Top Quepos Shore Excursions

Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.

A private tour of Manuel Antonio National Park gives you a personalized look at the park’s many attractions. As you make your way through the forests, your guide shares information about the local ecosystem that you might miss on your own, and helps you spot wildlife like sloths, toucans, and monkeys using high-tech scopes—not included on most Manuel Antonio tours. This tour includes all transportation and your admission ticket, too, giving it extra value.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

See the natural beauty of the jungle after dark with this night tour to Rainmaker Park. Your naturalist guide will take you and your group into the jungle for a two- to two-and-a-half-hour journey, where you’ll get to learn about the local ecosystem and maybe even spot some bats, spiders, owls, and colorful tropical frogs.

Central America’s longest zipline runs for nearly a mile, with 14 tree platforms, three natural walks, six hanging bridges, and more. On this tour, you’ll experience it for yourself, zooming above the forest like a clay-colored thrush (Costa Rica’s national bird, of course). You’ll also sit down to a traditional lunch to fuel up for the adrenaline-filled day.

Sail along the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park on this tour from Quepos. Onboard a catamaran, cruise to snorkeling and swimming spots in Bahia Biezans for the chance to spot marine life in their native environment. Lunch is included with fresh fruit, cocktails, fruit drinks, and Costa Rican coffee.

Pickup time for this tour depends to the high tide. We'll give you the pickup time right after receiving your booking. The mangrove forest is one of the most vital and astounding ecosystems in the world. Damas Island, located just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio is currently one of the most important remaining mangroves in Costa Rica. Covering thousands of acres of protected forest, this amazing biodiversity is home to a large number of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects. Our experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable boat tour through the channels of the mangrove forest, far away from civilization. You can discover an abundance of species native to the area such as white-faced monkeys, anteaters, boas, iguanas, birds and thousands of colorful crabs.

Explore one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this fun kayak tour. Just offshore from the popular Manuel Antonio National Park are thousands of acres of protected forest, home to all kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Your naturalist guide will tell you about the area’s biodiversity while you paddle peacefully in the shade of the mangroves.

Challenge yourself with an exciting half-day adventure on the Naranjo River with this small-group excursion that is designed for more experienced paddlers. Tackle class III/IV rapids as you ride along the wild river as it makes a steep drop from mountain to sea level and through the Naranjo canyon.

Discover the unique biodiversity of Costa Rica as you embark on a tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park, located just outside Quepos. Make your own way to the park and meet your private, naturalist guide to begin your tour. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the grounds and observe several species like monkeys, sloths, toucans, lizards, and much more.

Go rafting on the intense ‘Chorro’ section of the Naranjo River in this half-day whitewater rafting tour from Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Experience the thrills of class IV and V rapids as your guide leads you down technical routes with steep drops, narrow canyons, and cascading waterfalls. Suitable for participants in strong physical condition, this rafting tour spends about 1.5 hours on the water, and includes breakfast and lunch.

Discover the beautiful cascading waterfalls of Nauyaca, deep in the Costa Rican jungle, during this full-day tour from Quepos. Join a small group and head to the park where you must embark on a short hike to reach the falls. Enjoy time to take a refreshing dip in the natural pools and capture photos of your surroundings before heading back.

Spend a full 14 hour day at Cocovado National park with a naturalist guide, exploring one of the most biodiverse places on earth. This wildlife adventure may lead you to see Large American Crocodiles, Toucans, Macaws, bull shark fins, or Tapirs. This is an active walk, in a wild and remote area of Costa Rica, and sure to be a wonderful day.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica on this tour that is ideal for herping enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and eco-conscious travelers. In a small group of no more than six guests, explore the surroundings of Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos in search of every local species of reptile and amphibian, including viper snakes, colorful tree frogs, and more.

A personalize adventure for those who enjoy the nature running one of the cleanest rivers of Central America.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love bouncing and floating down a warm Costa Rican river on a tube while taking in the beautiful jungle sights all around. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in the Manuel Antonio/Quepos area and driven to the Savegre River for about four hours of fun on the water. Go tubing safely and confidently in the presence of knowledgeable guides and safety kayakers.

Pickup time: 7:30 AM This tour is definitely our best option for an "OFF THE BEATTEN PATH WATERFALL ADVENTURE". Virgin Green Forest with amazing breathtaking waterfalls. Our trip starts with pickup at Manuel Antonio. Once we arrive to our first stop our guide receives us to take us into the rainforest with a nice and comfortable four-wheel safari car. There would be a few stops for enjoying the beautiful waterfalls while you do a short walk in the breathtaking rainforest. The tour includes snacks and a delicious typical lunch which is served in an authentic traditional costarican local house, which is used only for serving the meal. Although the house is well saved for the purpose of allowing our clients to feel the experience for being in such amazing magical typical costarican house. Our safari car ride will take you to the very top of the rainforest, where you'll have the chance of enjoying the most amazing views of Costa Rica.

Take a 3 hour private birding tour at Esquipulas, a small town at the foothills of the highest mountains of Costa Rica, at one of the best spots in the world for bird watching- Manuel Antonio National Park. At 400m above sea level, you can see Trogons, Manakins, Toukans, Tanagers, and many other birds with the help of your naturalist guide.

A unique descent on the gorge of the upper section of Naranjo River with us as a friend. An unforgettable adventure in a wonderful and extreme stage.

A personalize adventure for those who enjoy this the adrenaline, an unique way to explore the Savegre River

Explore Punta Quepos with a certified naturalist guide and learn about wildlife in the process with this experience. Your guide will take you and your small group on a hike to the highest point on the property, where you'll have a chance to take plenty of great photos. As you walk, you’ll learn about the local flora and fauna, and you may even get to spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, and even toucans.

Live ‘la pura vida’ with a luxurious day of sailing on a private catamaran cruise from Quepos. Sail along the shoreline of Manuel Antonio National Park, considered one of the prettiest coastlines in Costa Rica, and snorkel in the clear waters of Biesanz Bay with provided equipment. Soak up the Pacific sun on spacious decks that you’ll have all to yourself, and feast on a homemade buffet lunch. Price is per group, so bring along friends or the family for a care-free and customized day on the water.

Get into the Manuel Antonio National Park to observe the scarlet macaws and toucans with your small group and naturalist guide. Either start early at 5:30am or in the afternoon at 3pm. You’ll get picked up from your hotel and taken to Punta Quepos Trails private property, where you can look for the birds with provided spotting scopes. This is approximately a 3-hour tour.

Spend the day in the stunning natural scenery of Costa Rica on a small-group kayaking tour along the Quepos and Manuel Antonio coastlines. Get a closer look at marine life as you paddle in a sea kayak, stopping to snorkel at a coral reef and a breach to enjoy a delicious snack. This excursion is suitable for new kayakers and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, equipment, and round-trip hotel transportation.