Adventure in Manuel Antonio Beach Full Day Tour from San José
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Experience one of Costa Rica’s top destinations on this full-day guided tour to Manuel Antonio National Park from San José. Start with a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, then stop at Hacienda Nosavar on the Tárcoles River to observe giant crocodiles in the wild.
Continue to Manuel Antonio, where a certified naturalist guide leads you through lush rainforest trails to spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and more. After the walk, enjoy up to four hours at Playa Espadilla, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches—perfect for swimming, relaxing, and soaking in paradise.
Finish your day with a delicious local lunch before returning to San José at sunset. A memorable mix of wildlife, nature, and beach time, ideal for travelers seeking Costa Rica’s ultimate day escape.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Operates with a minimun of two passengers
- Lunch
- Transportation included from San Jose hotels and nearby
- Professional Bilingual Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
Not included
- Bottled Water
- Tips
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Estimated pick up of passengers starts at 5 am from the hotels in San Jose and nearby. - We will stop for breakfast on the way, then we will have the opportunity to take pictures from a viewpoint at the mouth of the Tarcoles River where hopefully you will be able to see the famous crocodile. On the way to Manuel Antonio National Park, you will travel along the coastline enjoying scenic views, including African palm plantations. You will also travel past small villages along the Pacific Coast, until you reach the port of Quepos and the ultimately the National Park.
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Stop 2
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park scorted by a naturalist tour guide, duration of approximately 4 hours visiting the park and enjoying the beach. Since access to the park itself is closed to vehicles, you will hike to the preserve, crossing a creek. Once in the park, you can simply relax and enjoy the beach, sunbathe, or hike through the park's trails, which will allow you to observe Manuel Antonio's abundant flora and fauna. Several species of monkeys, iguanas, birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth can be seen. If you chose to hike the trail to Cathedral Point, do not forget your camera; the views of the park and the sea are simply spectacular! Hotel Playa Espadilla - Lunch included in this beautiful property located near the beaches of Manuel Antonio.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
We will pick you up at hotels located in the San José area and near by. The pickup time will depend on your hotel's location, so we kindly ask that you specify the place where you will be staying in your request.
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Pickup is available from 179 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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From $161.72 per person
- Free cancellation
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