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From San José: Full day Manuel Antonio National Park

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Short Description

Join a guided day trip from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica. Spot monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds on rainforest trails, relax on Playa Espadilla, and enjoy breakfast and lunch included. Perfect for nature lovers.

Description

? Overview

Embark on a full-day adventure from San José to the stunning Manuel Antonio National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful and biodiverse destinations. This tour blends nature, wildlife, rainforest hiking, and time to relax on a pristine white-sand beach. Enjoy a stress-free day with hotel pickup, a professional naturalist guide, and delicious meals included.


? Highlights

  • ? Explore lush rainforest trails teeming with wildlife.

  • ? Spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and colorful tropical birds.

  • ?️ Relax, sunbathe, or swim at the beautiful Playa Espadilla.

  • ?️ Enjoy included breakfast and a full Costa Rican lunch.

  • ? Travel comfortably with round-trip transportation from San José.

  • ? Capture amazing photos with the help of your guide’s spotting scope.


? Full Description

Start your morning with a scenic drive from San José toward Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline. Along the way, enjoy a typical local breakfast before arriving at Manuel Antonio National Park, famous for its rich wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty.

Follow your bilingual naturalist guide along gentle rainforest trails where you’ll have the chance to spot sloths, capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, iguanas, butterflies, and a wide variety of birds. Your guide will use a spotting scope to help you get amazing close-up views and photos.

After the nature walk, enjoy free time at Playa Espadilla, a stunning white-sand beach bordered by jungle and turquoise water. You can swim, relax, or continue exploring the coastal trails at your own pace.

Finally, enjoy a freshly prepared Costa Rican lunch before returning to San José in the late afternoon, completing a day filled with adventure, nature, and unforgettable memories.


✅ What’s Included

  • Round-trip transportation from San José

  • Professional bilingual naturalist guide

  • Entrance fee to Manuel Antonio National Park

  • Breakfast

  • Full Costa Rican lunch

  • Guided rainforest walk

  • Free time at the beach

  • Spotting scope for enhanced wildlife viewing


? What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Swimwear and towel

  • Sunscreen and insect repellent

  • Hat and sunglasses

  • Camera or binoculars

  • ID or passport (required for park entry)

  • A change of clothes

  • Cash for optional tips or personal purchases


❤️ Why Travelers Love It

Travelers love this tour for its perfect combination of wildlife exploration and beach relaxation. The expert guides make it easy to spot animals you’d likely miss on your own, while the stress-free transportation and included meals make the experience convenient and enjoyable. The balance of rainforest adventure and relaxing beach time makes this one of the most memorable day trips from San José.



Important Note

After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.

If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.

Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.

For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:

We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨

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Zachary
5.0

Best time ever thanks to this team. Lots of hard work went in and it showed! Such a fantastic tour, definitely the best on offer!

Paisley
5.0

Wonderful and fun team who took us further than we would have gone alone. We found new cool spots to check out.

Wendy Z.
5.0

Book this tour without hesitation! The team clearly knows what they are doing and delivers a quality experience.

Emily I.
5.0

The weather was warm the day was good and all was just great for all. The kids are just very great we will be back just to do again.

Alexander L.
5.0

This tour offered an unforgettable experience. The guide was very thorough and engaging. We all enjoyed this trip!

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