All San Jose Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 7

Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $135

3 Days Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano- Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José

3 daysFree Cancellation

Costa Rica’s capital is located inland but you don’t need a weeks-long vacation to enjoy time at the beach. This day trip to Tortuga Island makes it easy to swim and sunbathe directly from San Jose. After a pickup in the capital and transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, spend the day on a beach featuring clear turquoise water and surrounded by rainforest. Swim, snorkel, and refuel with the provided lunch.

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from $699

Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

12 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $115

Sarapiquí River Family Rafting Adventure Class II & III

Appease your appetite for adventure during an exhilarating 3-hour rafting session on the Sarapiqui River from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui . With an experienced guide, conquer the Class II and III rapids on the river’s most intense section and feel your adrenaline levels surge. During calmer periods, marvel at the abundance of exotic wildlife on the banks of the Sarapiqui River and listen to fascinating commentary from your guide.

Sarapiquí River Family Rafting Adventure Class II & III

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $85

3-Days Arenal Volcano Tabacon Resort -Monteverde - Manuel Antonio

3 daysFree Cancellation

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from $850

Discover San Jose’s hidden delights with this unique evening tour of the Costa Rican capital. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Morazán Park where you'll learn post-colonial Costa Rican history. From there, gain an appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture, with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Continue to charming Barrio Escalante, one of the oldest residential areas in San Jose.  Finish the night with a tasty traditional meal (and wine or beer) at a gourmet Costa Rican restaurant.

San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $80

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of San Jose on an evening bus tour. Starting from your hotel, board a comfortable double-decker bus with a welcome drink. See over 25 of the city’s landmarks as you take a bus tour, and stop for bilingual guided tours at key locations, including the Costa Rican Art Museum. Enjoy an included dinner of local cuisine before drop-off back at your hotel.

Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup

Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $80

Romantic Getaway in Costa Rica · 8 Days All Inclusive

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.

Romantic Getaway in Costa Rica · 8 Days All Inclusive

8 daysFree Cancellation

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from $1,789

Bar Crawl in San Jose in a Deluxe Party Bus

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $100

Day Trip from San Jose to Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa

13 hours

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from $400

Super Combo Tour: Waterfalls Gardens + Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $209

Shuttle Service from San José (SJO) to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $73

Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $229

Tortuga Island

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $190

Doka Coffee Tour- Grecia & Sarchi From San José

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $131

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $149

Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Baldi Hot Springs Resort

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $300

One of Costa Rica's most popular eco-tourism destinations, The Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano Park are abundant with exciting plant and wildlife species. Venture out of the city and explore the park, looking out as you go. Hike in one of the most spectacular destinations in Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano! As the most active volcano in the country, don't be surprised if you hear a crackling noise or smoke coming out of its mouth. Manuel Antonio National park tour provides a perfect combination of nature, wildlife and pristine beaches. Explore the Manuel Antonio National Park on foot, and before ... just relax and sunbathe on the beach during this spectacular trip. Important: Minimum person to operate the tour is two people per booking You can request a change for another destination during day one available Rio Celeste (Tenorio Volcano) Manuel Antonio entry for Booking with cancellation of 24 hours before start the tour please contact us. 3 Nights Accommodation

4 Days Tour Costa Rica: Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, M Antonio

4 daysFree Cancellation

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from $899

Shoot the rapids on the Pacuare River on this day tour from Turrialba. With a guide providing instruction and ensuring your safety, paddle down 18 miles (29 kilometers) of Class III and Class IV rapids through Costa Rica's lush landscape. Stop for guided hikes up waterfalls located in hidden canyons and at a base camp halfway for lunch. Learn about the surrounding ecosystem, flora, and fauna through your guides' commentary.

Rafting Pacuare River from Turrialba

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $120

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.

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

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $125

Extreme White Water Adventure Class III & IV

Prepare to get wet and wild as you tackle the class III and IV rapids of the Sarapiqui River on this half- or full-day white-water rafting adventure from La Virgen. Marvel over the dramatic scenery and lush rainforest of the Sarapiqui canyon as you hurtle downstream, then re-fuel with lunch (full-day tour only) or refreshments by the waterfront. Best of all: the rapids are suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners, and anyone over 14 can give it a go!

Extreme White Water Adventure Class III & IV

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $85

It’s easy enough to take a day trip to Costa Rica’s Caribbean side, but an extended tour offers a much deeper appreciation and range of experiences. Relax and stay a while on this 5-day tour that includes a cruise along the wildlife-rich Tortuguero canals, a hiking tour of Cahuita National Park, and plenty of chances to soak up the sun on white-sand beaches. Accommodation and transportation are included, too.

Caribbean Costa Rica: 5-Day Tour with Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo

Caribbean Costa Rica: 5-Day Tour with Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo

5 daysFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $1,300

Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

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What are people saying about San Jose

Marena_H, Aug 2026

Highly Recommend

Franklin was an amazing guide! We learned so much about the history and culture of Costa Rica while exploring San José, and he made the entire experience interesting, engaging, and fun. We especially enjoyed the delicious stop for drinks along the way—it was such a nice addition to the tour. One of the things we appreciated most was how comfortable and safe we felt walking through the city with Franklin. We left feeling like we understood San José and Costa Rica so much better than we did when we arrived. Frank is knowledgeable, personable, and clearly passionate about sharing his country with visitors. Highly recommend this tour!

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

Donelle_B, Aug 2026

A great time outdoors

Fantastic day tour. Smooth pickup from door then a beautiful drive up to the coffee plantation. The volcano was covered with clouds but that’s just how it goes sometimes. It’s a lovely hike if you like the outdoors. There’s a good amount of walking, some uphill and stairs, so be prepared and take a poncho. The nature preserve was fun! Waterfalls are amazing. Olman is a great and friendly guide. I highly recommend.

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

BethAlly_F, Aug 2026

ATV and zip lining day

We had such a great day from the moment the driver picked us up at our hotel until he dropped us off. We loved the Atv Tour and got to swim in the waterfall pools. Our guide. Darien was so fantastic. The lunch was delicious. After lunch, we went zip lining and all of the guides were really great. Our Driver Diego was amazing as well. He pulled over to show us a Costa Rican parakeet, we stopped to see alligators and grab anwe stopped to see alligators and grab a snack, and he brought us to a local spot for the most delicious fresh ceviche. Would highly recommend this amazing tour.

Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano

Michelle_H, Aug 2026

Very nice day trip at a...

Very nice day trip at a good price. Our guide was Luis and our driver was Annie, who were both great. A lot of driving, but it is a far drive from San Jose to up the mountain. Nice bonus stops along the way, including breakfast and we saw a mama sloth in a tree with her baby! A few stops for snacks and souvenirs. The waterfall was beautiful, learned a lot about coffee making, and beautiful landscapes along the way. Unfortunately, Mother Nature didn’t let us see the volcano, just a zero visibility cloud, which was kinda cool in its own way. Overall, a good value, and a good day.

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

Emily_H, Aug 2026

Fantastic night in Costa Rica!

We had an amazing time with Angel! The trip through the market was fun and educational, we learned so much about Costa Rican fruits especially, which we then got to use to make cocktails. The empanadas were so fun to make, and the rest of dinner was delicious! Thank you Angel!

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!

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

David_D, Jul 2026

Destiny Travel in Costa...

Destiny Travel in Costa Rica were amazing to deal with. no issues and contact was very quick and informative. The travel guide was absolutely incredible. The knowledge and respect he had from all the places we visited and staff at these venues really helped the experience.

3 in 1 Combo: La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa from San José

Kristi_J, May 2026

This tour was a fantastic...

This tour was a fantastic way to see La Fortuna, especially since we had limited time in Costa Rica. Our guide, Hayro, was so knowledgeable and did an amazing job at the hanging bridges, pointing out so many interesting facts along the way. Ending the day at the natural hot springs was pure bliss. It is quite a long day, so definitely eat breakfast or bring snacks! Overall, we enjoyed this wonderful tour so much and highly recommend it.

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

Kasia_S, May 2026

Jorge and Ronald were...

Jorge and Ronald were great! There was only two of us and they were still enthusiastic about giving us the tour and full experience. We saw lots of wildlife (sloths, toucan, monkeys, etc) and learned a lot about Costa Rica’s agriculture and history. There were lots of cool stops along the way that made the drive feel shorter too. Breakfast and lunch were delicious. Overall, a wonderful day and excellent experience!

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.

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

Mary_K, Mar 2026

Multi tour

If you are crunched the time and you want to have a little bit of everything in one excursion, this is a really good excursion. I got to see an active volcano, waterfalls, and the coffee tour was actually surprisingly interesting. I didn’t know a lot of things and I’m taking all this knowledge back home to make better coffee. Our tour guide kept us safe. And I had to take beautiful videos of the waterfall. I really connected with nature. Thank you so much for a beautiful care.

Costa Rica 7 Nights 8 Days All Inclusive Deluxe Package

Tammy_C, Mar 2026

Great intro to Costa Rica

We hope you’re lucky enough to have Hayro as one of your guides. We lucked out having him three days on our trip. He is incredibly knowledgeable about each of the areas he took us to, found animals, insects and birds would never have seen without him. He clearly knows the area well, knows staff at the parks and shares tidbits about the country’s history and culture with you throughout the day. He ends the day telling you what to expect for your next day which is very helpful. The excursions all come out of San Jose so be prepared to spend some time on the road. CR traffic is bad and unpredictable which can make some days end late. Dinner is on your own each day which implies to me we’d be back by dinner - assumably 7 pm but two nights we were back later - 8-9pm so bring some snacks. Each day is well thought out and organized. Excursions in each direction from SJ which gives you a good amount of windshield time to see broader parts of the country. The lunches provided are great. We really enjoyed getting to know the other travelers in the group, it mixes up most days as some begin their 8 days and others peel off completing theirs. We spent a couple days with some we really enjoyed. Pack a variety of clothes as the excursions take you to beaches, rain forest and volcanos so having a thin jacket as a windbreaker/raincoat is ideal. You go from sea level to over 10,000 ft (not same day) so pack some items for a little cooler/breezy conditions. Overall had a really good time.