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Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose
Product code 62880P9
From
From USD 169
Dates
Jul 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027
Start times
6:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 5-11, Adult ages 12-90
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Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose
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Duration
12 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Costa Rica
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Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose





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Duration
12 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Costa Rica
Why Travelers Love This
As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch—your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, too, helping you have the best possible experience exploring.
Overview
As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch—your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, too, helping you have the best possible experience exploring.
What's Included
Included
Visits to Crocodile Bridge, scarlet macaw observation place, fruit stand & Jaco Beach look-out point
Transport by air conditioned vehicle
Breakfast & Lunch
National Park entrance fee
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
Not included
Gratuities
Services not specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Centrally located San Jose hotels. The default tour time is 6:00 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.
End point
Centrally located San Jose hotels. The default tour time is 6:00 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
45 minutes
Stop 1
Discover Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the main touristic destinations of Costa Rica. You will be picked up from your San Jose Hotel in the morning in an air-conditioned vehicle, and then you will enjoy a scenic drive towards the Central Pacific Region of the country. On the way to Manuel Antonio, you will savor a delicious Costa Rican breakfast; and you will also have the chance to stop at the largest fruit stand of the country, where you can learn about the huge variety of tropical fruits of Costa Rica.
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
Following you will make a stop at the famous crocodile bridge, where you will be able to observe crocodiles in the wild from a safe viewing point, some of the animals observed here are as big as 6 meters long (18 feet).
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
A few minutes later you will make a brief stop at Tarcoles Beach, where you will have the chance to observe scarlet macaws in their natural habitat.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
Continue your trip with a visit to the Jaco Beach look-out point, from where you can get great views of the most popular coastal town of Costa Rica.
Stop 5
4 hoursAdmission included
Stop 5
Following, go on a one-hour nature hike at Manuel Antonio National Park and learn about the Rainforests Ecosystems of Costa Rica. Be on the look-out for wild species of fauna such as howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, sloths, toucans, agoutis, tropical birds, and the cutest mammal of Costa Rica, the squirrel monkey. After your hike, you will have a few free hours to relax at the beautiful beaches of the national park, or go for a swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. If you are not so much of a beach person, you can continue hiking on your own in the numerous trails of Manuel Antonio National Park, where beautiful landscapes and wildlife can be observed.
Stop 6
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 6
Later in the early afternoon hours, savor a delicious Costa Rican lunch in a restaurant located at high elevation, where great views of the ocean and the jungles of the national park can be observed. After this final stop you will be taken back to your hotel in the San Jose area.
Additional Info
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Minimum age to participate is 5 years
Other
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Other
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
The total tour duration includes the travel time, breakfast and lunch
Other
Drop off at Manuel Antonio-Quepos centrally located hotels are available
Other
The National Park authorities do not allow plastic water bottles; please bring reusable bottles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.8
38 reviews
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