2–4 hours
Manuel Antonio National Park
Read the rainforest with a certified naturalist and see sloths, monkeys and toucans through Swarovski optics.
Wakoo Tours · Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio National Park
Tours.
Manuel Antonio National Park Tours: twenty ways to explore the rainforest, coast, rivers and waterfalls of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific. Classic $30, Premium $65, Private $69, VIP $100 per person — see our Manuel Antonio National Park guide.
Discover Manuel Antonio
01 · The Central Pacific, revealed
One destination.
Many living worlds.
Manuel Antonio is more than one famous park. Rainforest, mangroves, wetlands, mountain forest and the Osa Peninsula all begin within reach.
Choose the encounter that calls to you, from naturalist-led wildlife walks to guided adventures on the coast and in the countryside.
02 · Featured experiences
Choose your way
into the wild.
Find your experience: wildlife encounters, waterfall walks, ocean adventures and more.
2 hours
After sunset · Manuel Antonio
Enter the forest after sunset in search of frogs, snakes, sleeping birds and the wildlife that wakes after dark.
About 2 hours
Damas Island · Quepos
Glide between the mangrove roots while your guide searches for crocodiles, monkeys, herons and kingfishers. See the full Manuel Antonio mangrove tour guide for day, night and private prices.
5 hours
Esquipulas · near Manuel Antonio
Meet the highland forest at sunrise, when toucans, motmots, tanagers and hummingbirds become most active.
8 hours
Carara National Park · Tárcoles
Explore the meeting point of dry forest and rainforest—one of Costa Rica’s iconic scarlet macaw habitats.
Full day
San Gerardo de Dota
Travel from the Pacific coast into cool cloud forest in search of the iridescent Resplendent Quetzal.
Half day
Playa del Rey · near Manuel Antonio
Follow wetlands, rice fields and coastal habitat alive with kingfishers, woodpeckers, seedeaters and herons.
Full day
Corcovado National Park · Osa Peninsula
Journey deep into the Osa Peninsula for an all-day search for tapirs, scarlet macaws, monkeys and anteaters.
Full day
Nauyaca waterfalls experience
Trade the coastline for Nauyaca's green canyon and broad cascades.
About 4 hours
Countryside on four wheels
Leave the coastal bustle behind for a guided ride through rural landscapes, with forest scenery and time to slow down along the way.
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Los Campesinos reserve
Suspension bridges, wooded paths and waterfalls give Los Campesinos its distinctive rhythm.
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Countryside horseback experience
Ride through a greener, quieter side of the region, where rural trails and forest scenery replace busy beach roads.
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Canopy adventure
Trade the ground-level view for a guided canopy adventure.
About 5 hours
Waterfalls and rope adventure
Move through a rainforest setting with guided rope descents and waterfall scenery.
Shared & private
Manuel Antonio from the ocean
Shared coastal outings and a private trimaran. Choose your morning or sunset escape.
Shared & private
Manuel Antonio from the ocean
Spanish Dancer or Tom Cat: private charters with Premium Deluxe and Private VIP options.
Shared & private
Manuel Antonio from the ocean
Join Ocean King or reserve Magic King exclusively for your group.
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Guided ocean adventure
See the Manuel Antonio coastline from a guided jet ski, with forested shorelines and open-water views along the way.
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Upper Naranjo river adventure
El Chorro brings the river into a tighter, more dramatic setting in the upper Naranjo area.
About 6 hours
Savegre river experience
The Savegre combines the energy of rafting with an expansive green valley.
Half day
Naranjo whitewater adventure
The Naranjo offers a focused whitewater outing through a tropical river landscape.
Full day
Waterfalls and Pacific landscapes
Journey south from the Manuel Antonio area for an outing built around waterfalls and coastal scenery.
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Premium is not decoration. It is better equipment, proven local knowledge and memories you can take home.
01
Swarovski optics
Professional spotting scopes on every tour—the same optical standard trusted by serious wildlife photographers.
02
Your 4K photos
and videos, included
Wildlife images captured through the scope are delivered after your tour at no additional cost.
03
ICT-licensed
local naturalists
Bilingual guides with deep field knowledge—and the patience to reveal what most visitors walk past.
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03 · Before you arrive
A little planning.
A better journey.
Find the details that matter to your visit, from wildlife and family walks to the journey here.
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Tour prices: compare what is included
Compare the full cost of your park visit, not just the guide fee. These are the four published Wakoo park options, per non-resident adult.
| Park tour | Tour price | Park admission | Tour + admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Group | $30 | Separate | $48.08 |
| Premium | $65 | Included | $65 |
| Classic Private | $69 | Separate | $87.08 |
| VIP Private | $100 | Included | $100 |
Classic totals use an $18.08 adult SINAC ticket purchased directly. Children’s rates and booking services can change the total. Confirm your date and final amount before payment.
All four options include a naturalist guide and spotting scope. Premium includes local hotel transport and fruit; VIP Private includes private transport, fruit and a Costa Rican casado lunch. Classic options exclude transport.
Compare the complete park tour inclusions
For mangrove, birdwatching, ocean and adventure experiences, use the tour cards above to see each experience’s current options and price.
Which Manuel Antonio tour fits your trip?
First wildlife walk: choose the national park for rainforest trails and wildlife spotting with a naturalist.
After sunset: choose the Night Tour for frogs, snakes and nocturnal forest life. Wildlife sightings vary.
Wildlife from the water: explore the Damas mangrove canals by boat. Check shared and private options on the tour page.
A dedicated birding outing: compare Playa del Rey’s wetlands, Esquipulas’ highland forest and Carara’s forest habitats.
A full-day expedition: consider Corcovado and check the journey, departure requirements and physical demands before booking.
Your own pace: choose a private guide when your family, photography plans or preferred pace need individual attention. A private tour does not guarantee more wildlife.
Prices, booking and practical questions
Looking for a tour deal? Compare admission, transport, group format and meals before comparing prices. This page uses published rates, without invented discounts or countdown offers.
Travelling with children or a larger party? Send the ages and group size for the applicable total. A large booking does not automatically turn a shared tour into a private one.
Booking ahead: confirm both the guide and park admission. A guide booking alone does not secure a SINAC ticket. Follow the dates and entry times available in the official system.
Payment and cancellation: review the terms for your selected tour before paying. Tour and park-ticket conditions may differ. Contact Wakoo promptly if your plans change.
Transport and meeting point: use your booking confirmation. Classic park tours exclude hotel transport; Premium and VIP include the transport specified in their inclusions.
Park hours, tickets and closed days · Cancellation policy · Last-minute availability
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