Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour: Spot sloths and monkeys

Walk the forest trails and watch the animals appear

A three-hour guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park with a live guide in English or Spanish who points out sloths, monkeys, birds, reptiles and other wildlife using a telescope. The tour includes snacks, an air-conditioned vehicle and park admission. The guide's job is to catch the details you'd miss on your own.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Manuel Antonio National Park

• Meet guide at park entrance
• Walk through forest trails
• Observe sloths, monkeys, birds
• Use telescope for wildlife viewing
• Take photos of animals
• Relax on the beach

The experience

The walk covers the main trails through Manuel Antonio National Park, moving slowly enough that the guide can stop when animals appear. A telescope helps you see sloths high in the canopy and birds perched in the trees without disturbing them. The guide knows where to look and what sounds mean something is near: a skill that turns a walk into a hunt. You'll move at an easy pace, which means time to actually watch instead of just passing through.

Snacks are included, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport to and from the park. After the guided portion, you have the option to relax on the beach or continue exploring the many trails on your own. The park itself is free to enter once you're there, so the guide and the telescope are what you're paying for: the difference between spotting a few birds and seeing the sloths, monkeys, frogs and reptiles the forest holds.

The tour runs with a minimum of two people. If you book alone, you'll be placed on a waitlist to fill the group. Both private and shared departures are available, and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the group.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• use of a telescope to spot wildlife in the canopy.
• snacks.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• park admission.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or SpanishNo fixed time

Guide in English or SpanishNo fixed time

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday

AgesAdult (4 to 86 years) · Child (under 4)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 50 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Office is located at the entrance of the Hotel El Faro, 75 m before the entrance of the National Park”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Efrain's Nature Tours

Is this one for you?Book the private option if you want the guide's full attention on the animals your group wants to see. The shared tour works better if you're flexible about pace and don't mind other travelers on the trail.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4).

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 24h before the start.

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

The guide will point out sloths, monkeys, birds, reptiles and green forest frogs using a telescope to spot them in the canopy. The animals that appear depend on the day and the time, but the guide knows the trails and the sounds that signal something is near.

How long is the walk and how difficult is it?

The tour lasts three hours total and follows an easy pace through the forest trails, which means you move slowly enough to actually watch for wildlife instead of rushing past. It suits all fitness levels.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the guide, the telescope, snacks, an air-conditioned vehicle for transport, and free park admission. After the guided walk, you can stay on the beach or explore more trails at your own pace.

Is the tour private or shared with other people?

You can choose a private tour or join a shared group departure. Either way, the minimum is two people. Solo bookings go on a waitlist until another traveler joins.

Is the park accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Manuel Antonio National Park is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas are accessible. The vehicle is also wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller.