Manuel Antonio National Park is the quintessential Costa Rican wildlife experience that is not to be missed by animal lovers and those in persuit of beautiful tropical beaches with rainforest reaching right up to the ocean. This has to be one of the best places in the world to see tropical wildlife, almost seeming like a zoo, as you spot monkeys, sloths, and other rainforest dwellers like cute coatis in a natural environment as you meander along paths on the rainforest floor. Relax, and have a picnic on the beach, but watch out for mischiveous monkeys that try to steal your food! Manuel Antonio is a must-experience destination both for families and for couples who can select from numerous romantic eco-lodges and beachfront hotels with spectacular views. Contact our Costa Rica specialists for help planning your trip.

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Adventure Pacifica

9 Days from $2,646

Enjoy this 9-day Costa Rica adventure tour from San Jose to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, the rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park, and whitewater of the Savegre River. Experience rivers, rainforests, cloud forests, and volcanoes as you hike, raft, zip line, and view wildlife in this tropical paradise.

Adventure Pacifica Express

9 Days from $2,007

Enjoy a 9-day version of our classic Adventure Pacifica tour. Experience all that Costa Rica has to offer with opportunities to hike, raft, search for wildlife, zip line and more. The tour includes visits to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloudforest, the rainforest jungles of Manuel Antonio, and whitewater excursions on the Rio Savegre.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Escape

9 Days from $9,816

This hand-crafted 9-day luxury tour of Costa Rica takes you on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanoes, then to La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano (and hot springs!), the rainforest canopy tram, and then to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park where you'll actively explore this rainforest paradise.

Manuel Antonio

4 Days from $639

This highly customizable 4-day tour takes you into the tropical jungle/ Pacific coastal region of Manuel Antonio, where you can enjoy deep sea fishing, canopy ziplining, mangrove kayaking, horseback riding, sailing tours, ATV tours, snorkeling tours or relax at the beach. You can also explore Manuel Antonio National Park each day.

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Manuel Antonio Whitewater Rafting

1 Day from $153

This 1-day tour navigates the Class II-III whitewater of the Savegre River (or try class III on the Naranjo during green season). Plunge through jungle clad gorges & float past cascading waterfalls. Along the way you'll see egrets, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, parrots & more. After the river trip, return to Quepos/Manuel Antonio area.

Mangrove Kayaking in Quepos - Iguanatours

Manuel Antonio Damas Island Kayaking

½ Day from $80

Start this half-day adventure on the Paquita River, kayaking to Damas Island. Along the way, your guide will point out numerous bird species, snakes, anteaters and white-faced monkeys. You might also see heron species, kingfishers, ospreys, frigates and migratory birds.

Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio Snorkeling and Ocean Kayaking

½ Day from $80

Enjoy a half day of coral reef exploration in biodiverse Manuel Antonio. In the morning, board your kayaks and make your way to Bisanz Beach. As you paddle along inlets and small islands, keep your eyes out for whales, dolphins & variety of bird species. Once you reach the beach, enjoy a 30 minute snorkel trip before heading back for a great meal!

Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio.

Manuel Antonio National Park Hike

½ Day from $72

Manuel Antonio Surf Lessons

½ Day from $93

Manuel Antonio ATV

½ Day from $175

2 Best Luxury Manuel Antonio Tour Packages for 2022-2023

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Costa Rica Escape	$9817	9	Jan 21, 2022	This hand-crafted 9-day luxury tour of Costa Rica takes you on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanoes, then to La Paz Waterfall, … 0
Costa Rica and Panama Canal	$6395	15	Apr 16, 2022	Board the luxurious Greg Mortimer on this 15-day cruise from the Pacific to the Caribbean through the Panama Canal exploring the best of Costa Rica … 0

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Highlights
Manuel Antonio features one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, with dense jungles creeping right up to the edge of the pristine beaches. With such a diverse landscape, it makes for the perfect adventure capital, offering opportunities to go:

Whitewater rafting in the class III rapids of the Savegre River
Horseback riding
Sea kayaking through mangrove ecosystems
Sailing excursions
Relaxing on the beach
Hiking through the rainforest, which borders the ocean
Surfing (or learning to surf if you're a newbie to the waves)
Snorkeling in the crystal clear water
ATV through the jungle

Where to Stay in Manuel Antonio
These beachfront hotels and villas allow you to experience the best of this pristine environment from Costa Rica's tropical hearltand: