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Improve your chances of seeing Costa Rica's birdlife with this private birding experience. Led by a specialized birding guide, head to the Manuel Antonio National Park and the Esquipulas Rainforest to spot scarlet macaws, toucans, and other avian species. As this is a private tour, the experience can be adjusted to the group.

If you’re looking for wildlife in Costa Rica, one of the best places to see it is the pristine coastal forests of Manuel Antonio National Park. Get more out of a visit to the famous park on a tour with a certified naturalist guide who knows all the best places to find sloths, monkeys, iguanas, toucans, and many other animals. Learn about the park’s amazing ecosystems along the way, and get a closer look using a provided Swarovski spotting scope.

We offer an unique experience to learn about the nature ecosystem and its habitat, we want to share with you the passion for Nature. Our naturalist tour guides are certified by ICT, and we lead authentic activities in order to work with local communities.

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!

This private tour takes you into the rainforest, where you can see some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful rainforest and waterfalls while walking on hanging bridges in the canopy. You can go at your own pace, since you’re not sharing this tour with a group. You’ll also be served refreshing local fruit and lunch along the way to keep you energized.

Many local landowners in the surrounding area have converted their properties into palm plantations. Our reserve is one of the few that kept its original rainforest, protected by the same family for generations. This makes the night walk truly authentic, with real wildlife in a natural ecosystem guided by a certified ICT naturalist.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Head out for a day of adventure with this small-group tour to Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park. You and up to 10 fellow adventurers will head out to the park, where you'll get to participate in two different adventure activities. Options include horseback riding, ziplining, ATV riding, and surfing lessons. Note that all activities must be selected in advance, and the horseback riding plus 2-hour ATV combination has an additional cost.

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.

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.

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.

Improve your chances of spotting wildlife in Manuel Antonio National Park on this small-group hike. Following your guide, explore the park as you look out for sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more, whilst they provide commentary about their lives and behaviors in the rainforest. Enjoy a route that is flat and well-maintained, making this activity suitable for all fitness levels.

Discover one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets: the Eco Chontales waterfall. Take a scenic drive along the coastline, admiring the landscape and preparing for your adventure. You’ll hike to the river where you’ll find the 150-foot waterfall. Learn about the different features as you and your guide hike to swimming holes. The unique features created by the waterfall allow you to waterslide and even leap into the water from rocks.

Spend the day white water rafting on the Savegre River today with your guide, crew, and group in Manuel Antonio Quepos. This is family friendly, where safety is important. You’ll be taught how to paddle, and then take on the white water. Safety kayaks will accompany you, just in case. Have a great day out and enjoy the beautiful river scenery.

Weave your way past the giant twisted root systems that characterize mangrove forests on this boat tour of the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America at Damas Island. This biodiversity hotspot is home to tons of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals that you can spot easily with the help of your guide. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Manuel Antonio or Quepos lodging as well as lunch or dinner.

Combine two great experiences into one with this convenient small-group tour of the Manuel Antonio area. Begin the trip by visiting a cacao plantation to learn about the process of making chocolate, as well as its place in Costa Rica’s culture. Once night falls, it’s time for a walking tour in the jungle to try and spot various wildlife, such as tree frogs, snakes, and other nocturnal creatures.

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.

Verbringen Sie Zeit in den Gebieten Xochimilco. Sie machen eine Fahrt auf einem traditionellen vorspanischen Trajinera-Boot und besuchen Sehenswürdigkeiten der Gegend, wie das Frida Kahlo Museum und das Olympiastadion. Sie halten auch am Juweliergeschäft von Plateria Rafael, wo Sie einen lokalen Kunsthandwerker treffen und seine Waren ansehen können.

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.

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.

The mangrove forest at Damas Island is one of the most accessible and biodiverse in Costa Rica, making this boat tour an unforgettable experience for nature lovers, families, birdwatchers, and anyone interested in Costa Rica’s incredible natural heritage. The tour is conducted at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time for photos and quiet observation, making it ideal for all ages and fitness levels. Choose from morning, afternoon, or sunset departures to suit your schedule. The magical golden light of a mangrove sunset often provides incredible views and photo opportunities. All tours include round-trip transportation from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, a bilingual guide, safety equipment, and a delicious Costa Rican meal served before or after the tour. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to reconnect with nature, the Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour offers a peaceful and educational journey through one of Costa Rica’s best-kept natural treasures.