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    Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Walk

    Guided wildlife walk in one of Costa Rica's most iconic parks

    • 2–3 hours
    • Manuel Antonio National Park

    From $125.00USD · per person · Taxes included

    Private tour

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    Total · $250.00 USD Taxes included

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    Guided wildlife walk in one of Costa Rica's most iconic parks 2–3 hours · Manuel Antonio National Park · From $125.00 USD.

    Includes: Professional naturalist guide · Spotting scope · Park entrance · Snack · Transport not included — quoted separately by hotel/zone

    Book now · Free cancellation up to 48 h before your tour

    About

    Manuel Antonio National Park is the smallest and most biodiverse national park in Costa Rica — a compact 16 km² mosaic of primary and secondary tropical rainforest that spills straight onto white-sand Pacific beaches. Our private guided wildlife walk is designed to make the most of that density: with an expert naturalist and a professional spotting scope you can expect three-toed and two-toed sloths in the cecropia trees, white-faced capuchin, mantled howler and Central American squirrel monkeys (the endangered mono titi is a Manuel Antonio specialty), coatis, agoutis, iguanas, basilisks, and a long list of birds — fiery-billed aracari, chestnut-mandibled toucans, trogons, motmots, tanagers and pelicans working the coastline. The 2 to 3-hour walk follows the shaded, mostly flat main trail (Perezoso and Sendero Playa Espadilla Sur), so it suits families, seniors and casual hikers, and finishes at Playa Manuel Antonio for an optional swim. Early-morning entries deliver the highest wildlife activity and cooler temperatures. Included: park ticket, bilingual naturalist guide and scope. a relaxed, photography-friendly way to see Costa Rica's most iconic wildlife park without navigating the queues alone. Transport is not included — we quote it separately by hotel and zone.

    Itinerary
    1. 6:30 AM · Hotel pickup

      Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.

    2. 6:50 AM · Arrive at Manuel Antonio National Park

      Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.

    3. 7:00 AM · Guided experience begins

      Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.

    4. 8:00 AM · Wildlife & photo stops

      Curated stops for sightings and photography.

    5. 9:00 AM · Return to hotel

      Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.

    Included
    • Professional naturalist guide
    • Spotting scope
    • Park entrance
    • Snack
    • Transport not included — quoted separately by hotel/zone

    Not included

    • Hotel transportation (quoted by zone), meals and drinks unless stated, gratuities, travel insurance.
    What to bring
    • Water
    • Camera
    • Sun protection
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Light, breathable long pants and a light long-sleeve shirt in earth tones
    • closed-toe walking shoes or trail sneakers with good grip
    • light rain jacket or poncho (rainforest weather changes fast)
    Pickup & times

    Start time: 7:00am / 1:00pm

    Pickup can be coordinated

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Share your hotel or Airbnb name during checkout and we confirm pickup time and any transport cost in writing.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does this tour last?

    It lasts 2–3 hours. Start times: 7:00am and 1:00pm.

    Is transport or pickup included?

    Transport is never included in the tour price. We quote it separately by hotel and zone so you only pay for the route you actually need.

    Is the park entrance included?

    The guided walk is what you book here; park entry is bought per person for the exact date and can sell out, so we confirm your slot before charging.

    Are park entrance tickets refundable?

    If VIVO purchases/arranges park entrance tickets on your behalf: Manuel Antonio National Park entrance tickets are non-refundable once purchased. If a cancellation qualifies for a refund after the tickets have been purchased, only the refundable guided-service portion is eligible; the cost of issued park tickets is excluded from the refund.

    What should we bring?

    Light clothes, closed shoes, water, sunscreen and insect repellent. Single-use plastics and outside food are restricted inside the park.

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    What travellers said about this experience

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    Anal Dave

    January 2026 · Google

    I reached out to Elias 2 weeks ago for a photo tour during my stay at La Fortuna. He set up a birding tour, an amazing night photo tour in La Fortuna and a wildlife photo tour in Manuel Antonio National Park. Guides Gabriel, José "Chino" and Andrew were exceptionally knowledgeable — they suggested good compositions for photography (my first time at wildlife photo) and found specific species I wanted. Elias was prompt, pleasant and made sure each tour was reasonably priced with attention to detail. He even got us discounts on self-guided hikes. Communication was excellent in English throughout. I would highly recommend Elias Nature Tours for all guided tour needs in La Fortuna and beyond.

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