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PRIVATE TOUR Manuel Antonio park

Short Description
Join a private 2-hour nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with a certified guide. Spot sloths, monkeys, birds & reptiles using a high-quality spotting scope, enjoy a break at the park café, and finish at the stunning Manuel Antonio beach. Entrance ticket not included — flexible and personalized experience.
Description
? Overview
Experience the beauty and biodiversity of Manuel Antonio National Park on a private guided tour designed for nature lovers. Explore the rainforest at a relaxed pace while an expert naturalist helps you spot wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, iguanas, birds, and other hidden creatures. With a high-quality spotting scope included, you’ll enjoy clear views and the chance to capture unique photos before ending your tour at one of the park’s gorgeous beaches.
✨ Highlights
? Spot wildlife including sloths, monkeys, reptiles, and colorful birds with the help of a specialist guide.
? Use a professional spotting scope to observe animals up close and capture impressive photos or videos.
?♂️ Easy, slow-paced walk of about 2 hours, ideal for all ages and fitness levels.
☕ Break at the park cafeteria for rest and refreshments.
?️ Finish at Manuel Antonio Beach, where you can continue exploring or relaxing on your own.
? Guides help you take beautiful wildlife photos through the scope.
? Full Description
This private wildlife tour offers a relaxed, immersive way to discover one of Costa Rica’s most iconic national parks. Your guide leads you along well-maintained forest trails, moving slowly to maximize wildlife spotting opportunities. Using a high-quality spotting scope, the guide identifies animals that are often difficult for visitors to see, such as sloths resting in treetops, camouflaged lizards, tiny frogs, and a variety of exotic birds.
During the walk, you'll stop at the park’s cafeteria for a short break before continuing toward Manuel Antonio’s pristine beach. The guided portion ends here, but you are free to stay as long as you want to swim, sunbathe, or explore more trails on your own.
Please note that national park entrance tickets are not included and must be purchased separately prior to the tour.
✅ What’s Included
?? Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
? High-quality spotting scope for wildlife viewing
? Assistance with wildlife photography through the scope
? Hotel pickup and drop-off
☕ Break at the park cafeteria
?️ Optional discount for a night walk add-on
? What to Bring
? Change of clothes
? Camera or smartphone
? Sunscreen and insect repellent
?️ Light rain gear
? Beachwear and towel
? Passport or ID (or a copy)
? Binoculars (optional, as scope is provided)
? Snorkeling gear if you plan to swim afterward (optional)
❤️ Why Travelers Love It
⭐ Rated 4.9 out of 5 by travelers for exceptional guiding and wildlife spotting.
? Guides are highly skilled at finding animals others typically miss.
? The spotting scope gives an incredible viewing and photo-taking experience.
? A personalized private tour ensures comfort, flexibility, and a relaxed pace.
?️ Ending at a beautiful beach adds the perfect finishing touch to the experience.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
I'm not usually a fan of group tours, but this one completely exceeded my expectations. The small group size created a sense of camaraderie, and our guide fostered a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We shared stories, laughed together, and formed genuine co…
Excellent local tour company, happy to recommend! This trip was a fantastic tour! We had something to enjoy.
This tour was amazing! The guide was friendly, and the whole experience was seamless. Five stars!
If you get there book the team they give top views to take away! Every one was awesome, if there's any advice I can give go for this tour for 1st timers.
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