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Manuel Antonio National Park Full-Day Tour: Wildlife Observation from San Jose
4.9
744 Ratings
San José
Embark on a full-day wildlife adventure at Manuel Antonio National Park. Explore pristine beaches, spot monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds, and visit popular Costa Rican attractions along the way.
Embark on a full-day wildlife adventure at Manuel Antonio National Park. Explore pristine beaches, spot monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds, and visit popular Costa Rican attractions along the way.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Orotina - 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…
- Orotina - 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.
What's Included
- Crocodile Bridge and scarlet macaw observation
- Fruit stand visit and Jaco Beach look-out
- Air-conditioned transport
- Included breakfast and lunch
- National Park entrance
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (San Jose area)
- Guidance by bilingual professional
- Crocodile Bridge and scarlet macaw observation
- Fruit stand visit and Jaco Beach look-out
- Air-conditioned transport
- Included breakfast and lunch
- National Park entrance
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (San Jose area)
- Guidance by bilingual professional
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Services not specified
- Gratuities
- Services not specified
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long journey from San Jose to the globally acclaimed Manuel Antonio National Park. Witness Costa Rica’s stunning white beaches in their fullest glory and explore the park’s rainforest trails, where you may come across resident wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, agoutis, iguanas, and various rare bird species. Take a detour at the…
Embark on a day-long journey from San Jose to the globally acclaimed Manuel Antonio National Park. Witness Costa Rica’s stunning white beaches in their fullest glory and explore the park’s rainforest trails, where you may come across resident wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, agoutis, iguanas, and various rare bird species. Take a detour at the crocodile bridge en route to Manuel Antonio, visit the town of Tarcoles to spot scarlet macaws in their natural environment, and take time out at the Jaco Beach observation point, one of Costa Rica’s most frequented beach locales.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Drop off with luggage is available in the centrally located Manuel Antonio area Hotels.
- The National Park authorities do not allow plastic water bottles; please bring reusable bottles
Location
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Boulevard de Rohrmoser
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(744 Ratings)
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Heidihp5279ti
Oct 20, 2025
Absolutely amazing tour - Great tour. Alex was our guide AB’s did an absolute amazing tour. We saw 7 sloths, numerous iguanas,Halloween crabs, and great views of the beach and local area.
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Michelleli3137hs
Oct 20, 2025
Beach and rainforest - My tour guide was Alex. He was very funny and nice. Saw many sloths and moneys. Enjoyed spending time at the beach in the water. Long ride next time I would stay in Manuel Antonio to spend more time at the beaches.
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Vickyl179
Oct 20, 2025
Manuel Antonio - Such a unique experience! Alex was amazing. He was such a good guide. Pointing out so many different animals. We saw multiple sloths, even bats. Would definitely recommend this to others
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Lingmingpai_p
Sep 29, 2025
day trip to Manuel Antonio Park - We loved the fruit stalls and bought mangosteens, rambutans, and cherimoya. Our day trip to Manuel Antonio was truly a joy. We loved our guide, George, who diligently used his binoculars to spot sloths and howler monkeys. He even helped us record these fascinating animals on our cellphones. Lunch at the resort with a stunning view was delightful, and the fruits juice were refreshing and delicious. Our only regret was that we saw almost no crocodiles, only one small one, it quickly slipped from our sight.
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Dream62711926323
Sep 15, 2025
Alex - Fantastic Tour Guide - Alex, our tour guide, was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the trip. He provided all the relevant information we needed, all while keeping the mood light and fun with his great sense of humour. His knowledge and engaging personality made the experience truly enjoyable.
I’ll definitely be using his services again for future trips. Keep up the excellent work, Alex!
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Latupiss
Sep 15, 2025
Alex is an amazing guide. - The trip was very pleasant, it is an amazing experience, 100% recommended, the park is a beauty, 1st level, the beach is cute. Alex's treatment is excellent.
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Fernanda
Sep 15, 2025
Nice and pleasant. - Overall the experience was pleasant, transport well, food well.... Alex strives to make your experience as comfortable and comfortable as possible. Clearly, it strives to keep the park in good condition.
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Alejandrahx9400tx
Sep 15, 2025
Jungle and sea - A wonderful visit, guide Alex, very friendly and gave us many interesting facts. The place is amazing, the beach, the fauna.
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648meenab
Sep 15, 2025
Muah!! Life time memory - ALEX was our tour guide, he did a brilliant job on taking us around, made us feel so welcomed and he was friendly. The tour was amazing and this is a sooo underrated!! Do not think again if you are if you are thinking of taking the tour!!
Pura vida
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Sunshine23956142588
Sep 14, 2025
Uncomfortable Ride, Unhelpful Guide - We were picked up at 5:00 a.m. from another hotel about 0.7 miles from where we were actually staying. By 11:00 a.m., six hours into the trip, we had only spent maybe an hour total outside of the van, mostly for breakfast and restroom breaks.
The tour guide primarily spoke in Spanish, and while she occasionally translated into English, most of the time you couldn’t hear her anyway. For the first part of the trip, we repeatedly asked for the air conditioning to be turned on, but it wasn’t. When we stopped to look at birds, I stayed back near the van to try to cool off. When the guide asked why I didn’t join the group, I explained that I needed to cool down… and only then was the AC finally turned on.
She rushed us through the gift shops and seemed short with the group. By the middle of the tour, it felt like she was irritated and tired, and eventually she stopped talking altogether. When we asked questions, either because we couldn’t hear her from the back of the van or because she hadn’t shared the information, she seemed frustrated. Overall, my second full day was a real bummer, especially compared to my first full day with the same tour company.
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