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

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

Pickup Information

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Orotina
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.
Duration: 45 mins
2. Puente Río Grande de Tárcoles
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).
Duration: 15 mins
3. Playa Tarcoles
Following you will make a stop at Tarcoles Beach, where scarlet macaws are normally observed in their natural habitat.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Mirador de Jaco
Afterward, visit the Jaco Beach look-out point, from where you can get great views of the most popular coastal town of Costa Rica.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Manuel Antonio National Park
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.
Duration: 240 mins
6. Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa
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.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

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

Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)

Exclusion

Gratuities

Services not specified

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Go Tours Costa Rica

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