- Wildlife
- Easygoing
- Family-friendly
Manuel Antonio National Park
A naturalist’s spotting scope finds the wildlife most visitors walk right past.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including the guided walk and beach time
- Price
- from $60 per adult
- Water
- Easygoing
- Family-friendly
Morning or Sunset Sail on the Brisa Elegante
A wooden sailboat, a swim in a calm bay, and the Pacific sunset on the late sailing.
from $140 per adult
Overview
A morning or sunset sail on the Brisa Elegante, a wooden sailboat leaving from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. You cruise the Manuel Antonio coastline watching for dolphins, turtles and rays, stop in a calm bay to swim and snorkel, and enjoy snacks, a light meal and drinks on board.
What happens
- Check in at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos.
- Meet the crew and board the wooden sailboat.
- A brief safety orientation before setting sail.
- Cruise the Manuel Antonio coastline, watching for dolphins, turtles, rays and other marine life.
- Stop in a calm bay to swim and snorkel.
- Snacks, drinks and photos on board.
- Sunset tours end with the sun setting over the Pacific before returning to the marina.
Photos: Pura Vida Traveling
- Water
- Wildlife
- Easygoing
Catamaran: morning or sunset
The coastline, a swim in a sheltered bay, and — if you pick the afternoon — the sunset.
- Duration
- About 3.5–4 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions
- Price
- from $85 per person
- Wildlife
- Water
- Easygoing
Mangroves by boat or kayak
Calm channels between mangrove roots, with a naturalist scanning for birds, iguanas and crocodiles.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including transport
- Price
- from $75 per person