Top Quepos Nature and Wildlife Tours

Check out the wildlife in the Manuel Antonio National Park on this small yet intimate tour. Your certified guide will take you through the park, pointing out animals you can see more clearly with your provided spotting scope. You can also take a beach break and go for a swim at the end, too.

Join us for an unforgettable wildlife adventure in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse destinations. Meet your certified naturalist guide just outside the park entrance and let us handle all logistics so you can focus entirely on discovering incredible wildlife. After a brief ranger inspection, we begin exploring the trails in search of monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, reptiles, and more. Using a high-definition spotting scope, you’ll enjoy close-up views of animals that are often difficult to see and you’ll have the opportunity to capture beautiful photos directly through the telescope. After approximately two hours of guided exploration, we arrive at Manuel Antonio Beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, where you can relax and stay as long as you like before exiting at your own pace. Your admission ticket is included. After booking, we’ll contact you to gather the required information to secure your entry. Pura vida!

Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a certified guide with your choice of a private or small-group tour. You'll walk along for different trails to maximize your chances of seeing local wildlife, from monkeys and sloths to lizards and tropical birds. You'll even get to use a spotting scope to take high-definition photos of the wildlife you see.

Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.

Heighten your chances of spotting some of Costa Rica’s rarest wildlife on a wildlife watching tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Receive personalized attention in a small group, as you explore the biologically rich jungle and look out for animals such as sloths, monkeys, lizards, snakes, and much more. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Enjoy a deeper and richer experience of Manuel Antonio National Park than would be possible by visiting alone with the help of a guide. This tour lets you discover the park's remarkable biodiversity, as your guide's practised eyes find even the best-camouflaged creatures. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife, like monkeys, tropical birds, and more.

Sail along the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park on this half-day tour from Quepos. Onboard a catamaran, cruise to snorkeling and swimming spots in Biesanz Bay and spot marine life in its natural environment. Lunch is included with fresh fruit, cocktails, fruit drinks, and Costa Rican coffee to keep you refreshed and energized. Snorkeling gear is included so you don’t need to rent or buy your own.

Turn an ordinary walk into an educational adventure with a guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, widely considered one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. Go with a guide who can help you spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more while providing commentary about their lives and behaviors in the rain forest.

Manuel Antonio National Park is a must-visit for nature lovers but without a guide you’ll miss many of the local residents, quiet and camouflaged among the trees. On this 2.5-hour private guided tour you’ll explore with a naturalist guide who knows where and how to spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and much more. Watch them through a high-powered spotting scope.

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 may or not be included, this depends on the option you choose, if you decide to buy them on your own, let us know if you need any help, otherwise we'll buy them for you. We meet at the supermarket outside the park. Punctuality is appreciated ¡Pura vida!

Check out the critters that come alive at night on this small–group tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. You’ll get to use provided flashlights and high definition telescopes to see sloths, kinkajous, snakes, frogs, and much more doing their thing under the cover of darkness. You’ll keep costs down with this small, intimate group, too.

Avoid crowds on this guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. We will pick you up from your accommodation and take you into the park, pausing on our hike for many opportunities to take photos of the monkeys, birds, and other creatures. Learn all about these animals from our bilingual tour guide.

See what life is like outside of the city on this horseback riding tour through the countryside. Alongside a guide, ride a well-trained horse through small towns and forested land en route to a tucked-away waterfall, followed by a typical Costa Rican lunch.

This is a combination of attractions! Firstly, the Chocolate Tour starts with the cultural and biological background of cacao in the world and here in Costa Rica. It further introduces you into the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods. Secondly, we talk about coffee and its importance for Costa Rica’s economic and cultural development. We will show you how to make Café-Chorreado, the real Costarican practice of preparing coffee. Finally, we will look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the Trapiche. Here we grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make all types of local and delicious candy (Dulce, Sobado, Espumas and Miel). This is for sure the sweetest tour in the area. We are in a private jungle-preserve only 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The presence of wild animals like sloths, monkeys, birds and frogs is common. Be ready for anything.

If you’re looking to escape the routine, connect with nature, and observe wildlife up close, this experience is perfect for you. During your walk, we’ll explore the main trails of the park, seeking a variety of animals while learning about each species and its role in the ecosystem. Join us in one of the most beautiful places in the world, where mountains meet the sea in a breathtaking display of natural harmony. This National Park is a unique blend of ecosystems, creating the perfect environment to spot a wide range of wildlife, including mammals, birds, and amphibians. The tour concludes at one of the most famous and pristine beaches in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific. After the hike, you’ll have time to relax on the golden sands and enjoy the stunning surroundings. Throughout the tour, photos and videos will be taken and shared with you, so you can relive these unforgettable moments.

Touring the Manuel Antonio National Park with a guide means you’ll see and hear things that it’s easy to overlook when visiting independently. On this two-hour small-group tour your guide will look out for slow-moving sloth, bright green frogs, tropical birds, and more. See for yourself with the provided telescope. Learn all about Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity and even spend some relaxing time on the beach.

Explore one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this fun kayak tour. Just offshore from the popular Manuel Antonio National Park are thousands of acres of protected forest, home to all kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Your naturalist guide will tell you about the area’s biodiversity while you paddle peacefully in the shade of the mangroves.

We offer a more familiar, educational and relaxing trip which allow you to enjoy the nature as well as fun for the whole family and visitors. We have some music on board to listen, but when there is an opportunity to have some fun dancing our guides and crew will be always ready to. Our delicious lunch or dinner prepare fresh onboard are always well recommended and people just love it. Sunset during the dry season are stunning. Our crew will make a big difference also all the time.

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.

Joining on a night walk in Manuel Antonio area at Sukia Park offers a unique opportunity to experience the rainforest's nocturnal wonders. As darkness falls, the forest comes alive with a symphony of sounds and activities from its night-time inhabitants. Guided by experienced naturalists, you'll traverse safe trails equipped with flashlights and UV lights to spot a variety of creatures. Common sightings include tree frogs, nocturnal birds, snakes, spiders, and scorpions. With a bit of luck, you might also encounter nocturnal mammals such as anteaters, coatis, raccoons, deer, ocelots, opossums, armadillos, kinkajous, or sloths. These tours not only provide wildlife observations but also offer insights into the flora that sustains forest life. It's recommended to wear long pants and closed shoes, and to bring rain gear and a charged cellphone for pictures.

Costa Rica’s lush jungles have long been a notable area to grow cash crops such as coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane. During this small-group experience, visit a plantation in Manuel Antonio and learn how these three crops are produced. Take a guided tour of a plantation and traditional sugar cane mill, and see how some of your favorite treats are made. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

The Mangrove Forest is one of the most vital and outstanding ecosystems in the world. Covering thousands of acres of protected forest, this amazing environment is home to a large number of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects. Approximately 70% of its wildlife is nocturnal, a fact that has made the Night Mangrove Tour one of our most fascinating adventures. Our professional team will take you on a unique exploration of the mangroves in search of crocodiles, turtles, boas, lizards, bats, birds, crabs, raccoons, anteaters, and more. You will be safely transported through the mangrove channels on our fully equipped boat (there will be no walking on this tour). Discover and enjoy some of the most amazing wonders and secrets of this incredible ecosystem.

We are the only Wildlife Rescue Center and Sanctuary in the area of Manuel Antonio. Visiting our Sanctuary gives you the best opportunity to see animals like sloths, monkeys, parrots, coaties, etc. really close. Learn about their biology, behaviour and the main problems that they face in the wild while you support the biggest conservation project in the area.