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From San José: Full day Manuel Antonio National Park

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:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
Exceeded my expectation, an excellent experience! An affordable tour to take everyone. This is a good starting point.
What a great experience! Highly recommend this tour!
The trip was excellent. Pedro was amazing!
Great service just see and tell and what we did all thanks 5 stars hahha great effort team well done cheers for it all.
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