Top Quepos Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Our waterfall and beach caves tour will take you on a off the beaten path experience like no other. We will show you some of the hidden gems of the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. From prestine waterfalls with caves, water tobaggon slides, cliff jumping and ocean beach caves, you will not be disappointed.

Sea-lovers will enjoy this sailing ship cruise. Whether you’re a morning person or would prefer a sunset jaunt, you’ll find the Brisa Elegante comfortable and spacious. Sailing into the open sea keep a lookout for turtles, rays, and dolphins, and near the coastline listen to the raucous calls of the birds. We’ll anchor for a chance to swim, snorkel, and kayak, and then it’s time to eat!

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.

Epic Adventures Costa Rica is a small company founded in 2003 to preserve our most treasured natural resource in Costa Rica – the Manuel Antonio/Quepos area, Today the company’s objectives are the same as they were then. Epic Adventures Costa Rica allows individuals, families, and large groups to discover the real adventures and exotic treasures of the beautiful land. We all so desperately strive to preserve – every day, on every tour, and through everyone who shares the Epic Adventures Costa Rica experience. We are fortunate to be able to provide professional-grade, bilingual, customer-focused, educational adventures that do just that.

Get a new perspective on the Costa Rican coastline from the back of an all-inclusive catamaran, visit islands you might otherwise have overlooked, and enjoy time to snorkel during this half-day excursion. Soak up the sights as you make the most of free alcoholic beverages, snacks, and fresh fruit, relax on the tanning meshes, or take a dip in the Jacuzzi.

See Costa Rica’s natural beauty up close on a trip to Manuel Antonio National Park. The park is vast and can be difficult to navigate on your own – explore it with an expert who knows the area well and can show you the best it has to offer, from white beaches to local wildlife such as monkeys and toucans.

Experience high-flying thrills on a zipline course surrounded by rain forest during this full-day tour from Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Upon arrival at the adventure park, ride by 4-wheel drive to the base camp where your guide provides instruction and gear for the course. Expect to zipline, rappel, and discover waterfall pools during a nature walk. Snacks, and lunch are provided, along with round-trip transfers.

Manuel Antonio may best known for its beautiful beaches, but another world comes alive in its jungles at night. Get an up-close look at nocturnal creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, and bats on a private night hike through a nature reserve. A certified naturalist guide knows just where to find these creepy crawlers and ensures the safety of your group on this educational adventure.

Ride along the forested coast of Manual Antonio National Park on this 4-hour catamaran tour. Morning tours feature a snorkeling adventure in the secluded bay of Playa Biezans, while evening tours allow you to take in views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your lodging in the Manuel Antonio area as well as snorkel equipment (morning tour), a guide, and lunch or dinner.

Experience some of the Pacific Coast’s beautiful natural attractions—and leave the logistics and driving to someone else—on this small-group day-trip. Following hotel pickup in Quepos, you’ll be driven to Portalon Waterfall, Pavonees Waterfal, and Uvita Waterfall, where you can swim and enjoy its natural waterslide. Later, visit Playa Linda beach and the caves at Playa Ventanas, before having lunch and returning to Quepos.

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.

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.

If simply looking at waterfalls from afar is too tame for you, join this half-day guided tour to Nauyaca Waterfall. Your friendly guides will show you how and where to climb the waterfall safely, and where to jump from for a refreshing swim. Make new friends on a small-group tour, and learn about the biodiversity of this beautiful area.

To visit the National Park with a certified guide by (ICT) for interpreting the forest, make some pictures with videos while our expert explains and inmerse you in Costa Rica wildness with natural history in a 2 hours guided tour.

Discover the untouched beauty of the Costa Ballerna on an afternoon excursion from Uvita that takes you to hidden waterfalls and beaches. Visit two tucked-away cascades where you can swim and splash in natural pools and rivers, and walk on the secluded Dominicalito Beach. End the day with an unforgettable Costa Rican sunset from a secret hilltop viewpoint. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

See the natural beauty of the jungle after dark, without getting lost, on this small-group guided tour of Rainmaker Park. Your naturalist guide takes you into the jungle to learn about the local ecosystem and spot animals that you won't find during the day, such as lizards, spiders, owls, and colorful tropical frogs.

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 ⚠️.

Set off on horseback through the mountains and trails around beautiful Manuel Antonio on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. After a safety briefing and riding instructions, hop on your horse and follow your guide into the mountains to an altitude of 1,900-feet (600-meters) taking in amazing views, wildlife, and vegetation along the way. Enjoy a swimming break on the way down and a local lunch at the ranch.

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.

Looking for a tour that's a little bit different? The Monkey Mangrove Boat tour in Quepos, Costa Rica might be what you're looking for. This tour consists of a circuit of approximately 3 miles (5 kilometers), with different landscapes ranging from rivers and estuaries to mangroves and tropical forest. You will also get to see a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. You'll be able to see beautiful landscapes, learn about the native jungle and have an amazing time.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

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.

I am a local guide who loves my job and I am more passionate about what I do every day! If you want to learn about the natural history of the animals of Costa Rica and see the three-clawed sloths smile at you and move with great patience, I am the right person to show you our natural beauties! It will be a pleasure for me to be your guide in my office, the Manuel Antonio National Park!