Top Central Valley Day Trips - page 11

Discover a unique relaxation experience with our day tour from San Jose to the best hot springs of La Fortuna. This trip starts between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m., with direct pickup from your hotel for convenience. Along the way, we will travel through the picturesque coffee valleys, surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation. Enjoy panoramic views as we head to La Fortuna, home to the towering Arenal Volcano. When you arrive at the exclusive thermal spa, you will have access to more than 25 pools of different temperatures, ideal to disconnect and enjoy a private environment with spectacular views. Unlike other hot springs, here you can stay as long as you want, taking advantage of its rejuvenating properties. To complete the experience, you will enjoy delicious feeding time at one of the best restaurants in the area. A perfect day to relax and return renewed to San Jose.

The best nature adventure here in Arenal with the visit a the Top places! All included with the best naturalist bilingual guides and service. At the end of the tour you can get FREE a ticket to enjoy thermal mineral pools. The day will begin with a visit to the MISTICO HANGING BRIDGES: A two-hour hike through the beautiful rainforest and a great opportunity to see animals such as monkeys, toucans, wild turkeys, sloths, a wide variety of birds and much more. Then we will continue visiting the breathtaking RIO FORUNA´S WATERFALL. A downhill hike through will bring you to the bottom of this amazing 60 meter high waterfall, where you can enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch and a break before continuing the adventure. Later, we will continue on a hike through secondary forest trails which will take us to the ARENAL VOLCANO SILENCIO LAVA FLOW TRAILS. A place with awesome views of the volcano and lake, during this hike you will learn about Arenal’s activity, history, flora and fauna.

Start the day by hiking to view the enchanting aquamarine waters of Rio Celeste waterfall. Then, step into a different side of Costa Rica at a Maleku Indigenous Reserve. Taste sacred cacao, practice your archery skills, learn traditional jicara carving techniques and take your art home as a souvenir!

Live an amazing experience in the Rainforest with us, trails full of flora and fauna with great possibilities to observe beautiful animals like Sloths, toucans, snakes, monkeys and much more and everything in their wild habitat. Like enjoy two falls on the same day Llanos del Cortez where you can bathe with a beautiful view of this waterfall and another in which you will appreciate its beautiful celestial color surrounded by nature!

Escape the crowds on this all-inclusive private tour to Poás Volcano and a family-owned strawberry farm in the highlands. Explore the crater and Botos Lagoon with your personal guide, then hand-pick strawberries and taste homemade wine, sangria, and local treats. This experience directly supports small rural businesses and offers a unique, meaningful way to connect with Costa Rica — all with personalized service, delicious meals, and private transportation included.

It is a very nice glimpse of the Costa Rican country side, out of the usual and touristy. Driving through different crops and agriculture, giving a pretty good idea of how people daily live around this areas. Great oportunity of inmersion in nature and the beauty from volcanic activity shown up in this beautiful river, visiting the place where this river gets it's amazing light blue color called " Teñidero" After having all of this, but not before charging some energy back with a delicious tipical lunch. Why not to have some adeventure?. Our tubing experience will give you tons of fan going trhough floaty sections of water and slight rapids. This activity was thought for people want to spend a fun whole day out of the hotel, with moderate walking time and chill moment at the river, just how locals would do it. Traveling time to get there is not included at the itinerary, 1.5 hrs each way estimated. Estimated arrival back to hotels 4: 30 pm to 5:00 pm Don't let others to tell you!

Enjoy two fun outdoor activities in one day with this Arenal combo tour. Visit a monkey park and experience life on a local farm as you meet the farmers, explore the fruit and vegetable gardens, and pick fresh produce to create a delicious farm-to-table lunch. Then, get your adrenaline pumping on a thrilling white-water rafting excursion along the Balsa River.

Avoid the disappointment of struggling to see elusive sloths by taking a small-group guided tour. Starting early in the morning, your naturalist guide will take you on a leisurely walk through Ecocentro Danaus. They’ll point out sloths and other wonderful creatures along the way, and tell you all about the park’s biodiversity. Ask questions and get personalized attention as this is a small-group tour.

We offer a different vision dedicated to the visitor taking and having an experience within our fantastic path in a more personalised way. We include some of the most beautiful attractions of the Arenal Volcano area together for you in this experience You will have a nice opportunity to walk on different hanging bridges. You will also see an amazing small waterfall in the middle of the forest, which is a great photo spot. La Fortuna Waterfall is a famous place where you can take a natural shower and connect with nature. After this amazing experience we are going to enjoy a delicious typical lunch. After the lunch time we continue with our experience and go for a hike on old lava flows from the 1968 eruption. You will learn all about the Arenal Volcano history and have an incredible view from here if the weather allows it. By the way, at the end of each experience we give a surprise snack for you!

Experience the beauty and natural healing properties of Arenal Volcano on this private full-day tour from San Jose. Travel with a guide through the Costa Rican countryside to La Fortuna, where you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a stellar view of the active volcano. Later, slip into a state of tropical bliss with a soak in the natural volcanic pools at Baldi Hot Springs.

Combine two of the top outdoor rainforest activities in Costa Rica with this full-day day tour. After pickup from La Fortuna in a minivan, head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges—two miles (3.2 kilometers) of raised walking platforms designed for viewing wildlife in the rainforest canopy and below. After walking the bridges, visit La Fortuna Waterfall, swim in the La Fortuna River, and have a restaurant lunch before returning to La Fortuna.

Embark on a captivating adventure where Costa Rica’s wildlife and world-renowned coffee come together! Begin your journey at the Toucan Rescue Ranch, home to rescued sloths, parrots, monkeys, and more, as their inspiring stories unfold before your eyes. Then, indulge in a delicious buffet lunch of fresh local ingredients before diving into the aromatic world of coffee. Learn the fascinating process from bean to cup and savor some of Costa Rica's finest blends. With your heart full of wildlife encounters and the rich taste of coffee, you'll be comfortably transported back to your San Jose hotel, making this day truly unforgettable!

Escape the city and explore a hidden local favorite rarely visited by tourists. Visit Dinoland — a Jurassic-themed park with life-sized dinosaurs and the largest dry slide in Central America — then enjoy panoramic views from Mirador Las Alas and admire the power of Río Agrio Waterfall. A private, all-inclusive adventure for families and curious travelers looking to experience Costa Rica like a local.

More than a tour, an experience designed with excellence. The experience: Esencia Orosi is distinguished by its attention to detail, superior comfort, and Costa Rican authenticity. From the very beginning, every aspect is carefully curated: transportation in luxury vehicles, certified guides with in-depth local knowledge, and a leisurely pace that invites leisurely enjoyment. In the thermal mineral waters, surrounded by lush nature, tourists find a haven of calm and well-being. Here, luxury isn't about ostentation, but about reconnecting with oneself and one's surroundings. It will complement the experience with details that make the difference: authentic and healthy high-quality cuisine, Costa Rican coffee served with elegance, fresh tropical fruits, and the genuine warmth of a team that loves what they do. What makes the experience unique is not just the destination, but how it is experienced: with soul, style, and a commitment to delivering memorable moments.

This tour is the perfect combination between nature and relaxation. The tour starts from your hotel in San Jose, with private and exclusive transportation for you and your family. Upon arrival at the Arenal Volcano area, you will visit the Danaus Eco Center, which is a site that offers ecological and educational experiences. Once in here explore the trails with a naturalist tour guide and have a close contact with many wildlife species including sloths. Later, you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream came true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant steam room, luxury pool bars, giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more.

Make the most of your time in La Fortuna de San Carlos on this private combo tour, fitting in a trip to the rain forest, the sloth sanctuary, the Blue River, and local volcanoes all in one day. Ride between places in a private car- no sharing with people you don’t already know. Stay fueled up and hydrated with a provided lunch and bottled water, and be ready for a day of nature and adventure.

To experience true Costa Rican nature, you’ll have to go deep into the backcountry—and that’s what you’ll do on this private tour. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and drive through the countryside to the edges of the Tarcoles River, where you’ll hop in an ATV and begin your exploration. From there, it’s nothing but vistas of jungle trails, private beaches, teak plantations, and more.

Discover one of La Fortuna’s most complete adventure combos with zipline, a volcano hike, hanging bridges, and a natural thermal river all in one day. A full day of adventure, nature, and relaxation awaits in La Fortuna with this exciting combo tour. Soar through the treetops on a zipline adventure featuring 9 cables and 10 platforms, with stunning views of Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato. Continue with a moderate 3 km hike at Parque Ecológico Volcán Arenal, where you’ll explore scenic volcanic landscapes with a guide. Then discover the beauty of Mistico Hanging Bridges Park on a guided walk of approximately 2.5 hours through the rainforest. End the day relaxing in a natural thermal river, where you can soak in warm waters and enjoy a volcanic mud mask. This full-day experience includes transportation, lunch, and expert guides throughout the tour.

Escape the crowds and combine two popular attractions near San Jose in one day with this private guided tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Baldi Resort Hot Springs. Chase waterfalls and look for wildlife at La Paz, then head to Baldi to enjoy a soak in hot springs under Arenal Volcano.

The active peak of Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most visited natural wonders. With this tour, combine three adventures in one as you explore the spectacular volcanic landscapes. Head into the heart of the rainforest to walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges, cool off with a swim at La Fortuna Waterfalls, and enjoy a guided hike through Arenal Volcano National Park.

Explore the stunning Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most accessible and spectacular active volcanoes, and discover the volcanic region that gives life to some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. This tour from San Jose is designed for those who want to know not only the volcano, but also the nature, coffee and waterfalls that originate in its mountains. The experience begins at Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, Starbucks’ only coffee farm in the world. Located on the slopes of the Poás volcano, here you will learn about the coffee process while enjoying views of the volcanic mountains. Then visit the active Poás Crater and continue to La Paz Falls and the viewpoint of San Fernando Waterfall Viewpoint in Cinchona, where waterfalls, cloud forest, hummingbirds and typical food complete the experience. More than a volcano tour, it is a way to discover the nature of this area of Costa Rica with all its diversity.

Set out on a private ocean adventure along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast in search of humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles — all in their natural habitat. Guided by local experts and supported by small community businesses, this luxury experience offers comfort, insight, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. If the tide allows, you’ll also walk the iconic Whale’s Tail sandbar, revealed only at low tide. Ideal from July to October, this is a meaningful way to witness nature’s wonders in one of the country’s most biodiverse regions.

Explore the beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its pristine beaches and vibrant wildlife. Start your day early, crossing lush mountains and stopping for a traditional Costa Rican breakfast along the Tárcoles River. Once at the park, venture through rainforest trails to spot monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds before relaxing on the beach or hiking to Punta Catedral for stunning views. After a day of adventure, enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to San José. - Full-day tour lasting approximately 13 hours - Includes transportation, breakfast, lunch, and park entrance fee - Bilingual guide for enriching insights into the local ecosystem - Ideal for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and beachgoers alike

Delve into the heart of Costa Rica with a unique cultural and storytelling journey led by an award-winning photographer and comedian. This intimate small-group experience allows participants to explore San José beyond the tourist facade, focusing on visual storytelling and the rich tapestry of local life. Guests will learn photography basics while being professionally photographed, receiving edited digital images as a keepsake. The evening culminates in a gourmet dinner at an exclusive restaurant, featuring curated cuisine and engaging conversation. - Small-group experience for personalized interactions - Learn visual storytelling and photography techniques - Enjoy professionally taken and edited photographs - Savor a gourmet dinner at an exclusive partner restaurant