San José: Manuel Antonio Park Tour with Naturalist & Scope San José: Private Manuel Antonio Park, Naturalist & Scope
ID: GYG1448241-2219967
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Spot sloths, monkeys and iguanas up close through a naturalist's spotting scope in Costa Rica's most iconic park. Full-day trip from San José with hotel pickup, breakfast, guided hike and lunch.
Start your day with an early hotel pickup in San José, Heredia, or Alajuela. Stop for breakfast at a traditional restaurant with forest views and both Costa Rican and American options.
Upon arrival at Manuel Antonio National Park, walk the park's shaded trails with your guide, learning about the park's history and ecology. Your naturalist guide sets up a professional spotting scope on sloths, toucans, and monkeys high in the canopy, turning distant shapes into detailed sightings you can actually photograph.
After your hike, reach the park's famous white-sand beaches framed by rainforest. Enjoy some free time to swim and relax on the beach. Showers inside the park let you freshen up before a Costa Rican casado lunch on the way back. Expect around 13 hours door-to-door — a full, unhurried day on the Pacific coast.
Highlights
- Discover the wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park on a guided tour
- Spot sloths, monkeys, and iguanas through a naturalist's spotting scope
- Enjoy a typical Costa Rican breakfast and a casado lunch on the way back
- Swim and relax on the park's white-sand beaches with time to freshen up
- Benefit from round-trip hotel pickup from San José, Heredia, or Alajuela
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup only from hotels in San José, Heredia and Alajuela — confirm availability by location at booking
Estimated departure: 5:00–5:30 AM; total duration approximately 13 hours
Ages 3+ pay adult rate
Suitable for most travelers; involves walking on uneven forest trails
Confirmation received at time of booking
INCLUDED
- Round-trip private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Breakfast
- Manuel Antonio National Park entrance fee
- Guided park tour with naturalist and spotting scope
- Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
- Access to park showers
- Typical Costa Rican lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses and additional drinks
- Meals for infants (0–2 years)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
