Top Activities on the Ground in San Jose - page 3

Experience two of Costa Rica’s best features, coffee and cloud forests, during this trip to Santa Ana from San Jose. Get ready for a day of adventure, going from your hotel in San Jose directly to the cloud forest with your guide. Zipline through lush forest, keeping an eye out for local wildlife. Take a relaxed hike through trails to view waterfalls then visit a coffee plantation where you learn about the coffee making process and enjoy a local lunch.

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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.

The Canopy tour is a wonderful experience that combines, the exhilarating feeling of flying on the treetops of the rainforest, with the safety that our guides provide. Our tour counts with 9 cables including the 320-meter long cable that crosses the Sarapiquí River. The double cable system that Hacienda Pozo Azul's zip line has assures great safety for the passengers.

Exploring Manuel Antonio National Park with a guide turns a standard nature walk into a chance to dig deep into Costa Rican wildlife. See monkeys, birds, reptiles, and more—your guide helps you spot animals you might not see on your own. Booking a guided tour also takes care of transportation so you can arrive from San Jose with ease.

Fly above the treetops on this all-day zipline tour from San José. Located in the cloud forests of the country’s Central Valley region, the San Luis canopy boasts a system of zip lines that allows you to soar through the forest, plus an "elevator" lift that takes you above the trees for a panoramic view.

Unmask the beauty of contemporary Costa Rican life on this walking tour of San Jose and Escazu Mountains. Led by an expert local guide, you'll navigate forest trails, cross the winding river, and be rewarded with the beautiful sight and sound of a pristine waterfall. It's the perfect way to create lasting memories just minutes from home. After spending time admiring the surroundings and enjoying taking photos we will continue to hike down the hill to Bebedero, where we have to taste chicha, a traditional local drink that has been enjoyed for hundreds of years. Our beverage will also prepare us for one of the coolest local traditions: Costa Rican masks and masquerade, and we’re taking you straight to the legends. We’ll pay a visit to a legendary local master’s house, where three generations of the same family have been making some of the country’s most beautiful masks for celebrations and special holidays. Here we’ll be enjoy a deliciuos lunch.

You can enjoy spectacular views, numerous species of high-altitude birds, such as the quetzal, and walk in the habitat of different mammals that inhabit our forests, such as the cougar, the danta and the mountain goat, among others. Our abundant vegetation will dazzle you and hopefully you will have the experience of walking among the clouds. All this, along with the benefits of physical activity that a mountain hike provides. The proximity to San Jose and the opportunity to walk and visit the cloud forest is a must-see experience!

Full day bird watching at national park los Quetzales at San Gerardo de Dota and Hiking  at Savegre River San Gerardo near to San Jose, we pick you up at the hotel

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.

We will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Heredia and a nature tour with beautiful Fauna and viewpoints in the morning. You will be able to keep this trip as a beautiful memory in Costa Rica, and also be able to take as much as pictures that you want. A delicious typical breakfast in the restaurant will also be included. Transportation is also included. Departure/Arrival Heredia Fatima. Join me and let’s live this unique experience.

Arenal Volcano is one of the most popular destinations thanks to its expansive national park and proximity to San Jose. Spend a full day discovering all that this area has to see and do with this day tour from Costa Rica’s capital. As the most active volcano in the country, you might hear it crackle or see smoke coming from its cone as you visit the Hot Springs Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort for a soak in the warm water.

Escape the city for a hike in the hills with a private guide. With this guided hike, trek to the 7,451-foot (2,271-meter) peak of Pico Blanco, following a scenic 3-4 mile (5-7 kilometer) route along mountain and rainforest trails. Stop along the way to refuel with water and snacks, and admire the views before hiking back down.

Arenal Volcano is a Costa Rica hotspot, featuring hiking trails, swimming holes, hot springs, and sweeping views of the tropical rain forest. Experience Arenal’s highlights on this private combo tour, which allows you to sightsee in Fortuna Town, zipline through the canopy, ride an aerial tram through a private biological reserve, and relax in the thermal pools of Baldi Hot Springs.

One of the main attractions in Bajos del Toro is the breathtaking waterfalls that dot the area. In particular, This is a must-visit. Overall, Bajos del Toro is a hidden gem in Costa Rica, offering a unique combination of natural beauty, tranquility, and adventure. It’s an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to experience the beauty of Costa Rica away from the crowds.

If you’re looking for great value in a zipline tour, this excursion from Puerto Viejo of Sarapiquí is a great pick. This zipline canopy tour includes nine cables and 11 platforms, including one that crosses the beautiful Sarapiquí River canyon. Refreshing fruit snacks and hotel pickup and drop-off give you even more incredible value.

See the best of San Jose on this incredible walking tour that takes travelers through more than 40 different sites, including galleries, parks, art houses and iconic buildings. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to this beautiful city this two-hour tour is the perfect way to hit all of the highlights.

Embark on a scenic full-day adventure from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most stunning natural sanctuaries in the world. Start your day with a delicious Costa Rican breakfast, then stop at the Tárcoles River Bridge to observe giant wild crocodiles in their natural habitat—an iconic Costa Rica experience. Continue to Manuel Antonio, where your certified naturalist guide will lead you on rainforest trails in search of wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and colorful tropical birds. Enjoy approximately four hours inside the park, combining wildlife viewing with free time to relax on Playa Espadilla, famous for its soft white sand and turquoise waters, often ranked among the world’s best beaches. After your beach and wildlife experience, savor a traditional coastal lunch before returning to San José with breathtaking Pacific views at sunset. This tour perfectly blends nature, wildlife, and pure relaxation—an unforgettable day of Pura Vida!

Hiking at Hacienda Ébano, a Costa Rican Natural Reserve and Ranch. The customer will experience a 1km / 0.6-mile short hike or a 2.5km / 1.6 miles medium hike through the rainforest, 2 gorgeous waterfalls with natural pools, where is possible to swim, also stunning mountain views. In the trip, the client will have the opportunity to see wildlife, such as birds, frogs, and monkeys, also many types of plants, flowers, and trees. The transportation is in a comfortable and safe 4x4 Safari style Truck.

This is a very unique hike, the ecosystem to visit is a very special place because it was under high risk activity back in time, which is why is so incredible scenary, vegetatio coming back from deed, trees turning on the life time again, wildlife visiting this place again and a lot of more amazing natural process from nature.

Full day in Sarapiqui from San Jose, Hiking to watch volcanoes wild life beside a Kayaking tour, we pick you up at your hotel in San Jose, Heredia or Alajuela

Book your unique experience in our comprehensive estate! Enjoy a tour full of nature, sustainability and organic practices, guided by Daniel Vega. The person who books the tour can learn by doing on agriculture, accompanied by a beautiful landscape formed by incredible flora and fauna

On this tour we will visit the beautiful canton of Quepos Puntarenas. We will start our tour hiking along the mountains that border the Pacific coast. From the mountains we will see the different turquoise and blue tones of the great Costa Rican Pacific coast. We will visit a variety of hidden beaches where we can relax and enjoy the natural beauty. You can expect to encounter some native species of the area such as limpets, white-faced monkeys, among others in their natural habitat. Beaches to visit during our walk: La Macha, La Vaca, Tulemar, Los Altos, and Biezans. So exotic. So dramatic. A place you feel lucky to have experienced! Distance: 6 - 7 km approx. (A shorter or longer distance can be arranged if previously requested, as long as it is within the same time schedule) Duration: 9 - 11 hours Difficulty: Medium Departure: 5:30 a.m. Note: The terrain on this hike includes dirt roads, mountain trails through forest paths and along beaches

This tour begins and ends in Turrialba. The guide in charge of the group is waiting for you and will take you to the starting point of the "ride" which is near Lake Angostura. At this point we will have at your disposal a mountain bike on which you will go on an adventure. Detailed safety instructions, among others, are provided at the time of delivery of the bicycle. The adventure begins on asphalt roads and then goes through gravel roads through sugarcane plantations and tropical jungle. The level of difficulty is for beginner-intermediate, since the tour takes us through small hills, from which you will be able to observe beautiful views, such as the Pejibaye River Canyon. After this, we will descend to the community of Pejibaye, where we will have a break to have a snack. In this space we will know part of the culture of this community. The ride takes us back to the starting point in "Turri".