All San Jose Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 4

San José Zipline Adventure at La Chimba

1 hourFree Cancellation

Serious bird-watchers will delight in this day trip to a private nature reserve that’s home to more than 365 native bird species. You don't have to spend hours traveling from San Jose to enjoy the lush Costa Rican rainforest. A naturalist guide helps you spot an amazing diversity of feathered creatures, including hummingbirds, toucans, macaws, and more. Glide through the canopy on an aerial tram for an up-close sighting of birds not often seen from the ground. Upgrade to include a hearty breakfast and round-trip transportation from San Jose.

from $95

Braulio Carrillo Bird Watching Full Day Pass

Braulio Carrillo Bird Watching Full Day Pass

9 hoursFree Cancellation

The one day tour to the Poas volcano is very complete since it includes transportation, entrance fees, and a delicious breakfast and lunch before returning to your hotel. It usually leaves from the city of San Jose and on the way to the volcano you will be able to observe a lot of nature and beautiful landscapes, on the tour to the plantations you will learn how Costa Rican coffee beans are grown, where you can also taste the final product with a rich flavor. El Poás is the volcano with one of the largest craters in all of Central America, which makes it one of the most important tourist destinations in Costa Rica. In this place you can connect with nature and enjoy its delicious cold weather. After the visit to the volcano, you will continue to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife refuge Named for the five waterfalls and the beautiful vegetation that flourishes in the place.

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from $138

Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour

Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose

(10)

from $195

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(103)

from $175

Marvel at one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanoes and get close to its enchanting wildlife on this 2-in-1 combo tour. Stand above the steaming fumaroles and lake-filled crater of Poas Volcano with direct summit access, and then admire smaller-scale natural wonders at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a beautifully landscaped animal sanctuary. A typical Costa Rican lunch and hotel pickup complete this all-inclusive tour.

Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour

Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Spend a day exploring nature and learning about coffee production with this group tour from San Jose, which includes breakfast, lunch, and hotel transfers. You'll start at the Doka Coffee Estate, where you'll learn about the lifecycle of coffee, from bean to cup. You'll then visit Poas Volcano National Park for some hiking, wrapping your tour up with a stop to observe flora and fauna at La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

(23)

from $255

Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poas & Jardines de La Catarata La Paz

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Poas Volcano National Park, learn about Costa Rica's coffee industry, and see one of the only metal churches in Central America on this tour. You'll start with the volcano, where you'll get to check out fantastic landscapes, continuing to an included lunch at the Doka Estate. It's then on to Grecia to see the metal church, with a stop to see local artisans at work in the town of Sarchi.

(357)

from $187

Poás Volcano, Coffee & Crafts Tour-Grecia & Sarchí from San José

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a trip to the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park on a small-group tour. This park is known for its great surf, picturesque scenery, and abundance of flora and fauna. Choose your own activity for the day such as sunbathing, snorkeling, trekking or surfing—equipment is available to rent—and enjoy the beauty of the park. This tour is inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and park entrance tickets.

(15)

from $125

Manuel Antonio National Park one day tour from San Jose

13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(29)

from $175

Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley from San Jose

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(23)

from $149

Visit Poás Volcano's massive crater and stop at Starbucks' Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm for an included coffee tasting. Includes an expert guide and transport from San José. Perfect for nature and coffee lovers. Discover Costa Rica's most iconic natural wonder and world-class coffee culture in one unforgettable day. Journey from San José to Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of Earth's largest active volcanic craters at 2,708 meters above sea level. Begin your journey venturing into the mystical cloud forest, where trails lead to breathtaking viewpoints of the turquoise acidic lagoon and steaming fumaroles. Visit serene Botos Lagoon, a pristine crater lake surrounded by lush vegetation. Your expert bilingual guide shares fascinating insights about volcanic geology, coffee cultivation, and local biodiversity throughout the journey. With comfortable round-trip transportation and small group sizes, this tour perfectly balances adventure, education, and authentic Costa Rican culture.

Poás Volcano and Starbucks Coffee Tasting Semi Private Tour

Poás Volcano and Starbucks Coffee Tasting Semi Private Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $135

Discover some of the most lush and unspoiled coastal landscapes in Costa Rica on this 3-day excursion to Tortuguero National Park. The first day you will leave your hotel in San José. After a tour of the city of Tortuguero and an overnight stay at the hotel, you will spend the second day exploring the national park, as well as its fauna and flora. On the third day you will make one last boat trip on the canals before departure.

3 day / 2 night tour in Tortuguero

3 days

4.5

(13)

from $535

Leave the taxi lines behind with this private transfer to Flamingo and Tamarindo Beach from San Jose. Enjoy a stress-free one-way trip and a warm welcome from the airport. Accommodation is included as per itinerary, as well as bottled water, hotel/port pickup, and an easy drop-off. No need to worry about fuel surcharges or landing and facility fees, just relax and take in the scenic views along the journey.

Private Transfer to Flamingo and Tamarindo Beach from San Jose

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $200

Make your visit to Costa Rica an unforgettable memory as you explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through streets full of history, architecture and culture, visiting iconic buildings and corners with great heritage value while capturing natural and professional photographs during the tour in Costa Rica. This experience is perfect for couples, engagement sessions, marriage proposals, families, solo travelers or anyone who wants to take unique memories of their trip. More than just a photo shoot, you’ll enjoy a pleasant stroll through representative places of Costa Rica while creating memories that you’ll keep forever.

Photo Experience in San Jose

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $65

Full day of Adventure and unique activities, it starts from when we pick you up at your hotel and take you to have a delicious typical Costa Rican breakfast, we take you to the banks of the majestic Rio Pacuare where the professional guides will help you to put on your safety equipment, and they give a safety talk about white water activity and instructions on how to row and work as a team. Begin your adventure going into the heart of the tropical jungle navigating this incredible river in the middle of this majestic tropical jungle, we have the opportunity to see wild animals such as river otters, Toucans, frogs with bright colors Morpho butterflies. We make a stop at a river beach where we will have lunch.After lunch we continue traveling the river until we reach our final point where our transport awaits us with our dry clothes, we return to their hotels in San José.

1 day Pacuare River Rafting with Transportation and Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

DAY 1 After picking you up early in the morning at your hotel in San José we head to the first capital of the country, Cartago. Typical breakfast before starting the adventure of class III and IV rapids. Lunch will be on the river bank or at the camp, buffet style before arriving at the camp where you can explore the treasures of the forest. In the evening, enjoy a pre-dinner Happy Hour by candlelight. A couple of drinks and "mouths" should open your palate for the delicious menu and glasses of wine with which you will close the first day of your trip through the Pacuare. DAY 2 On the second day, wake up to the song of the river and a delicious fresh coffee that will be waiting for you with breakfast. At the end you will be able to change before heading back to San Jose where we will return you to your hotel in San Jose around 6:00 pm.

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from $128

Two-Day Rafting Tour on the Pacuare River Transportation included

Two-Day Rafting Tour on the Pacuare River Transportation included

2 daysFree Cancellation

4.9

(9)

from $370

Shuttle Service from San José, Costa Rica to Bocas del Toro, Panamá.

Travel safely and stress-free from San Jose Costa Rica to Bocas del Tora, Panama, with this shared transfer service. Easily meet your driver at the departure point in San Jose, then get settled in for your direct ride to Bocas del Toro. You won’t have to worry about directions, navigating the streets, or the language barrier. Just relax and use the provided Wi-Fi on the way to your Bocas del Toro accommodation.

Shuttle Service from San José, Costa Rica to Bocas del Toro, Panamá.

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(8)

from $104

Private Transfer San Jose Airport and Hotels to La Fortuna

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

(6)

from $190

San Jose to Guanacaste: Private Transfer

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $338

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

30 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $50

Simplify your arrival in Costa Rica with a private transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport to your central-city accommodation. Whatever time your flight arrives, your driver will be waiting to take you on the final leg of your journey. Sit back and relax in the spacious minivan, ideal for families or friends traveling together. Enjoy the views without having to drive yourself.

Arrival Transfer San Jose Airport SJO to San Jose City by Minivan

Arrival Transfer San Jose Airport SJO to San Jose City by Minivan

30 to 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $50

With its cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife, the Pacuare River is rightfully famous for its natural beauty. Paddle through the river gorge, navigating 52 Class II-IV rapids as you go, on this 12-hour trip from San Jose. Take in views of the tropical rain forest and wildlife such as sloths, parrots, and toucans as you ride the river (and your adrenaline rush) over the course of the day.

Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting from San Jose

Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting from San Jose

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(70)

from $119

Day Trip from San Jose to Braulio Carrillo Canopy Tour

Spend a day out in nature on this adrenaline-pumping zipline tour. Lines range from 16 to 1,800 feet (50 to 550 meters) and are a variety of different heights so you can get the best views of the varied landscape including waterfalls, rivers, and lush vegetation. Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch before the return trip home. The tour is family-friendly and suitable for guests four years old and up.

Day Trip from San Jose to Braulio Carrillo Canopy Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $179

Private Transfer: San José Airport to Puerto Viejo / Cahuita

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(5)

from $325

White Water Rafting Sarapiqui River | Class II - III from San Jose

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.9

(19)

from $105

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San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

Heather_D, Aug 2026

Knowledgeable Guide/ Very Interesting

The guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter and I learned so much during the walk. We ended up seeing a sloth which was exciting but even if we hadn’t I would still highly recommend this walk. It makes a difference when the guide clearly cares about nature.

Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

MichelleD_H, Jul 2026

Lovely tour!

The day was long but soooo worth it! The day started with a timely pick up from our tour guide, Olman. He was kind, had a fun personality, communicated very well in English, and he was also very patient with me as I practiced my Spanish! The tour van was very clean, the A/C was in perfect order, and lovely jazz music was played on the ride home. The tour was great. We enjoyed our first stop at the coffee plantation. Olman was very knowledgeable about all things coffee! After visiting the grounds, we enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee. This was a very relaxing experience. We also made an impromptu stop to taste locally grown strawberries. What I appreciated is that each stop left enough time for us to chill out--we never felt rushed. The volcano and lagoon tour was slightly less eventful due to the weather. It was a very cloudy and foggy day. At some point, the clouds shifted for a couple of minutes and allowed for a blurry glimpse of the volcano and lagoon. Unfortunately,Mother Nature wasn't very friendly! Finally, the visit to La Paz was beautiful. The animals and waterfalls were spectacular. We took some really nice photos. Be prepared for lots of steps! The lunch buffet was plentiful and tasty. I'd recommend this tour with Olman and wish you a sunny day to see the Poás Volcano and blue lagoon! Enjoy!

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

Sherianne_G, Jul 2026

Farm to Table & Cocktail Class

What a fantastic night!! Angel was friendly, warm, and so knowledgeable, he answered every question confidently and made the whole evening exciting and memorable. The food was delicious, the cocktails were absolutely divine, and the cocktail class was such a fun hands-on touch. The location itself was cozy and spotlessly clean, with gorgeous tropical decor that made it feel special from the moment we walked in. I loved every minute of this experience and would 100% recommend it to anyone visiting San José. Such a lovely way to spend an evening!

La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

L_T, Jul 2026

Unforgettable Experience

We had an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our tour guide Edgar was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating, making everyone feel welcome while sharing fascinating insights about the area. The pace was perfect, and they went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a memorable time. The destination itself was absolutely breathtaking and even more beautiful than we expected. The stunning scenery made every moment worthwhile. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.

Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views

Vinodkumar_B, Jul 2026

Great experience

Great experience overall! This is the perfect zipline adventure for beginners and intermediate thrill seekers. The staff were friendly, professional, and communicated clearly in both English and Spanish, making the entire experience enjoyable and easy to follow. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Grisel_C, Jun 2026

Great all day tour!

Full 14 hr experience filled with adventure, sightseeing, and beauty! Alex was great in explaining all about the culture, food, and history. About 10 stops through the entire day starting with a coffee plantation, visiting waterfalls, ziplining, and thermal springs all while enjoying fruits, lunch, and dinner. Our guide made this trip phenomenal explaining each place where we stopped. He even pulled over to make sure we saw a sloth. Only piece of advice is to make sure you buy the package with ziplining and rappelling if that’s what you want. Would recommend and repeat without any hesitation!

From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour

jeanine_r, May 2026

Super fun! Diego our...

Super fun! Diego our driver was so nice and would make any stops necessary like going to the bathroom or grabbing breakfast real quick. The people at the park were so nice as well! They made us feel safe and have a good time while doing the zipline/ ATV. I’m glad I took a chance on this!

Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José

Kacy_M, May 2026

Such a fun thing to do in San Jose!

We had such a lovely time learning all about the harvesting of cacao and the production of chocolate! It was very cool to be able to taste the products at each stage of the harvesting, roasting, and producing process! Making our own chocolate bars was definitely the highlight and the instructions were clear and easy to follow! We loved all the variety in the toppings and fillings you could use and getting to make our own boxes for our bars was a bonus. The location, right in San Jose, made this an excellent option for us to do with only half a day to spend in the city.

Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour

Sneha_K, May 2026

Day well spent

Filander was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and informative. He was very patient and eager to answer our questions. He told us about many hidden gems of costa rica and places to eat and see. It shows how passionate he is and how much he enjoys sharing his wisdom. I was picked up on time from my hotel around 6:15 am. We drove to the coffee plantation where he walked us through the farm. We had an excellent breakfast and then drove to poas volcano. It was foggy with no visibility when we reached. He told us to visit the lagoon since he knew it was clear and knew the crater would clear out by the time we returned. He was right on spot and we saw the gorgeous views with full visibility. We then drove to waterfall garden where we saw different wildlife. We finished off with the 5 stunning waterfalls before we started our drive back to our hotels. Filander explained us about different plants, flowers insects, animals. Overall he had an amazing knowledge about everything. He even provided great options of other tours that I could take and how to book them. Overall It was a great day. Absolutely worth doing for someone visiting Costa Rica.

4 in 1 : Irazu + Orosi + Lankaster + Lake Cachi with Lunch

Lukas_R, Mar 2026

This tour is great if you...

This tour is great if you want to see a variety of places in one day. The lunch was a highlight — probably the best meal I had during my 7-day stay in Costa Rica. I also appreciated that the guide added an extra stop at the Cartago ruins when I asked. Highly recommended.

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

Abigail_P, Mar 2026

Fun family trip

We had a lovely time with Charly leading our tour. The coffee plantation experience was really informative. We got to pick actual coffee beans and process them, producing, what my coffee loving husband claims is one of the best cups of coffee he has ever had in his life. Charly was really on top of the weather patterns at the volcano and had us wait for the perfect view of the Poás crater. We even met a coati at the beautiful water fall! Shout out to the tasty lunch, too! Top quality casado and really good drinks.

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

Kathy_D, Mar 2026

Take This Tour!

This trip was terrific. Our tour guide Marco went out of his way to ensure everyone had an informative and entertaining time. Even though we had lots of rain, we were able to enjoy all aspects of our trip. The accommodation and meals were good and the transportation by bus and boat was interesting. We would recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring this part of Costa Rica. Thanks.