Top San Jose Climbing Tours

Adventure-loving travelers won’t want to miss this combined zip lining, rappelling, and hiking tour. The Carpintera Hills are close to San Jose and offer the easiest way to go zip lining from the capital. Glide through the forest canopy on steel cables strung between 19 platforms. Rappel from as high as 130 feet. Enjoy the forest views along the way and look out for birds and animals.

Get closer to nature while still experiencing thrills during a fun-filled day in the jungle at the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic eco-reserve. Your multi-pass gives you access to six different activities, so you can ride an aerial tram, encounter native critters at a butterfly and frog garden, cross a hanging bridge, and explore the jungle on a nature hike at your own pace. Get your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops on ziplines, including one of the longest and fastest in the country.

Navigate Class III-IV rapids under the guidance of an expert during this white-water rafting course down the Pacuare River from San Jose. Paddle your way through one of Costa Rica's most picturesque river gorges, looking out for native wildlife between rapid runs, on an exciting day trip ideal for thrill seekers. Hotel pickup and drop-off, equipment, and lunch are all included, so you can focus on the thrills.

Escape San Jose and enjoy a day of thrilling adventures with this combo tour with a small group. Ride a 4x4 through the jungle, soar through the canopy on ziplines, rappel down waterfalls, and walk along nature trails. Beginners welcome. Includes transfers, an English speaking guide, and all necessary gear.

Soar through Costa Rica’s pristine Braulio Carrillo rainforest on a zipline tour featuring 10 cables, 14 platforms, and a hanging bridge. Enjoy trekking, terrarium, butterfly, and orchid gardens while spotting native wildlife with expert guides. This moderate adventure offers thrilling canopy views and peaceful jungle sounds away from crowds. Upgrade to a complete package to include a tour, sloth center, and lunch.

Explore the Orosi Valley and the Lankester Botanical Gardens on this guided combination half-day tour from San José. The gardens, which are located outside of Cartago, serve as a center for orchid research, including more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads, and other plants. Following the gardens, head to the town of Orosi to view the 18th-century Iglesia de San José de Orosi and colonial churches.

WHAT MAKES GATA MEDIA WATERFALL CANYONING UNIQUE? Unlike crowded canyoning Costa Rica tours, Gata Media offers authentic rappelling at a pristine multi-cascade system. Multiple Waterfalls: 3-5 cascades, more variety than standard tours. Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for first-timers (age 8+) with full instruction. Most tours charge an additional $25-$50 for photos, but these are included at no extra cost. Wildlife Hotspot: Sloths, howler monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs in a remote, less-crowded area. Expert Local Guide: 7+ years of Gata Media expertise, bilingual and certified. Best Value: Multiple cascades, included photos, small groups, maximum adventure. Minimum age 8. Book Gata Media Waterfall Canyoning Costa Rica today.

Experience some of the best Costa Rican nature adventures on this group combo trip, where you raft on the class II or III rapids on the Balsa River and then explore the forest with a bunch of activities over and through the treetops. Enjoy included hotel pickup and transport from San Jose to keep the day running smoothly, plus vegetarian lunch to keep you fueled up.