Manuel Antonio Park Tour: Guided Nature Hike in Costa Rica's Biodiversity Haven

Embark on a 2-3 hour guided hike through Manuel Antonio Park, Costa Rica’s biodiverse gem. Explore at a leisurely pace with an expert guide and witness abundant wildlife up close with a spotting scope.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Manuel Antonio National Park - This is a 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. The guide will carry a spotting scope to provide you a close view of the wildlife and…
What's Included
  • Use of optical equipment (spotting scope)
  • Manuel Antonio wildlife photo album
  • Souvenir
  • Wildlife observation walking tour with a naturalist guide
  • Snack (private tour option)
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • National Park Admission Ticket
Additional Information

Explore the Natural Wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park
Embark on an unforgettable journey through one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse and picturesque national parks, the crown jewel of the Central Pacific.
Enjoy a leisurely hike guided by a certified bilingual naturalist, who will provide fascinating insights into the park’s wildlife, history, and…

Location
Parking Chalo
At Joseph supermarket by Chalo parking the park. Important to know there are several "Joseph" supermarkets on the way, we will meet in the very last one, next to "Chalo Parking"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ricardovc6003xr
Aug 22, 2025
Best vacation with a 2 and 3 year olds. - We had a wonderful time. Diego was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information he took his time and we never felt rush. We came with our two children and he was patient with them and overall we couldn't have ask for a better guide. We recommend his services.
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Marti_m
Aug 14, 2025
Wonderful experience all around - Diego was a dedicated naturalist. His knowledge and background was engaging and inspiring. We had only 7 in our group but it wouldn’t really matter because he took time to engage with each of us. The airdrop of photos he took through his scope added to the impact after we left the park. Highly recommend
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Chaican13
Aug 13, 2025
Great guide - Carmen was a great guide we really liked. $10 per person and goes with binoculars. Find all the animals and tell you interesting stories
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Sightsee33877770623
Aug 13, 2025
Spotting wildlife in NP Manuel Antonio - We did an excellent tour with Diego. He spotted loads of animals we otherwise would have missed. Directly after te tour he shared photos and videos he made with his phone. Highly recommended.
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Jamessi4349hj
Aug 13, 2025
Great tour with Diego - We had a very good tour in Manuel Antonio national park with our tour guide Diego. We saw a lot of wildlife like frogs and monkeys and of course, sloths. He was very experienced and saw things that seemed impossible to see. Overall, it was a very good experience and we highly recommend it.
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953antoninp
Aug 8, 2025
Amazing tour with Luis Diego - Wow – what an amazing experience with Luis Diego! From the very start, he was so accommodating, even helping us find parking (which is no easy task in Manuel Antonio!). He was incredibly kind and patient, showing us so many animals – I honestly think we saw more wildlife than anyone else in the park that day: sloths, monkeys, beautiful birds, snakes, frogs, toucans, lizards, and even tiny insects you can barely see with the naked eye. His ability to spot animals is on another level, and you can tell other guides respect his skills. He also shared so many interesting insights about the park and its wildlife. This was an unforgettable experience for us – truly one of the best days of our lives. Don’t think about the cost, think about the value of the memories you’ll take home. Highly, highly recommend Luis Diego! ⸻ 🌿 Reseña en Español: ¡Wow, qué experiencia increíble con Luis Diego! Desde el principio fue muy atento, incluso nos ayudó a encontrar dónde aparcar (¡y créanme, no es fácil en Manuel Antonio!). Fue muy amable y paciente, mostrándonos muchísimos animales – sinceramente creo que vimos más fauna que cualquier otra persona ese día: perezosos, monos, aves preciosas, serpientes, ranas, tucanes, lagartos e incluso insectos diminutos que apenas se ven a simple vista. Su capacidad para encontrar animales es impresionante, y se nota que otros guías respetan su experiencia. Además, compartió muchísimos datos interesantes sobre el parque y su vida silvestre. Fue una experiencia inolvidable para nosotros, uno de los mejores días de nuestra vida. No piensen en el costo, piensen en el valor de los recuerdos que se llevarán. ¡Recomendadísimo!
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Christine13150
Aug 8, 2025
Nice experience - We visited Manuel Antonio Park with a very professional guide, very patient and very friendly. We highly recommend this experience
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Karen_c
Aug 5, 2025
Amazing experience! - Diego was very knowledgeable and informative. It’s obvious that he loves what he does! He found some amazing wildlife for us and took some incredible photos and videos that he airdropped to us. 10/10 experience! Thank you, Diego!
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523nathanaeld
Aug 4, 2025
Amazing tour through the rainforest - Diego was an incredible guide, very kind and considerate of our family with six children. He was patient with our group, taking the time to let everyone see the incredible wildlife which he had a tremendous knack for finding. His vast knowledge of the local floral and fauna was invaluable and enriched the whole experience. The telescope he provided really brought it to the next level, allowing us to see these wonderful creatures up close and personal. The private shuttle was very convenient, picking us up and dropping us off right at our Airbnb. The park was more crowded than I thought, even leaving with the first group at 8am, we also were not prepared for the humidity, but there were water stations along the walk where we were able to cool off. We were very blessed to see a huge variety of different animals on our trip. The beach at the end was a highlight as well, the kids had a blast playing in the calm cool water of the cove. All in all it was a tremendous experience that we will always cherish. Thank you again Diego!!
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Roberta_w
Aug 16, 2025
We were passed off to another tour company. - We had been in communication the guide, Diego, on WhatsApp the night before the tour. When we arrived at the meeting point, however, he wasn’t there. Eventually another guide from a different tour company showed up and added us to his tour. It appeared that my wife and I were the only two people signed up for our tour, and that Diego decided to pass us off to another tour company. The tour was fine. If you sign up for a tour based on positive reviews, however, be aware that you might not get what you signed up for.
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From $28
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).