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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

San José · Central Valley & San José

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

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About this experience

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.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 71 listed locations, including:

  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Hotel 1492
  • Studio Hotel Boutique
  • Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
  • Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
  • Hotel Santo Tomas
  • +65 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.

Or meet the group at

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.

Where

Orotina

What you'll do

  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.

    45 min here

  2. 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).

    15 min here

  3. Following you will make a stop at Tarcoles Beach, where scarlet macaws are normally observed in their natural habitat.

    15 min here

  4. Afterward, visit the Jaco Beach look-out point, from where you can get great views of the most popular coastal town of Costa Rica.

    15 min here

  5. 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.

    4h hereAdmission included

  6. 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.

    1h hereAdmission included

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
1 more included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Services not specified

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • 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
6 more notes
  • 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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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