Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 1,158 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches worth booking?
Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches is a 2-hour experience in Quepos, Costa Rica, from $20 per person. It scores 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 1,158 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 92 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (1,158)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $20 per person
This knowledgeable and entertaining 100% local tour operator is always looking to provide the best experiences and filling all the needs our clients deserve Come and explore Manuel Antonio NP with the experts, we are ce
What you get
- Beach time to swim or different trails to walk on your after the tour
- SINAC park tickets (Included ONLY in the regular and premium tour option)
- HD Photos and videos of the wildlife found
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified and Official Local Guide by the ICT authorities
- HD Spotting scope for wildlife observation
About this experience
This knowledgeable and entertaining 100% local tour operator is always looking to provide the best experiences and filling all the needs our clients deserve Come and explore Manuel Antonio NP with the experts, we are certified and local guides ready for a lifetime experience during your visit, don't miss the chance we are happy to take you and enjoy our office! Meet our guides at our meeting place which is 2 min walking distance from the Park entrance, instructions for the meeting and recommendations for the tour will be sent prior the tour date. Pura vida, The MANT team
What's included
Included
- Beach time to swim or different trails to walk on your after the tour
- SINAC park tickets (Included ONLY in the regular and premium tour option)
- HD Photos and videos of the wildlife found
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified and Official Local Guide by the ICT authorities
- HD Spotting scope for wildlife observation
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Transportation is NOT included, you can select the PREMIUM tour option to have pick up included
- Meals
- Parking is NOT INCLUDED in the tour cost, you can park at Chalo parking and pay $10 USD per vehicle
What you'll see and do
Manuel Antonio National Park
After we encounter at our meeting place, your local certified guide by the ICT (Costa Rica Tourism Board) will briefly introduce her/himself and will let you know about the rules during the activity. We will walk at least through 4 different trails inside the Park spotting a great variety of wildlife species, this place is well known as the home for monkeys, sloths, lizards, amphibians, snakes, birds and insects, besides, we will have the opportunity to take wonderful pictures through our HD spotting scopes for a great lifetime memories during your visit. If you book for a morning tour there will be extra time to enjoy the beach after the tour, the afternoon ocassionally won't give us enough time to enjoy the beach due the Park close at 3:00pm Afternoon tours are less crowded compared with the morning tours, if you want to enjoy the beach in the afternoon tour your guide will have a "plan B" for the best enjoyment of your experience!
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Quepos
Regarding the meeting place make sure to park your vehicle at Chalo parking. If you arrive walking or in public transportation look for “Donde Alex restaurant” and our tour guides will be around there in order to assist you, restaurant is located 50m (165ft) walking distance from the park entrance
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour finish at Playa Manuel Antonio inside the Park, which is located approx. 1.3 miles or 2km from the meeting place.
Options you can book
Beach Group Tour (NO tickets)
Meeting at the Park entrance:: Indications how to meet your guide at the Park entrance will be sent after booking so PLEASE make sure to check your email Please don't ignore this:: Make sure you have the SINAC tickets purchased for this tour option, otherwise select the tour option with tickets included Duration: 2 hours: From entrance to the beach area, walking the main trails to spot wildlife Park tickets are NOT included: Once you've booked, you will receive a confirmation message with the instructions of how to buy the SINAC Park tickets ONLINE
Private Regular Tour w/Tickets
Park tickets are INCLUDED: Please send ALL the participants full names and ages, passport numbers and nationalities in order to get your park tickets Do you need pick up ?: If you need to be picked up make sure to select the PREMIUM tour option
Regular Group Tour (w/Tickets)
Park tickets are INCLUDED: Please send ALL the participants full names and ages, passport numbers and nationalities in order to get your park tickets Do you need pick up? : If you need to be picked up make sure to select the PREMIUM tour option
Private Premium Tour w/Tickets
Park tickets are INCLUDED: Please send ALL the participants full names and ages, passport numbers and nationalities in order to get your park tickets Pick up is INCLUDED: Make sure to let us know your lodging place in Quepos or Manuel Antonio area in order to coordinate the pick up.
Beach Private Tour(NO Tickets)
Meeting at the Park entrance:: Indications how to meet your guide at the Park entrance will be sent after booking so PLEASE make sure to check your email Please don't ignore this:: Make sure you have the SINAC tickets purchased for this tour option, otherwise select the tour option with tickets included Park tickets are NOT included: Once you've booked, you will receive a confirmation message with the instructions of how to buy the SINAC Park tickets ONLINE
Premium Group Tour (w/Tickets)
Park tickets are INCLUDED: Please send ALL the participants full names and ages, passport numbers and nationalities in order to get your park tickets Pick up is INCLUDED: Make sure to let us know your lodging place in Quepos or Manuel Antonio area in order to coordinate the pick up.
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Edwin's Manuel Antonio Nature Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- DON'T IGNORE the INFORMATION BELOW
- BEFORE booking please notice that:
- 1- Park is closed every Tuesday, open from Wednesday until Monday from 7am until 4pm
- 2- SINAC park tickets are NOT included with the tour tickets, you must purchase your entry tickets separately BEFORE the tour meeting
- 3- Instructions how to purchase the SINAC park tickets will be sent after you confirm your tour, PLEASE be AWARE of your email notifications for further information regarding recommendations and more
- 4- Private parking is available next to our office $10 USD additional, unfortunately the MANP doesn't have facilities as parking lot
- 5- Prebooked tickets MIGHT be available in resale for last minute bookings, BEFORE confirming your booking PLEASE message us in order to confirm that we still have tickets available
- 6- If you're trying to book LAST MINUTE your tour, please make sure there are tickets available for the day you're planning to visit the park, if you don't know how to confirm availability CONTACT US before confirming booking, the park entry tickets are selling out even 8 days in advance
- 7- If you're arriving to the meeting place by public transportation please let us know in order to send the respective instructions
- 8-Thank you for your cooperation, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,158 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
1,158 verified traveler reviews for Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent way to really see lots of wildlife up vey close
Lots of native wildlife to see up close with the special scope the guides carry with them. While our guide was pleasant and very knowledgeable, we often felt left out because she focused much more of her dialogue on the other family from Spain that was also part of this supposed bilingual tour. She primarily conversed with them during most of the walking. When we stopped to see wildlife, she generally explained the sightings in both languages. However, we found it necessary to repeatedly ask her to translate what she was saying to the other family. Other than that, we mostly enjoyed the tour and spotted lots of wildlife including sloths, monkeys and toucans, among many others. The beach is very nice but similar to the many Costa Rican beaches.
via Viator
Great time
We had a great experience with our tour guide, mop. He spotted so many amazing animals we never would have seen and explained each one. He was even able to imitate the bird calls and have them respond back!! Amazing tour and amazing guide / person overall!!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome Andrew
Andrew was amazing. He located so many things in the park that we would have missed. He was funny and took the time to explain everything. Would highly recommend taking a tour with Andrew! The pictures he shared of the things we saw were fantastic!
via Viator
Brilliant knowledgeable guide - fantastic eye at spotting wildlife!
The team gave us really clear instructions before arriving - particularly with what to bring/what not to bring which was important as the park is very strict with what they let in. The team organised the tickets before which made it a seamless, hassle-free day for us. The guide, Mop, had a great sense of humour and an incredible eye for spotting animals within the park - he has been doing this for 25+ years! He definitely had the biggest scope and was kind enough to take all the photos/videos using his camera and air-dropped them to us at the end of the tour which finished on the beach. It was a slightly larger than initially expected group for us, but this way due to sickness, so took some time getting through everyone seeing the animals through the scope, but all the groups were lovely so wasn't a big problem for us.
via Viator
Mop is the Best!
Mop was a consummate professional... great with kids, engaging with the whole group, and could spot a dragonfly on the underside of a leaf at 100 yards! We saw sloths, three different kinds of monkeys, and the most venomous snake in Costa Rica. Mop was a wealth of knowledge about everything we spotted, and knew the history of the park and the flora and fauna. He even gave us a dinner reservation, which was the perfect end to the day!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 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
- $20 to $185
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 405
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 92
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Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quepos.
How much does Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches cost?
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Prices start at $20 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 Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 1,158 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Quepos, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches?
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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 Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches?
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Around 405 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches 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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