Top Alajuela Shore Excursions

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Costa Rica by pre-booking your private transfer from Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose to Jaco. Save time by not having to wait in line for a taxi or for others in a shared shuttle. Your driver will meet you at the airport, assist with luggage, and take you straight to a comfortable vehicle. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, and arrive in Jaco in stress-free comfort.

The lush rainforest and white-sand beaches of Isla Tortuga are part of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve, and are located along the eastern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. With this tour, you'll set sail aboard a large cruise ship, admire views of Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga from the water, and enjoy time on the island to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach.

Don’t waste time lining up for taxis or navigating public transport with this San Jose Airport to Jaco Beach transfer, or vice versa. Your driver will meet you in the arrivals area or pick you up from your accommodation on time, saving you the hassle of waiting around for strangers on a shared transfer. Stop en route if you need to.

When you’re in a country for the first time, the main thing you may dread is planning your ride to the airport when you’re ready to go home. Skip the hassle of unreliable rides and prebook this San Jose Airport Private Shuttle from Marriot Los Suenos. You’ll get met right at the Marriot’s lobby and taken safely to the airport in time for your flight back home.

✔ Total freedom to explore at your own pace ✔ No crowded group tours ✔ Personalized service from a local expert ✔ Comfortable, safe and reliable transportation

Costa Rica is no longer the best-kept secret it once was. On the contrary, it’s a bustling hub for ecotourism with a growing ex-pat population. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind with a trip to Isla Tortuga of the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Choose from a wide variety of available activities or simply kick back and relax on white sand beaches. Either way, you'll find what you're looking for on Isla Tortuga.

Marvel at one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanoes and get close to its enchanting wildlife on this 2-in-1 combo tour. Stand above the steaming fumaroles and lake-filled crater of Poas Volcano with direct summit access, and then admire smaller-scale natural wonders at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a beautifully landscaped animal sanctuary. A typical Costa Rican lunch and hotel pickup complete this all-inclusive tour.

Streamline the end of your vacation with a handy private shuttle between Puntarenas and the airport in San Jose. After a relaxing trip, don’t spoil the blissful vacation vibe by rushing around trying to find taxis, or squeezing into uncomfortable shared shuttles. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as your trip comes to a relaxing end.

Simplify your arrival in Costa Rica with a handy private transfer between San Jose Airport and your accommodation in Santa Teresa. After a long, tiring flight, you won’t feel like lining up for taxis or waiting around for other passengers on a shared transfer. Hand your luggage over to your driver and sit back as you’re taken to the ferry at Puntarenas, and then picked up the other side.

Jungle Crocodile Safari on the Tarcoles River Cruise along the Tarcoles River, one of the best places in Costa Rica to safely observe massive American crocodiles in their natural habitat. ✔ See crocodiles, iguanas, and exotic birds like scarlet macaws and herons ✔ Safe, comfortable covered boat with bilingual naturalist guide ✔ Perfect for wildlife photography and birdwatching Carara National Park Nature Walk Explore the transition zone between dry and humid tropical forest — a hotspot for biodiversity. ✔ Easy guided walk through the forest trails ✔ Opportunities to spot monkeys, toucans, coatis, butterflies, and more ✔ Learn about the unique flora and fauna of this ecological bridge Puntarenas Coastal Highlights Enjoy a relaxed scenic drive through Puntarenas town, including: ✔ Lighthouse & Paseo de los Turistas ✔ Local fruit stands or souvenir shops ✔ Photo stops at panoramic viewpoints

Travel between Manuel Antonio, Quepos and the SJO airport stress-free in your private vehicle with just you and your group. You don’t need to hassle with taxis or waste time with shared transport. Just meet your driver at the designated spot, get comfortable in your vehicle. Feel free to make any stops along the way as needed.

Go off the beaten path on this all-day 4x4 adventure from San Jose. This excursion, designed for up to 4 passengers, can be customized to your preferences, including traveling to Guanacaste to visit the beaches or heading to Ballena Park to spot whales and dolphins and to snorkel. The drivers can suggest places to see and where to eat.

Get off the beaten path in the Monteverde Cloud Forest without the risk of getting lost with a private guide. Nature lovers who want to explore deeper into the park will love the chance to travel by four-wheel-drive into parts of the forest that travelers on a quick visit usually miss. This is a customizable private tour so you have the freedom to choose your itinerary.

Skip the hassle of navigating a public transport system you’re not familiar with with this private transfer service between San Jose and Caldera. Rather than waiting around at a bus station or struggling with your luggage on public transport, you’ll be whisked directly from hotel to hotel.

Simplify your arrival and onward travel in Costa Rica with this handy private shuttle from San Jose Airport to Monteverde. After you land in San Jose there’s no need to waste time in the city arranging your travel around the country. You’ll be met at the airport and taken directly to Monteverde so you can begin your adventures.

Plan ahead and book private transportation from the San Jose Airport to Puerto Viejo de Limon. Your driver will greet you outside the airport. Then, sit back and relax as you enjoy the scenery during your journey. The vehicle is equipped with wifi, and you can stop along the way if needed.

Make your day in Costa Rica truly special with a visit to Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary, a refuge dedicated to the protection and rehabilitation of rescued animals such as jaguars, macaws, monkeys, tapirs, and more. Walk through lush tropical surroundings as your guide shares the inspiring stories behind each species and the sanctuary’s ongoing conservation work. This experience is perfect for cruise travelers who want to spend their day connecting with nature and discovering Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife in a genuine and educational way.

Minimize the stress of getting from one city to another by pre-booking your private one-way transfer from San Jose to Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or Limon. Your driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel lobby with an air-conditioned minivan. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy a smooth transfer to your destination

There are very limited options for getting to the remote village of Tortuguero in the heart of the Tortuguero National Park. This private ground transfer takes travelers from San Jose or the San Jose Airport directly to La Pavona or the Tortuguero Dock, where they can catch a boat on the last leg of the journey. Make the roughly 2.5-hour journey in a passenger van with onboard Wi-Fi.

Avoid waiting for taxis or taking slow public transit to Juan Santamaria Airport in Jose with this private transfer service from Caldera. Your driver meets you in the lobby of any hotel or address in Caldera and takes you directly to the airport in a minivan with air-conditioning and onboard Wi-Fi, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Get off the beaten track by 4x4 and explore Bajos del Toro where some of the most gorgeous waterfalls are waiting for you to jump into. This tour is flexible, so your driver can go wherever your group wants. Suggested is to stop for lunch at Silencio lodge, but you can also spend your time going exploring all the waterfalls and caves.

Discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens on this all-day guided tour. The popular natural attraction boasts five waterfalls, a cloud forest, rainforest, an aviary and butterfly observatory, and more, plus capuchin and black-handed spider monkeys and plenty of educational animal exhibits with jaguars, pumas, ocelots, and margays. Plus, visit the largest coffee plantation in Costa Rica and learn about its production.

If you only have a short amount of time to discover Costa Rica, a guided tour is a great choice for making the most of it. This guided tour from San Jose includes a taste of everything: see wildlife, try tropical fruits, zipline, cruise down a river, and more. All activities and transportation are included, so you don’t have to book or plan anything extra.