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.
Tour Options
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(827)
Man, what a great time! We considered driving ourselves but watching the scenery was better and we wouldn't have known the fun spots to stop for a bite or quick side trek. Alex B got us to the NPMA safely and was a fantastic guide... I definitely would've missed spotting several of the local fauna as we walked along the trail. The beach stop was a very enjoyable experience, as well. All in all, will definitely work with this Go Tous again. Strongly consider activities through this group during your trip! Pura vida, baby...Pura vida.
Alex blanco was amazing, he was so organized, prompt and knowledgeable. We saw sloths, snakes, funny bugs, such “cute” monkeys (had to be careful the cutest might steal!!!) we felt comfortable and knew we were in great hands.
Alex was so nice and patience with all of us! We really enjoyed the tour!!
Alex was very enthusiastic and friendly. He showed us many animals which would have been very elusive if he wouldn’t spot them for us. He also went out of the way to accomodate my families vegetarian needs.
Alex was really amazing with spotting animals and even took a bunch of photos for the group and later sent it to us. Would recommend!
Great experience, we really enjoyed the landscapes, the animals, and the commentary from the guide, Alex. Good to know: the beaches are located inside the park, which means you have to put on sunscreen before entering, because it is on the list of prohibited items! (The park has strict rules to ensure the well-being of the animals and preserve their natural habitat, which is a very good thing!)
Alex is an amazing tour guide, very professional in every aspect. He is the best!!
The tour was amazing and time well spent.
This is an amazing tour! There was so much to see. Our tour guide Alex was absolutely amazing.
Everything is fine but the transfer takes a very long time
