Costa Rica · National Parks

Full Day All-Inclusive Tour to Manuel Antonio National Park from San Jose CR

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in San José. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park
  • 02 Spot wildlife including monkeys, sloths, raccoons, deer, birds, and iguanas
  • 03 Explore scenic park trails, bridges, and viewpoints with a certified guide
  • 04 Relax on the beach and enjoy time to take photos
  • 05 Private air-conditioned transportation included
  • 06 Breakfast, lunch, and park entrance fee included

Discover the natural beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park on a full-day trip from San José, ideal for travellers who want to experience one of Costa Rica’s most celebrated coastal parks in a single day. Travel in private air-conditioned transportation, enjoy breakfast and lunch, and explore the park with a certified guide as you take in rainforest trails, scenic viewpoints, and time by the beach.

Along the way, keep an eye out for white-faced monkeys, sloths, raccoons, white-tailed deer, birds, iguanas, and other wildlife that call the park home. With hotel pickup included and entrance fees covered, this all-inclusive experience makes it easy to enjoy a memorable day surrounded by nature.

To witness the white-faced monkeys, sloths, raccoons, and white-tailed deer, as well as birds, iguanas, and certain insects, we will stroll through the park at a slow-regular pace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

We will leave your San Jose hotel pretty early in the morning. Depending on traffic, it will take us around four and a half hours to travel to Manuel Antonio National Park.

The tour will begin early in the morning so that we can reach Manuel Antonio in time for you to appreciate all the sights, take plenty of photos, and unwind on the beach.

Take in the scenery, consider bringing a travel pillow, and get set for a special day.

For your protection and well-being, we shall adhere to all biosecurity guidelines. Our tour guide, who will be with you, can be reached at any time if you need assistance or if you have any questions.If we're fortunate, we'll start seeing wildlife right away. Our knowledgeable guide will be delighted to show you the park's attractions and help you spot the animals that live there.

To witness the white-faced monkeys, sloths, raccoons, and white-tailed deer, as well as birds, iguanas, and certain insects, we will stroll through the park at a slow-regular pace. The park features a variety of pathways where you can appreciate the abundant vegetation, as well as lovely bridges and viewpoints with breathtaking views.

Since the park forbids the use of single-use plastics, pack plenty of water in a reusable bottle.

Since the beach is rather stony, the swell is not particularly strong. It is excellent to unwind and enjoy yourself.

You will undoubtedly discover for yourself why this park is among the top 12 in the world and one of the most popular in Costa Rica. If you don't have much time but yet want to visit such a stunning place, our full-day tour is perfect for you.We will leave the park at 3:00 pm. We'll treat ourselves to some delectable fare at a nearby restaurant after our visit. This is a fantastic opportunity to sample authentic Costa Rican cuisine.

Depending on the amount of traffic, it will take us around three and a half hours to get back. Lie back, unwind, and take in the scenery.

We appreciate you joining us on the trip and learning a little bit about stunning Costa Rica.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in San José. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Certified general tour guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fee to Manuel Antonio

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Tour guide specialized in wildlife sightseen

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Since access to the park itself is closed to vehicles, you will walk to the reserve, crossing a stream.
  • Single-use water bottles are not allowed. Please make sure to bring a reusable one.
  • We meet travelers at the lobby of their hotel in the central area of San Jose

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in San José.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in San José.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in San José..

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