Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
Description
Explore the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park on this full day tour from San Jose. Enjoy some of the most beautiful white sand beaches of Costa Rica and discover the abundant wildlife at the rainforest trails of the park, like monkeys, sloths, agoutis, iguanas, exotic birds and others. Stop on the way to Manuel Antonio at the crocodile bridge; at the town of Tarcoles to search for scarlet macaws in their natural habitat; and at the Jaco Beach look-out point to explore a little of the most popular beach town of Costa Rica.
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Itinerary
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.
Continue your trip and stop at the famous crocodile bridge, where you will have the chance to observe many crocodiles in their natural habitat from a safe viewing point, some of the animals observed here are as big as 6 meters long (18 feet).
Following you will make a stop at Tarcoles Beach, where scarlet macaws are normally observed in their natural habitat.
Afterward, visit the Jaco Beach look-out point, from where you can get great views of the most popular coastal town of Costa Rica.
Continue your tour with one hour-guided hike at Manuel Antonio National Park and learn about the huge biodiversity of the Rainforests of Costa Rica. Be on the look-out for wildlife species such as howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, sloths, toucans, agoutis, tropical birds, and the cutest mammal of Costa Rica, the squirrel monkey. At the end of your hike, you will have a few free hours to swim in the warm waters of the Manuel Antonio Beaches and feel in real contact with nature. If you prefer, you can continue hiking in the numerous nature trails of this national park.
Later on the early afternoon hours, savor a delicious Costa Rican lunch in a restaurant with great views of the ocean and the jungles of the national park. After this final stop you will be taken back to your hotel in the San Jose area.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Drop off at Manuel Antonio-Quepos centrally located hotels are available. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The total tour duration includes the travel time, breakfast and lunch
- Drop off at Manuel Antonio-Quepos centrally located hotels are available
- The National Park authorities do not allow plastic water bottles; please bring reusable bottles
Reviews(819)
The experience was very pleasant; thanks to the guide Alex, we were able to observe the local wildlife and learn a little more about Costa Rica.
A very pleasant experience. Alex the guide was very kind and attentive the whole trip; he explained the itinerary and the important points in the park, helped us see the wildlife, and even shared stories. The price was fair and so was the duration.
The tour is completely worth it; the stops are strategic, well-thought-out, and make the tour super pleasant and enjoyable. The food is excellent. Alex is an excellent guide; he explained everything to us step by step, and he was patient and friendly.
Alex was a wonderful guide and driver. We saw so much wildlife that we never would have seen without him. The Manuel Antonio Park trip is worth the ride. I would recommend this trip to all. Single travelers, couples and family would enjoy the day!
Great day trip from San Jose. We had a wonderful guide and driver, Oxana was our guide and we saw many animals because of her sharp eyes! Breakfast and lunch stops were very good. We did an extra stop for water. Be sure to bring plenty of water! The tour does not have water on the van. (They should have a cooler).
Everything was good specially our tour gide Alex amazing guy and respectful
The tour takes you throught the Manuel Antonio park. You'll get the occasion to see wildlife and to swim in the beaches. Alex is an amazing guide! Shout out to him
Alex was an interesting and wonderful driver and guide. He told and showed a lot of things. It was all very interesting. I recommend to everyone a very beautiful and interesting tour, especially with this guide!
The tour to Manuel Antonio was very enjoyable. Alex the tour guide was very knowledgeable, personable and friendly. He made the experience so much better. The day was well organised, lunch was really good. We managed to see many animals within the park thanks to Alex, including monkeys, sloths and crabs. I'd definitely recommend this tour.
Host went above and beyond for us
