- 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
- Wildlife
Ocean Kayak and Snorkeling Tour, Uvita
Launch from the beach, paddle the coast, then look below the surface.
from $90 per person
Overview
A guided sea-kayak and snorkel tour near Uvita. After a safety briefing and kayaking instruction, you launch from the beach, paddle along the coast and stop to snorkel. Basic swimming ability is recommended.
What happens
- Meet your guide at the departure point near Uvita.
- Safety briefing and kayaking instruction.
- Get fitted with kayak and snorkel gear.
- Launch from the beach and paddle along the Pacific coast.
- Learn about local marine ecosystems and coastal wildlife.
- Snorkel at the snorkeling area and explore underwater life.
- Time for photos, then paddle back to the starting point.
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