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Claire_G, Jun 2026
This was a good tour for...
This was a good tour for a wide range of travelers. There were several young families on this trip, there were older travelers, and there were people of all ages looking to party (but not overwhelming anyone who wasn't). In short, if you want to party, you can, but I wouldn't characterize this as a party boat tour by any means-- you can totally bring your kids or go as someone who doesn't drink.
The day started at 7 and ended a bit after 4, with about 6-7 of those hours being on the island. The food that was served was enough to keep you from getting hungry, and there was no shortage of drinks.
The tour staff are friendly, responsive, and capable. Brandon took good care of us, as did the lead staff member in charge (whose name I'm unsure of, I'm sorry). Whenever you want a drink, either alcoholic or not, it appears quickly, and the trash is whisked away equally rapidly.
Unlike other tours I've seen, you don't have to choose between activities-- you can go snorkeling, banana boating (which we skipped in favor of lying on the beach), AND do a quick hike. (We did the short version, because the long version was rained out, and we still saw javelinas and deer.) Or you can do none of those things and just lie on your comfy beach chair under your personal beach umbrella.
Toilet access is included for free, though tips are appreciated on the island. The island also has a small souvenir shop that has sunscreen and such for sale, too.
The water wasn't cold, though I would recommend swim shoes, because the beach is rocky.
My husband really likes boats, swimming, and lying on the beach, so he was thrilled with the whole outing. I like not being seasick but am highly prone to it, and if that's you, I recommend being among the first to get in line to get back on the boat in the afternoon so that you can sit on the top and keep the horizon in view (not that things were bad on the way out, because they weren't, but this kept me from getting even a little bit dizzy). We both had a good time.
Michael_N, Jun 2026
Great way to experience Manuel Antonio National Park
This was a really easy way to experience Manual Antonio National Park - highly recommended.
We were staying in Jaco, which is about 2 hours from the park. We were picked up right on time and driven up to the company's restaurant/store, about 30 minutes out from the park. We stopped there for breakfast and then drove the rest of the way up.
The park was not too crowded and our guide had a very keen eye, picking out animals both big and small throughout the hike. The first half of the hike is really where you see the majority of the animals. Guides are spotting things to show their groups, and the guides share info amongst each other to ensure everyone has a great experience/sees as much as possible.
Half-way through we stopped at a beach to cool off a bit. After 45 minutes or so there, we walked the rest of the way through the park. While the first half of the walk was on a trail, the second half was on a boardwalk through the mangroves - there was far less to see here, and we made our way through that area fairly quickly.
Once returning to the entrance, we were driven back to the restaurant/store for lunch, then back to our hotel.
Overall, it was a great experience and definitely worth the trip. I appreciate not needing to drive/navigate our way from Jaco - our driver and tour guide were fantastic!
Angela_G, Jun 2026
This is a great way to...
If you’re thinking of driving yourself to these things, just don’t. Let Alex take you on a comfy and safe trip (he knows the shortcuts and gets the great parking spots-you don’t)! He is also magical with children, and there were times where the 6 kids in our group were just up front hiking with him at the volcano, learning about flora and fauna in a fun way. This is a great way to hit three major attractions in one very full day. Start with your swimsuit and coverup on, because the waterfall is first. Towels are a must, raincoats less so. The food is great. Book it now!
Liz_V, Jun 2026
Best Day Ever!
This day was everything we hoped for and more!
Isabella, Micheal, and Captain Marcus were incredible!! She gave us history of islands, we saw monkeys, crocs, and other incredible wildlife on Tortuga! We also hiked the island, the views were breathtaking!
Lunch was amazing, we had yellowfin tuna and chicken options and they provided lots of water, pop, and we even had an afternoon coffee and cookies!
Don’t hesitate, just book this tour! Pura Vida 💕
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