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Day trips in San José

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Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch
12–18 hr4.5(710)
from$115
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Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views
1 hr, 30 min5.0(376)
from$55
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Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls
7–8 hr4.2(168)Poas Volcano National Park
from$105
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
14 hr4.92k reviews
from$165
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Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
10 hr4.9(820)Poas Volcano National Park
from$185
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Arenal Hot Springs Full Day Trip from San José
11–12 hr4.2(31)Sarchi
from$197
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White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José
10 hr4.7(250)
from$125
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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
12 hr4.9(838)
from$169
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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
14 hr4.94k reviews
from$185
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Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José
10–12 hr4.2(100)
from$129
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Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose
12 hr, 30 min4.7(86)Braulio Carrillo National Park
from$230
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Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Falls from San Jose
12 hr4.6(85)
from$249
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Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose
13 hr4.3(246)Sarchi
from$205
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Manuel Antonio National Park from San José
12–13 hr4.2(140)
from$155
Likely to sell out
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Tour from San José
10–12 hr5.0(5)
from$206
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Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
10 hr4.5(330)
from$155
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La Fortuna Zipline with Volcano Hike and Hanging Bridges
10 hr5.0(3)Arenal Volcano National Park
from$154
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
13 hr4.8(211)
from$229
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Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
8 hr4.6(47)Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)
from$149
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Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
12 hr4.4(103)
from$175
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Poás Volcano and Starbucks Coffee Tasting Semi Private Tour
6 hr5.0(2)Poas Volcano National Park
from$135
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Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
14 hr4.8(151)
from$185
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Arenal & Ecotermales Hot Springs Full-Day Trip from San José
11–12 hr5.0(9)Sarchi
from$222
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Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano
10 hr5.0(20)
from$105
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Doka Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Day Trip from San Jose
10 hr4.8(37)Poas Volcano National Park
from$184
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Premium Adventure from San Jose Arenal Volcano Waterfall and Thermal
10–12 hr5.0(29)Arenal Volcano National Park
from~~$199~~$179
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Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose
11 hr4.7(58)
from$199
Free cancellation
Waterfall Hiking Tour in Costa Rica
4–6 hr
from$245
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Monteverde from San Jose with Suspension Bridges
10–14 hr4.8(11)
from$129
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Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose
6 hr4.5(74)Poas Volcano National Park
from$135
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Quetzales Route: Naturalist Exploration in the Cloud Forest
10–12 hr5.0(6)
from$235
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San Jose City Tour. Premium Experience with Lunch
5 hr4.6(41)National Theater (Teatro Nacional)
from$175
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Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José
12–15 hr4.2(83)
from$115
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Poas Volcano + Coffee tour + Waterfall tour day from San Jose
10–12 hr4.8(96)
from$150
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Day trip DOKA Coffee Plantations & La paz Waterfall Gardens
8 hr4.6(31)
from$175
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Manuel Antonio National Park Full-Day Adventure from San Jose
12 hr4.2(85)
from$184
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Irazú Volcano Half Day Tour from San Jose
6 hr4.0(62)
from$97
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Jungle Crocodile & Carara National Park-Punta Arenas Highlights
5–6 hr4.7(12)
from$170
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La Fortuna Hot Springs & Costa Rican Artisan Tour with Lunch
11–12 hr3.9(51)
from$135
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Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose
12 hr4.8(38)
from$169
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Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs one day tour from San Jose
13 hr4.5(4)Arenal Volcano National Park
from$199
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Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley from San Jose
8 hr4.8(24)
from$149
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Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup
5 hr3.8(124)National Theater (Teatro Nacional)
from$80
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Tour from San Jose
12 hr4.1(100)
from$185
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Day Trip to Pacuare River Rafting Class III-IV from San Jose
11 hr5.0(6)
from$139
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Small Group Half Day Guided Tour Visit to Poas Volcano
4–6 hr5.0(21)
from$127
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3 in 1 Combo: La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa from San José
12 hr4.8(47)
from$249
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Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José
5 hr4.1(24)
from$99
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Costa Rica Day Trip Tour with Lunch
8–12 hr3.7(29)Poas Volcano National Park
from$149
Free cancellation
River Boat Expedition & Rainforest walk. Private Tour
8 hrBraulio Carrillo National Park
from$299
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La Fortuna Zipline and Volcano Hike with Thermal River
7 hrArenal Volcano National Park
from$103
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Irazú Volcano and Mineral Hot Springs at Hacienda Orosi
5–7 hr4.9(14)
from$198
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Monteverde Tree Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest from San Jose
13 hr4.9(271)
from$249
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Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour
8 hr4.8(23)Poas Volcano National Park
from$255
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San Jose Bites & Sights: City Walking Tour & National Museum
5 hr4.8(28)National Theater (Teatro Nacional)
from$63
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Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose
8–9 hr4.7(118)
from$135
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Private ATV Tour from San Jose Enjoy jungle, Beach, River Paths and Ocean Views
6 hr4.3(19)
from$189
Day Trip from San Jose to Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa
13 hr4.7(17)
from$400
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Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Baldi Hot Springs Resort
13 hr4.6(11)
from$300
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
10 hr4.1(21)
from$203
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La Paz Waterfalls
6 hr4.6(49)
from$135
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Private Day Trip from San Jose to Cahuita National Park (Caribbean Coast)
12 hr4.7(7)
from$265
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Lake Arenal Boat & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
10 hr5.0(4)
from$295
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Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San Jose
8 hr4.6(62)
from$165
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Tortuguero One Day Private Tour from San Jose
10 hr5.0(20)
from$350
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Poas Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Gardens + Coffe tour PRIVATE
7–8 hr4.9(8)
from$295
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Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs
13 hr4.4(12)
from$200
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Tour to Río Celeste from San Jose with Lunch and River Bath
11–13 hr4.6(9)
from$282
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Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. Private Tour
10 hr5.0(9)
from$300
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Semi Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River from San Jose
9 hr5.0(13)
from$225
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2 in 1 : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs in Arenal
10 hr5.0(7)Arenal Volcano National Park
from$224
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Wildlife Tour to Natuwa Rescue Center - Small Group
4–5 hr3.9(7)
from$199
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Day trip from San Jose to Monteverde Cloud Forest & Sky Adventure Park
13 hr5.0(2)
from$365
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Full day to Monteverde from San Jose with Canopy and Reptil Amphibians watching
8–12 hr4.7(3)
from$178
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Arenal Hanging Bridges and Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
12 hr4.6(9)
from$295
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Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River
10 hr5.0(13)
from$225
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Britt Coffee Tour with Lunch. Private Tour
5 hr4.5(10)
from$175
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Tortuga Island Adventure – White Sand Paradise from San José
9–12 hr4.3(3)
from$179
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Catamaran at Tortuga Island from San Jose
14 hr3.8(12)National Theater (Teatro Nacional)
from$169
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Waterfall Bajos del Toro Hiking Experience
9–10 hr5.0(21)
from$250
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Half-day Poas Volcano
6 hr4.4(12)Poas Volcano National Park
from$122
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Combo tour Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall and Coffee tour
8–10 hr4.2(6)Sarapiqui Canopy
from$154
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From San José: Monteverde Cloud Forest & Local Farm Experience
8–10 hr4.8(8)
from$675
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Dinner with Private Show in Tiquicia Traditional Nights
5 hr4.6(8)
from$95
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Pejibaye River Tubing from Turrialba for All Ages
6 hr5.0(11)
from$95
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San Jose: Private 3-in-1 Rainforest Tour with Tram and River Boat
9 hr5.0(3)
from$335
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Rain Forest Aerial Tram Private Tour from San Jose
7 hr5.0(2)Braulio Carrillo National Park
from$285
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Birding Watching tour from San José
8 hr4.5(4)
from$190
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Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
13 hr3.3(7)Arenal Volcano National Park
from$233
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BRIBRI Chocolate tour & Cahuita National park from San Jose
13 hr5.0(2)
from$244
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From San José: Private Poás Volcano & Local Life Experience
6–8 hr4.3(4)
from$575
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Sarchi Oxcarts & Souvenir Shopping Private Tour
6 hr5.0(4)Sarchi
from$175
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San Jose: Private Buggy Expedition and Crocodile River Cruise
8 hr5.0(1)
from$360
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Zipline. Butterfly Garden and Hanging Bridges Tour from San Jose
1 day4.8(6)
from$173
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Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour
9 hr5.0(14)
from$195
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Irazu Volcano Half Day Private Tour
5 hr4.9(11)
from$175
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Early Volcano Poás Tour
7–8 hr4.0(9)
from$99
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Chocolate Workshop. Private Tour from San Jose
7 hr4.7(17)Braulio Carrillo National Park
from$265
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Irazu Volcano and Small Towns. Private Tour
9 hr4.8(4)Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)
from$250
La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Tabacon Hot Springs Private Day Tour from San Jose
13 hr5.0(2)
from$525
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Doka Café, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Garden
8 hr4.6(9)
from$185
Free cancellation
Irazu Volcano and Cartago Hiking from San Jose
8–12 hr3.0(1)
from$155
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Wildlife Rescue Center Private Tour
5 hr5.0(2)
from$185
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Chocolate Tour & Arenal Hot Springs. Private Tour
12 hr5.0(4)
from$295
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Coffee Tour, Grecia Town and Sarchi Shopping. Private Tour
7 hr5.0(3)
from$250
One Day Tour To Corcovado From San José
16–17 hr5.0(2)
from$505
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Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José
8 hr5.0(2)Poas Volcano National Park
from$198
Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Tabacon Hot Springs
13 hr5.0(5)
from$450
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Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Starbucks Alsacia Coffee Tour
6–7 hr5.0(4)
from$250
Corcovado National Park One Day Tour
12–14 hr5.0(1)
from$690
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La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. Private Tour from San Jose
9 hr4.0(4)
from$275
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Private Sightseeing Tour from SJO to Manuel Antonio National Park
10–12 hr5.0(2)
from$270
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6 in 1 RainForest Adventure From San Jose
9 hr3.8(13)
from$217
Free cancellation
La Fortuna, full day transportation, from San Jose.
1 day5.0(2)
from$360
Free cancellation
Canopy Tour in The Fabulous Hanging Bridges from San José
11 hr5.0(1)
from$165
Likely to sell out
Private Tour to Quesera Beach – All-Inclusive from San José
11–13 hr5.0(4)
from$348
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Poas Volcano Half Day. Private Tour
5 hr4.0(4)
from$175
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Arenal Volcano Skytram & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
10 hr5.0(1)
from$325
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Irazu Volcano, small towns and Hot Springs. Private Tour
10 hr5.0(1)Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)
from$250
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Crocodile Boat Tour & Carara Park. Private Tour
8 hr5.0(1)
from$275
Free cancellation
Private Zipline Canopy Tour & Horseback Riding from San Jose
10 hr5.0(2)Braulio Carrillo National Park
from$335
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Full day kayaking and hot springs with lunch at Arenal Volcano from San Jose
8–12 hr4.7(3)
from$154
Likely to sell out
Private Doka Coffee, Sarchí & San José Central Market Tour
9 hrSan Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)
from$273
Free cancellation
Private Day Tour in La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Baldi Hot Springs from San Jose
10 hr
from$500
Free cancellation
Full-Day Guided Adventure Tour in the Forest of San Ramón
10 hr5.0(1)
from$230
Free cancellation
Rainforest Horseback Riding & Crocodile Safari Boat Tour
10 hr3.2(5)
from$325
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ATV Tour Exploration, Private Tour from San Jose
10 hr
from$360
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Puntarenas Private Shore Excursion: Crocodiles & Zipline
5–6 hr5.0(2)
from$221
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From San Jose, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs and sloth guided Tour
13–14 hr
from$225
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Beach Tour from San Jose. Private Tour
10 hr5.0(2)
from$265
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Ujarras Orosí and Basilica Ruins Tour from San Jose
8–9 hr5.0(1)
from$89
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From San José: Hidden Waterfalls & Cavern Local Experience
6–8 hr5.0(2)
from$750
Free cancellation
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park Full-Day Tour
6–7 hr4.6(16)
from$125
Free cancellation
From San José: Private Manuel Antonio Day Trip & Oceanfront Lunch
10–12 hr5.0(1)
from$800
Sloths and Coffee: Tour to a Wildlife Sanctuary and a Coffee Farm
5 hr5.0(1)
from$285
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose
12 hr5.0(1)
from$229
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Ocean Hike Tour at Manuel Antonio Beach
9–11 hr5.0(2)
from$260
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2 in 1 Volcano Irazu + San Jose City Tour
10 hr5.0(1)National Theater (Teatro Nacional)
from$187
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Poás Volcano, Cafe Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
10 hr
from$188
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Full day Poas Volcano, Coffee tour and La Paz waterfalls from San Jose
10–12 hr4.2(5)Poas Volcano National Park
from$165
Free cancellation
CR Natural Wonders Trek. Bajos del toro the waterfall trail + Poas volcano.
8 hr3.7(3)
from$175
Free cancellation
Full day at Tortuguero wild life observation at caribbean side all inclusive
10–12 hr
from$149
Free cancellation
Canopy & Rafting combo Adventure Tour at Hacienda Pozo Azul from San Jose
10 hr
from$199
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Travel to Heredia and the mountains
5–6 hr5.0(2)
from$175
Free cancellation
Build Your Own 14-Hour Costa Rica Day Trip
13–14 hr5.0(4)
from$900
Free cancellation
Poas Volcano & Sarchi Oxcarts Private Tour from San Jose
6 hr5.0(1)
from$250
Free cancellation
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Tour From San José
13–15 hr
from$169
Free cancellation
Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs. Private Tour
9 hr1.0(1)
from$265
Likely to sell out
Private Blue Falls Tour from San José – Hidden Waterfall Escape
10 hr5.0(3)
from$220
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Private Caribbean Tour: Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo from San José
12–14 hr5.0(2)
from$230
10% offFree cancellation
The Croc Skywalk Jaco Beaches and Hidden Waterfall from San Jose
10–12 hr5.0(1)
from~~$195~~$176
Full Day All-Inclusive Tour to Manuel Antonio National Park from San Jose CR
11–12 hr
from$265
Free cancellation
Esencia Orosi Thermal Experience in a Valley of Peace
10–12 hr5.0(3)
from$300
Free cancellation
Arenal Sloths Lovers & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour
10 hr5.0(1)
from$315
Free cancellation
Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour
12 hr
from$365
Free cancellation
Manuel Antonio National Park and Sunset Catamaran Private Tour
13 hr
from$395
Free cancellation
Nauyaca Imposing Adventure Between Jungle and Waterfalls
12–15 hr
from$550
Free cancellation
Waterfall Hiking Tour Vara Blanca
9 hr5.0(3)
from$260
Sacred Land Journey Guided Ceremonial Experience Mount Chirripo
4–7 hr
from$222
Free cancellation
Experience a Private Whale Watching Tour in Uvita from San José
10–12 hr5.0(2)
from$688
Rafting III-IV in Pacuare River
12 hr5.0(3)
from$140
Free cancellation
DOKA Coffe tour Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Combo
10–12 hr
from$225
Luxury Private Tour with Transfer and Accommodation from Costa Rica
5 hr, 40 min
from$900
Likely to sell out
Private Tour to Poás Volcano with Local Strawberry Tasting
10 hr5.0(2)
from$226
Free cancellation
8 Experiences 1 Adventure from the GAM
9–10 hr
from$148
Arenal Volcano + Hot Springs +Hanging Bridges Adventure in Nature
14 hrSarchi
from$345
Free cancellation
Arenal Volcano ATV Tour & Hot Springs
9 hr
from$395
Free cancellation
Monos Safari Tour in Manuel Antonio with María Tours Costa Rica
12 hr, 30 min
from$240
Free cancellation
Lake Arenal Paddle Board & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
12 hr
from$295
Free cancellation
Poas Volcano Half Day Tour
4–5 hr
from$136
Free cancellation
Waterfall and ATV Day Tour in La Fortuna from San Jose
12–14 hr
from$395
Free cancellation
Private Monteverde Hanging Bridges Tour
12 hr
from$275
Free cancellation
Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs
14 hr5.0(1)Arenal Volcano National Park
from$350
Free cancellation
Gay Men Only Waterfall experience close to San Jose
4–6 hr
from$40
Free cancellation
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffee Tour. Private Tour
10 hr
from$325
Free cancellation
Discover the Majesty of the Poás Volcano
5–6 hr
from$115
10% offFree cancellation
Arenal Volcano Hidden Hot River and Waterfalls Premium Tour
10–12 hr5.0(2)Arenal Volcano National Park
from~~$199~~$179
Free cancellation
Sarapiqui River Rafting & Horseback Riding Combo. Private Tour
9 hrBraulio Carrillo National Park
from$335
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Lake Arenal Private Kayak/SUP Tour – All-Inclusive from San José
10–12 hr
from$300
Free cancellation
The Authentic Tortuguero National Park One Day Tour
10–12 hr4.4(12)
from$225
Free cancellation
Arenal Volcano JetSki Tour & Hot Springs. Private Tour
12 hr
from$430
Free cancellation
Jungle Zipline Canopy Tour and Crocodile Safari Tour
10 hr
from$350
Free cancellation
Experience the Best Safe Adventure on Scheduled Tours
4–10 hr
from$200
Free cancellation
New Britt Chocolate Tour & Mistico Hanging Bridges with Transport
6 hr
from$122
Free cancellation
Best Adventure Combo Tour Mix Six Match Two
10 hr
from$325
Likely to sell out
Private Full Day Jurassic Adventure with Waterfall & Dry Slide
9 hr5.0(1)
from$299
Quest to Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls, a Coffee Plantation
12 hr
from$315
Free cancellation
Sarapiqui River Cruise & Rainforest Walk. Private Tour
8 hr4.0(1)Braulio Carrillo National Park
from$275
Free cancellation
Zipline Canopy & Crocodile Safari Cruise. Private Tour
8 hr5.0(1)
from$335
Free cancellation
Private Manuel Antonio Park Full day Tour
13 hr
from$285
Free cancellation
Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales
10–15 hr4.9(10)
from$800
Free cancellation
Bijagual Waterfall Hiking Tour
8 hr
from$250
Free cancellation
Hiking waterfalls tour in Jaco beach from San Jose with lunch
8–10 hr
from$144
Free cancellation
City tour to explore the capitol of Costa Rica
6–8 hr
from$103
Free cancellation
La Fortuna Waterfall & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour
12 hr3.0(2)
from$285
Free cancellation
Private Tour Poas Volcano & Doka Coffe Tour
8 hr
from$285
Free cancellation
Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens Private Tour
8 hrPoas Volcano National Park
from$248
Free cancellation
Getting of the beaten path anywhere in Private Van
10–12 hr
from$950
Free cancellation
Jacó Beach Private Surfing Lesson
7 hr
from$295
Free cancellation
Lake Arenal Kayaking & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
10 hr
from$295
Free cancellation
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Safari Float Combo Tour
8–9 hr
from$154

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