Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San José

Great tour! Mauricio was an excellent guide, very welcoming, and explained everything in detail. Inside the park, he hel...

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Discover incredible Costa Rican nature and wildlife on this day trip to the Manuel Antonio National Park from San José. It'll take your breath away!

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off.
Bus transport.
English speaking guide.
Entry to the Manuel Antonio National Park.
Breakfast.
Lunch.
Bottle of water.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.1

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August 5, 2026
Jaime
Culiacán, Mexico
The drive from San José is long, so I'd recommend staying one night to enjoy the beaches. The best part of the journey is that you hear about the loca...
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May 8, 2026
Anna
Spain
Great tour! Mauricio was an excellent guide, very welcoming, and explained everything in detail. Inside the park, he helped us look for animals, and t...
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March 27, 2026
Marco Antonio
Madrid, Spain
A highly recommended excursion, although tiring due to the distance. Manuel Antonio National Park is spectacular, with stunning vegetation and beaches...
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October 8, 2026
Adriana Carolina
Mexico
Excellent walk, the beach was great and we saw different monkeys and sloths! Lots of different kinds of mushrooms
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September 13, 2026
Patricia Itzel
Villahermosa, Mexico
They picked us up at our hotel and took us to several points of interest before arriving in Manuel Antonio. It's a beautiful place; I would definitely...
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August 29, 2026
Laura
Spain
Eugenio was not only an essential guide for visiting the national park but also a very pleasant person with great ideas for making the most of the tou...
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July 23, 2026
Magaly Jimenez
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
The park was great, but the breakfast wasn't worth it; I think they could improve it, as well as the lunch. As for the guide, his explanation was exce...
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July 21, 2026
Migue Angel Puente Fuentes
Leon, Gto., Mexico
Excellent
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June 16, 2026
Daniella
Santiago, Chile
Highly recommended activity. Everything was well organized.
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May 12, 2026
Antonio
Ciudad De México, Mexico
They confirmed the day before. Punctual. Friendly. Excellent information. Very good food. Safe transportation.
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Discover incredible Costa Rican nature and wildlife on this day trip to the Manuel Antonio National Park from San José. It'll take your breath away!

Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in San José and head by road toward Manuel Antonio National Park. Along the way, you'll see African palm plantations and picturesque Costa Rican villages.

Halfway through the journey, we'll stop for breakfast at a restaurant next to the largest fruit market in the country. Once we've recharged, we'll continue on and, after 2.5 hours on the road, we'll finally arrive at the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park. Once there, we'll cross a stream to head into this incredible nature reserve, where idyllic beaches with crystal-clear waters await.

Manuel Antonio is one of the best-known national parks in Costa Rica and one of its most biodiverse natural spaces. As we make our way through, we'll spot native plant species such as black guanipol, ceiba, and cenízaro trees, as well as mangroves and manchineel.

We'll also keep an eye out for the park's native wildlife. Monkeys, sloths, toucans, agoutis... the range of endemic animals in Manuel Antonio National Park is remarkable! Alongside its many mammals, the park is home to a wide variety of birdlife, with tropical species of all kinds.

After the tour of the park, you'll have around 3 hours of free time to enjoy its beaches. We'll then recharge with a delicious traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

Finally, we'll wrap up this approximately 12-hour day trip back at your hotel in San José.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from the following hotels in San José:

Hotels with pickup in San José

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Discover incredible Costa Rican nature and wildlife on this day trip to the Manuel Antonio National Park from San José. It'll take your breath away!

Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip

After the tour of the park, you'll have around 3 hours of free time to enjoy its beaches. We'll then recharge with a delicious traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

Finally, we'll wrap up this approximately 12-hour day trip back at your hotel in San José.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from the following hotels in San José:

Hotels with pickup in San José

Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip