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PRIVATE Manuel Antonio National Park Tour

Manuel Antonio ・ Jaco
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$219
Per Person
Overall
89%
65 Guest
Ratings

A private tour of Manual Antonio National Park can ensure the maximum experience for you and your family with a professional naturalist guide. You’ll have the undivided attention of a wildlife specialist who will introduce you to many types of tropical plant and animal life that you would likely not find on your own. With a large spotting scope, your guide will provide easy access to wildlife hidden in the treetops and assist with capturing close-up photos using your camera or phone directly through the scope to amaze your friends back home.

Manuel Antonio National Park is the most visited of all the national parks mainly due to its rich abundance of wildlife within a variety of different habitats. Located where the jungle comes right down to the shoreline, the park has well-groomed forest paths plus wooden walkways that take you above the crocodiles living in the mangrove swamp. Mangrove trees play an important role in protecting nurseries of baby fish from larger predators underwater, while above, the dense interlacing network of branches provides a safe nesting site for aquatic birds. Within the forest, it is not unusual to find sleeping or feeding sloth and occasionally families of monkeys may swing through the trees as you traverse the walkways lining two beautiful white sand beaches.

It is important to note that backpacks are checked at the admission gate to ensure no food items are brought in other a reusable water bottle. You will find a food kiosk and several refill stations for recyclable water bottles within the park premises. The park is not open on Tuesdays and there is no re-entry if you should leave and want to come back later the same day. Private tours accommodate 1 to 4 people in your party with no charge for children who are 5 years old or younger.

Note: This tour operator has improved wait conditions at the start of the tour during peak season, although it cannot regulate park administrated delays. Depending on the distance from Manuel Antonio to your lodging, shuttle transportation may take from 15 minutes to an hour and a half. There are changing rooms for those who wish to stay beyond their tour and enjoy a swim while within the park.

According to Manuel Antonio National Park's internal regulations, it is mandatory to provide the following information: full name, date of birth, nationality and valid passport number. Please be sure to provide this information when requesting this service.

Unfortunately, Manuel Antonio National Park has different cancellation policies than most other activities. You may not cancel or change a reservation within 15 days of the planned service, or it will be penalized in full. This is a park policy and all tour operators must work with the same policy.

What to Bring

Binoculars, water in a reusable bottle, camera, sturdy shoes, insect repellent, sunblock, towel, bathing suit, rain gear. Please note that you can no longer re-enter the national park after leaving. The Park does not allow the entry of non-biodegradable products or any types of foods. According to Manuel Antonio National Park's internal regulations, it is mandatory to provide the following information: full name, date of birth, nationality and valid passport number. Please be sure to provide this information when requesting this service.

Includes

Private transportation, Includes national park entrance fee, bilingual guide, and fruits.

Restrictions

Not available on Tuesdays.
Location and Availability

Available in: Manuel Antonio, Jaco

Tour Times

8:00 12:00

Tour Type

  • Nature
  • Beach
  • Learning/Family
  • Wildlife Hike

Location

Lattitude: N 9° 23' 25.3" (9.390362)
Longitude: W 84° 8' 37.26" (-84.143684)

Recent Reviews

Overall
89%
Cleanliness
86%
Expectations
87%
Staff
91%
Comfort
94%
Value
89%
5/22/2025
Met my expectations and was even better! What an amazing experience!
5/18/2025
Logistics for this tour were super simple - Andrey met us at La Vela and we walked one block to the park entrance. He also recommended Restaurante Donde Alex! Andrey was amazing at spotting animals. We actually saw 2 and 3 toed sloths! Andrey was very friendly and personable. Once again, we were very happy to have a guide. He took great photos and videos for us.
5/10/2025
Our guide, Andres, provided a wonderful introduction to the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. Although it poured rain the first 30 minutes or so of the tour, he continued keeping an eye out for wildlife and taught us a lot about the eco-system. Appreciated him Airdropping pics to us!

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