Private Day Experiences
from Manuel Antonio
Our day trip experiences are thoughtfully designed to include a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and culture.
We are committed to supporting sustainable rural tourism and women in the local communities. On all of our tours, you will have the opportunity to meet extraordinary women who open their homes and welcome you with big smiles and delicious food. Enjoy fresh ingredients cooked with so much love over wood-burning stoves and learn about Costa Rican culture by sharing stories and a memorable meal.
Hanging Bridges, Waterfall Swim, Home-Cooked Lunch, and Sugar Cane Experience
Head out of Manuel Antonio in our 4x4 vehicle to a unique community forming a cooperative for eco-sustainable tourism. Cross several of the highest hanging bridges in the country, learn about the local flora and fauna, and enjoy a refreshing dip in a 120-foot waterfall deeply hidden in the primary rainforest. After cooling off in the waterfall, we will hike up to the home of one of the founders of the cooperative and enjoy a special lunch with our friend Doña Corona in her quaint home. Explore her medicinal garden, sample some local fruits, learn about the campesino lifestyle, and join an interactive experience of pressing sugar cane with a traditional sugar mill or Trapiche.
Cost: $119 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transport from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, entrance to hanging bridges, guided waterfall hike, visit to a private home for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: 6 and up.
Chocolate Workshop, Waterfall & Cultural Lunch with Tortilla-Making in Rural Home
Head out of Manuel Antonio to a remote village just 30 minutes into the mountains. We will visit a private property in the rainforest with a stunning view of the Naranjo River rushing below. Tour the gardens, learn about the local fruits and spices the locals use, and even try the cacao fruit in its pure form. Head down to the Rancho to begin an informative and fascinating lesson on the history of chocolate, and then roll up your sleeves and make your truffles, choosing from various toppings to make them special and unique to you! While letting your chocolate set, head down the short trail to the river and plunge into a refreshing waterfall. Swim in the pool or lay on a giant boulder and take in this special place. After the river, we visit our friend Doña Luz for an authentic, interactive cooking experience in her cozy home. Learn to make tortillas and get to know Luz and her family.
Cost: $119 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transportation from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, chocolate workshop, waterfall hike & visit to a private home for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: All ages. Family friendly.
Manuel Antonio National Park & Private Waterfall Tour: Beaches, monkeys, mountains and rivers!
Experience this phenomenon by beginning your day with a visit to one of Costa Rica’s jewels, Manuel Antonio National Park. The thrilling abundance of wildlife and incredible biodiversity are not to be missed! You will quickly understand why everyone who visits Costa Rica wants to see the Manuel Antonio National Park, but this combo tour will also whisk you away from the hustle and bustle and transport you to a small village in the mountains nearby that you would never find on your own. First, enjoy a delicious lunch prepared over a wood-burning stove by our dear friend in her rustic home. After lunch, visit a private rainforest property and down a short trail to the beautiful Naranjo River for a swim in a refreshing cascading waterfall.
Cost: $129 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 -7 hours
Includes: Transportation from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, guided hike at the national park, waterfall hike, and visit to a private home for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: All ages. Family friendly.
Note: Manual Antonio National Park portion of this day experience is not private but can be arranged for an additional $50 per person.
Jungle Yoga, Rainforest Hike, Waterfall Plunge, and Cultural Lunch in Local Home
We will pick you up in Manuel Antonio and head into the forested mountains of Esquipulas. We will visit a private farm, go on a leisurely one-hour hike in the primary rainforest, and learn fascinating fun facts about the Costa Rican jungle! Following the walk, we will visit Chorro Ecolodge and enjoy a private yoga class customized for any level of practice (yes, even beginners!) on an elevated platform in the rainforest with the sounds of the river below. After the hike, we will have some fresh local fruits and walk down a short trail to a cascading waterfall alongside the Naranjo River to cool off. Keep your eyes peeled for Blue Morpho butterflies and Toucans! Following the adventures, we visit our friend Doña Luz for an authentic, interactive cooking experience in her cozy home. Learn to make tortillas and experience the true campesino lifestyle.
Cost: $119 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transport from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, yoga class, guided waterfall hike, and visit to a private farm for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: All ages. Family friendly.
White Water Rafting Adventure, Rainforest Waterfalls & Cultural Lunch
Hailed as one of the best experiences in Manuel Antonio! Just a short 30-minute drive from the heart of Manuel Antonio, professional guides will ensure a thrilling yet safe journey, providing expert assistance as you conquer thrilling rapids. Following the adrenaline-pumping rafting expedition, we invite you to indulge in a cultural lunch that promises to be a feast for your taste buds and senses.
Cost: $129 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 7 hours
Includes: Transport from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, white water rafting with H2O Adventures, and visit to a private farm for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: 8 and up.
Rainforest Spice Farm Visit with Waterfall Exploration and Cultural Lunch
This unique experience is informative, completely hands-on, and includes a special visit to a viewpoint where you will taste the rainforest flavors with delicious homemade treats highlighting spices that grow on the farm. Pass by the spice shop to take some goodies home with you. Later, we will head 2 miles up the road into the next village for a refreshing dip in a waterfall that flows from the rainforest into the Naranjo River. Relax and splash around until it is time to walk up to Doña Luz’s home for an interactive experience learning how to make homemade tortillas and enjoying a very authentic lunch cooked over a wood-burning stove.
Cost: $119 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transport from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, entrance at spice farm, guided waterfall hike, and visit to a private home for cultural lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: All ages. Family friendly.
Note: Spice Farm portion of this day experience is not private but can be arranged for an additional $50 per person.
