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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Most visitors arrive at Manuel Antonio by tour bus, meet it on a crowded trail, and leave soon after midday. This day is built to slow it down. You head out from San José for the central Pacific and stop first at the Croc Skywalk, where a walkway crosses the Tárcoles River and wild crocodiles rest on the banks below, scarlet macaws passing overhead.
Then comes Manuel Antonio National Park, home to a beach Tripadvisor ranks among the world's top 25. A sloth hangs off the trail, monkeys cross above you, and the forest opens onto white sand and calm water. A short detour reaches Playa Las Gemelas, a cove most people miss, and the day closes in Jacó as the sun drops into the sea.
The group stays small and personal, so your local host sets the pace, points out what you would miss on your own, and keeps the day yours, not a timetable. Whether you come as a solo traveler, a couple, a family, or a group of friends, you'll have the wildlife you came for and a local host by your side.
Options
Private Premium Experience
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Pickup included
Premium Service Semi-Private
Pickup included
What's included
Snacks and local fruit tasting. (Subject to availability per season)
Private bilingual host and guide at the wheel (English and Spanish), with you the entire experience
Round-trip personalized hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off
Private premium SUV or MiniVan, air-conditioned, with Wi-Fi on board
Premium bottled water
Your park entry is handled for you in advance.
A stop at a curated local restaurant for lunch, ordered à la carte, so your meal is your choice and never a fixed group menu. You pay only for what you order.
Gratuities at your discretion
What to expect
30m · Admission ticket included
Cross the raised walkways over the Tárcoles River and look down on wild American crocodiles below. This stretch of coast is also known for its scarlet macaws, so keep an eye on the sky.
Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio
5h · Admission ticket included
Costa Rica's most visited national park, where rainforest runs right down to the beach. We arrive early on purpose: cooler air, more active wildlife, and quiet trails before the midday crowds.
Sendero Perezoso Trail
1h · Admission ticket included
Follow the park's main trail and watch for sloths, white-faced monkeys and iguanas, with your guide pointing out what most visitors miss on their own.
Playas Gemelas
30m · Admission ticket included
A hidden beach few travelers ever reach, tucked beyond the busier sand. We make the detour for a calmer stop with the forest right at the water's edge. Great spot for photos and wildlife.
Playa Manuel Antonio
2h · Admission ticket included
The park's signature beach: a curve of soft white sand and gentle water, sheltered by forested headlands. Good for a swim or some shade under the trees.
Playa Espadilla Sur
1h · Admission ticket included
A long, open beach on the park's sand spit, with room to stroll by the surf and the rainforest right at your back.
Coastline Hiking Trail Of Manuel Antonio
30m · Admission ticket included
A short path through the park's mangrove, where crabs scuttle across the roots and shorebirds feed at the water's edge. A wilder corner of the park.
Jaco Beach
1h
On the way back we stop in Jacó, a lively surf town on the Pacific, for a stroll along the shore and time over a coffee or a bite as the sun drops into the ocean.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We'll reach out 24 hours before your tour to set up your pickup. Please make sure to add a WhatsApp number, so sharing your exact location with us is quick and easy.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
