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Two monkeys on a tree branch in a forest. 1
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and dense tropical vegetation. 2
A vibrant market stall with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables on display. 3
A toucan perched on a tree branch with yellow fruits. 4
A sandy beach with clear blue water and dense green foliage on the hills. 5
By Go Tours Costa Rica

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$239 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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.

Activity location

  • Orotina
    • Orotina, Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
    • Boulevard de Rohrmoser
    • 10109, La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica

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

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00 AM
Price details
AU$239.25 x 2 AdultsAU$478.50
Total
Price is AU$478.50
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visits to Crocodile Bridge, scarlet macaw observation place, fruit stand & Jaco Beach look-out point
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by air conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast & Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    National Park entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional bilingual guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Services not specified

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers 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

Activity itinerary

Orotina

  • 45m
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 savour 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.

Puente Río Grande de Tárcoles

  • 15m
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 metres long (18 feet).

Playa Tarcoles

  • 15m
Following you will make a stop at Tarcoles Beach, where scarlet macaws are normally observed in their natural habitat.

Mirador de Jaco

  • 15m
Afterwards, visit the Jaco Beach look-out point, from where you can get great views of the most popular coastal town of Costa Rica.

Manuel Antonio National Park

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Later on the early afternoon hours, savour 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Orotina
    • Orotina, Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
    • Boulevard de Rohrmoser
    • 10109, La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica

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