Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose

As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch—your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, too, helping you have the best possible experience exploring.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Orotina, Orotina, Province of Alajuela

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 minutes

Stop At: Puente Río Grande de Tárcoles, VFHC+MXG, 137, San José, Orotina, Costa Rica

Following you will make a stop at the famous crocodile bridge, where you will be able to observe crocodiles in the wild from a safe viewing point, some of the animals observed here are as big as 6 meters long (18 feet).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Playa Tarcoles, C. Parque Municipal, Provincia de Puntarenas, Garabito, Costa Rica

A few minutes later you will make a brief stop at Tarcoles Beach, where you will have the chance to observe scarlet macaws in their natural habitat.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mirador de Jaco, Jaco, Garabito Municipality Costa Rica

Continue your trip with a visit to the Jaco Beach look-out point, from where you can get great views of the most popular coastal town of Costa Rica.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio, Quepos Costa Rica

Following, go on a one-hour nature hike at Manuel Antonio National Park and learn about the Rainforests Ecosystems of Costa Rica. Be on the look-out for wild species of fauna such as howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, sloths, toucans, agoutis, tropical birds, and the cutest mammal of Costa Rica, the squirrel monkey. After your hike, you will have a few free hours to relax at the beautiful beaches of the national park, or go for a swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. If you are not so much of a beach person, you can continue hiking on your own in the numerous trails of Manuel Antonio National Park, where beautiful landscapes and wildlife can be observed.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: San Bada, Next to, Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas, Entrance, Costa Rica

Later in the early afternoon hours, savor a delicious Costa Rican lunch in a restaurant located at high elevation, where great views of the ocean and the jungles of the national park can be observed. After this final stop you will be taken back to your hotel in the San Jose area.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"Walking is involved"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Drop off with luggage is available in the centrally located Manuel Antonio area Hotels."
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:00 AM
Duration: 12 Hours
Start location: Quality Hotel Real San Jose, Pozos, San José, Santa Ana, Costa Rica
Traveler pickup is offered
Centrally located San Jose hotels.
Hotel pickups commence at 6:00 a.m. approximately; the exact pickup time for your tour will be advised on a reconfirmation message.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
• Transport by air conditioned vehicle
• National Park entrance fee
• Breakfast & Lunch
• Visits to Crocodile Bridge, scarlet macaw observation place, fruit stand & Jaco Beach look-out point
• Professional bilingual guide
• Entry/Admission - Manuel Antonio National Park
• Entry/Admission - San Bada

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Services not specified

Facilities