• Manuel Antonio National Park - The tour begins with a brief overview of the facilities, trails, and beach areas that will be explored during the 3-hour guided tour. Recommendations will be provided based on the season and the type of group attending.

As previously mentioned, the tour will proceed in the opposite direction (anti-clockwise) of the usual operators and guides. This approach aims to reduce crowding and noise, allowing participants to focus on the tour’s purpose: observing local wildlife, learning about iconic tropical species, and capturing great photos or videos if possible.

Commonly spotted species include both types of sloths, monkeys, bats, agoutis, tree frogs, toucans, and even snakes.

• Playa Espadilla Sur - Due to the reverse direction of the tour, this will be the first beach encountered, located at the end of the elevated boardwalk or Sendero Universal El Manglar. During the dry season (January to May), Playa Espadilla Sur’s waves are typically calm and gentle, but they can become rough with a strong “Backwash” on the steeper sandbars. Look out for sea turtle tracks on the beach, and with some luck, you might see baby sea turtles emerging from their nests. Showers and bathrooms are available for use.
• Playa Manuel Antonio - Known as one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches, Manuel Antonio Beach offers a stunning contrast of green, white, and blue, where the forest meets the beach and ocean. It is perfect for swimming with family or group members who are older or with children. Showers and bathrooms are available for use.

• Infants (ages 0-2) admitted free, but name and nationality required
• Professional certified bilingual tour guide
• Entry ticket, full names, passport numbers, and nationalities required at booking
• Hotel transportation included and customizable (if option selected)
• Use Swarovski Spotting scope for closer look at wildlife

• Single-use water bottle are prohibited. Please note the need to BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE
• Lunch

We offer small-group, private, or customized tour options, allowing you the flexibility to select and personalize the tour program that aligns perfectly with your travel plans or your unique boutique and tour preferences.

Our team of experienced, certified guides is dedicated to and passionate about nature, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable, educational, and professional tour experience with the high quality we promise and you deserve.

For those who are not avid bird watchers or prefer a relaxed start to the day, tours can begin at 8:00 am, 9:00 am, or even 10:00 am.

BEACH TIME NOTE: With prior arrangement, additional beach time can be accommodated with pre-scheduled return transportation after the tour. Please note that if you book the 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. tour, beach time will be limited, as park beaches close at 3:00 p.m. (showers close at 3:30 p.m.). If you wish to take a quick swim, kindly inform us before the tour commences.

• The entry and use of single-use plastics (bags, straws, and disposable water or soda bottles) is prohibited in Manuel Antonio National Park and all other national parks in Costa Rica. Please note that you must bring your own reusable water bottle for the hike.
• No food of any kind is permitted, including cookies, candy, energy bars, or gum. Visitors with special dietary or medical needs (children, pregnant women, or diabetics) may bring peeled and cut fruit or sandwiches in a Tupperware container.
• You are not permitted to enter the national park with any type of alcoholic beverages, cocktails, coconut water (whole coconut), cigarettes, cigars, vaporizers, or any type of drugs.
• While insect repellent and sunscreen are recommended in Manuel Antonio National Park, SPRAYS ARE NOW PROHIBITED, while lotions, wipes, and other non-aerosol forms of insect repellent and sunscreen are generally permitted
• To protect the environment and wildlife, minimize animal stress, noise pollution, and ensure visitor safety, the use of beach umbrellas, beach chairs, hammocks, beach tents, and recreational or sporting equipment (bicycles, roller skates or skateboards, boogie boards, skimboards, surfboards, soccer balls, footballs, tennis or racquetball balls, frisbees or similar, drones, musical instruments, speakers, flashlights, laser pointers, lighters or matches, guns, spearguns, or any hunting and fishing equipment) is prohibited in Manuel Antonio National Park.
• Manuel Antonio National Park is CLOSED on Tuesdays. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (beach areas and the cafeteria close at 3:00 p.m.). Admission is valid only once; you cannot re-enter if you leave the park. Facilities are available; those near the beach areas have changing rooms and showers for rinsing (soap and shampoo are not permitted).
• It is recommended to wear closed shoes (tennis shoes or hiking boots) to participate in the tour. If you wish, bring sandals or flip-flops to wear on the beach.
• Manuel Antonio National Park does not have an official parking lot, instead there are several private parking areas available for ₡5,000/$10 per day (CASH ONLY) We recommend and work with Gonzalo Montenegro (Chalo Parking)
• Subject to favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to poor bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• Please enjoy nature properly, do not touch or feed wild animals, stay on trails, read about poisonous snakes and poisonous trees located in the area, and do not collect shells, sand, or rocks.

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