Manuel Antonio National Park (Private Tour)

Manuel Antonio National Park Private Guided Tour

Manuel Antonio National Park is the most popular park in Costa Rica, and for good reason. This park is home to an abundance of wildlife, including three types of monkeys, sloths, deer, lizards, and many kinds of birds. The park also has two very nice beaches that are calm for swimming and changing rooms and bathrooms.

With the help of your private naturalist guide, you will take to the trails to learn about the area’s flora and fauna. Guides are nice to have because they will help you spot more with their trained eye. There are guides lined up outside the park entrance every morning, but many of them are not certified naturalists so you have to be careful. The guides that we work with are well-respected naturalists who know a lot about the area’s flora and fauna. 

This is a private tour so your guide will be able to focus on only your group/family and go at your own pace.

We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance as park tickets often sell out.

*Manuel Antonio National Park is very popular. If you’re visiting during a busy time of year (especially Christmas/New Years and Easter) and prefer to avoid the crowds, Rainmaker is a nice alternative.

Cost of Private Tour: $84 per person adults and children ages 5+. $5 per person children ages 2-4. Rates plus 13% tax. Free for children under 2. 

Offered: 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every day except Tuesday (the national park is closed on Tuesdays)

Duration: 3 hours (approximate)

Includes: Private round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental, private bilingual certified naturalist guide, park entrance fee, water (bring your own bottle to refill – no plastic allowed), and a snack outside the park after the tour. 

*No food is permitted in the park but is available for purchase at a cafe inside.

To learn more about the trails and wildlife you can see, read our post, Manuel Antonio National Park: Hiking, Wildlife, and Beautiful Beaches.