All San Jose Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

From San José: Monteverde Cloud Forest & Local Farm Experience

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

San Jose: Private 3-in-1 Rainforest Tour with Tram and River Boat

9 hoursFree Cancellation

From San Jose Combo tour Canyoning with Canopy, Rappel, Trails, 4x4 ride

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Coffee lovers, get your fix on a tour of the Café Britt plantation including private transfers from your San Jose hotel. Learn the history of this famous Costa Rican export, and see firsthand how coffee beans are cultivated, roasted, and transformed into fragrant elixir with a behind-the-scenes look at the farm and processing facilities. Browse products at the Britt factory store, order a freshly brewed drink from the coffee bar, and enjoy a buffet lunch from the plantation’s own restaurant.

Britt Coffee Tour with Lunch. Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Get to know Costa Rica’s capital through its food, culture, and everyday life on a guided walking tour. Explore popular city landmarks before heading to the Central Market to sample traditional favorites such as empanadas, tamales, and seasonal fruits. Finish with an introduction to Costa Rican coffee, including a look at the production process and the chance to sample different varieties. It’s an engaging way to experience San José beyond the usual tourist sights.

San Jose City Tour and central Market with local food

San Jose City Tour and central Market with local food

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Canopy and Rafting Full Day Adventure with Lunch From San Jose

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Chocolate Tour in the Rainforest & Hanging Bridge. Private Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Day trip from San Jose to Monteverde Cloud Forest & Sky Adventure Park

13 hoursFree Cancellation

SJO Airport transfers to or from Uvita or Dominical are arranged privately and door to door, without sharing the vehicle or waiting for other passengers. A bilingual driver takes you in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi and bottled water. Flight tracking helps coordinate airport pickups if your flight is delayed, while an optional daylight stop at Tárcoles Bridge may let you see crocodiles, weather permitting. Book with us for a personalized, high-quality experience and discover the best of Costa Rica!

One-Way Private Transfer: SJO Airport to/from Uvita or Dominical

3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Transfer from SJO Airport or surrounding to Manuel Antonio

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Truly bilingual, professional drivers, with years of experience. Our drivers have customer service training, and are very knowledgeable about the area, Costarican geography, biodiversity, and culture. Comfortable vehicles with A/C, WiFi, and free courtesy beverages. Private transportation ensures you can stop to take pictures, bathroom breaks, and strategic stops to get snacks, lunch or fruits along the way. Car seats and booster seats available upon request.

Private Transfer from SJO Airport to Esterillos Bejuco

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Birding Watching tour from San José

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Transport San Jose to Arenal - Premium Service VIP

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Arenal Hanging Bridges and Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Departure by Minivan from San Jose City to San Jose Airport SJO

30 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Jungle Kayak Adventure In Sarapiquí

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Zipline. Butterfly Garden and Hanging Bridges Tour from San Jose

Zipline. Butterfly Garden and Hanging Bridges Tour from San Jose

1 dayFree Cancellation

Pejibaye River Tubing from Turrialba for All Ages

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Small Group Half Day Guided Tour Visit to Poas Volcano

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Beach Day in Manuel Antonio National Park from San Jose

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Private and exclusive tour, an off of the beaten path activity, the exploration of 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, also stunning mountains and ocean 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 - the best tool to travel the 10km / 6.2 miles through the big mountains. The perfect end is to refresh us and swim in the Jade Waterfall, also enjoy next to the river, a Costa Rican authentic lunch wrapped in banana leaf. All in a small group, with the company of local experienced guides committed with client service. Please remember to bring: • Hiking shoes, tennis or water-shoes (do not use flip flops) • Swimsuit • Insect Repellent

Special Private Waterfalls and Jungle Safari Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Costa Rica’s Cartago Province is home to the lofty Irazú Volcano as well as a variety of historic settlements. See Cartago’s highlights in a single day on this private tour, which allows you to experience Irazú Volcano National Park’s panoramic viewpoints and steaming craters, visit centuries-old settlements, and admire historic Spanish-colonial churches. Your guide navigates and provides transportation, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery.

Cartago Highlights: Irazu Volcano- Orosi Valley- Ujarras Ruins- Cachi lake. Private Tour from San Jose

Irazu Volcano and Small Towns. Private Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Ebano Waterfalls and Rainforest Safari Tour

Our Safari-style truck, powerful, secure, and comfortable

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Coffee Plantation-Poás Volcano N.P-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Park

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What are people saying about San Jose

Jason_M, Nov 2026

As Perfect a Day as You Could Ask For

We had a wonderful experience with our driver Olman and guide Raquel. Olman's steady hand and focus navigating traffic in San Jose as well as the difficult roads up into the volcanic range allowed us to enjoy the ride and sights. Raquel's expertise of culture, history, and the trails of Poas and La Paz were simply invaluable. She provided the flexibility for the various travelers in our group to move at a comfortable pace and see everything we desired, while still keeping us on track for what was a very long day. Learning about the coffee growing process and enjoying excellent brew while taking in the bucolic views was so nice. We were lucky enough to have very clear view of the Poas crater, and the La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a can't miss experience in Costa Rica. The wildlife rescue enabled us to see numerous species from playful toucans to majestic jungle cats up close, the buffet lunch served on-site was very good in quality and variety, and the waterfalls are absolutely amazing. Since there are several forks and optional trails of varying difficulty, Raquel's knowledge was again incredibly helpful to ensure every member of the group was comfortable and we knew what we were getting into with each. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day to kick off our time in Costa Rica. Highly recommend!

Horseback Riding Adventure in La Fortuna with River Crossings

Eric_S, Nov 2026

A must do for horse lovers!

“Swimming with Horses” was an amazing experience! Everyone was very welcoming and helpful! Our main guide was very knowledgeable about the nature around us and pointed out many cool facts. There were at least 5 treats/ activities given to us that we didn’t even expect so it was a great surprise. Me encantó todo y espero que un día pueda volver! Gracias!!

Tortuguero : All Inclusive Package 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose

plpm2020, Nov 2026

Tortuguero from San José, Costa Rica

A 100% recommended tour, ideal if you are looking for an experience with a certain degree of difficulty but prefer to do it without a rental car, traveling comfortably by bus and in a guided way. To visit Tortuguero, it is much better not to waste time attempting a solo adventure like Indiana Jones. The ideal thing is to choose this three-day, two-night tour, led by totally competent professionals. We want to highlight our guide Oscar, a person as cultured as few, extremely friendly and prepared to resolve any unforeseen event. We also want to thank Rolando, an excellent driver in every sense. As advice for future travelers: remember to leave a good tip in the European style, since it is greatly appreciated here. You will return to San José feeling that every cent invested was totally worth it.

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

Ugesaaan333, Oct 2026

Wonderful experience

The explanations by the student tour guides, who were rich in expertise, were very interesting. It's a valuable experience to see sloths, endemic birds, and plants on campus. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and everyone in the tour enjoyed it. I was able to observe a lot through the telescope. It became a special memory because it's a place you can only participate in on a tour. The cost is also very cheap. It was a wonderful tour.

Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour

ERNESTO_M, Oct 2026

A super productive day and an incredible experience!

I took advantage of a free day during a work trip to San José to take the tour to Poás Volcano, the Doka Coffee Estate, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and it could not have been a better decision. The tour is extremely complete, dynamic, and is very well organized; you make the most of the day and each of the stops is a place worth visiting. Special mention to the guide, who was super friendly, attentive, and had incredible knowledge about the history, nature, and local culture. His passion for what he does is evident, and he made sure that we enjoyed the experience from beginning to end. If you visit San José for business and want to take advantage of a day to see the best of Costa Rica, this excursion is the perfect option. Totally recommended!

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

Rachel_L, Sep 2026

Great combo tour, well worth it!

Great day! Breakfast and the tour at the Doka coffee farm was super interesting and Mauricio answered all or questions about the species of coffee plants and how the beans are processed to make coffee. We then drove up to Poas volcano, where the rain and fog had moved in so we were unable to see the crater. It would have been great to be able to wait for the weather to move out. La Paz waterfall gardens was easily the highlight of this tour. There were so many animals to see, and the hike along the waterfall route was beautiful in the rainy weather. Overall a really great day!

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

R4935XLb_rbarac, Sep 2026

Poas + Coffee hacienda

Hello, Katherine 😊 The trip was excellent! It was a very pleasant day and I enjoyed the experience a lot. Also, I wanted to highlight that the guide was very attentive, kind, and looked after us during the entire tour. He made the experience even better. Thank you very much for all the attention and for the excellent organization. I am very happy with the tour!

Premium Adventure from San Jose Arenal Volcano Waterfall and Thermal

Brian_H, Sep 2026

We booked the private...

We booked the private Premium Adventure from San Jose Arenal Volcano Waterfall and Thermal tour and we had a great experience. Our guide, Adrian, led us on an incredible tour. It turned out to be a rainy day but that did not put a damper on our adventure. On our way to the volcano we saw waterfalls and wildlife including coati, hummingbirds and toucans. We sampled local foods and even visited a coffee plantation. We spent time relaxing in the heated river as well as the heated pools of the resort. The cloudy skies obscured our view of the volcano at the overlook but we were lucky enough to get a view of the peak from the restaurant in Fortuna. Adrian is a fantastic guide. He was not only knowledgeable about Costa Rica but also friendly and fun to explore with.

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

marcosJ8536TP, Aug 2026

Great experience in Costa Rica!!!!

The tour we took today was the best one my family and I had in Costa Rica, our guide Alex makes this experience lived in a super incredible way, enjoying everything wonderful that Costa Rica has, its coffee plantations, the impressive waterfalls, tasting the delicious food that this country offers, the zip lines with such green landscapes that fill you with life, and closing with its hot springs that take you to a relaxation you don't know you need. Capi Capi!!!

Panama City : ATV Jungle and Beach Adventure & River Swim

Annalea_B, Jul 2026

Memorable Moments

Our ATV tour was absolutely amazing! It was the perfect combination of adventure, excitement, and breathtaking scenery. The ATVs were in great condition, the guides were friendly, professional, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the ride. The entire experience was so much fun and created memories we'll never forget. Whether you're a first-time rider or have ridden before, this tour is definitely worth it. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure. Thank you to the whole team for such a fantastic experience

La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

Jennifer_o, Jul 2026

Beautiful Garden!

This was a great trip. It was great to be picked up at our hotel. The guide was very knowledgeable. He shared a lot along the way to the gardens. They stopped along the way to purchase food, gifts and coffee. The Garden was beautiful but it rained the whole time. I didn't feel confident in the rain to hike the waterfall. The included buffet was good!

White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José

K713ADchristopherj, Jul 2026

An experience spread over two days

We had the pleasure of experiencing the Pacuare whitewater rafting as part of a group trip. A good hour into the jungle - there an unusual and heartwarming stopover with two overnight stays and then about 3 hours out of the jungle back to normality - a real highlight of our trip