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Manuel Antonio National Park Group Guided Tour: A Nature Specialist's Quest to Spot Animals
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122 Ratings
Manuel antonio
Embark on a thrilling group guided tour in Manuel Antonio National Park, led by a certified nature specialist. Spot hidden animals, capture memories with a spotting scope, and relax on the beach.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Playa Manuel Antonio - After having a fantastic time on the tour and seeing many animals, the tour will end at One of the best Beaches in Costa Rica where you can swim in crystalline water, also this beach it gets visited by Monkeys, sloths, birds, and other animals.
What's Included
- Free photos and videos with our spotting scope
- Licensed Tour Guide by ICT (Costa Rican Tourism Chamber)
- Use of top-of-the-line Swarovski Crystals Scope
- Receive a full-information Welcome Message after booking
What's Not Included
- Transportation is no include. (Additional to the price)
- Admissions for national park are not include (adults $18, Child $5)
- After booking we will provide a Welcome Message with all the information need it for the tour.
Additional Information
Are you on the hunt for exotic creatures and an unforgettable escapade?
Our journey begins from the main entry point of the Manuel Antonio National Park. Prepare yourself for a thrilling 2-hour expedition on several trails as we seek to spot captivating animals.
Being an ICT Certified Nature Specialist, I will assist you in identifying various animal species that are expertly camouflaged and otherwise hidden from the naked eye. I bring to table over a decade’s worth of guiding tours and enriching insights about these magnificent creatures.
With our Swarovski Spotting Scope, you can capture stunning images and videos of your favorite animals throughout the tour at no extra charges, turning your vacation into a memorable adventure.
The Park boasts a vibrant wildlife, including sloths, monkeys, toucans, a variety of bird species, butterflies, lizards, iguanas, and crabs. These can often be spotted during our trip towards the Manuel Antonio beach, a spot you might choose to remain back at and soak in the sun for the rest of the day.
Upon reservation, a detailed email with instructions pertaining to the tour will be sent out to you.
- This tour has a maximum number of travelers 10 who can participate in this activity
- Please be responsible visitor, if by any chance you are having any delays on Breakfast, mechanical or any other issues please let us know is not nice for others waiting for you to show up, after 10 minutes of a wait at the agreed pickup place, it would be considered as NO SHOW and refunds are not applicable.
- Remember animals are not held in captivity and the national park is not a Zoo, We promise to do our best to find as many animals as we can, but we can’t warranty that you will see certain animals are certain times. Their house is about 1000 hectares of land and the national park is only %10 of the property open to the public so they have many places to go.
- This it is a GROUP activity be nice and courteous with others during the activity.
- Remember only water,any kind of juices, fruits and already prepper sandwiches are allowed in the national park
- In any case of bad weather tour would be rescheduled or refund
- We offer an Private Option as well.
- Not recommended for travelers with knees or hips problems
Location
Costa Rica Wáköö Tours Manuel Antonio Park Tour
Once you book the tour we will send you an email with detailed information about the meeting point like photos and the pin in the map where we will be waiting for you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(122 Ratings)
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Tim_c
Jun 17, 2024
Fun experience at Manuel Antonio - We booked a guide through Viator. Our guide Bryan was very friendly and knowledgeable about the amazing plants and creatures of the park. We probably would have missed half of the animals sightings walking on our own.
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Usalina97
Jun 16, 2024
Get this tour! - We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide, Fabio, was very knowledgeable, kind and obviously passioned about the natural wonders of Costa Rica. The pace was relaxed and we never felt rushed. We were fortunate to be in a small group of only 2 couples, and to also have great weather for mid June. We had the 7.30 AM on a Sunday, and it was still crowded at times, especially since many groups we encountered were very large. We saw several sloths, howler and white face monkeys, frogs, lizards, hummingbirds and more. We probably wouldn’t have spotted most of these creatures without Fabio’s help. At the end, he shared with us all of the awesome pics he took during the tour. We strongly recommend Fabio and this guided tour.
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Alhunt73
Jun 14, 2024
Get a guide! - Jason was great! Found us many animals and was full of information! Great pictures and videos! We really wouldn’t have seen much without a guide- also helps with parking and entering park.
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Brooke_s
May 18, 2024
Awesome Beach and Animal Tour - Our tour guide was awesome and worked to ensure we got to see a variety of animals including crabs, snakes, birds, monkeys, and lizards. It was nice to have Jason take the photos and then share them with our group. If you are interested in doing something specializing in bird watching then Jason would be an awesome guide. The beach was great and we were able to see monkeys and lizards around the shore. There is a good walk back to the entrance, but it is flat. Just know you have a 15 minute walk back after swimming.
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Southridgeshannon
May 8, 2024
I’d 100% Use Them Again - We had a great time and got to see a lot of things we would have missed if we didn’t have a guide. I love that if you have an iPhone the guide will Airdop all the photos to you that were taken through his scope. I’ve always gotten so obsessed with taking pictures that I rarely just get to enjoy the tour.
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Olga
Mar 10, 2024
Best Manuel Antonio National Park Experience - During our visit to Manuel Antonio, Lurdes, our knowledgeable guide, crafted an exceptional experience, revealing animals we wouldn't have spotted without her and offering insights that ensured seamless exploration. The journey was both educational and enjoyable, fostering a deeper appreciation for the beauty of Manuel Antonio. We encountered the Common Basilisk, Common Tan Making Bat, Iguana, Common Pauraque, Squirrel Monkey, White-Faced Monkey, Howling Monkey, and Sloth – an incredible array!
The tour concluded on the beach, the most beautiful I've seen, with crystal-clear water and fine sand creating a breathtaking sight. Keep your bags closed, as monkeys may try to snag something.
While there are a few more hiking trails we didn't have time to explore, we plan to return for that experience.
Additionally, we received detailed instructions on what to bring, how to get to the place, where to park the car, etc. Note that you must purchase a separate ticket for the park itself, and the entrance time doesn't have to align with the tour start. Wakoo Tours has a special agreement with the park. I recommend contacting them with any questions before purchasing park entry tickets. Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle; there are water stations inside the park allowing you to refill during the tour. It's advisable to eat beforehand since bringing food isn't allowed, and food options inside the park are limited. Of course, bring a swimsuit and sunscreen—you don't want to miss the opportunity to enjoy the beach inside the park.
Highly recommend this guided tour for a fulfilling and enriching adventure!
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F9775yematthewk
Feb 16, 2024
Wonderful energetic guide! - Andrew was fantastic. Super energetic and was able to show us a ton of wildlife that we never would have seen without him. The entire tour was very enjoyable for our whole family including 4 kids. Thanks for the helpful parking tips / photos of where to go.
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Whachmacallit
Apr 29, 2024
Worth the price! - Jason was a capable guide. He pointed out all 4 species of monkeys, sloths, a brown tree snake eating a lizard, and a coati. But he promised to send me a Google link to his photos from our trip, and he never did! Bummer.
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Eric_v
Mar 8, 2024
Manuel Antonio Nat Park, worth the trip! - Our guide, Jason, was the best! He was entertaining, very knowledgeable about the park and Costa Rica, polite and courteous. Provided very detailed instructions to get to the park. We enjoyed seeing the sloth + baby, 4 different types of monkeys, iguanas, Coatimundi, frogs and birds.
The walk was long (2 hrs) and hot on a stone road with occasional water breaks and a few benches to sit on with opportunity to buy lunch near the end. The trail was somewhat crowded between 8 and 10 am on a Thursday in early March, but not overly so.
At the end we spent another hour or so swimming on the beach before hiking back.
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Christinewz4508jj
Mar 23, 2024
Disappointed - Disappointing- due to incomplete information given, we were unable to go on the tour, no refund. Please purchase tickets to the park ahead of the guided tour.
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