
What $30 covers: your ICT-certified guide, Swarovski scope and free 4K photos – ideal if you already have a car or you’re staying near the park.
Important: this option is for guests who have already purchased their National Park ticket. Tickets are not sold at the gate – you must reserve and pay yours online before the tour ($18 adults / $5 kids). Parking is about $10 on the day. The park limits entry to 2,500 visitors a day and does sell out. If you arrive without a valid ticket the tour cannot run and is non-refundable.
After booking you’ll receive a welcome message with all the instructions for your tour, including how to book your park ticket.
Nothing else to pay on the day – entrance, transport and parking are covered. After booking you’ll receive a welcome message with all the instructions for your tour.
Nothing else to pay on the day – entrance, private transport and parking are covered. After booking you’ll receive a welcome message with all the instructions for your tour.
Good to know: the park caps entry at 2,500 visitors per day and closes every Tuesday. Passport number required for every guest. Book ahead to guarantee your spot.
Classic tour lasts about 2 hours. Premium and VIP visits can extend up to 4 hours with beach time.
Closed shoes (no sandals), towel, swimsuit, sunblock, sunglasses, camera and a reusable water bottle. No food is allowed inside the park.
“We never would have seen all of the wildlife we did without him.”
Lainie – Michigan“Wouldn’t have seen a single animal without his guided expertise.”
Molly – Arkansas