Tour & Activities at Hotel Makanda, Manuel Antonio

Quepos, Manuel Antonio and their surrounding areas have something to offer every type of traveler. Whether your travel style is that of a nature lover, an adventure fanatic, or you are someone looking to de-stress, relax, and soak up the warm Tropical air, there is an activity sure to suit all of your needs during your Costa Rican vacation.


The Makanda staff are experts in which local tour options are the most popular and meet required safety standards, so allow us to help plan your excursions be it during your visit, or even better, we can make the arrangements in advance. We invite you to contact us and our staff will be happy to explain in detail the many options for tours and activities, as well as costs, departure times, and what you'll need to take with you on each tour to help make the most of your vacation. Below are listed some of the many varied activities that you can choose from, all less than 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio, with most less than 20 minutes drive from the hotel. Transportation is included with all tours.

  • Manuel Antonio National Park Tour $65.00
    Explore Costa Rica's smallest and most beautiful national park with one of our experienced bilingual guides. As you hike through the park you will learn about the history as well as the amazing diversity in both plant and animal life in the area. Includes: refreshments and park entrance ticket (Ask about Private Tour)
    Includes: Round trip transportation, water, snack, bilingual tour guides, beach time, entrance ticked.
    Recommendations: Tennis shoes, bug spray, swimsuit under your clothes, change of clothes.
    book
  • ATV Single/ ATV Double Tour $105.00/$135.00
    Tour guide will lead you through African palm plantations so you can enjoy a panoramic view of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast and cool off in natural springs.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, breakfast or lunch, bilingual guides
    Recommendations: bring long pants, bathing suit under your clothes, a towel, bug spray and sunscreen.
    book
  • Jet Ski Single/Double Tour $130.00/$160.00
    Explore the open seas with the wind in your hair on a wave runner. Be on the lookout for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles. Ride your jet ski into the sun as it dips into the Pacific.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides.
    Recommendations: bathing suit, a towel, change of clothes.
    book
  • Waterfall Tour (Full day) $130.00
    You will visit 3 different beautiful waterfalls and one beach. Portalon Waterfall, El Pavon Waterfall, Cascada Verde and Playa Ventanas.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides, snack fruits and lunch.
    Recommendations: Bring water or tennis shoes, swimming suite, towels, sunscreen, change of clothes.
    book
  • Canopy/Zipline Tour $85.00
    Featuring: 18 platforms, 10 zip-lines, 2 rappel lines, 1 suspension bridge, Tarzan swing, restaurant.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, lunch, bilingual guides.
    Recommendations: bring long pants, bathing suit, a towel, bug spray and sunscreen, tennis shoes.
    book
  • White Water Rafting tour $70.00/$105.00
    Depending on the season we will have different categories available on different rivers. Savegre River or “El Chorro” .Ask our front desk team to know what is available at the moment.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, safety equipment, guides, lunch. Recommendations: Towels, swimsuit, sunscreen, change of clothes, tennis or water shoes.
    book
  • Rainmaker Guided Tour $120.00
    Explore a private rain forest reserve near Quepos. Watch flora and fauna on our trails and hanging bridges. Hike, swim, and relax.
    Includes: Round transportations, water, entrances tickets, guide, lunch.
    Recommendations: Tennis shoes, swimming suit, change of clothes, sunscreen, and bug spray.
    book
  • Parasailing $70.00
    Enjoy Manuel Antonio from above, breathing views only the lucky ones get to enjoy.
    Includes: Round transportation, Drone shots( Extra $30USD)
    Recommendations: swimming suit, sunscreen.
    book
  • Jungle Night Tour $65.00
    Once the sun sets in the Costa Rica rainforest, the jungle takes on a totally different character. It goes from a green, cathedral-like forest where beautiful shining blue Morpho butterflies fly along small rivers, to a pitch-black jungle filler with the sounds of millions of insects and dozens of frogs and toads. It is the same green, fascinating forest, but now it is dark, and you are ready to go. It's the best time to find beautiful tree frogs, shy snakes, and other rainforest creatures that only come out at night
    Includes: Round trip transportation, water, snack, bilingual tour guides.
    Recommendations: Tennis shoes, bug spray, water.
    book
  • Damas Island Mangrove Boat/Kayak Tour $70.00
    The Damas Island tour takes you through the natural canals and provides an ideal opportunity to observe many birds such as herons, kingfishers, ospreys and frigate birds. As you navigate through the brackish waters you can catch glimpses of the island as you pass beneath tunnels made naturally from tree growths.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, water, snacks, bilingual guides.
    Recommendations: bug spray and sunscreen, tennis shoes, binoculars.
    book
  • Surf Lesson $70.00
    Take place at Manuel Antonio public beach, no requires previous experience is all about the fun in learning.
    Includes: Ground transportation, water, surfboard, instructor.
    Recommendations: change of clothes, sunscreen, swimming suit.
    book
  • Catamaran Tour $85.00
    Cruise along Manuel Antonio National Park, chance to see whales (Sep-Nov), local dolphins and others. Swim and snorkel at Biesanz beach. Afternoon tour on summertime may include a breathtaking sunset.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, Water, Lunch/ Dinner, fruits. Recommendations: Swimsuit, sunscreen, advice about food allergies.
    book
  • Sport Fishing
    The waters off of Manuel Antonio run abundant with some of the world’s most exciting fish and offer sport fisherman some of the world’s most exciting sport fishing. This tours rate will depend on the type of fishing you will prefer; inshore or offshore. And also on the different boats available. Please contact reception@makanda.com for more information.
    book
  • Private Yoga Lessons $100.00
    Featuring the most diverse selection of yoga classes in the Manuel Antonio area. Hatha, vinyasa flow, restorative available for you to choose. Can be taken at your room balcony or also our spa terrace has an amazing ocean view that will help you get relax and on symphony with nature.
    Includes: Yoga mats.
    Recommendations: comfortable clothes.
    book
  • Horseback Riding Tour $85.00
    Beautiful horseback ride thought a tropical forest that led to an amazing waterfall where you can refresh.
    Includes: Round transportation, lunch.
    Recommendations: long pants, tennis shoes, sunscreen and bud repellent, swimsuit, change of clothes.
    book
  • Tarrazu / Dota Coffe Tour $240.00
    With sunrise, the adventure begins from our property to the highlands of San Marcos de Tarrazú and Dota, land of the best Costa Rican Coffee. Our trip will allow you to observe the different life zones, in one of the most historic roads in our beautiful country; landscapes, viewpoints and cloud forest is just a brushstroke of what you will learn about localcoffee. In the middle of this trip, we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the historical Chespiritos Restaurant.
    Our tour will allow you to get and know the sowing fields and depending on the season, you will be able to participate in the harvesting experience within the coffee farms as well as having the opportunity to taste several cups of this delicious coffee. Lastly, and before heading back home, we will enjoy a delicious lunch.
    Recommendations: comfortable clothes and rain jacket.
    book
  • Private Catamaran Luxury Experience
    Stylish & fun trip along the coast. Enjoy sailing and marine wildlife on a 43ft classic catamaran boat with large deck and spacious interiors.

    *All Day Tour 11am-6PM. $1600USD 8Pax. Extra Person $100+tax (up to 18pax):
    Lunch (italian cuisine), Snacks (dip and tuna carpaccio), fruits, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, snorkeling and SUP gear.

    *Morning Tour 8:30-12:30am OR Afternoon tour 2-6 pm $1200 6Pax. Extra person $75USD+tax (up to 18pax):
    Snacks (dip & tuna carpaccio), fruits, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, snorkeling and SUP gear.
    book
  • Private Helicopter transportation from SJ airport to Quepos airport
    Start your amazing vacation with Hotel Makanda with top nouch private helicopter tour, that will deliver you from SJO airport to Quepos Managua. Just 15 minutes of amazing landscapes in full comfort instead of 3 hours drive.. Should we add smth more? ;)
    book
  • Private Ground Transfer $170.00
    Comfortable Minivan with A/C will take you from the International Airport to our Hotel or from our Hotel to the International Airport in a 3 hours ride.
    book
  • Manuel Antonio National Park Tour $65.00
    Explore Costa Rica's smallest and most beautiful national park with one of our experienced bilingual guides. As you hike through the park you will learn about the history as well as the amazing diversity in both plant and animal life in the area. Includes: refreshments and park entrance ticket (Ask about Private Tour)
    Includes: Round trip transportation, water, snack, bilingual tour guides, beach time, entrance ticked.
    Recommendations: Tennis shoes, bug spray, swimsuit under your clothes, change of clothes.
    book
  • ATV Single/ ATV Double Tour $105.00/$135.00
    Tour guide will lead you through African palm plantations so you can enjoy a panoramic view of Costa Rica's Pacific Coast and cool off in natural springs.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, breakfast or lunch, bilingual guides
    Recommendations: bring long pants, bathing suit under your clothes, a towel, bug spray and sunscreen.
    book
  • Jet Ski Single/Double Tour $130.00/$160.00
    Explore the open seas with the wind in your hair on a wave runner. Be on the lookout for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles. Ride your jet ski into the sun as it dips into the Pacific.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides.
    Recommendations: bathing suit, a towel, change of clothes.
    book
  • Waterfall Tour (Full day) $130.00
    You will visit 3 different beautiful waterfalls and one beach. Portalon Waterfall, El Pavon Waterfall, Cascada Verde and Playa Ventanas.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides, snack fruits and lunch.
    Recommendations: Bring water or tennis shoes, swimming suite, towels, sunscreen, change of clothes.
    book
  • Canopy/Zipline Tour $85.00
    Featuring: 18 platforms, 10 zip-lines, 2 rappel lines, 1 suspension bridge, Tarzan swing, restaurant.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, lunch, bilingual guides.
    Recommendations: bring long pants, bathing suit, a towel, bug spray and sunscreen, tennis shoes.
    book
  • White Water Rafting tour $70.00/$105.00
    Depending on the season we will have different categories available on different rivers. Savegre River or “El Chorro” .Ask our front desk team to know what is available at the moment.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, safety equipment, guides, lunch. Recommendations: Towels, swimsuit, sunscreen, change of clothes, tennis or water shoes.
    book
  • Rainmaker Guided Tour $120.00
    Explore a private rain forest reserve near Quepos. Watch flora and fauna on our trails and hanging bridges. Hike, swim, and relax.
    Includes: Round transportations, water, entrances tickets, guide, lunch.
    Recommendations: Tennis shoes, swimming suit, change of clothes, sunscreen, and bug spray.
    book
  • Parasailing $70.00
    Enjoy Manuel Antonio from above, breathing views only the lucky ones get to enjoy.
    Includes: Round transportation, Drone shots( Extra $30USD)
    Recommendations: swimming suit, sunscreen.
    book
  • Jungle Night Tour $65.00
    Once the sun sets in the Costa Rica rainforest, the jungle takes on a totally different character. It goes from a green, cathedral-like forest where beautiful shining blue Morpho butterflies fly along small rivers, to a pitch-black jungle filler with the sounds of millions of insects and dozens of frogs and toads. It is the same green, fascinating forest, but now it is dark, and you are ready to go. It's the best time to find beautiful tree frogs, shy snakes, and other rainforest creatures that only come out at night
    Includes: Round trip transportation, water, snack, bilingual tour guides.
    Recommendations: Tennis shoes, bug spray, water.
    book
  • Damas Island Mangrove Boat/Kayak Tour $70.00
    The Damas Island tour takes you through the natural canals and provides an ideal opportunity to observe many birds such as herons, kingfishers, ospreys and frigate birds. As you navigate through the brackish waters you can catch glimpses of the island as you pass beneath tunnels made naturally from tree growths.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, water, snacks, bilingual guides.
    Recommendations: bug spray and sunscreen, tennis shoes, binoculars.
    book
  • Surf Lesson $70.00
    Take place at Manuel Antonio public beach, no requires previous experience is all about the fun in learning.
    Includes: Ground transportation, water, surfboard, instructor.
    Recommendations: change of clothes, sunscreen, swimming suit.
    book
  • Catamaran Tour $85.00
    Cruise along Manuel Antonio National Park, chance to see whales (Sep-Nov), local dolphins and others. Swim and snorkel at Biesanz beach. Afternoon tour on summertime may include a breathtaking sunset.
    Includes: Round trip transportation, Water, Lunch/ Dinner, fruits. Recommendations: Swimsuit, sunscreen, advice about food allergies.
    book
  • Sport Fishing
    The waters off of Manuel Antonio run abundant with some of the world’s most exciting fish and offer sport fisherman some of the world’s most exciting sport fishing. This tours rate will depend on the type of fishing you will prefer; inshore or offshore. And also on the different boats available. Please contact reception@makanda.com for more information.
    book
  • Private Yoga Lessons $100.00
    Featuring the most diverse selection of yoga classes in the Manuel Antonio area. Hatha, vinyasa flow, restorative available for you to choose. Can be taken at your room balcony or also our spa terrace has an amazing ocean view that will help you get relax and on symphony with nature.
    Includes: Yoga mats.
    Recommendations: comfortable clothes.
    book
  • Horseback Riding Tour $85.00
    Beautiful horseback ride thought a tropical forest that led to an amazing waterfall where you can refresh.
    Includes: Round transportation, lunch.
    Recommendations: long pants, tennis shoes, sunscreen and bud repellent, swimsuit, change of clothes.
    book
  • Tarrazu / Dota Coffe Tour $240.00
    With sunrise, the adventure begins from our property to the highlands of San Marcos de Tarrazú and Dota, land of the best Costa Rican Coffee. Our trip will allow you to observe the different life zones, in one of the most historic roads in our beautiful country; landscapes, viewpoints and cloud forest is just a brushstroke of what you will learn about localcoffee. In the middle of this trip, we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the historical Chespiritos Restaurant.
    Our tour will allow you to get and know the sowing fields and depending on the season, you will be able to participate in the harvesting experience within the coffee farms as well as having the opportunity to taste several cups of this delicious coffee. Lastly, and before heading back home, we will enjoy a delicious lunch.
    Recommendations: comfortable clothes and rain jacket.
    book
  • Private Catamaran Luxury Experience
    Stylish & fun trip along the coast. Enjoy sailing and marine wildlife on a 43ft classic catamaran boat with large deck and spacious interiors.

    *All Day Tour 11am-6PM. $1600USD 8Pax. Extra Person $100+tax (up to 18pax):
    Lunch (italian cuisine), Snacks (dip and tuna carpaccio), fruits, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, snorkeling and SUP gear.

    *Morning Tour 8:30-12:30am OR Afternoon tour 2-6 pm $1200 6Pax. Extra person $75USD+tax (up to 18pax):
    Snacks (dip & tuna carpaccio), fruits, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, snorkeling and SUP gear.
    book
  • Private Helicopter transportation from SJ airport to Quepos airport
    Start your amazing vacation with Hotel Makanda with top nouch private helicopter tour, that will deliver you from SJO airport to Quepos Managua. Just 15 minutes of amazing landscapes in full comfort instead of 3 hours drive.. Should we add smth more? ;)
    book
  • Private Ground Transfer $170.00
    Comfortable Minivan with A/C will take you from the International Airport to our Hotel or from our Hotel to the International Airport in a 3 hours ride.
    book
Prices in US Dollars. Tax is not included.

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