Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour: Wildlife & Beaches

Walk two of the park's most beautiful beaches while a guide points out the wildlife

A guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park, the smallest national park in Costa Rica and one of the world's top twelve most beautiful, with local transportation, beach access and wildlife spotting. The tour covers two of the park's most photographed beaches and includes photos of the animals you encounter. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and pickup is included from the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Manuel Antonio National Park

• Visit one of the most beautiful beaches
• Enjoy beach rated top 12 worldwide

The experience

Manuel Antonio National Park sits just miles from the town of Quepos, so you get rainforest and ocean without the remote trek. The park draws 300,000 visitors a year for the wildlife (monkeys, sloths, tropical birds), and the beaches that Forbes ranked among the world's top twelve. The tour takes four hours and covers two of those beaches on foot, with a guide who knows where the animals are and speaks English or Spanish. Bring sun protection, comfortable shoes and water. The park is small but the walking is real.

Local transportation from Quepos and the Manuel Antonio area is included, so you don't arrange your own way in. The guide photographs the animals you see, and those photos go with you. The park is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work on the main routes. Children from age one are welcome, and service animals can come along. Public transportation options are nearby if you want to explore beyond the tour.

What’s included

• Local transportation within the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area.
• photos of the animals you encounter.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDepartures at 07:30 and 12:30

AgesAdult (19 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 78 years) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 year)

GroupUp to 10 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Epic Adventures Costa Rica

Is this one for you?The tour is shared and guide-led, so you walk at the group's pace and rely on the guide to spot wildlife and explain what you're seeing. This works well if you want the knowledge of someone who knows the park rather than exploring on your own, and if you'd rather not navigate the route or drive yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 year).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on the Manuel Antonio tour?

The park is home to monkeys, sloths and tropical birds that live in the rainforest canopy and along the beaches. Your guide knows the spots where they're most likely to be, and will point them out as you walk the two beaches.

How difficult is the walking on this tour?

The tour covers two beaches over four hours and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The terrain is manageable, though you'll be on your feet and moving between the beach areas. Wear comfortable shoes built for sand and some uneven ground.

Are the beaches on this tour actually as beautiful as people say?

The two beaches included are among the most photographed in the park and ranked by Forbes among the world's top twelve most beautiful beaches. They're backed by rainforest and bordered by rock formations, which is what makes them stand out.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the park?

No. Local transportation from the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area is included in the tour, so pickup and the route to the park are handled for you.