Carara National
Park Tour

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  • Tour Description

    Once you’ve satisfied your curiosity about the Manuel Antonio National Park and its beaches, you are ready for a new and exciting tour about an hour away - Carara National Park. Although relatively close to Manuel Antonio and near the Jaco area, this bio-diverse reserve and natural sanctuary is dramatically different in terms of wildlife and plant species than the national park in Manuel Antonio. Enjoy a relaxing hike for a few hours through the tropical rain forest with our highly trained bilingual nature guides. Unlike in the Manuel Antonio National Park, you will spot magnificent giant red Macaws as well as extraordinary crocodiles lying below the Tárcoles River bridge, adjacent to Carara Park.

    This full-day hiking and nature adventure allows anyone who hasn’t driven to Manuel Antonio from San Jose a chance to observe firsthand the unique topography of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. Thus, your drive to and from Carara will be an experience in itself, as you wind through African palm oil plantations, rice fields, cattle ranches, and local villages along the way.

    If you have the opportunity, we highly encourage you to discover this Costa Rican treasure in Manuel Antonio’s backyard. Like the Manuel Antonio National Park, you will recognize the biodiversity and delicate balance between preservation and eco-tourism. Gain insight into how you can extend this experience to others when you return home.
  • Schedule

    Schedules from Manuel Antonio

    Full Day
    Private tours available

    Schedules from Herradura-Jaco-Esterillos

    Full Day
    Private tours available
  • Rates

    Rates from Manuel Antonio

    Regular Tour $119.00 USD per person

    Rates Valid from

    Nov 30th, 2018 - Nov 30th, 2024
    All rates include taxes.
    All children older than 6 years pay full rate // All Children under 6 years old are free

    If you need assistance or want to ask any details about your tour or party, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or our WhatsApp +506-8997-1969
  • Additional Info

    Includes

    Round trip transportation, entrance fee to the park, bilingual nature guides, lunch.

    Recommendations

    We recommend hiking shoes, comfortable clothes for the tropical rain forest, bug repellent, sunscreen, hat or visor, camera, and binoculars.

    Requirements

    Good for the whole family.

  • Rates Policies

    Fees for Tours:

    Minimum number of people to operate a tour from Manuel Antonio, Jaco and Dominical is 2 people (except for our "Rainmaker Rainforest Hiking" and "Carara National Park" tours with a minimum of 4 people, and the "Iguana Catamaran & Snorkeling" tour with a minimum of 6 people). If the minimum is not met, the amount for the minimum number of people will be charged. Rates for customers in Dominical, between Uvita and Cristal Ballena, are based on a minimum of 4 people. Rates for customers in Dominical between Uvita and Ballena Cristal are based on a minimum of 4 people.

    Rates Private Tours:

    Rates for private tours are calculated based on a minimum of 6 people, each person above this will pay an additional fee.

    Children Policies:
    • All children under the age of 6 are free of charge.
    • All children 6 years and older pay full net rate.
    • All children must be under adult supervision.
    Sales & Reservations

    Travel Agencies: All reservations must be requested by fax, telephone, or e-mail. Your reservations will be confirmed, as well as pick-up times and any other necessary information within 24 hours. To help us serve you better, please make sure to clearly specify the pick-up location and any special instructions needed for your clients’ adventure with us.

    We require that on the day of the tour your clients show us a copy of their voucher, which shows us their prepayment amount and any additional details needed for their Iguana Tours Adventure.

    Individual Travelers – Direct Reservations: All reservations must be requested by fax, telephone, or e-mail. Your reservations will be confirmed, as well as pick-up times and any other necessary information within 24 hours. To help us serve you better, specify your pick-up location and any special instructions needed for your adventure with us.

    On the day of the tour, you must present a copy of the payment receipt or voucher.

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    • Very important: Notify us of any medical conditions that may affect you during the tour.
    • Notify us if you have any allergies, and if there are any meal specifications we must take into account.
    • Tell us how many children you'll be taking along for the trip, as well as their ages.

    Cancellation Policies

    If necessary, please submit cancellations by telephone, e-mail, or fax. There will be no refunds on cancellations made less than 48 hours before the confirmed pick-up time for any tour. For group tours, there are no refunds on cancellations made 7 days before the date of the tour. If there are any questions regarding these policies, please contact our Director of Operations directly.

    Social Policies

    Because we respect and protect our animals, the maximum weight allowed for the horseback riding tours is 200 lbs or 90 kg.
    We have social and ecological programs, please let us know if you require any additional information.

    Minimum Ages

    Tour Minimum Age Maximum Age
    CITY TOUR Quepos Downtown 6 years old NA
    Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling* No Age Requirement All Family
    Manuel Antonio Park Deluxe* No Age Requirement All Family

    WHITEWATER RAFTING

    Savegre River Class II / III Full Day* 8 years old NA
    Naranjo River Class III / IV Half Day 12 years old NA
    Naranjo River Chorro Class IV 12 years old NA

    KAYAKING / PADDLE TOURS

    Mangrove Kayak Estuary * 7 years old NA
    Paddle Ocean Kayak 7 years old NA

    HORSEBACK RIDING

    Tocori Mountain and Waterfall 7 years old NA

    NATURAL HISTORY

    Manuel Antonio Nat. Nature Walk No Age Requirement All Family
    Carara Nat. Park & Bird watching * 7 years old NA
    Mangrove Boat Tour * No Age Requirement All Family
    Mangrove Boat Tour at Night * 10 years old NA


    CANOPY

    Zip Line & Canopy Tour 8 years old NA

    ECOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS

    Butterfly and Reptiles Combo 7 years old NA
    Rainmaker Rain Forest Hiking* 7 years old NA
    Amphibious and Reptiles at Night 7 years old NA
    Mangrove Fishing No Age Requirement All Family
    Reptilandia & Hacienda Baru No Age Requirement NA
    Padle Board in the Ocean and Mangroves 12 years old NA

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    If you need assisntace or want to ask any detail about your tour or party, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Whatsapp +506-8706-9584

  • Downtown Quepos, in front of Pizza Hut.
    Quepos, Costa Rica.
  • Office Hours: Monday to Sunday 07:00 am until 08:00 pm.

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