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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

“We loved the fruit stalls and bought mangosteens, rambutans, and cherimoya. Our day trip to Manuel Antonio was truly a joy. We loved our guide, George, who diligently used his binoculars to spot sloths and howler monkeys. He even helped us record these fascinating animals…”

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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

“Great experience. The sky tram and cloudforedt hike was worth it. Our guide, Alex, was a wealth of knowledge. Our driver from Go Tours, Juan, was excellent on the trip to Monteverde and back to San Jose.”

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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

“Good tour! Oscar was careful to see that we all had a great time! We saw two different kinds of monkeys! And had a great 2 hour walk through the Monteverde rain Forrest well worth the long drive from San Jose. I would recommend this…”

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4.Manuel Antonio National Park from San José

Experience Costa Rica's wildlife and beaches with this full-day tour from San José to Manuel Antonio. Includes park entry, meals, and guided hikes.

★ 4.0

“The beach, national park and the ride, the road all was so great! I enjoyed it the entire time. I didn’t give 1 star because of the tour guide, she was a joke, she probably said 3 sentences in english and mostly ignored english speakers!”

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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 trip wasn’t quite what we were expecting, and we wouldn’t do it this way again. We wound up spending 4.5 hrs in the car on the way there and 4 on the way back. We spent close to 2 hours at lunch, which felt…”

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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

“Yojhan was our guide. He was patient, professional, and willing to go the extra mile. Our lunch was outstanding at an amazing restaurant. Fantastic day.”

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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

“Long drive 3 1/2 plus traffic and bumpy ride. Just regular park with lots of walking. Resident animals not visible and unimpressive, Beach park similar to public beaches in the highway. No chairs and umbrellas around with overcrowded shower facilities.”

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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

“The duo we had Katia as a driver and Yancy as the tour guide were fantastic. They made us feel welcomed and like family. I would highly recommend Yancy and Katia, they are friendly and knowledgable people to take care of tourist while in Costa…”

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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

“Friendly guide. Lots to see on the trip. Great little stop offs along the way. Food provided was good with a good choice. Lucky to see lots of animals in the rainforest.”

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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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12.Combo Tour: Manuel Antonio + Catamaran tour from San José

Experience Costa Rica’s highlights in one day with a combo tour: a scenic catamaran sail, wildlife spotting, and exploring Manuel Antonio National Park from San José.

★ 4.5

“Guide wasn't equipped with binoc or not too interested in explaining . Catamaran experience just average and can be skipped to enjoy the beach more”

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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

“Very nice driver. He was on time and very friendly. He told us about the local area. We got to our destination in Quepos safely.”

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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

“Manuel Antonio park is a must see. Sloths, three kinds of monkeys, various birds and even a poisonous snake! Beautiful Beach area as well. Tour guide very friendly and transportation was very clean and felt safe. Make sure you bring a reusable water bottle! Breakfast…”

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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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