Smiling guests ocean kayaking in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica with Tucanes Tours
Manuel Antonio · Jacó · San José · Since 2011

Costa Rica Tours in Manuel Antonio, Jacó & San José

Expert certified guides. Family-owned since 2011. Free hotel pickup from Manuel Antonio, Quepos & Jacó.

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Choose Your Adventure

Hand-crafted tours for every type of traveler, from families to thrill-seekers. All include hotel pickup, a bilingual guide and meals.

Monkeys and rainforest at Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Easy

Manuel Antonio National Park

Hike scenic rainforest trails alongside 3 species of monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds. Relax on world-famous white-sand beaches. Telescope-equipped guides included.

3½ hours 👥 Up to 100 pax 📍 Manuel Antonio
from$75/person * Price before 13% VAT · Includes transport, guide, park entrance, snacks
🚐 Hotel Pickup🌿 Expert Guide🏛 Park Entrance🍎 Snacks
Ocean kayaking near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Adventure Moderate

Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling

Paddle past seabird islands to secluded Biesanz Bay. Snorkel with parrotfish, starfish, and if you're lucky, a sea turtle. No experience needed.

4 hours 👥 2 to 25 pax 📍 Manuel Antonio
from$85/person * Price before 13% VAT · Includes transport, guide, kayak, snorkel gear, lunch
🚐 Hotel Pickup🛶 Kayak & Gear🤿 Snorkel Kit🍽 Lunch
Savegre River whitewater rafting in Costa Rica Rafting Moderate

Savegre River Whitewater Rafting

Tame Class III rapids through a pristine jungle canyon. Enjoy a waterfall swim, riverside lunch, and 2½ hours of pure adrenaline. Minimum age 8 years.

5½ hours 👥 2 to 48 pax 📍 Manuel Antonio
from$115/person * Price before 13% VAT · Includes transport, guide, gear, breakfast & lunch
🚐 Hotel Pickup🏄 Raft & Gear🍳 Breakfast🍽 Lunch
Horseback riding through jungle trails to a waterfall, Manuel Antonio Farm & Jungle Moderate

Horseback Riding Through the Jungle

Ride well-trained horses through lush rainforest to a stunning natural waterfall pool. Meet the farm animals at Finca Tucanes. No experience needed. Minimum age 7.

5½ hours 👥 2 to 20 pax 📍 Manuel Antonio
from$89/person * Price before 13% VAT · Includes transport, guide, horse, lunch
🚐 Hotel Pickup🐴 Horse & Gear🌊 Waterfall Swim🍽 Lunch
Catamaran sailing along the Manuel Antonio coastline Ocean Easy

Catamaran Adventure

Sail sapphire waters around Manuel Antonio National Park. Snorkel at Biesanz Bay, spot dolphins, and enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard. A perfect tropical day on the Pacific.

5 hours 👥 Up to 100 pax 📍 Manuel Antonio
from$93/person * Price before 13% VAT · Includes transport, guide, snacks, BBQ lunch & beverages
🚐 Hotel Pickup⛵ Catamaran🤿 Snorkeling🍗 BBQ Lunch
Chocolate, coffee and spice farm tour at Finca Tucanes Farm Tour Easy

Chocolate, Coffee & Spice Tour

Explore our organic farm in Londres, harvest cacao, vanilla and coffee, watch them transform into chocolate treats, then enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. Farm animals included!

5½ hours 👥 Minimum 2 pax 📍 Manuel Antonio
from$89/person * Price before 13% VAT · Includes transport, guide, tastings & lunch
🚐 Hotel Pickup🍫 Tastings🌱 Farm Visit🍽 Lunch
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Manuel Antonio, Jacó, San José & Uvita

Tell us where you're staying and we'll match you with the right adventures and pickup times across the Central and South Pacific.

Manuel Antonio coastline and rainforest Manuel Antonio

The best tours in Manuel Antonio and the Central Pacific, minutes from your hotel.

Adventure tours near Jacó, Costa Rica Jacó

Staying in Jacó? Day trips, rafting and adventure tours with hotel pickup.

Day trips from San José, Costa Rica San José

Special day trips to the Pacific coast and the volcanoes from San José.

Uvita and Marino Ballena on the South Pacific Uvita

Whale watching, the Whale's Tail and Marino Ballena National Marine Park.

Everything Is Included

Every Tucanes tour is fully inclusive. No hidden extras, no nickel-and-diming, just pure adventure.

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Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off

We collect you from any hotel in Manuel Antonio, Quepos or Jacó and bring you back safely.

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Certified Expert Guide

Bilingual naturalist guides trained in ecology, safety, and storytelling. Telescope included.

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Meals & Snacks

All tours include at minimum snacks; most include a full homemade lunch.

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Safety Equipment

Helmets, life jackets, wetsuits, and all required safety gear is provided and certified.

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Water & Beverages

Bottled water and drinks throughout the tour to keep you hydrated in the Costa Rican heat.

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Insurance Covered

All participants are covered by our comprehensive travel and activity insurance policy.

What Travelers Are Saying

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Magical sea turtle encounter

"The sea turtle sighting during kayaking was absolutely magical, our guide spotted it right under our kayak! Professional, safe, and genuinely passionate about nature."

SSarah M.
TripAdvisor · Ocean Kayaking
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Coffee and chocolate, great tour

"Joseph showed us the processes for making chocolate and coffee. Wonderful experience. We made our own candy bars…"

CCindy F.
TripAdvisor · Chocolate & Coffee
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Best experience of our trip

"Horseback riding to that hidden waterfall was the best experience of our two-week Costa Rica trip. The guides were brilliant with our kids and the horses were calm."

JJames & Lisa K.
Google · Horseback Riding
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Rafting with Nicolas

"Amazing time rafting for the first time! We had guide Nicolas who was so much fun and very knowledgeable…"

AAlexandra B.
TripAdvisor · Savegre Rafting
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Four sloths in one morning!

"We saw 4 sloths, 3 types of monkeys, and a massive iguana, all in one morning at Manuel Antonio! The guide used a telescope so we could see wildlife up close."

TThe Thompson Family
TripAdvisor · Manuel Antonio Park
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Super helpful for a nervous rider

"Jasper was extremely helpful. A member of our party was very scared to ride a horse and wanted to stop right after…"

BBryce S.
TripAdvisor · Horseback Riding
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Round-trip hotel pickup is included when you stay in Manuel Antonio, Quepos or Jacó. We use air-conditioned, fully insured vehicles, just share your hotel when you book and we'll confirm your pickup time.

All of our naturalist guides are certified and bilingual in English and Spanish. They carry professional spotting scopes on wildlife tours and love sharing their knowledge of Costa Rica's nature, history and culture.

Absolutely. We offer special day trips from San José and the Central Valley to the Pacific coast and the volcanoes, plus nationwide shuttle and private transfer services across Costa Rica.

Book any tour online in seconds with the green Book Now button, or message us on WhatsApp at +506 8655-3434. Trips can be fully customized for couples, families and groups. Rates are quoted before 13% VAT.

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