Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour
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September 2026
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5.0/5
Based on 314 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour worth booking?
Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Quepos, Costa Rica, from $5 per person. It scores 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 314 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 90 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (314)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $5 per person
SMALL GROUPS guaranteed: Small group tours provides genuine, first class lifetime experiences EXPERIENCED GUIDES: certified locals with the knowledge and capacity of making your visit to this park forever memorable Plea
What you get
- Spotting scope
- Digiscoping (take pictures with smartphone using our spotting scope)
- Bilingual tour guide
About this experience
SMALL GROUPS guaranteed: Small group tours provides genuine, first class lifetime experiences EXPERIENCED GUIDES: certified locals with the knowledge and capacity of making your visit to this park forever memorable Please notice that: - Park is closed on Tuesday. - Indications on how to meet your guide at the park entrance will be send after your booking is been confirmed. - Buy your Park Ticket, if there is any issue, we we can definitely help you with that, please inquiry it. -If pick up need it from your accomodation, we can gladly help you with, please inquiry it. Tour is a nature walk finding wildlife to see and photograp throught the scope with smartphones. You might choose to stay in the park after the tour, so bring your bathing suit if planning swimming. Park is open to 4pm, but beaches to 3pm. In addition there are some other trails you can explore by yourself.
What's included
Included
- Spotting scope
- Digiscoping (take pictures with smartphone using our spotting scope)
- Bilingual tour guide
Not included
- Entrance Fee $18.08(Adult) and $5.65 (children), not included
- Parking lot fee if driving, not included
- Pick up & drop off, not included
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Manuel Antonio National Park
Our certified guide will meet you at the park entrance and will walk with you on the main trails of the park. Your guide will be spotting wild animals for you to see, photograph and learn updated facts about it. We use a spotting scope for you to get close up view of the animals without disturbing them in their natural habitat. A short beach break is included in case if you want to leave the park just right after the tour.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Quepos
Meeting point is at the main gate of the park, outside. https://g.page/travel-costa-rica-tours?share
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meeting point is at the main gate of the park, outside. https://g.page/travel-costa-rica-tours?share
Options you can book
Private Tour NOT Ticket
Private Tour NOT Ticket Includ: If you have any issue buying your park ticket ONLINE, we are happy to help you with that, please inquiry it. Meeting at the park entrance: Meeting is 10 minutes before tour startime outside the park by the main gate, next to San Bada Hotel Items NOT allowed: Food, single-use plastics, cigarettes, vapes, aerosol products, drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc.
Group Tour NOT Ticket Included
Group Tour NOT Ticket Included: If you have any issue buying your park ticket ONLINE, we are happy to help you with that, please inquiry it. Meeting at the park entrance: Meeting is 10 minutes before tour startime outside the park by the main gate, next to San Bada Hotel Items NOT allowed: Food, single-use plastics, cigarettes, vapes, aerosol products, drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc.
Private Tour Ticket Included
Private Tour Ticket Included: Send everyone's passport picture to our whatsapp +506 88196803 Meeting at the park entrance: Meeting is 10 minutes before tour startime outside the park by the main gate, next to San Bada Hotel Items NOT allowed: Food, single-use plastics, cigarettes, vapes, aerosol products, drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc.
Group Tour Ticket Included
Park ticket included: Send everyone's passport picture to our whatsapp +506 88196803 Meeting at the park entrance : Meeting is 10 minutes before tour startime outside the park by the main gate, next to San Bada Hotel Items NOT allowed: Food, single-use plastics, cigarettes, vapes, aerosol products, drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Marverde Costa Rica
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 314 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
314 verified traveler reviews for Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Easy going and fun!
It was just enough trailing and animal/creature seeking. Our tour guide, Albin, was super nice, went along at our pace, and even taught us some Spanish. It was worth having someone point out things you probably wouldn’t have seen on your own. The beach was nice but we forgot to bring bathing suits. Albin helped us take photos and create unforgettable memories.
via Viator
Getting a guide for Manuel Antonio National park is worth it.
Our guide was Albin Gutierrez and he did an amazing job. He had a really sharp eye and could spot things that we didn’t notice and on top of that he was really good at taking pictures of the animals that we found. It is definitely worth having a guide for Manuel Antonio National park they will see things that you will not even notice and it makes the experience so much better. If you do get a guide Albin Gutierrez is a great option.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour
Albin was a fantastic tour guide he was able to spot so many animals that I never would have been able to find. We were able to see sloths, capuchins, bats, toucans and many more animals!
via Tripadvisor
Albin was a fantastic guide.
Our guide Albin Gutierrez was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding all the wildlife in the park. He spoke Spanish and French. We had a great time with him and got to see multiple animals. I would go back anytime.
via Tripadvisor
A worthwhile tour with a knowledgeable guide.
My daughter and I were led by Albin Gutierrez. He was kind, accessible and knowledgeable. He had an amazing eye for the most hidden creatures as well as information on them and their relationship to the rest of the ecosystem. Albin was patient with our questions and friendly. We were joined by a couple who didn’t speak Spanish and he managed to guide us using both English and Spanish easily. Something I would recommend is that travelers bring along beach attire and towel. We were unaware that there was a beach inside the park and we could have stayed for a dip following the tour. Also, have a substantial meal prior if you expect to walk an additional trail after the tour and before your beach visit. Food at the park is pricey and not fantastic. That however is true of any major attraction. We had they recommend this tour and Albin in particular. Other guides knew him and acknowledged his skills as we passed.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $5 to $85
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 110
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 90
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quepos.
How much does Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour cost?
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Prices start at $5 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quepos usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quepos is not rushed.
Is Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 314 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Quepos, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour?
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Around 110 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quepos can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quepos and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quepos within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quepos?
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On Outty we rank every Quepos experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America, Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quepos?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quepos?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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