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Private day tour from San JoséManuel Antonio National Park Private Day Trip from San José
12h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in San José (the centre, Escazú, Santa Ana, Heredia and Alajuela)
Free cancellation, 24h
Down to the Pacific for a day in Manuel Antonio, the small national park where the rainforest meets white-sand coves, with a stop on the way at the crocodile bridge over the Tárcoles river.
The day
A long day, about three hours' drive each way, with most of the middle spent inside the park.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in San José. The motorway runs west and down to the Pacific coast.
08:30
Tárcoles bridge
The bridge over the Tárcoles river, where large crocodiles rest on the sandbanks below. A short stop on foot.
10:15
Manuel Antonio National Park
Trails through the rainforest to quiet coves and the viewpoints of Punta Catedral. Sloths, monkeys and iguanas are often seen.
Park ticket not included
13:15
Lunch by the sea
In Manuel Antonio village, outside the park.
14:30
Playa Espadilla
The public beach just outside the park, for a swim before the drive back.
15:30
Back to San José
Along the coast and up the motorway.
19:00
Back to your hotel
In the evening.
Photos by Atanas Malamov, Luiz Cent, Jonathan Segal on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
The park ticket, a naturalist guide inside the park and lunch are not included.
Before you book
- Tuesdays
- The park is closed on Tuesdays. It is open the other days from 07:00 to 16:00.
- Tickets
- Tickets are sold only online by SINAC, the national parks service, for a set time, with each visitor's passport number. They often sell out, so book well ahead.
- Inside the park
- Food, single-use plastic bottles and drones are not allowed, and bags are checked at the gate. A local guide with a telescope helps you spot the animals; we can arrange one at extra cost.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €310. Choose the number of people when you book.
It is a long day. If you can, stay a night on the coast and we will drive you back the next day. Message us for a price.
Yes, at the beaches inside the park and at Playa Espadilla outside it. Bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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