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.

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.

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.

Experience Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests on this half-day, guided, nature excursion through Manuel Antonio National Park. Learn about this complex ecosystem while hiking (or strolling) and listen as a naturalist guide points out animal and plant species and explains the biodiversity of this nature sanctuary.

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.

The Naranjo River is a Class III/IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo River drops steeply from the coastal mountain range above Quepos through a beautiful jungle gorge, and takes you on a wild ride to sea level, passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations. The river banks are overgrown with jungle and the canyon walls meet the water at 90 degree angles. The whitewater, jungle, canyon, and sky, make for an unforgettable day. For the advanced rafter, this is an exciting and refreshing ride through the Naranjo canyon. As well, if you are a first time paddler who welcomes a challenge and is looking for the excitement of big waves, hydraulics and stunning scenery, then this whitewater rafting trip is for you! It includes a snack, lunch, bilingual guides, safety kayak, photographer (pictures available for purchase), and A/C transportation to and from hotels or houses in Manuel Antonio or Quepos.

We provide a proprietary, hands free braking system which will allow the riders to enjoy the incredible views without the worry and how and when to brake at the end of line.

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.

The tour is completely PRIVATE. Manuel Antonio Park is considered to be one of the most diverse habitats in the world. The high number of species per square meter is countless. Monkeys, sloths, lizards, toucans, humming birds, lizards and a lot more. Our naturalist tour guides have a professional spotting scope for observing the wildlife and with the telescope you can also take memorable photographs by taking your own pictures through our optical equipment.

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.

Our tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Manuel Antonio. A long the drive you will enjoy several breathtaking views while the tour guide provides some history information. Nauyaca is definitely the most spectacular waterfall in Costa Rica and a must do. The hike is only 25 minutes in and 25 minutes back. During the wlak you may see different species of birds and other animals. As we get to the waterfalls, you’ll love to have a refreshing dip and walk up to observe the impressive falls on the top. People love taking photos of this memorable place, the scenery happens to be among the best spots for waterfall’s photography in the whole world. Lunch is included on the way back after the waterfalls visit!

A personalize adventure for those who enjoy the adrenaline of whitewater, a way to explore as friend with local professionals of the Naranjo River.

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

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.

The tour is completely PRIVATE. Esquipulas is a small countryside town located at the foothills of San Marcos de Tarrazú (one of the highest mountains in Costa Rica). Esquipulas is considered to be the best spot for birding at the area of Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Just about 20 minutes drive approximately from most of the hotels in Manuel Antonio. You'll be 400 mts above the sea level (great altitude for a bird watching morning). Esquipulas features a mixture of primary and secondary forest, house gardens and cattle pastures, making it home to a wide variety of birds including Tanagers, Trogons, Hummingbirds, Flycatchers, Manakins, and Toucans among many others. Approximately 304 bird species have been reported in Esquipulas.

Costa Rica is home to around 147 species of snakes and nearly as many species of frogs and toads, Costa Rica is an incredible and popular destination for herping enthusiasts. More than a quarter of the country's land has been designated protected national parks and nature reserves helping to keep wild populations of animals healthier and more diverse than anywhere else in Central America. Designed for very exclusive small groups in mind (6 people max), we will spend full time searching strictly for all herpetological creatures, our experience is the perfect activity for nature and wildlife photographers, herpetology or tropical biology students and professors, or any eco-friendly​ traveler. We will educate you on what makes these nocturnal animals so unique. We encourage any and all questions you have throughout the tour. Our job is for you to have a fun, educational tour of one of the most distinct habitats in the world.

Transfers from Manuel Antonio/Quepos to and from Savegre River; river snack, all the specialized gear needed for the activity (helmets, life jackets); professional & bilingual white water rafting safety kayaker. Tour duration: 4 ½ hours   Distance: 6 Km - 4 miles Departures:  Daily at 8:00am and 12:30pm Season: All year Conditions: Minimum 4 passengers, 10 years old and up, NO previous experience needed.

Iguana tours offers an experience for all type of family, couples and all ages people we will be glad to show you the magic in our ocean.

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

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.

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.

Corcovado National Park is rightly named as one of the most biodiverse places on earth. With the improvements of the national roads, bridges, and local ports, we decided to customize a one-day tour that a decade ago was considered impossible to operate. Today, we are proud to be the pioneers of this amazing wild adventure, full of unpredictable moments, unique wildlife, and much more. Regardless of whether you are visiting San Pedrillo or Sirena station, the Corcovado's national park one-day tour is perfect to experience the wildest, most remote, and physically demanding experience in southern Costa Rica. Large American Crocodiles, Tapirs on the beach, the amazing Puma, several species of tropical colorful birds (Toucans, Trogons, Macaws), peccaries (sainos), or even bull shark fins when entering the Sirena river seems to be impossible to see in a single guided walk but could be part of your Corcovado National Park experience with us.