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15 Best Manuel Antonio Tours from San Jose

The big-nature day trips from the capital: Manuel Antonio’s beaches-and-sloths combination and Monteverde’s hanging bridges in the cloud forest. Both are long hauls from San Jose; the guided versions make the bus time disappear into wildlife briefings.

1.Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s wildlife and beaches with this full-day guided tour from San Jose to Manuel Antonio National Park, including transport, meals, and top sights.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very patient guide. He made sure we spot as many animals as possible. He kept us entertained the entire journey and made sure we were ok.”

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2.Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s cloud forests on this full-day tour from San Jose, featuring sky tram rides, hanging bridges, local food, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We decided to book a trip to Costa Rica for Valentine’s Day’s weekend. We did it very last minute. Stay at the Doubletree Hilton in San Jose. The only thing left was booking our tours. We decided to go to Monteverde Sky tram and hanging…”

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3.Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose

Discover Monteverde's cloud forests on this full-day guided tour from San Jose, featuring hanging bridges, wildlife sightings, and local cuisine for a memorable Costa Rican experience.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful trip, the guide on route to the cloud forest was very informative and happy to give you space as its an early start. The guide at the cloud forest was excellent at spotting hidden animals, which would likely be impossible without guidance as they're…”

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5.Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose

Discover the highlights of a full-day guided trip from San Jose to Manuel Antonio National Park, including wildlife, beaches, meals, and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“This is a great tour. The drive to the beach from San jose is also very nice. If you really want to see the cappuchin monkeys, yiu havevto take the trail from the beach It is a slight hike in the first half of the…”

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6.Monteverde Cloud Forest and Hanging Bridges in Selvatura Tour from San Jose

Discover the Monteverde Cloud Forest and Selvatura Hanging Bridges with this full-day San Jose tour—stunning views, expert guides, and authentic Costa Rican experiences.

★ 4.0

“The cloud forest is absolutely magical and I highly recommend to anyone visiting Costa Rica. The amount of plant biodiversity is especially stunning. We saw monkeys and birds and a sloth in the wild (though at a distance). Even spotted a flying toucan on the…”

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7.Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Tour from San Jose

Discover the breathtaking Monteverde Cloud Forest via hanging bridges, guided walks, and local cuisine. An enriching day trip from San Jose for nature lovers.

★ 4.0

“Johan was extremely kind and knowledgeable about Costa Rican wildlife and unique plant life. My son and I had a great time on the tour. I highly recommend Johan, he made our Costa Rica tour very enjoyable.”

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8.Manuel Antonio National Park Full-Day Adventure from San Jose

Discover the highlights of a full-day tour from San Jose to Manuel Antonio, including wildlife sightings, beaches, guided hikes, and local cuisine—a balanced experience for nature lovers and explorers alike.

★ 4.0

“The activity was nice, but unpleasant experience by Felipe, the tour guide. He didnt have much knowledge of the park history, an he was very unprofessional. He asked me questions not related to the tour, and on the bus he talked very loud on his…”

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9.3-Days Arenal Volcano Tabacon Resort -Monteverde – Manuel Antonio

Explore Costa Rica's top highlights on this 3-day guided tour, including Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, and Manuel Antonio beaches—value-packed and all-inclusive.

★ 4.5

“My husband and I just took this tour and found it to be a very mixed experience. So I will start with the good and follow with the bad. The best thing is the value. For all that is included, it is a very economical…”

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10.Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose

Explore Manuel Antonio with this full-day tour from San Jose, featuring wildlife spotting, jungle hikes, stunning beaches, and delicious Costa Rican cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Wow! What a great day. Nathaniel, our guide was great. He was super friendly, knowledgeable and patient. This was one of our favorite tours during our time in CR. The food was great, beach was pristine, the jungle was awesome (we saw a lot of…”

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11.3 Days Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano- Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José

Discover Costa Rica’s top highlights in just 3 days, including Arenal Volcano, Monteverde’s hanging bridges, and Manuel Antonio’s beaches—full of adventure and natural beauty.

★ 4.5

“Beautiful nature. We saw a lot of wildlife and fabulous landscapes. Tour guide Luis was great and also the driver Diego.”

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14.Transfer from SJO Airport or surrounding to Manuel Antonio

Seamless private transfer from SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio, with scenic stops and personalized service—ideal for first-time visitors seeking comfort and convenience.

★ 5.0

“Charlie met us in the airport pickup area with a sign. He safely drove us 3+ hours to Quepos. On the way he offered to stop at a market or restaurant for lunch. We stopped for lunch and were on our way. He dropped us…”

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15.Manuel Antonio National Park one day tour from San Jose

Discover the highlights of the Manuel Antonio National Park one-day tour from San José, featuring wildlife, scenic views, and included meals for an authentic Costa Rican experience.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guides Edgar and Roy were spectacular. We had hoped to see a little more wildlife than expected . The only monkeys we saw were while we were waiting to enter. However that could have just been we picked a bad day for that.”

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More Manuel Antonio Tours from San Jose

4.04 Days Tour Costa Rica: Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, M Antonio4 days (approx.)$899.00 5.0Private One Way Transfer from San José (Airport SJO) to Manuel Antonio, Quepos3 hours (approx.)$110.00 4.011-Day Tour San Jose: Tortuguero,Arenal,Monteverde,Manuel Antonio11 days (approx.)$2,324.00 4.53-Day Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges Hot Springs & Manuel Antonio3 days (approx.)$699.00 4.5Manuel Antonio National Park11 to 12 hours (approx.)$185.00 5.0Luxury day-trip off the beaten path to Monteverde Rain Forest8 to 10 hours (approx.)$675.00 4.0Combo: Day Trip to Hanging Bridges + ZipLine in Monteverde12 hours (approx.)$320.27 4.510 Days Essential Costa Rica – Package with Manuel Antonio National Park10 days (approx.)$1,679.16 5.0Combo Monteverde: Cable car + zip line tour + suspension bridges12 hours (approx.)$338.17 3.03 Days – 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose$930.00 5.0Shared Shuttle from San Jose to Monteverde4 hours (approx.)$134.00 5.0Shared Shuttle from San Jose to Manuel Antonio4 minutes (approx.)$140.00 4.5Full day to Monteverde from San Jose with Canopy and Reptil Amphibians watching8 to 12 hours (approx.)$178.09 3.5Private Transfer from San José to Manuel Antonio$173.00 3.5Private Transfer Airport to Manuel Antonio or Jaco Beach From San Jose$230.00 5.0Day trip from San Jose to Monteverde Cloud Forest & Sky Adventure Park13 hours (approx.)$365.00 5.0Private Transport from San Jose to Manuel Antonio3 hours (approx.)$280.00 5.0Private Sightseeing Tour from SJO to Manuel Antonio National Park10 to 12 hours (approx.)$270.00 5.0Direct Shared Shuttle from San Jose & Juan Santamaria Airport to Monteverde$75.00 5.0Monteverde Combo: Cable Car, Zipline, Hanging Bridges$339.88 5.0Shared transfer to Manuel Antonio$70.00 5.0Private Transfer from San Jose Airport to Monteverde$220.00 5.0San Jose to Manuel Antonio: Private Transfer$345.00

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