Top Quepos Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 5

You will enjoy a tour in the first marine park in Costa Rica, the Marino Ballena National Park in the South Pacific, where the big humpback whales are dating, as well as dolphins, turtles and more. You will also have the opportunity to Snorkel (weather permitting), visit caverns and more to live more closely the unique experience that gives you this wonderful park. We have two different seasons to see whales, one is from July to October, and the next from January to March!

Come relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world on our secluded section of beach in Manuel Antonio where the scarlet macaws fly over head and monkeys leap from the trees. Conveniently located along the main stretch of beach, but tucked away enough to offer a little privacy from the busyness of the main section of beach further down. Please keep a couple of things in mind: Beach Vendors: Our beautiful setting is a public beach, which means you'll encounter various independent vendors. While we focus on providing top-notch water activities, we cannot regulate the vendors' presence or their offerings. Dining Recommendations: We often point guests to a convenient local spot for food and drinks. This is purely a recommendation for your comfort. Please be aware that Dante's Water Sports is not connected to the restaurant's ownership or pricing. To help you manage your budget, we strongly encourage you to review the menu and confirm all prices before placing your order.

Live ‘la pura vida’ with a luxurious day of sailing on a private catamaran cruise from Quepos. Sail along the shoreline of Manuel Antonio National Park, considered one of the prettiest coastlines in Costa Rica, and snorkel in the clear waters of Biesanz Bay with provided equipment. Soak up the Pacific sun on spacious decks that you’ll have all to yourself, and feast on a homemade buffet lunch. Price is per group, so bring along friends or the family for a care-free and customized day on the water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A guided expedition one hour away from Quepos in the southern mountains, one of the main attractions and majestic waterfalls of Costa Rica. In a walk of 7 kilometers in total, 3.5 kilometers to get there and return. An experience in connection with nature walking to one of the most impressive waterfalls known as Nauyaca. Starting a 45-minute trip approaching the tropical humid forest until you find the two waterfalls, one 45 meters in free fall and the next 20 meters high that go to a deep natural pool 6 meters deep. After walking in both sections, resting, and snacking, we will be ready for the return hike. On the way back we do a stop to enjoy a costa Rican-style meal before we drop you back at your place. The water level can increase or decrease depending on the rainfall, as well as the chance to swim. generally september and October are the months with the most water.

Explore Arenal Volcano National Park with a professional guide with this small-group hiking tour. You'll start with a short boat ride to the entrance of the peninsula area before making your way on foot to the Coladas Trail. You can expect to see all sorts of birdlife along with old lava flows and beautiful vantage points.

Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this half-day kayaking tour around Damas Island. After you’ve experienced the biodiversity of the Manuel Antonio National Park by land, check out the marine life and wildlife of the mangroves. Get personalized attention on a small-group tour and go at your own pace, according to your experience. Hotel pickup is included from select hotels around Manuel Antonio.

WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE US "Javier is an excellent guide. Great experience locating animals with professional equipment!" - Cesar G, Aug 2026 WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SPECIAL Small groups (max 10) - personalized attention Certified guides with 10+ years experience Telescopes & binoculars included 30 min beach time at white-sand beach Stay at beach until 3 PM or return with us Last-minute bookings: reserve 1 hour before IMPORTANT: PARK ENTRANCE TICKETS Manuel Antonio National Park has a daily capacity limit to protect wildlife. Entrance tickets must be purchased separately via SINAC website. Buy in advance - they sell out quickly in peak season! TOUR HIGHLIGHTS We will meet at the entrance at the time you selected. Guided wildlife tour with certified naturalist Spot sloths, capuchin/howler monkeys, birds, iguanas Professional equipment for close-up views The tour ends at the beach 2 hours later. 5.0 rating | 177+ reviews | 100% recommended

Night rainforest experience Discover Costa Rica’s nocturnal world with a friendly official certified local guide who finds wildlife you’d likely miss, explains behavior, and keeps the group safe, and respectful. Highlights Close wildlife encounters: frogs, mammals, reptiles and insects. Immersive soundscape: the rainforest’s powerful night chorus and distant surf. Photo-friendly stops: low-light tips and brief camera help for better shots. What you’ll do Meet at the trailhead for a quick orientation. Walk slowly on gentle trails with frequent pauses. Who should join Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, families with older kids, and anyone curious about nocturnal wildlife who wants a low-impact, guided experience. See rare nocturnal species safely and respectfully — small groups and expert OFFICIAL CERTIFIED local guidance make this an unforgettable night in the rainforest.

In this spectacular experience all family members from the youngest to the oldest adults will enjoy, sitting in a boat equipped with all the safety of the case and enjoying monkeys, crocodiles, birds, herons, snake alligators and other species in their habitation and with due caution and distance. They will also walk around our farm and see many animals including the impressive water buffalo if you take the tour from 8 am or 11 am... since for the 2 pm tour the farm is closed but the mangrove boat tour is still working It is an experience that you cannot miss among the mangrove forest of the central Pacific of Costa Rica.

Certified Naturalist Guide in Manuel Antonio National Park. With years of experience, I create immersive journeys that showcase the park’s extraordinary biodiversity. Spot sloths, toucans, frogs, snakes, and monkeys using high‑definition telescopes, revealing details you’d otherwise miss. Learn about local culture and the rainforest’s ecology while surrounded by unforgettable scenery. End your adventure on a pristine white‑sand beach with turquoise waters—the perfect finale to a day of discovery. Explore with me—one step deeper into the wild. Let's make nature unforgettable. ⚠️ IMPORTANT! THIS TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE PARK ENTRANCE. YOU MUST PURCHASE IT IN ADVANCE. IF TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE, THIS TOUR CANNOT BE BOOKED ⚠️.

Fall in love with the nature of the mangrove during a 2 hour tour where our guide and boat captain will accompany you throughout the tour explaining in detail each animal and plant we find during the tour will stop to take incredible photos with monkeys and other animal species and enjoy the wonderful view of the coast. This tour is carried out with all safety and insurance protocols for travelers and also offers accurate and correct information regarding the tour

Discover the wildlife, beaches, and jungles of one of the world’s most biodiverse parks on a day trip to Corcovado. The park’s remote location makes it difficult to visit on your own, so this tour is ideal for busy travelers who want to see the park without worrying about logistics. Plus, a boat ride into the park enables you to squeeze all the highlights into one day.

Looking for a tour full of flavor, culture, and tradition? This All-in-One experience combines three of Costa Rica’s sweetest treasures in one unforgettable visit. Discover the fascinating history and biology of cacao in Costa Rica and around the world. Learn how it’s harvested, fermented, ground, and transformed into the legendary “drink of the gods” — and of course, enjoy a tasting! ☕ Coffee Tour Dive into Costa Rica’s coffee culture and its importance in our history and economy. Explore our showroom with traditional tools and live coffee plants, then prepare your own café chorreado, the authentic Costa Rican brewing method. Tastings included! Step into tradition at our trapiche, where sugar cane is pressed before your eyes. Taste the refreshing local drink agua de sapo, made right on the spot. The sweetest part of the tour!

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.

Costa Rica’s palm oil industry is an important part of its economy, but it’s also been a source of controversy over the years due to deforestation practices. With this tour, enjoy the unique opportunity to learn the history of palm oil and peek behind the scenes of an eco-farm where the focus is on sustainable production. During the farm tour, meet the farm animals and take a ride on a water buffalo cart.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you are ready for your next zipline canopy adventure in the jungle of Costa Rica, then, our passion is to make it a lifetime experience for you. For this up close and personal jungle feel, we used eco-friendly technology that required no screws or nails (allows the platforms to grow along with the trees) when constructing, so, the tour permits to appreciate the natural beauty with a minimum of disruption to the natural surroundings.