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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit and an authentic Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

Puntarenas Highlights Shore Excursion

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Design your own perfect day in La Fortuna on a customizable combo tour. Cross the rainforest canopy on hanging bridges, swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall, hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, and soak in geothermal hot springs. Take your pick of activities or do them all for a full day of fun and relaxation. Optional lunch add-ons provide a taste of authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included from added convenience.

La Fortuna 4-in-1 Tour: Bridges, Volcano, Waterfall

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Waterfall, Hot Springs Full day

Special Offer

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the stunning allure of pristine white sands, shimmering turquoise waters teeming with vibrant tropical fish, and breathtaking natural landscapes on our Catamaran tour to the renowned Tortuga Island. Discover the untouched beauty of Tortuga Island and the Gulf of Nicoya! Setting sail from the Marina dock at Los Suenos Resort at 7:45 AM, you’ll be thrilled to know that the journey to Isla Tortuga takes just 45 minutes. As you approach, prepare to be captivated by the stunning views of the island and the Nicoya Peninsula. Upon arrival, you’ll find a variety of exciting activities to choose from, including snorkeling, a thrilling banana boat ride, hiking, or simply unwinding and soaking in the serene surroundings. Note: Guests with limited mobility, please contact us when booking your tour for a personalized assessment. Gratuities for the crew are not included, but greatly appreciated.

All Inclusive Catamaran Day Tour to Tortuga Island

Safely immerse yourself in Costa Rican nature and wildlife on an 8- to 9-hour tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Leave the busy streets of San Jose behind in comfortable air-conditioned transportation from your hotel. Discover more than 100 species at the sanctuary, including titi monkeys, 2-toed sloths, pumas, and toucans. You can even feed hummingbirds by hand. Have your camera ready for the cloud forest, waterfalls, and aviary.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rainforest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano.

La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Manuel Antonio National Park Hiking Tour from Jacó

7 hoursFree Cancellation

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy a thrilling yet gentle day of white-water rafting down class II and III rapids on the Balsa River. This active adventure includes transfers from La Fortuna, equipment, instruction, a safety briefing, and ends with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. Feel the thrill as you bounce and glide 6 miles (10 kilometers) down the river flanked by lush the jungle filled with monkeys, tropical birds, and sloths.

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Experience the thrill of riding an ATV along tracks in the Costa Rican rainforest during this exhilarating half-day activity from La Fortuna. Head to a private farm near Arenal Volcano National Park, and receive instruction on operating the ATV. Follow your guide on a mud-splattered ride over rugged terrain, stopping at a small village to observe local life, with a natural volcanic mud mask experience from the river included.

La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Arenal Full-Day Combo: Hike, Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs

10 hoursFree Cancellation

San Jose Sightseeing City Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Pick a morning or afternoon start time that suits your schedule and then head to Selvatura Park to begin your fun-filled zipline adventure. Get started with a safety session, during which you'll receive a harness and learn the basic park safety procedures to ensure a fun, but protected experience. You’ll then have access to the park’s range of 13 different zipline cables and 18 platforms, along with an optional ride on the Tarzan Swing. You’ll walk through the park between a series of 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) tree walkways that traverse Monteverde’s cloud forest, crossing between eight different bridges, with some lengths up to 510 feet (170 meters) and some as high as 180 feet (60 meters). After enjoying an action-packed day suitable for all ages, you’ll end your experience in the park and head to your next destination.

Selvatura Park Gold Package (Canopy & Hanging Bridges)

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner

14 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Full-Day Tour from San José

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Tropical Rainforest, Hanging Bridges And Jungle Sloths Sanctuary

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour with ticket option

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Manuel Antonio National Park from San José

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience one of Costa Rica's most wild and unspoiled national parks on a full-day tour to Corcovado. A guided tour is the best way to access the rugged and remote terrain, and you'll get there on a scenic boat ride that hugs the coast of the Osa Peninsula. Once at the park, a wildlife guide knows all the best places to see tapirs, monkeys, peccaries, and other amazing animals in their natural habitat.

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Adventure in Volcano Combo Tour! - Zip Line, Waterfall, Hot Springs and More

Allan_M, Aug 2026

Unforgettable Experience! Forever Memories

Just book it! You will not regret it. We had a party of 7, ranging in ages from 17 to 60+ and all of us were blown away. From Zip lining, horseback riding, cultural experience, to the water slide, all Activities were top notch. We felt very safe for all activities. Cedar was our guide and we started the party off right with the bus ride. Cedar was an excellent tour guide. He had us laughing from the second we met him and his enthusiasm for the nature in Costa Rica is unmatched. He picked us up right from our air bnb and was pointing out monkeys right near our house that we had never noticed. He was very patient with us and never rushed us through our tour. Finishing our tour with the hot springs was absolute bliss and a memory we will never forget. Highly recommend bringing smaller bills to tip the people assisting you on the tour because they are all excellent and make for an unforgettable experience. We’ll remember this day forever!

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

Sharon_B, Aug 2026

Great Experience

Great experience had great time with Oscar. He is very personable and knowledgeable. I enjoyed trying different fruits that I have never had before and the food was tasty. And to top off some delicious coffee. I definitely recommend to anyone coming to San Jose.

Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist

Kelly_F, Aug 2026

Our guide, Anderson, was...

Our guide, Anderson, was very knowledgeable, polite, and very patient and helpful. We had an issue with the park tickets and he helped us get logged in to take care of things. He identified a number of animals and plants and also helped with taking photos of them.

Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience

Meredith_H, Aug 2026

Definitely recommend this...

Definitely recommend this experience! Our guide, Rudy, was outstanding and made this such an amazing excursion. He went out of his way to really make it memorable. Orlando, our driver, was great as well. We were able to get to the waterfall before the crowds and enjoy the water and view. After the coffee and cocoa, we had a great lunch and then a truly unique experience in the rainforest. We were so lucky to see a sloth down close and take pictures with it. The rainforest guide was awesome and found some really cool animals to show us. I highly recommend this experience! Ask for Rudy and Orlando!

San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

jisseld, Aug 2026

Angel was an amazing tour...

Angel was an amazing tour guide and teacher. From the moment he met the group he was very informative, funny, entertaining and helpful. I really enjoyed his conversations about food and traveling and was very patient when we asked questions about San Jose. The food was excellent as well. We started in the Central Market, ate delicious ice cream and walked around. Then we went to the café and started drinking and eating. We had about 4 cocktails - some we made with as much/little alcohol you prefer and some were premade. We ate about 3 tapas dishes. I won't say much so as to not ruin what was served but let me just say it was an enjoyable time.

Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

Sandeep_K, Aug 2026

Our guide, Able, was...

Our guide, Able, was absolutely amazing! He had an incredible amount of knowledge about the area, plantations, and wildlife, and shared so many interesting insights with us throughout the trip. At times, we even noticed other guides following him, which says a lot about his expertise! I would definitely recommend Able to anyone visiting the area, and I would absolutely choose him again on my next trip.

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Marion_H, Jun 2026

Arenal Volcano Experience Full Day Tour.

If you are being picked up in San Jose for this tour adventure, expect a long ride. But it is well worth it. Our driver and tour guide were amazing, The tour guide keep us entertained with information about Costa Rica as we made several stops during our journey. Once we got to our destination, our planned activities were all very enjoyable. Please take this tour. You will enjoy it. The lunch and were also very good. Our driver and tour guide were amazing.

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

John_D, Jun 2026

It is an Awesome Day when you see Crocs & Sloths & Monkeys!

What an excellent day! I highly recommend this day trip! Is it long? Yes! Was it awesome also YES! We saw crocodiles, Scarlet Macaws, Sloths, Monkeys, Snakes, Lizards, beautiful views, had a great breakfast with a view and an even better lunch. What a great way to spend a day in Costa Rica!

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Amy_L, Apr 2026

Amazing tour!

What an amazing day! Our tour guide Steven was simply the best. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was a full day, about 15 hours, but it was 100 worth it. We learned about one of the coffee plantations, enjoyed so Costa Rican coffee, saw the waterfall, zip lined and spent some time at the hot spring. It was the best tour we could have started our vacation doing.

Pacheco Tours - Corcovado National Park Sirena from Drake Bay

Britt_B, Mar 2026

Great tour!

An absolutely incredible tour, one of the highlights of our trip! Corcovado is stunning, and we were lucky to see so much wildlife: squirrel and spider monkeys, two anteaters, crocodiles, and a wide variety of beautiful birds. A big shoutout to our guide, Elbert, who truly made the experience even better. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, sharing fascinating insights throughout the tour and helping us spot animals we would have definitely missed on our own. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area, an unforgettable experience!

San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

Butch_C, Dec 2025

Perfecto!

The entire process was flawless. Hotel pickup was on time, the tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Our tour included a Costa Rican style meal, which was very good. Everyone was there to ensure you have an excellent experience. Strongly recommend this company to any one considering this tour.