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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

“This tour was absolutely amazing!!! The tour guide Giovanny and the driver Jose were so awesome! They made th trip fun and Giovanny has high energy and goes above and beyond to make the tour memorable and fun! All the stops were well worth it…”

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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

“This was a wonderful excursion. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. We learned a great deal about plant and animal life of the region. The views were stunning. Advice: bring a jacket with you on the tram even if it is a warm day.…”

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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 experience The guide should have taken us there in the morning as it rained throughout the afternoon when we were there”

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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

“What a wonderful experience. The ride was long but broken down by breakfast and shopping. At Manuel Antonio it was amazing seeing animals in their environment. The beach was breath taking and we had a beautiful day!”

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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

“Unique opportunity to experience walking in a tropical forest and seeing monkeys, coatis, Sloths, etc. Enjoy beautiful beaches. Tour guide explained well the local culture and geography. Very humid, you will sweat. Long drive with traffic from and return to San Jose.”

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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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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

“The cloud forest is beautiful. The tour guide, Johan, was excellent! He was very knowledgeable, was great at pointing out various plants & knew the history of the area.”

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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 tour was very nice. Our guide was Yohann. If you choose this tour not to drive yourself in Costa Rica it’s a great choice. The guide does not give much info on the history of the country. The hotels we stayed at were all…”

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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

“This is an excellent itinerary and so is Harlem, our guide. We saw a good number of animals at Manuel Antonio thanks to him. Good eyes! The beaches were beautiful especially with the Capuchin monkeys running around. Our favorite is seeing the macaws in their…”

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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

“It was all in all the best experience we have had so far in Costa Rica. Great combination of wild life exploration, and water activities. Manuel Antonio park is breathtaking, but you will need some luck to spot some animals, our guide was amazing, very…”

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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

“I got a surprise when I was picked up for this tour, I got the chance to have a private tour which was a fantastic surprise! The guide was very good knowledgeable on all aspects of the park, I had several hours to explore the…”

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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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