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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 drove from San Jose A great ride through the country and great insure into the everyday life. A lot of pride in this country To say they are very proud to call this place home”

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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

“Excellent Tour! We very much enjoyed the Monteverde Hanging Forest. We also loved the monkey preserve! Alex was a helpful and knowledgeable guide.”

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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

“The hanging bridges day trip was absolutely beautiful! Our driver, Carlos, picked us up in San José and did an excellent job entertaining us along the way. He was able to point out interesting little parts of Costa Rica that we didn't get in any…”

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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

“I met many great people on the tour. We did the hike and enjoyed the beach afterwards. Breakfast, lunch and evening beverages are provided. Special shout out to Roberto . He is very knowledgeable about the area.”

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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

“A lot of driving! Our guide was excellent (Charlton) he was funny, knowledgable and great company. The problem is simply that once you leave the resort it took us 6 hours to get back to San Jose, and we arrived at past 10pm. It seems…”

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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

“Loved the tour. Cloud forest was beautiful. My Grandson enjoyed the Zipline as it was much longer than our other ones! The guide was very good. And the Pizza lunch was delicious”

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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

“This tour was amazing! Jordan and Carlos and then Juan Jose were very enthusiastic and extremely helpful. Jordan was so knowledgable about flora and fauna and nature in general. It was clear he loved what he was doing and tried to instill all of us…”

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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 tour was incredible! We only had a few days on Costa Rica but this tour gave us a taste of so much! Our guide, Kenneth was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. 10/10, would take again!”

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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

“This is a fantastic way to see some popular places in Costa Rica! Our tour guide Leslie was very friendly, informative, and helpful and Louis, our driver, was super knowledgeable and we always felt comfortable in his vehicle. Would definitely recommend!”

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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

“Arturo was the key. He was excellent. His years of experience made this tour run smoothly. Manuel Antonio did not disappoint. We have more than enough time.”

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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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