Top San Jose Sightseeing Tours - page 7

Zoom through the Costa Rican jungle on a full-day zip-lining tour in San Ramon. The tour is perfect for adrenaline junkies and active families alike. Thanks to provided safety equipment and the watchful eye of your experienced guide, you’re able to sail through the cloud forest with ease. Walk across six hanging bridges, measuring up to 360 feet across (110 meters). Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for hummingbirds, sloths, and monkeys.

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.

This private day trip from San José blends three Costa Rican highlights into one unforgettable experience: volcanoes, waterfalls, and coffee. Start at Poás Volcano National Park, where you’ll stand on the edge of an active crater and take in its turquoise lagoon and panoramic views. Continue to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, an eco-park of rainforest trails, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and powerful waterfalls cascading through lush greenery. On the way back, stop at a coffee plantation (Doka Estate or similar), where you can stroll among the rows of plants or visit the café and shop—note that guided tours or tastings aren’t included. With hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, and fully customizable stops, this journey combines Costa Rica’s natural beauty and cultural heritage in a single day.

You will be able to walk in the habitat of different mammals that inhabit our forests, such as the puma, tapir, mountain goat, among others. Our abundant vegetation will dazzle you and with luck you will have the experience of walking among the clouds. All this accompanied by expert guides who will ensure an unforgettable experience. We are located in the mountains of Coronado, San José, just 50 minutes from the center of the capital.

Our guide will go through each hotel previously coordinated, to pick up the passengers who will accompany us in this beautiful experience. Hanging Bridges in the Cloud Forest, a very spectacular adventure, In our tours you can enjoy the greatness of nature in Costa Rica, it is the perfect tour for the whole family, enjoy the most beautiful orchids in Costa Rica, Bird watching, various types of animals such as howler monkeys, coatis and more species that you can enjoy throughout the trip. As a second Canopy Tour activity, we have cables between 50 and 550 meters long at the points with the most adrenaline. In these tours you can enjoy various views of the Cataraticas River. Our platforms are located on bases with heights from 3 to 106 meters high, some of them on trees and on land bases depending on the points of attraction and adventure. To close we will enjoy a delicious typical lunch

Discover the best of Carthage from San Jose in one day. Embark on a unique adventure exploring the majestic Irazu Volcano, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in the history and mysteries of Carthage, Costa Rica’s first capital, by visiting iconic sites such as the Sanatorium Durán, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels and the Ruins of St. James the Apostle. This tour is designed for those looking for a perfect combination of nature, history and mystery, with the comfort of a small group and an expert local guide. This tour offers a premium and personalized service in small groups and comfortable vehicles.

If you’re short on time and having trouble choosing just one activity around San Jose, this fun combo tour is ideal. Enjoy the thrill of ziplining along ten cables in the forest canopy, followed by a two-hour ATV safari through the jungle. Stop at refreshing waterfalls and admire the views of the Jaco Beach area. Hotel pickup and an included buffet lunch make this an action-packed day that adventurous travelers will love.

This is a private tour for couples, friends and family. Close to San José and surroundings, ideal for those who have a free day and want to do something different and discover what is in those mountains behind the city, for lovers of nature and beautiful views, we will visit forests and incredible viewpoints and small towns that will give you an insight into how people live in Costa Rica and what life is like in the mountains of this beautiful Central American country. Let's go to Heredia a town with a rich history and discover some of the places at the foot of the Barva volcano.

Explore the Arenal Volcano area on this guided all-day private tour from San Jose. Take a nature walk through the biological reserve of Mistico Park on a system of hanging bridges and catch views of the volcano, which looms over the green hillside. Also take some time for yourself at Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna, where you’ll have free time to relax in the resort’s multiple thermal pools.

Discover one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets on this private, all-inclusive journey to Playa Quesera — a secluded paradise of turquoise waters and white sand, known only to locals. Cross the Gulf of Nicoya by ferry and boat, explore the lush Curú Wildlife Refuge, and enjoy authentic coastal flavors along the way. This experience blends natural beauty, cultural insight, and personalized service for a truly exclusive day at the beach — far from the crowds, close to the real Costa Rica.

Discover the Monteverde Cloud Forest accompanied by a certified local naturalist guide in an interpretive experience designed to reveal Costa Rica’s extraordinary biodiversity. During this guided hike through the Suspension Bridges of Selvatura Park, you will explore one of the most emblematic cloud forests in the world while knowing its flora, fauna and the importance of its conservation. With the support of a professional high definition telescope, you will have greater opportunities to observe tropical birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, orchids and other wildlife. Each tour adapts to the conditions of the day to maximize observation and offer an educational experience, authentic and unforgettable. Important : This product corresponds to the guided tour of the Selvatura Park Suspension Bridges. Park admission is only included when selecting the “Guided Tour + Entrance” rate. If you choose “Guide Only”, the ticket must be purchased separately.

You will be heading to the Caribbean Slope, crossing the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park until we arrive in the Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui Region. On arrival, you will board your private boat for a relaxing ride on the Sarapiqui River where you will feel in close contact with nature and admire the inspiring surroundings. After the boat ride, you will continue to The Rain Forest Aerial Tram, a 475-hectares (1,200-acre) private reserve that shares a 10 km border with Braulio Carrillo National Park, constituting a buffer zone between the park and farming lands. At this beautiful location you will enjoy a private nature walk with our naturalist tour guide, a delicious lunch and a 90 minute Aerial Tram ride over the pristine rain forest of the Caribbean. This unique Aerial Tram Tour lets you live first hand all the secrets the forest keeps while you fly above the treetops and experience magnificent views of the Braulio Carrillo Park and a private reserve.

Experience an unforgettable romantic getaway in Costa Rica, designed for couples celebrating their honeymoon, anniversary or simply wanting to reconnect in a unique natural environment, without worry or rush. For 8 days you will share carefully selected experiences that combine lush nature, stunning volcanoes, rainforests and paradise beaches, creating the perfect balance between exploration, relaxation and intimate moments as a couple. Upon arrival, you will find special details designed for couples, designed to surprise and make this trip even more meaningful. This romantic all-inclusive getaway has been created for you to only focus on enjoying. Our team takes care of all the logistics, transfers and coordination of the itinerary, ensuring a smooth, comfortable and memorable journey, while creating memories that will accompany them all their lives.

Visit the Irazu Volcano and a nearby hot springs wiht this tour. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in San Jose, Heredia, Alajuela, or Cartago and take you out to the volcano, the highest in Costa Rica. You'll then go on to visit a thermal spring, where you can soak in hot mineral waters heated by the volcano's activity before returning to your hotel.

This full-day coffee farm tour provides an authentic day-in-the-life experience you won’t find on many of the other coffee farm tours. While tours often only demonstrate a small fraction of the process, at Aquiares, coffee lovers can see what it takes to bring coffee from the seed to the cup. Plus, you can experience the welcoming community, rich foods, and stunning scenery of a farm in the Costa Rican rainforest.

We made the tour in the only micro benefit in the Orosi region, which has its own mill and toaster. The tour takes place in the properties of Don Mario Coto, in all Café Artesanal los Sauces. Which is an exclusive and own service.

Planning an adventure in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific can be overwhelming, with many options to choose from, but this mega-mix adventure simplifies everything by combining the best activities into one unforgettable experience. Set against the stunning backdrop of the region’s lush rain and cloud forests, the tour lets you immerse yourself in nature. Each selected activity offers a balance of excitement and scenic beauty, ensuring you maximize your time in this breathtaking destination, from thrilling outdoor fun to serene landscapes.

NOTE The total stay within the Poás Volcano National Park will be 40 minutes: 10 minutes on the walk to the viewpoint of the crater, 20 minutes on the lookout point and 10 minutes on the exit walk. There is no access to the Botos Lagoon and in case of fog, there is no extra waiting time as in the past.

Slip into a state of pure bliss among a tropical paradise at the base of Costa Rica’s active Arenal Volcano. On this all-inclusive day trip from San Jose, travel to La Fortuna for fantastic views of the famous peak and an afternoon spent relaxing along the mineral-rich thermal pools of Ecotermales Hot Springs. Lunch, dinner, and a stop in the artisan town of Sarchi are all included for a memorable day of ‘pura vida.’

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.

Three hours from San Jose lies Manuel Antonio National Park, a lush world of rainforests and unspoiled beaches. With your private driver at the wheel, the time will fly by—it’s a scenic, relaxing drive along the Pacific coast. Once at the park, your guide will help you spot sloths and monkeys, lead you along the verdant trails, and show you beaches more beautiful than you can dream.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens lies roughly an hour away from San José—and an entire world apart. On your guided tour, you’ll wander amongst waterfalls, through a cloud forest, along hiking trails, and in the company of incredible wildlife. Beyond the butterfly observatory and serpentarium, get to know spider monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, jaguars, ocelots, toucans, and more. For flora lovers, there are orchids and heliconias, too, all in one nature-rich spot.

Experience the popular Arenal Volcano National Park on this private guided tour from San Jose. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Baldi Hot Springs and take advantage of free time to enjoy the thermal pools. Hike through a biological reserve to the La Fortuna Waterfall near the Arenal Volcano where you’ll be able to swim and snap photos.

On a guided walk through the Jurassic jungle, you will explore the multiple waterfalls of Baja del Toro and learn all about the volcanoes of the region. Your guides are locals, so they know all the secret spots, and can point out the vegetation and wildlife in the jungle. Enjoy water therapy as you enjoy the multi-colored waterfalls along this trek.