Top Quepos Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 4

Learn all about the chocolate-making process on this guided tour of a chocolate plantation from Manuel Antonio. Follow your guide as you learn about the local ecology of the cacao plant, the local cultural and economic importance of chocolate, and the production process from collection to fermentation and grinding of cacao beans. Then, visit a trapiche, a traditional oxen-powered mill used to extract juice from sugarcane.

El Rey is located 28 km away from Manuel Antonio national park area, this place it has a combination of several habitats Tropical Transitional forest and marshes, which makes the perfect place to spot kingfishers, seedeater, flycatchers, hummingbirds, woodpeckers and many others. Our Team would help to locate, identify and share with your different facts about birds like behaviors, diets, mating rituals and much more. You don’t have to worry about keeping a list of the species seen. We want you to spend your time identifying, taking photographs and having a perfect sighting of all different birds in the area, at the end of the activity, your tour guide will send you a full detail list of species seen during the tour which makes identifying and put a name to those photographs and sightings a whole lot easier! During the trip would be snacks and water will be provided during the birding experience It would be our pleasure to share our passion for birding. Book with us.

Our tours are offered only in private or small groups. This way we ensure you have the best experience. Our main goal is to see you enjoying and having fun during our tours. Therefore, we are flexible with adjusting the tours depending on your needs and your availability.

Join us on a birding tour in Manuel Antonio surroundings or Playa el Rey. At sunrise or before sun sets, when birds become highly active. Let's explore their natural habitat and behave. We will take you to the best spots for birds and share with you interesting updates about birds and of course we will explain you how to identified them Important: Minimum 2 people required to book this option. If only 1 person price then will be 50% higher.

Home to more than 900 different species of birds, Costa Rica is one of the world's best birdwatching destinations. And the rural areas around Manuel Antonio National Park are some of the best places in Costa Rica to go birding. With opportunities to spot toucans, motmots, scarlet macaws, trogons, manakins, honeycreepers, and many, this private birdwatching tour will be certain to bump up your life list.

Travel off the beaten path during this safari journey, departing from Manuel Antonio. Get picked up and head to the safari meeting point, the hop into a 4WD car for panoramic views of the jungle and ocean. Enjoy guided forest walks that showcase local highlights. After swimming at the waterfalls, drive to a mountaintop for a picnic lunch with an ocean view, served wrapped in banana leaves for that authentic local taste.

If you've been eyeing Costa Rica's national parks like Manuel Antonio, don't skip Rainmaker Conservation Park. 1,500 uncrowded acres, Rainmaker sits in the heart of the Quepos Biological Corridor, with lush views and epic wildlife around every turn. On this guided tour, you'll spot hard-to-find creatures, walk in the treetops, cross suspension bridges, and take a dip in a natural pool, swimming in Costa Rica's unparalleled beauty.

deal for travelers short on time, this full-day tour visits both Manuel Antonio National Park and a chocolate plantation in one day from Quepos—and has the added bonus of including a break for lunch (own expense) or beach time in between. Check out wildlife and resident sloths at the national park in the morning, take a scheduled break, and learn all about the process of transforming cacao beans to chocolate in the afternoon.

Your naturalist guide will tell you about the natural history of the park and will explain and provide amazing information regarding facts about the animals that inhabit this beautiful park. You may see some amazing species such as White Faced Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Squirrel Monkeys, Toucans, Two and Three Toed Sloths, Scarlet Macaws and a lot more. You may also see bird species such as Toucans, Pelicans, Tanagers, Ospreys, Kingfishers and the Yellow Crowned Night Heron. It is also possible to see iguanas, lizards, snakes and countless varieties of insects. These are just some of the features of the reserve that make visiting Manuel Antonio National Park an unforgettable experience. We will also help you get the best nature photos using your own digital camera through the lens of our professional telescopes.

If your goal is to see the resplendent quetzal, this birding tour of the Costa Rica highlands is a must-do. Journey from the Quepos area to Los Quetzales National Park early in the morning for your best chances of seeing the beautiful birds. As you enjoy a leisurely hike through the park, you'll also have the opportunity to spot hummingbirds, flycatchers, woodpeckers, haws, wrens, tanagers, and more.

It is the only tour in Costa Rica where you can see the monkeys so close even they climb the kayaks, you can also see other types of animals and appreciate nature like never before.

Discover Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park in the company of a guide who knows it, and its wildlife, best. This small-group tour takes you on a guided walk through the park in search of a diverse array of animals, birds, and plants. Your guide will tell you all about the wildlife you spot, such as howler and capuchin monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, tree frogs, butterflies, dragonflies, and many different types of bird.

Navigate the different terrains in La Fortuna with the help of a bilingual guide and safe transportation. Hike on the iconic "68" lava flow trail and enjoy an opportunity to explore the region's natural beauty. Traverse volcanic rock, soak in the tranquility of nature, and marvel at the stunning panoramas of Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, and Monteverde mountains. After your adventure, enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch at a local eatery, savoring the fresh flavors of rural life.

This tour is one of the most exciting, as you will be able to appreciate the nocturnal animals that are not observed during the day. When the darkness falls, it seems that everything sleeps, but in reality, the night is the awakening of a large part of the animal life, that for many people, is unknown. Depending on your preference you can choose between water or land, walking through tropical forest trails, kayaking or boating through the mangrove canals of Isla Damas.

As one of the best places for birding in Costa Rica, Carara National Park’s diverse ecology makes it a popular destination for spotting endemic and seasonal bird species. This tour begins early in the morning and stops at spots where you may see flycatchers, trogans, and hummingbirds. Your guide will have a Swarovski Crystals Scope that you can use throughout the experience, though be sure to bring your own binoculars.

Experience Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests on this half-day, guided, nature excursion through Manuel Antonio National Park. Learn about this complex ecosystem while hiking (or strolling) and listen as a naturalist guide points out animal and plant species and explains the biodiversity of this nature sanctuary.

Avoid the disappointment of struggling to see wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park by going with a guide. Learn more about the park’s rich biodiversity than you would wandering around alone. Your guide will find where animals such as sloths and frogs are hiding, and you can get a closer look through the provided spotting scope.

Make the most of your time in Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park with a fun and informative small-group guided tour. Your guide will help you spot birds, animals, and plants that you might miss if walking around by yourself. See monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife during the 2.5-hour walk. The tour ends at a beach, so you can relax and cool off with a swim, if you like.

Interact with local wildlife in its natural habitat on this guided boat tour through the mangrove ecosystem of Damas Island. The ultra-quiet estuary boats allow you and your naturalist guides to explore the waterways without disturbing the flora and fauna. Spot families of monkeys as they search for food and learn about the tropical rainforest setting.

Most tours of Manuel Antonio National Park take place during the day, but this small-group nighttime tour allows you to see a different side of the park and the creatures that come out after dark. Your guide will lead you around the park in search of the tree frogs, shy snakes, colorful insects, mammals, and other rainforest creatures that only come out at night.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica on this tour that is ideal for herping enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and eco-conscious travelers. In a small group of no more than six guests, explore the surroundings of Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos in search of every local species of reptile and amphibian, including viper snakes, colorful tree frogs, and more.

Surrounded by Baru National Wildlife Refuge and located within Manuel Antonio National Park, Hacienda Baru is an eco lodge in Savegre, Costa Rica. From tropical rainforest and mangroves to wetlands and beaches, these diverse ecosystems are yours to explore on a private guided tour. You'll roam around this quiet area with a guide pointing out endemic flora and fauna. Keep a lookout for the toucans, monkeys, and sloths you might see along the way.

This is a night hike at a slow pace to find as much wildlife as possible. You will be accompanied by a certified bilingual tour guide who will provide natural history about the animals as well as the history and ecosystems of the area.

Witness all types of birds with this private birdwatching tour to San Gerardo De Dota from Manuel Antonio. With your private licensed tour guide you’ll wander through private forest in search of native birds, including hummingbirds and woodpeckers, but most importantly the resplendent quetzal. Between stints of birdwatching, you’ll enjoy breaks for breakfast and lunch, provided by your guide. Binoculars are recommended, but are not provided.