Manuel Antonio Premium Tour and Croc Skywalk from San Jose
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Most visitors arrive at Manuel Antonio by tour bus, meet it on a crowded trail, and leave soon after midday. This day is built to slow it down. You head out from San José for the central Pacific and stop first at the Croc Skywalk, where a walkway crosses the Tárcoles River and wild crocodiles rest on the banks below, scarlet macaws passing overhead.
Then comes Manuel Antonio National Park, home to a beach Tripadvisor ranks among the world's top 25. A sloth hangs off the trail, monkeys cross above you, and the forest opens onto white sand and calm water. A short detour reaches Playa Las Gemelas, a cove most people miss, and the day closes in Jacó as the sun drops into the sea.
The group stays small and personal, so your local host sets the pace, points out what you would miss on your own, and keeps the day yours, not a timetable. Whether you come as a solo traveler, a couple, a family, or a group of friends, you'll have the wildlife you came for and a local host by your side.
Non-refundable
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Duration 10 hours – 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Snacks and local fruit tasting. (Subject to availability per season)
- Private bilingual host and guide at the wheel (English and Spanish), with you the entire experience
- Round-trip personalized hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off
- Private premium SUV or MiniVan, air-conditioned, with Wi-Fi on board
- Premium bottled water
- Your park entry is handled for you in advance.
Not included
- A stop at a curated local restaurant for lunch, ordered à la carte, so your meal is your choice and never a fixed group menu. You pay only for what you order.
- Gratuities at your discretion
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Cross the raised walkways over the Tárcoles River and look down on wild American crocodiles below. This stretch of coast is also known for its scarlet macaws, so keep an eye on the sky.
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Stop 2
Costa Rica's most visited national park, where rainforest runs right down to the beach. We arrive early on purpose: cooler air, more active wildlife, and quiet trails before the midday crowds.
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Stop 3
Follow the park's main trail and watch for sloths, white-faced monkeys and iguanas, with your guide pointing out what most visitors miss on their own.
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Stop 4
A hidden beach few travelers ever reach, tucked beyond the busier sand. We make the detour for a calmer stop with the forest right at the water's edge. Great spot for photos and wildlife.
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Stop 5
The park's signature beach: a curve of soft white sand and gentle water, sheltered by forested headlands. Good for a swim or some shade under the trees.
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Stop 6
A long, open beach on the park's sand spit, with room to stroll by the surf and the rainforest right at your back.
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Stop 7
A short path through the park's mangrove, where crabs scuttle across the roots and shorebirds feed at the water's edge. A wilder corner of the park.
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Stop 8
On the way back we stop in Jacó, a lively surf town on the Pacific, for a stroll along the shore and time over a coffee or a bite as the sun drops into the ocean.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
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Cancellation & confirmation
Non-refundable
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0% refund if cancelled at least 0 day(s) before
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