Manuel Antonio Day Tours
Community & Connection
At Luna Vida, we believe travel should uplift the places and people who make it special. That’s why we’re devoted to supporting sustainable rural tourism and celebrating the incredible women in our local communities.
On our Manuel Antonio day tours, you’ll have the joy of meeting extraordinary women who welcome you into their homes like family—greeting you with big smiles, warm hearts, and meals that taste like pure love. Think fresh ingredients cooked over wood-burning stoves, stories shared around the table, and laughter that bridges cultures.
It’s not just about food—it’s about connection, tradition, and leaving with memories that nourish your soul as much as your body
Chocolate Workshop, Waterfall & Cultural Lunch with Tortilla-Making in Rural Home
Head out of Manuel Antonio to a remote village just 30 minutes into the mountains. We will visit a private property in the rainforest with a stunning view of the Naranjo River rushing below. Tour the gardens, learn about the local fruits and spices the locals use, and even try the cacao fruit in its pure form. Head down to the Rancho to begin an informative and fascinating lesson on the history of chocolate, and then roll up your sleeves and make your truffles, choosing from various toppings to make them special and unique to you! While letting your chocolate set, head down the short trail to the river and plunge into a refreshing waterfall. Swim in the pool or lay on a giant boulder and take in this special place. After the river, we visit our friend Doña Luz for an authentic, interactive cooking experience in her cozy home. Learn to make tortillas and get to know Luz and her family.
Cost: $125 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transportation from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, chocolate workshop, waterfall hike & visit to a private home for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: All ages. Family friendly.
Hanging Bridges, Waterfall Swim, Home-Cooked Lunch, and Sugar Cane Experience
Head out of Manuel Antonio in our 4x4 vehicle to a unique community forming a cooperative for eco-sustainable tourism. Cross several of the highest hanging bridges in the country, learn about the local flora and fauna, and enjoy a refreshing dip in a 120-foot waterfall deeply hidden in the primary rainforest. After cooling off in the waterfall, we will hike up to the home of one of the founders of the cooperative and enjoy a special lunch with our friend Doña Corona in her quaint home. Explore her medicinal garden, sample some local fruits, learn about the campesino lifestyle, and join an interactive experience of pressing sugar cane with a traditional sugar mill or Trapiche.
Cost: $125 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transport from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, entrance to hanging bridges, guided waterfall hike, visit to a private home for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: 6 and up.
Jungle Bliss: Yoga, Blue Clay Experience, Waterfalls & Cultural Lunch in Local Home
We will pick you up in Manuel Antonio and head into the forested mountains of Esquipulas. Arrive at Chorro Ecolodge and enjoy a private yoga class customized for any level of practice (yes, even beginners!) on an elevated platform in the rainforest with the sounds of the river below. After the hike, we will have some fresh local fruits and walk down a short trail to a cascading waterfall alongside the Naranjo River to cool off. Lather yourself with the healing properties of 100% natural Costa Rican VIDA Blue Clay. Following the adventures, we visit our friend Doña Luz for an authentic, interactive cooking experience in her cozy home. Learn to make tortillas and experience the true campesino lifestyle.
Cost: $125 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transport from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, yoga class, blue clay experience, and visit to a private farm for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: All ages. Family friendly.
White Water Rafting Adventure, Rainforest Waterfalls & Cultural Lunch
Hailed as one of the best experiences in Manuel Antonio! Just a short 30-minute drive from the heart of Manuel Antonio, professional guides will ensure a thrilling yet safe journey, providing expert assistance as you conquer thrilling rapids. Following the adrenaline-pumping rafting expedition, we invite you to indulge in a cultural lunch that promises to be a feast for your taste buds and senses.
Cost: $129 per person (2 person minimum)
Duration: 7 hours
Includes: Transport from Manuel Antonio/Quepos, white water rafting with H2O Adventures, and visit to a private farm for lunch.
Pick-Up Time: 8:00 am | Ages: 8 and up.
Luna Vida Fusion Adventures
Two unique experiences in one seamless journey
Avatar Adventure: Yoga, Clay & White Water Rafting
Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga class on an elevated rainforest platform, flowing to the sounds of the Naranjo River below. Then step into your own Avatar moment as you cover yourself in mineral-rich VIDA Blue Clay—an ancient Costa Rican remedy for healing and renewal—before rinsing off in a refreshing jungle waterfall.
From calm to thrill, head out with H2O Adventures for an exhilarating whitewater rafting trip down the Naranjo River. Depending on the season, challenge the thrilling Class IV–V rapids of El
Chorro (Dec–Apr) or enjoy the scenic Class III–IV Londres Section (May–Nov).Afterward, refuel with a fresh and authentic Costa Rican lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants.
Cost: $190 per person
Tour Duration: 7 hours.
Includes: transport, yoga, blue clay, rafting and lunch Pick up time: 8am.
Ages 12 and up. 4 person Minimum.
Yoga Flow, Blue Clay & Chocolate: A Jungle-to-Table Experience
Begin your day with a rejuvenating yoga class on an open-air platform overlooking the Naranjo River, where the sounds of the rainforest create a soothing soundtrack to your practice. Afterward, embrace your inner “Avatar” as you lather up with 100% natural Costa Rican VIDA Blue Clay at a jungle waterfall. Rinse off in the cool waterfall and feel refreshed inside and out.
Next, step into the Rancho for a hands-on chocolate workshop. Taste cacao fruit in its pure form, roast beans over the fire, and sample rich local chocolate before rolling up your sleeves to create your own truffles with a variety of toppings. Finally, wrap up the day in the cozy home of our friend Doña Luz, where you’ll enjoy a warm cultural lunch and learn the art of making fresh tortillas by hand. It’s a perfect balance of wellness, adventure, flavor, and connection—all in one unforgettable day.
Cost: $190 per person
Tour Duration: 7 hours.
Includes: transport, yoga, blue clay, waterfall, chocolate workshop, and lunch Pick up time: 8am.
Ages 5 and up. 4 person Minimum.
From Bean to Boat: Chocolate Workshop & Rafting Adventure
Start your day in the lush mountains of Esquipulas with our Chocolate Workshop. Tour the garden, sample cacao fruit straight from the pod, and roast cacao beans before indulging in fresh Costa Rican chocolate. Roll up your sleeves to craft your own truffles, choosing toppings to make them uniquely yours.
Afterward, trade sweetness for adrenaline with an exhilarating white-water rafting trip on the Naranjo River. Depending on the season, challenge the thrilling Class IV–V rapids of El Chorro (Dec–Apr) or enjoy the scenic Class III–IV Londres Section (May–Nov). To recharge, savor an authentic Costa Rican lunch at one of our favorite local restaurants before heading back, refreshed and inspired by this perfect blend of flavor and adventure.
Cost: $190 per person
Tour Duration: 7 hours.
Includes: transport, chocolate workshop, waterfall, rafting, and lunch Pick up time: 8am.
Ages 12 and up. 4 person Minimum.
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