Super Combo: Manuel Antonio Park + Catamaran tour from San Jose
Description
Manuel Antonio’s most complete experience from San Jose – sea, jungle and beach in one day Are you in San Jose and want to know the best of Costa Rica in one day? This all-in-one tour is the perfect choice. Start your adventure with a Pacific catamaran ride, enjoy drinks, lunch and snorkeling on tropical reefs. You will see dolphins, turtles and oily fish in their natural environment. Then explore the famous Manuel Antonio National Park with a local guide. Discover monkeys, sloths and lush vegetation, and end up relaxing on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We are the only company that offers this unique combination of sea and jungle in a single day leaving from San Jose. Available all year round and with a 99% satisfaction rating among our travelers, this is a must-see experience. Book today and experience one of the most memorable days of your Costa Rica trip.
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Itinerary
Explore the beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park from the sea aboard an all-inclusive catamaran. During the tour, we will sail along the coast, admiring imposing cliffs and rock formations. Enjoy the sun and sea breeze as you relax with refreshing cocktails included in your rate. This ocean adventure gives you a unique opportunity to observe marine fauna in their natural environment. Hopefully, you can spot dolphins, sea turtles and even seabirds flying over the area. The panoramic view of the park from the sea is simply spectacular and will allow you to appreciate the natural wealth of this destination. In addition, the snorkeling tour is included for you to explore the crystal clear waters and discover colorful tropical reefs. Whether you prefer to swim, relax on the deck or simply enjoy the scenery, this experience combines adventure and comfort in a paradise setting.
Discover the beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park on a guided tour through its trails. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will have the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural environment, including monkeys, sloths, iguanas and a wide variety of birds. With a 95% chance of spotting animals, this tour is perfect for those who want to connect with nature while exploring one of the most beautiful parks in the world. The trail will take you to one of Costa Rica’s most stunning beaches, where you can take a refreshing dip in crystal clear waters or simply relax in the sand under the shade of trees. If you prefer, you can continue exploring the park’s trails and enjoy spectacular panoramic views. Enjoy the natural surroundings, relax on the beach or walk the paths through the tropical forest.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from all San Jose hotels and Airbnb.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(32)
We were really excited for this experience, but unfortunately it turned out to be a huge disappointment. We confirmed our hotel details ahead of time, and the instructions clearly stated that pickup would be at 6:00 AM. It’s now almost 7:00 AM, and no one has shown up. To make matters worse, there is no direct contact number to reach anyone for help or updates, which is extremely frustrating when you’re left waiting this long with no communication. This completely disrupted our plans, and we’re very disappointed with how unorganized and unreliable this experience has been. I would strongly recommend not booking this unless you have a backup plan in place. We will be expecting a FULL refund.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to wait without clear communication, especially early in the morning. Please note that for this tour, pickup times may vary slightly depending on routing and operational logistics, and we always work to coordinate all guests as efficiently as possible. We also take your comments regarding communication very seriously, as maintaining clear and timely contact with our guests is a key priority for us. Your feedback helps us continue improving this aspect of our service. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Best regards,
We were promptly picked up by Abraham who had a quick breakfast for us! Long drive to pier. Pier had clean restrooms, showers, & changing rooms available. Arrived at pier and met Minor, Kevin, and boat captain. Boat was absolutely amazing, clean, & fun! Drinks & yummy fruit instantly provided. Minor was knowledgeable of the area and history of Costa Rica. Snorkeling was around a rock with lots of different fish to see. Lunch was the BEST fish we had in CR hands down!! My kids had a blast on the boat slide and jumping off the top of the boat. After the boat ride, Abraham provided a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park where we saw 3 species of monkeys, 3 sloths (momma & a baby), “Jesus Christ” lizards, crabs, birds, capybara, and “quo—te” (anteater looking animal). The beach was fabulous. The “soda” shop ice cream was refreshing. Abraham took us a route back to our hotel to see the sunset which was absolutely stunning. Definitely would recommend this activity, but be prepared for a long day as traffic can be unpredictable in CR.
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for sharing such a comprehensive and detailed experience. We are delighted to hear that everything started promptly and smoothly, including the breakfast that made the start of the day so much more comfortable. It's wonderful to know that both the transportation and the facilities at the dock met your expectations, and that the team—including Abraham, Minor, Kevin, and the captain—provided professional and friendly service. We are especially pleased that you enjoyed the boat trip, the onboard service, the fruit and drinks, as well as the knowledge shared about Costa Rica's history and environment. The snorkeling, the quality of the lunch, and the activities on the boat, especially for the children, are aspects we strive to highlight, so it's very valuable to know that they exceeded your expectations. Furthermore, the guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park, with the diverse wildlife observed, perfectly reflects the natural richness we want every visitor to experience. Ending the day with the sunset is, without a doubt, an added bonus that makes the experience even more memorable. For future travelers: this tour offers a complete combination of adventure, nature, gastronomy, and unique landscapes all in one day. It's an intense experience, so be prepared for a long day, but every moment is absolutely worth it. We recommend this tour to those who want to make the most of their visit to Costa Rica and have an unforgettable experience full of unique moments. Best regards
This combo is worth it. My daughter and I really liked the catamaran ride. We were lucky to spot a whale. Already in the park Manuel Antônio, despite the efforts of our guide, we could not see many animals (only a bitch, a crab and an iguana) was very hot and I believe the animals were looking for shelter. The beach was so beautiful it looked like a movie scene. The only problem with this tour (as in many in Costa Rica) is the time you will lose on the road. Seven hours to go and go from SanJase is exhausting. So don't forget that your day will be looooongo. 😉
Prezado(a) cliente, Agradecemos por compartilhar sua experiência com tantos detalhes. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que o passeio de catamarã foi uma experiência tão positiva para você e sua filha, e que vocês tiveram a sorte de avistar uma baleia — um momento verdadeiramente especial. Lamentamos que a observação da vida selvagem tenha sido limitada durante sua visita ao Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. Como você mencionou, as condições climáticas e o calor podem influenciar o comportamento dos animais, apesar dos melhores esforços do guia. Ficamos satisfeitos, no entanto, em saber que a beleza da praia atendeu e superou suas expectativas. Agradecemos também seu feedback sobre o tempo de viagem. De fato, é uma longa jornada desde San José, e acreditamos que é importante que os viajantes tenham expectativas claras sobre a duração do dia. Suas observações são muito valiosas e ajudam outros visitantes a planejar melhor sua experiência. Atenciosamente,
Minor and his crew on the catamaran trip were awesome. Food n drinks were tasty. Wish i could’ve seen a bit more marine life but can’t control nature. Our tour guide/driver was atrocious and should be fired. He was not there for any of the guests on the trip. Poor attitude and should be not be in his job.
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly glad to hear that you enjoyed the catamaran experience and that Minor and his crew made it a highlight of your day. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to them. Regarding the marine life, you are absolutely right, nature is unpredictable, and sightings can vary from day to day. Concerning your comment about our guide and driver, Lenny has been working with us for a long time and has extensive experience providing this service, which is why your feedback is genuinely surprising to us. That said, we take every comment seriously. We will carefully review what happened on this specific tour and speak directly with her to better understand the situation. This is not the level of service or attitude we aim to provide, and your experience does not reflect the standard we expect from our team. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve and ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you again for your honesty and for traveling with us.
Our driver Jairo was a terrible host. First he picked us up at 5 am, but couldn’t be bothered to pull into our hotel, he waited on the busy street with doors to load in traffic. The “light breakfast” was a banana and a gas station sandwich. We rode in silence for 3 hours to the catamaran dock. Not once did he point out any interesting landmarks or give us any interesting facts about his country. When we arrived at the catamaran his instructions were terrible and told us we couldn’t bring our bags, we had to leave them in the van. However others had their bags. Sunset tours was amazing! We had the greatest experience when Jairo wasn’t there. Next we went to Manuel Antonio park, it only got worse here. First he asked who just wanted to go to the beach instead of a guided tour. We all opted for the guided tour which was very lacking. He quickly walked us through the trail stopping maybe 3 times for no more than 3 minutes because he was in a hurry to dump us at the beach. He brought a telescope, but I’m not sure if he knew how to use it because he never set it up once to show us anything. If it wasn’t visible with the naked eye Jairo was not interested. He was very rushed, even though we still had 2 1/2 hours at the park he dumped us at the beach and told us how to get back to the parking lot. On the drive back 4 more hours of silence. When my husband asked if he could put music on the answer was no. When being dropped off at our hotel (Gran hotel downtown) again he couldn’t be bothered to pull into the hotel and instead let us out into busy traffic after dark. No concern for our safety. I absolutely believe he should not be in the tourism industry as he was a terrible host/ guide. In all honesty I think they didn’t have a guide and just gave us a bus driver. Definitely not worth the money paid for this trip.
Dear Mindi C, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly regret to read that this experience did not meet your expectations and we understand your frustration. This is not the type of experience we aim to provide. Our goal is always to offer a friendly, informative, and safe experience for all our guests, and we are sorry that this was not the impression you had during your tour. Regarding your guide, Hayro, we would like to provide some context. He is a certified tour guide with more than 25 years of experience in the tourism industry, speaks fluent English, and has received many positive reviews from guests over the years. That said, we recognize that not every travel style or guiding approach resonates the same way with every traveler, and individual impressions can vary. The light breakfast provided is carefully selected for early morning departures and includes sandwiches, fresh fruit, cookies, juices, water, and energy bars. While many guests find it appropriate for this type of tour, we understand that expectations may differ. Regarding hotel pick up and drop off, due to city traffic conditions, limited access, or space restrictions, it is not always possible for our vehicles to enter every hotel driveway. This is never done to compromise safety, and we are sorry if this situation made you feel uncomfortable. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services and guest experience. We sincerely apologize that this tour did not reflect the standards we work hard to maintain. We hope you may consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide you with a much better experience. Best regards,
Great trip. It’s a perfect combo for a visit from San Jose. Catamaran crew and the guide provide an impeccable service. I highly recommend this trip.
Thank you very much for your good comments, we strive to find people committed to their profession as well as the best places to visit in Costa Rica, we always do our best to ensure you have an excellent experience. Thank you very much for trusting us and we hope to see you again in Costa Rica. Best regards,
I bought this tour before arriving in Costa Rica and it went perfectly well. This company is very serious and committed to the customer. Their vehicle is great, our guide Lenny is a very special person, nice, friendly, who teaches us a lot about the culture of the place, in addition to being always willing to exchange information, take photos, a good person with life makes everything better, in addition to being an excellent driver. You can see that she enjoys what she does. It was one of the best days of our trip. On the tour, we saw many animals: lazy animals, dolphins, crocodiles, monkeys, we snorkeled, the catamaran tour is a delight. It's an unforgettable walk. Even more if your time in Costa Rica is short. Indicate too much!!
Querido cliente Que alegria ler seu comentário! Estamos orgulhosos de saber que você teve uma experiência tão positiva conosco e que seu dia na Costa Rica foi tão especial. Obrigado por destacar a dedicação e o carinho do nosso guia, Lenny, que sem dúvida personifica os valores de paixão e comprometimento que buscamos transmitir. Adoramos saber que você gostou do conforto do nosso veículo, da riqueza cultural compartilhada e, claro, da incrível vida selvagem e paisagens que a Costa Rica oferece. Momentos como observação de golfinhos e preguiças, mergulho com snorkel e passeio de catamarã são exatamente o que buscamos ao planejar um passeio que combina aventura, natureza e relaxamento. Suas palavras nos motivam a continuar oferecendo experiências inesquecíveis e servindo de ponte para que mais viajantes descubram o melhor do nosso país, mesmo quando têm pouco tempo de férias. Obrigado por nos recomendar tão sinceramente. Estamos ansiosos para recebê-lo novamente! Cordialmente,
I saw Dolphins. It was amazing , i was so happy to see them and get this chance. Everybody was friendly.
Dear customer "We're so glad you had an amazing experience and got the chance to see dolphins! It’s always a special moment. Thank you for your kind words about our team—we truly appreciate it. We hope to welcome you again in the future!" Best regards,
We enjoyed very much this day trip. Our amaizing guide, Lenny was very friendly, knowledgeable, pointed to us wildlife such as gourgeus toucans and made sure we were comfortable at all times during the trip. The catamaran cruise was great, we enjoyed snorkeling and seeing the beautiful fish. We stopped for a swim Manuel Antonio Beach. There, we also had the privilege to meet a group of adorable capuchin monkeys, which for me were probably the highlight of the day!! Last but not least, we enjoyed very much the beautiful trails, suspended bridges and got to swim in the water holes on the river in the Rainmaker Nature Preserve. This was offered to us as an alternative to Manuel Antonio National Park, which had no more tickets available for the date we selected. Overall we had a wonderful experience!
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your good comments, we strive to find people committed to their profession in addition to the best places to visit in Costa Rica, we always do our best for you to take an excellent experience. Thank you very much for trusting us and we hope to see you again in Costa Rica. Best regards,
We had the best tour and Lenny was an incredible guide! She made the whole trip perfect, even with the rain. The bus ride is a bit of a trek but it was very nice to see the countryside and different towns on the way. The boat ride was very fun and lunch was amazing! Our favorite part was getting to spot the monkeys in the park! Lenny went above and beyond for us and we are so thankful! You won’t regret this tour!
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your good comments, we strive to find people committed to their profession in addition to the best places to visit in Costa Rica, we always do our best for you to take an excellent experience. Thank you very much for trusting us and we hope to see you again in Costa Rica. Best regards,
