Manuel Antonio National Park Tour: Exploring Costa Rican Wildlife and Beaches

Embark on a thrilling Manuel Antonio National Park Tour to discover the diverse wildlife and breathtaking beaches of Costa Rica. Hike through lush rainforests, spot monkeys and sloths, and soak up the stunning coastal views.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Manuel Antonio National Park - Discover one of the most beautiful national parks in Costa Rica. Learn about the wonders of the tropical rainforest guided by an expert naturalist guide. Spot several species of wildlife such sloths, monkeys, insects, reptiles and many more! Enjoy a refreshing swim at the charming beaches of Manuel Antonio.
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Round trip transportation from San Jose
  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 travelers
  • Entrance
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Souvenir photos
Additional Information

On this excursion, you’ll explore untouched beaches, vibrant coral reefs, lush greenery and the breathtaking wonders of the tropical rainforest. Our journey to Manuel Antonio National Park takes you along the coastline where you’ll witness scenic panoramas, including African palm groves. You’ll also pass quaint villages dotting the Pacific Coast, until you hit the town of Quepos and finally, the National Park. Since the park doesn’t allow vehicles, a hike awaits you crossing a creek to get to the preservation area. Once inside the park, take it easy by lounging on the beach, soaking up the sun, or go on a trek along the park trails offering a glimpse of Manuel Antonio’s rich plant and animal life. You might see various monkey species, iguanas, birds, and maybe even a three-toed sloth. If you decide to hike up Cathedral Point, keep your camera handy; the dual views of the park and the ocean are truly awe-inspiring!

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • If you have not booked a hotel yet, you are required to provide this information to the local operator as soon as possible after your purchase.
  • WHAT TO BRING: Light Clothes, Bathing Suit, Towel, Comfortable Shoes, sandals, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Hat, Camera
  • Tour operate with a minimum of 2 travelers
Location
San José
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michelle
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent tour for naturalists and beach lovers! - Fantastic day! Our guide Adrial and driver David, were fun and friendly, professional, accommodating. We learned and saw so much. The beach is breathtaking, and the walk through the park was a once in a lifetime opportunity to walk through the rainforest. Our stops for breakfast and lunch were excellent and perfectly timed. We saw a sloth, macaw, deer, crocodile, iguanas, crabs, and both Howler and Capucin monkeys. The monkeys tried to steal my hubbies underwear right out of his bag that was less than three inches from him! It was hysterical. Take this tour!!!
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Grace_c
Aug 24, 2024
Well organised and enjoyable day! - Trip was very well organised and the guide, Jose, was wonderful. Prepare for a very long day (pick up was 5am!) but you get to see all that Manuel Antonio has to offer with an option to either take an extra guided hike around the park or enjoy some chill time on the beach.
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Geraldj462
Aug 3, 2024
Must do excursion - Pickup at hotel on time was in a clean comfortable van. It is a long ride out, but it’s nice to leave the driving to the professionals. We served a simple typical breakfast and fantastic late lunch. Our guide was professional and gave us plenty of instruction. Pack some sunscreen, reuse-able water bottle, towel, change of clothes, and a hat. It’s a hot and humid hike, so come hydrated. I came wearing my bathing suit and an ol throwaway shirt. The park is amazing. Recommend
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Cynthia
Jul 24, 2024
Well worth the experience - This was a hassle free tour. After sightseeing Costa Rica on our own, it was relaxing to just hop on the bus and go. Our guide was informative and thoughtful. He had a wealth of information about Cista Rica and the Manuel Antonio rainforest. The forest was nice and the beach was great. It was not too crowded. We made stops going and returning. We stopped for an authentic breakfast which was tasty and filling. We had dinner near the forest. We had a chance to shop. It was a long journey so bathroom breaks were good. The bus was air condition and a bit chilly. We did not get any mosquito bites. Sunscreen is a myst. Bring a change of clothes. You'll be in the beach and you will sweat alot in the forest. We saw an iguana, Hollar 🐒, 🦥 sloth, blue 🦀 crabs, woodpecker, big lizards, and hermit crab.
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Gemma_t
Jul 19, 2024
Amazing trip! - Amazing trip! The tour guide and the driver were both great! We stopped at the Crocodile Bridge and saw some macaws on our way to Manuel Antonio. After a guided walk through the park were we saw loads of different animals, we had some free time to either enjoy the beach or explore some more trials. The food was excellent too! Would highly recommend the trip!
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Anabella_w
Jul 1, 2024
Exploring Costa Rica - This was one of my favorite tour, Jose the guide and Enrique were amazing. This tour was worth it. I fully recommend. Jose deserves 10 stars he was the best and make this trip more enjoyable. He was so funny i will do this tour again just because of him. Is a long trip so be prepared. Do not believe those bad reviews that do not research and blame the tour company for something they don’t have control of.
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Bellawatts16
Jul 1, 2024
Exploring Costa Rica - I love this tour it was worth i fully recommend, do not believe the bad reviews, Jose the guide deserves 10 stars he was amazing, kept is entertainment, and also has a lot knowledge. I will definitely do same tour just because of him and the driver enrique. It a day trip almos 14 hours and i really didn’t want to be over.
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Nicola_z
May 20, 2024
Deep dive into the Nature - Manuel Antonio park is really beautiful, a true deep diving into the Nature. The beaches are uncontaminated, the landscape like in the dreams.
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Jill_p
Apr 22, 2024
AMAZING - We really had a great time throughout the tour. We were picked up on time and were in a small group which definitely made the experience more personalized. It was a 3.5-hour drive from San Jose to Manuel Antonio but honestly didn't feel the length as we kept on chatting and sharing about Costa Rica with Jorge, our guide. HE IS EXCEPTIONAL! He made this trip very wonderful, shared so much knowledge and insights, and we overall felt the hospitality and warm welcome! Manuel Antonio is beautiful, rainforest-white sand beach rolled into one. The breakfast and lunch meals we also had were enough to keep as nourished and allowed us to get a taste of good Costa Rican cuisine. We cannot wait to be back to Costa Rica and experience more! Pura vida!
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246bassemk
Apr 2, 2024
Great national park - Excellent tour,beautiful nature,exclusively in Costa Rica Tour guide José was exceptional as well as the driver Eduardo
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