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Custom Private Tours in Manuel Antonio with a Certified Naturalist Guide

Create a private Manuel Antonio experience designed around your group:

  • Plan a personalized itinerary based on your interests and preferred pace
  • Explore with an ICT-certified naturalist guide
  • Choose wildlife, birding, photography, rainforest, beach or family-friendly themes
  • Request service in English, Spanish or French, subject to availability
  • Receive a written itinerary and final quote before confirming

$89.00

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
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Custom Private Tours in Manuel Antonio with a Certified Naturalist Guide

Explore Manuel Antonio and the surrounding Central Pacific region on a private experience designed around your group. Share your interests, preferred pace and must-see list, and Manuel’s Tours will help create a personalized itinerary led by an ICT-certified naturalist guide.

Duration: Flexible, from approximately 2 hours to a full day
Location: Manuel Antonio, Quepos and selected regional destinations
Format: Private and customized for your group
Guide: ICT-certified naturalist guide
Languages: English, Spanish or French by request
Price: Final quote depends on itinerary and group size

What You Can Expect

This listing begins with your interests rather than a fixed schedule. Tell the operator what you hope to experience—wildlife, birding, photography, rainforest walks, beaches, family-friendly pacing or a particular attraction—and receive a proposed itinerary and final quote.

Your private guide can adapt the pace and commentary to your group. Because each itinerary is different, transportation, entrance tickets, meals, equipment and activity fees are included only when specifically shown in the written proposal.

How the Custom-Tour Process Works

1. Submit Your Request

Provide your date, group size, ages, hotel, preferred duration, language, mobility considerations and main interests.

2. Receive an Itinerary and Quote

The operator reviews availability and proposes a route, schedule, inclusions and total price. Attractions are not confirmed until availability has been checked.

3. Approve the Plan

Review the meeting point, transportation arrangements, entrance fees, meal plan, cancellation terms and final balance before confirming.

4. Enjoy Your Private Experience

Meet your certified guide and explore at a pace designed for your group. The guide may adjust timing for weather, wildlife activity, traffic or operational requirements.

Possible Tour Themes
  • Manuel Antonio nature and wildlife exploration
  • Private birdwatching and wildlife photography
  • Rainforest, beach and scenic viewpoints
  • Family-friendly nature experiences
  • Night walks and nocturnal wildlife
  • Regional day trips from Manuel Antonio or Quepos
  • Private versions of selected Manuel’s Tours group excursions

Examples are planning ideas, not guaranteed inclusions. Your written confirmation defines the booked itinerary.

What’s Included
  • Private service for your confirmed group
  • ICT-certified naturalist guide
  • Customized itinerary planning
  • Live commentary in the confirmed language
  • Only the transportation, tickets, meals or equipment expressly listed in your final confirmation
What’s Not Automatically Included
  • National park or attraction admission tickets
  • Private transportation or hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks
  • Specialized equipment, boats or activity fees
  • Accommodation
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Anything not listed in the approved itinerary
Pickup and Meeting Point

The meeting point depends on the selected itinerary. Pickup from Manuel Antonio or Quepos hotels may be added when included in the quote. Guests traveling from Jacó, Dominical, Uvita or other areas should request transportation pricing before confirming.

What to Bring
  • Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
  • Lightweight clothing suitable for the itinerary
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Binoculars and camera
  • Swimsuit and towel when beaches or swimming are confirmed
  • Passport details when required for advance admission tickets
Accessibility and Participation

Private tours can often be adapted to different ages, interests and abilities, but accessibility depends on the selected destination and activities. Disclose mobility needs, medical considerations and children’s ages before accepting the itinerary so the operator can confirm suitability.

Pricing and Payment

The displayed amount is a starting price or reservation deposit—not the guaranteed total for every itinerary. The final cost depends on duration, group size, transportation, entrance fees, meals, equipment and destination. Do not complete the final booking until you receive and approve a written itinerary and total price.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation terms may vary with the selected itinerary because attraction tickets and third-party services can have separate policies. The cancellation schedule included with the final written quote governs the reservation. Non-refundable tickets or supplier charges should be clearly identified before payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this one specific tour?

No. It is a request for a customized private tour. Your itinerary, duration, inclusions and final price must be confirmed before booking.

Is the displayed starting price the total?

Not necessarily. It may represent a starting rate or deposit. The operator will provide the full price after reviewing your group and itinerary.

Can we choose the destination?

Yes, subject to travel time, attraction availability, operating hours and guide availability. Share your preferred destinations when requesting the tour.

Are entrance tickets included?

Only when they are specifically listed in the approved proposal. Some attractions require advance visitor information and non-refundable ticket purchases.

Can the tour accommodate children or limited mobility?

Often, yes. Provide ages and mobility requirements before the itinerary is created so an appropriate route can be proposed.

When should we request the tour?

Request it as early as possible, particularly during high, peak and holiday seasons or when park tickets and private transportation are needed.

Location

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Location

Province Puntarenas
Primary Area Manuel Antonio and Quepos
Tour Type Custom private tour
Duration Flexible; approximately 2 hours to a full day
Guide Private ICT-certified naturalist guide
Languages English, Spanish or French, subject to confirmation
Group Format Only your confirmed private group
Pickup Available only when included in the final quote
Admission Fees Included only when stated in the confirmed itinerary
Meals Included only when stated in the confirmed itinerary
Accessibility May be customized; confirm requirements before booking
Final Price Depends on itinerary, duration, group size and inclusions

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  1. Zipy Ride (verified owner)

    We wanted a slower-paced wildlife experience with extra time for photography, and the private format was exactly what we needed. Our guide listened to our priorities, helped us spot animals we would have missed on our own and adjusted the pace when the weather changed. The itinerary and meeting details were explained before the tour, so we knew what was included. It felt personal without being rushed, and the naturalist knowledge added so much to the day.

    Zipy Ride

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