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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature GuideYou’ll walk shaded trails with a nature specialist in Manuel Antonio, spotting monkeys, sloths, toucans—even if you’d never find them alone. Try snapping wildlife photos through a pro telescope, snack on fresh fruit by the beach, and soak up that humid rainforest air before deciding if you want to linger by the sea or head back with your group.
Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & LunchYou’ll slip quietly through Damas Island’s winding mangrove forest with a local guide who knows every twist of the river. Expect close-up moments with monkeys and bright crabs, plus time to just drift and listen to jungle sounds. Includes pickup near Manuel Antonio and a Costa Rican lunch — slow-paced and real.
Costa Rica: Waterfall Day Trip & Rainforest Lunch with PickupYou’ll swim beneath jungle waterfalls, test your nerve on a natural rock slide, share an organic rainforest lunch with new friends, and end up on a quiet beach only locals seem to know. With easy pickup and guides who grew up here, this day trip feels less like a tour and more like being welcomed into someone’s favorite memories.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local GuideYou’ll wander Manuel Antonio’s lush trails with a certified local guide who knows every monkey call and hidden sloth spot. Peer through an HD spotting scope at wildlife you’d never catch alone, then relax on soft sand or swim in clear water after your walk. Expect laughter, real stories from locals, and small surprises along the way.
Costa Rica: Chocolate & Coffee Tour with Sugar Cane DemoYou’ll get your hands messy making chocolate from scratch, sip café-chorreado brewed by you, and taste fresh-pressed sugar cane juice while learning from locals who grew up with these traditions. This tour isn’t just about flavors—it’s about stories, laughter, and small surprises you’ll remember long after.
Quepos: Savegre River Rafting Class II-III & WaterfallYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to the Savegre River, and spend roughly four hours paddling Class II and III rapids through jungle canyon, stopping at a waterfall midway. Lunch and all gear—helmet, life jacket, certified equipment—are included, and the driver brings you back to your hotel by afternoon. No need to arrange transport, find the river, or figure out what to eat after.Is it for me?Book this if you want the rapids and the scenery without arranging your own transport or timing—the pickup and return handle the logistics, and the small group size means you're not competing for the guide's attention or the raft's space.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Early EntryYou’ll start early in Manuel Antonio, walking shaded trails as wildlife wakes up all around you. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll spot monkeys and birds before crowds show up, then spend an hour relaxing on one of Costa Rica’s most loved beaches. Expect real conversation, salty air, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Quepos: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing in Manuel AntonioYou get hotel pickup from Quepos, ten ziplines through forest canopy with a rappel and Tarzan swing, a meal after, and a local guide managing safety and pace the entire time. The five-minute drive from town means you're not losing half your day to transfers, which leaves room for other activities or a slower morning before heading out.Is it for me?Book this if you want an adrenaline activity that doesn't require prior experience and fits into a half-day window—the short transfer from Quepos means you're not sacrificing the rest of your day to get there and back.
Manuel Antonio: Coastline Boat Tour, Snorkeling & LunchYou’ll ride out from Quepos with a local crew searching for dolphins or turtles along Manuel Antonio’s coast before anchoring at Biesanz Bay for snorkeling. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch on deck as sea breezes drift by and end your trip feeling sun-warmed and connected to this easygoing place.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Park EntryYou’ll wander rainforest trails in Manuel Antonio with a local guide who spots wildlife you’d never notice alone — sloths, monkeys, bright birds overhead. Pause for fresh fruit snacks under the canopy, then end your day swimming or relaxing on one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches. It’s less about rushing and more about noticing what’s around you.
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.
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.
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.
Quepos: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Damas Island WildlifeYou paddle a kayak through Damas Island's protected mangrove forest with a naturalist guide who spots wildlife—crocodiles, macaws, howler monkeys—while you move through the roots and channels. Lunch and all gear are included. The tour time is set by the high tide, which you'll receive after booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle through one of Costa Rica's last intact mangrove ecosystems with someone who knows where the wildlife is, and you'd rather not arrange transport, gear, or figure out the tidal schedule yourself.
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.
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 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.
Quepos: Parasailing Manuel Antonio & Ocean LandingYou receive a brief safety overview, get fitted with a harness and life vest, then walk into the air and float 400 feet above the Manuel Antonio coastline for your choice of 15 or 30 minutes. A guide on a wave runner waits below to bring you back to shore when you descend into the Pacific. All equipment is included, and you're back on the beach within an hour.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a view of Manuel Antonio that doesn't require hiking or a boat tour, and you're comfortable with heights — the flight is the whole point, so expect to spend 15 to 30 minutes suspended 400 feet above the water, which is what makes the view possible.
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.
