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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature Guide★ 4.80 (4,543) · 4h
Top ratedCosta Rica: Waterfall Day Trip & Rainforest Lunch with Pickup★ 4.98 (1,605) · from US$ 120
Best valueManuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Lunch★ 4.86 (2,866) · from US$ 75Recommended (7)
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local Guide★ 4.94 (1,157) · 2hUS$ 27View ›
Costa Rica: Chocolate & Coffee Tour with Sugar Cane Demo★ 4.97 (1,149) · 2hUS$ 59View ›
Quepos: Savegre River Rafting Class II-III & Waterfall★ 4.97 (824) · 6hUS$ 130View ›
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Early Entry★ 4.92 (769) · 2hUS$ 24View ›
Quepos: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing in Manuel Antonio★ 4.88 (701) · 2h 30mUS$ 90View ›
Manuel Antonio: Coastline Boat Tour, Snorkeling & Lunch★ 4.71 (651) · 3h 30mUS$ 95View ›
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Park Entry★ 4.79 (649) · 4hUS$ 69View ›Top rated (10)
Quepos: Surfing Lessons Manuel Antonio Beach with EquipmentYou learn paddle technique and wave-reading on sand, then catch real waves with instructors who've been lifeguarding this beach for decades. All equipment and water time are included. The guarantee is simple: you'll be standing on the board within ten minutes, or the crew keeps working with you until you are.Is it for me?Right for first-time surfers who want to actually stand up instead of spend an hour falling off — the instructors' guarantee and two decades of beach experience mean you'll feel safe learning. The lesson moves at your pace, so fitness level or age isn't a barrier.
Quepos: Naranjo River Rafting Half Day & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at your hotel, driven 25 minutes to the Naranjo River, and spend 90 minutes rafting class 3 rapids through jungle with a safety kayaker alongside. The tour includes all gear, a safety briefing, snacks and the return drive — so you show up in swim clothes and everything else is handled. Small groups mean you're not competing for the guide's attention.Is it for me?Book this if you want to raft without losing half the day to driving, and if you prefer smaller groups where the guide actually knows who's in the boat. The 25-minute distance from Quepos is what makes a half-day tour possible instead of a full-day commitment.
Manuel Antonio: Rappelling, Zipline & Waterfall Adventure TourYou’ll scramble through rainforest near Manuel Antonio with local guides—rappelling waterfalls, flying over treetops on zip lines, tasting fresh fruit mid-adventure. Expect muddy boots, laughter echoing under the canopy, and a traditional Costa Rican meal to end your day. It’s not polished—but it’s real adventure.
Manuel Antonio: Jungle Zip Line Tour & Butterfly Garden AccessYou’ll fly across ten zip lines above Manuel Antonio’s lush reserve, cross swaying bridges, walk jungle trails and visit both a butterfly garden and crocodile lagoon—all with local guides who know every sound in the forest. Expect laughter, shaky knees, and moments where time slows down right when you least expect it.
Manuel Antonio Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Beginner Class & Board RentalYou get a two-hour lesson with an experienced instructor, a surfboard for the full day, and the confidence that comes from actually standing up and riding a wave. The lesson is paced for beginners, and the free practice time afterward means you can keep building on what you just learned without paying extra or renting another board.Is it for me?Right for you if you've always wanted to try surfing but weren't sure where to start. The lesson assumes you're a beginner, and the free practice time afterward means you can build confidence without rushing back to return the board.
Quepos: Horseback Riding & Waterfall Ranch Tour with LunchYou ride through working ranch land for a few hours, hike into the jungle to see wildlife and a centuries-old tree, visit a waterfall, get a massage, and eat lunch with a view. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included, so you show up and the logistics are already handled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride and explore without arranging transport or figuring out which waterfall to visit — the fixed itinerary and family guides handle the planning, and the small group size means you actually get to talk to people who've lived on this land for decades.
Nauyaca Waterfall Hike & Swim: Jungle Trek with LunchYou’ll hike through Costa Rica’s jungle with a local guide, reach Nauyaca Waterfalls for swimming or cliff jumps (if you’re up for it), and share snacks on sun-warmed rocks before a relaxed lunch together. Expect laughter, cool water on your skin, and memories that linger long after you dry off.
Manuel Antonio: Private Wildlife Tour & Beach SwimYou’ll walk rainforest trails with a local guide in Manuel Antonio, spot monkeys and sloths through a pro spotting scope, then swim or relax on hidden beaches before enjoying fresh snacks. It’s personal—full of small surprises—and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve really been inside the forest for a while.
Quepos: Surf Lessons Manuel Antonio Beach with PickupYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Manuel Antonio Beach, and taught to surf by a patient bilingual instructor who breaks down the basics before you paddle out. The lesson includes equipment, a tropical fruit break under shade, and transport back to your hotel — all in about three hours, with no experience needed.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about surfing but hesitant to try alone — the instructor handles the teaching and the minivan handles the logistics, so you just show up and learn. Expect three hours total, with time in the water split by a rest break, which is what fits a real lesson into a morning or afternoon.
Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Hiking & Wildlife SpottingYou get a private guided hike through Manuel Antonio's quieter trails with a certified guide carrying a telescope for wildlife spotting and photography. The tour includes park entry, air-conditioned transport, and access to different ecosystems—tropical forest, mangrove, and ocean overlooks. At the end, you choose to stay at the beach or return to the entrance. Concierge support for your full Costa Rica stay is included at no extra charge.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Manuel Antonio's wildlife without the crowds and without arranging park entry or transport yourself—the private format and quieter trails are what make spotting animals realistic, and the concierge help means one less thing to plan before you arrive.
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Manuel Antonio National Park: 2-Hour Guided Forest TourYou get a bilingual naturalist guide for two hours of forest walking, professional equipment, and video documentation of what you see. Park entry fees are paid separately at the gate. The guide interprets the ecosystem and wildlife as you move through the main trails, stopping at beaches and mangrove sections depending on conditions. Minimum two people per booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want a naturalist's eye on the forest and don't want to navigate the trails alone — the guide is what transforms a walk into an understanding of what you're actually seeing.
Manuel Antonio Park: Guided Wildlife Tour & Beach with NaturalistYou walk forest trails with a certified naturalist who uses a high-definition spotting scope to reveal sloths, monkeys, toucans, and frogs you'd otherwise miss. The guide photographs the wildlife and moments as they happen. After the trek, you finish on Manuel Antonio Beach with time to swim or rest. Park entry tickets must be purchased separately in advance.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to actually see the wildlife in Manuel Antonio instead of just walking past it—the spotting scope and the guide's experience are what turn a rainforest walk into something you remember.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Scope PhotosYou’ll wander shaded trails in Manuel Antonio with a local guide who knows every hidden animal call, snap wildlife photos through a spotting scope, pause for coffee by the beach, and end your morning swimming in soft Pacific waves. Expect laughter, unexpected animal sightings, and time to soak up Costa Rica’s wild side.
Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour & Park EntryYou walk the trails of Manuel Antonio National Park with a certified guide using telescope equipment to spot three monkey species, sloths, frogs, and birds. Park entry, fruits, drinks, and professional photos are included. The tour ends with free time on a white-sand beach before heading back to Quepos.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Manuel Antonio's wildlife without arranging your own transport, buying a separate park ticket, or navigating the trails alone — the guide's telescope and local knowledge are what turn distant animals into something you can actually see and understand.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Hike & Beach Walk with Naturalist GuideYou’ll wander rainforest trails with a naturalist guide who spots wildlife you’d never notice alone—think sloths, monkeys, maybe even those tiny red frogs—before reaching Manuel Antonio Beach for a swim or just some quiet toes-in-the-sand time. Expect laughter, local stories, and moments you’ll want to remember long after you’ve left Costa Rica.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Break with GuideYou’ll walk Manuel Antonio’s shaded trails with a local guide who knows every rustle in the trees—spotting monkeys, sloths, and frogs through a pro-grade scope (and snapping photos with your phone). End your tour at the park’s soft-sand beach for swimming or relaxing under palm trees. It’s not just wildlife watching; it’s feeling part of this wild little corner of Costa Rica.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Pro PhotosYou’ll walk slow through Manuel Antonio’s rainforest trails with a local guide who spots wildlife you’d miss alone—sloths, monkeys, birds—then end up at the famous beach where swimming is allowed. Photos from the pro spotting scope are included, so you can actually show people what you saw instead of just describing “a brown blur.”
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk, Beaches & Photos with MauroYou’ll wander slow forest trails with a certified guide who actually knows where to look for sloths and monkeys (and lets you try his fancy scope). Expect animal sightings up close, laughter over local words, and plenty of time to swim or just sit on Manuel Antonio’s wild beaches after your walk. It’s not rushed — you’ll feel it linger later.
Manuel Antonio: Jungle Night Walk & Wildlife Photos with PickupYou’ll step into Manuel Antonio’s living night world—guided by locals who know every sound and shadow. Expect up-close views of frogs, snakes, maybe even sloths or kinkajous (if luck’s on your side), plus digiscoped photos taken right through the guide’s lens. Includes hotel pickup and flashlights; just don’t forget your cash for entry.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with PhotosYou’ll follow an expert local guide along Manuel Antonio’s trails with optical gear to spot sloths, monkeys, frogs and more — plus get HD photos as souvenirs. Afterward, unwind on white and black sand beaches or hike at your own pace. It’s real Costa Rica: wild sounds, laughter from your group, maybe even new friends.
