Top Central Valley Full-day Tours - page 6

See the active Irazu Volcano and other highlights of Costa Rica’s Cartago province at your own pace on a private tour from San Jose. Reach the summit of the peak known by locals as ‘El Colosso,’ famous for its modern eruptions and lake-filled craters. Soak up regional culture in the artsy, historic town of Orosi, and spend the afternoon relaxing in mineral-rich hot springs and dining at a volcanic resort.

Discover one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful national parks, Tortuguero, on a full-day private tour from San Jose. Travel comfortably with hotel pickup and board a private, fully-covered boat for your tour through the canals. Your guide sheds light on the ecosystem and points out wildlife like sloths, toucans, monkeys, and crocodiles.

A 4-hour hike gets you off the beaten track and closer to the stunning natural attractions that make Costa Rica so special. As you hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall with a guide, stop to admire a picturesque lagoon and the multi-colored waters of Los Tenideros. Lunch is included to fuel this adventure.

Arenal Shuttle Pass. Visit the main attractions of La Fortun and you can use it for 3 days during available times as many times as you want. Definitely the best option to explore the Arenal Volcano and its attractions. (Entrance fees to attractions are not included.). Book now, save money & Explore La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano area.

Experience both extremes of Costa Rican nature on this wild and wonderful private tour: an active volcano and lush, serene waterfalls. Escaping the crowds, you’ll get personally picked up from your hotel and whisked off to Poas Volcano, an active, steaming giant. From there, you’ll explore La Paz Waterfall Gardens to take in serious natural beauty, hang out with toucans, and more.

Visit some of the most spectacular natural areas in and around La Fortuna with this small-group tour for up to 10 people. You'll visit Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Arenal Volcano National Park, with a stop for an included farm lunch along the way. All entry fees are included and you'll have a guide with you throughout your experience.

Costa Rica’s home to multiple volcanos and Poas is one of the most active. See this stunning, smokey stratovolcano during a guided trip to Poas Volcano National Park. Walk through lush forests, keeping your eye out for diverse wildlife sightings. Discover a waterfall in La Paz and pass by the serene Sarapiqui riverside before visiting a coffee farm. During the tour, you’ll also stop for a delicious, local lunch.

Visit the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on a full-day tour from La Fortuna, and explore a wetland system that’s home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. Watch for sloths, monkeys, caimans, and brilliant tropical birds on a boat tour of the wildlife refuge, which also shelters several endangered species. If you'd like, this tour can also be done by canoe or kayak. This full-day Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour includes pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels, park entrance fees, and lunch.

See the best of Costa Rica in a single day on this 4-in-1 tour that's perfect for outdoor adventurers. Cross the famous hanging bridges, where you'll experience the beauty of walking high above the jungle floor. Take in the incredible wonder of La Fortuna Waterfall and hike to the top of a nearby volcano where you'll capture incredible views of Costa Rican countryside. This tour includes a stop at Eco Termales Hot Springs and a traditional meal of regional cuisine prepared in the home of a warm and welcoming local. It's the perfect way to experience the beauty, excitement and adventure of Costa Rica in a single day.

This exclusive tour offers you the best of Monteverde in one day. We start at 06:00 a.m. from San José, through the province of Puntarenas, where you will enjoy nature at its best. Monteverde is home to 2% of the world’s biodiversity and has the most conserved forest reserves in Costa Rica. The tour combines an exciting extreme zipline experience with cloud forest exploration, ideal for nature and adventure lovers. You can take spectacular photos from the suspension bridges and spot local fauna. You will also experience flying as a Superman over the canopy and enjoy a relaxing gondola tour, exploring the cloud forest from a new perspective. Make the most of your time in Monteverde with this comprehensive experience. Book now and live the adventure!

Your breath-taking adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned deluxe transportation. Destination Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park is 90 minutes away from San Jose. This tour will put you in the driver’s seat of some of the best Honda 4×4 off-road vehicles out there. In our adventure center, you will receive all the driving instructions. Before you begin your journey you will take a test drive on our specially designed private track. From here on, your bilingual guide will lead you along the jungle trails, following rivers and fun muddy dirt paths. Time and trail conditions allowing, you can take a swim in our natural swimming pool. The guides will have cold water along the ride. At the end, we will greet you with fresh fruits and water in addition to a delicious lunch. After this adventure, enjoy a boat river tour in Tarcoles River, where large crocodiles inhabit the ecosystem.

Discover the biodiversity of Costa Rica on a day trip from San Jose to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The massive ecological park maintains six different climate zones and is home to more than 400 species of birds, 2,500 plant species, and hundreds of animal species. Take a stroll along the SkyWalk, standing at 130 feet, for an aerial view of the forest. This tour includes breakfast, lunch, and entrance fees.

Escape the city and experience San Jose’s surrounding nature in the most relaxing way possible—with this private, full-day tour to waterfalls, gardens, and hot springs. Picked up from your hotel, you’ll traverse the countryside until you reach the rainforest, where you’ll explore gardens, spot sloths, and get misted by waterfalls. Then you’ll head to nearby hot springs for lunch, a soak under the Arenal Volcano, optional spa treatments, and more.

Explore the biodiverse Corcovado National Park on this all-day guided tour from San Jose. First, sail through the largest mangrove in Central America before starting your walk through the park, which is filled with lush flora and fauna. Following lunch, visit the San Pedrillo waterfall for a refreshing dip in the waters.

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.

Experience one of Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations on a full-day journey to Arenal Volcano and Ecotermales Hot Springs — the perfect mix of nature, relaxation, and scenic beauty. Travel through picturesque landscapes and charming rural towns before arriving in La Fortuna, home to the towering Arenal Volcano and lush tropical rainforest. Enjoy stunning viewpoints and learn about the area’s natural history and volcanic wonders. Then, unwind at Ecotermales Hot Springs, an intimate sanctuary featuring natural thermal pools surrounded by tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls. Soak in soothing volcanic waters, enjoy a peaceful rainforest atmosphere, and take time for quiet relaxation in one of Costa Rica’s most exclusive hot spring retreats. Ideal for couples, families, and nature lovers, this unforgettable experience blends scenery, serenity, and pure wellness — a perfect way to enjoy the magic of Arenal.

The one day tour to the Poas volcano is very complete since it includes transportation, entrance fees, and a delicious breakfast and lunch before returning to your hotel. It usually leaves from the city of San Jose and on the way to the volcano you will be able to observe a lot of nature and beautiful landscapes, on the tour to the plantations you will learn how Costa Rican coffee beans are grown, where you can also taste the final product with a rich flavor. El Poás is the volcano with one of the largest craters in all of Central America, which makes it one of the most important tourist destinations in Costa Rica. In this place you can connect with nature and enjoy its delicious cold weather. After the visit to the volcano, you will continue to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife refuge Named for the five waterfalls and the beautiful vegetation that flourishes in the place.

Serious bird-watchers will delight in this day trip to a private nature reserve that’s home to more than 365 native bird species. You don't have to spend hours traveling from San Jose to enjoy the lush Costa Rican rainforest. A naturalist guide helps you spot an amazing diversity of feathered creatures, including hummingbirds, toucans, macaws, and more. Glide through the canopy on an aerial tram for an up-close sighting of birds not often seen from the ground. Upgrade to include a hearty breakfast and round-trip transportation from San Jose.

Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens the easy way on this small-group day trip. Save yourself the hassle of catching taxis or public buses by traveling in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Costa Rica's biodiversity at the aviary, butterfly farm, hummingbird gallery, and much more. Also be amazed by the views of the five highest waterfalls in the country.

Enjoy a private tour to Manuel Antonio National Park from San José with a naturalist guide and professional photographer. Includes high-quality photos, drone videos, private transport, and time to relax at Espadilla Beach. Support local businesses and travel stress-free.

Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park is known for its wildlife, tropical rainforests, and coastal scenery—and this full-day, small-group tour from San Jose takes all the hassle out of visiting. Depart in the early morning via van, and enjoy breakfast en route. You'll embark on a boat tour of the Terraba and Sierpe wetlands; will go on a waterfall hike; will look out for wildlife like jaguars, monkeys, and ocelets; and much more.

Escape the city and spend the day surrounded by nature on this private tour from San José. Discover towering waterfalls hidden by lush jungle, walk over hanging bridges for a unique perspective on the local flora and fauna, and relax in a thermal spa with more than 25 pools. This excursion has everything you need to feel rejuvenated, while offering the best views of the Arenal Volcano.

We will have a great time immerse in the rainforest, volcano and one of the most beautiful waterfalls we have in the country. We will be able to spot wildlife in the middle of the forest such as monkeys, sloths, frogs, snakes and more. The view from the hanging bridges is breathtaking. We will learn about Arenal volcano geology and history by the time we are hiking the lava flows from 1968. We will have a delicious and local lunch at my family restaurant with one of the most breathtaking views of the valley and volcano. We will finish at la fortuna waterfall where we will have to swim and take pictures of this iconic place in la fortuna.

Tabacon Hot Springs is considered one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Costa Rica, and visiting the natural thermal pools is even more relaxing on a guided tour. Transportation, meals, and entrance fees are already included so you don't need to plan a thing, plus a guide is by your side to share information and answer any questions throughout the day.