- 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
- Family-friendly
Ocean Kayaking in Manuel Antonio
Paddle past cliffs, islands and hidden beaches, then slip in to snorkel.
from $85 per adult
Overview
A guided sea-kayak trip along the Manuel Antonio coastline, past bays, islands, cliffs and hidden beaches, watching for dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds. It includes a snorkel stop in a calm spot and snacks afterwards.
What happens
- Meet your guide near Manuel Antonio or Quepos for safety instructions.
- Get fitted with kayak gear and a life jacket.
- Launch from the beach and paddle along the Pacific coast.
- Explore bays, islands, cliffs and hidden beaches.
- Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, seabirds and other marine life.
- Snorkel in a calm coastal spot.
- Snacks or refreshments, then back to shore with ocean and rainforest views.
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