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We are the only company that offers an authentic night hike inside the Rainforest, at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. In addition, we are the only local company certified as Family & Kids Friendly, ideal for family enjoyment and suitable for all ages. This experience takes place in a 100% natural environment, it is not a controlled environment. The animals live in complete freedom, so each walk is different and sightings may vary every night. Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, we will explore the trails of Mirador El Silencio. During the tour we will look for frogs such as the hourglass, Blue Jeans and the iconic red-eyed frog. It is also possible to observe exotic insects, reptiles and snakes. With any luck, we can find mammals like sloths, possums or anteaters. To enjoy this experience safely, it is essential to use closed shoe.
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Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
2 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the Costa Rican capital’s rich history, landmark buildings, and modern culture on a combo bus and walking tour of San Jose. Get a great introduction to city highlights like the National Theater and Art Museum, and stop to walk through bustling markets and public plazas to feel the pulse of this modern Central American metropolis. Get an extra boost of Costa Rican culture by listening to traditional folkloric music onboard the bus.
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San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
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Enjoy a safe and family-friendly horseback riding tour through the beautiful landscapes of Arenal. Ride calm, well-cared-for horses along rainforest trails, open fields, and across the Arenal River. Small groups allow for a relaxed pace and personal attention, making this tour perfect for both beginners and experienced riders, including children. Along the way, enjoy nature, possible wildlife sightings, and views of Arenal Volcano on clear days. The tour includes a fun photo shoot to capture memories and share on social media, a visit to a small farm with cute animals like pigs and sheep, and a relaxing riverside stop with fresh tropical fruits.
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Pacos Horseback Ride Through Arenal’s Forest and Cross Rivers
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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.
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Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup
5 hours
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Zoo Ave is an important center for animal rescue and rehabilitation, with a vast natural landscape, ornamental gardens, a large number of native and endangered species. This general admission ticket provides entry to the zoo and allows you to explore at your own pace. Learn about local wildlife, see a variety of well-cared-for animals with ample space to thrive, and observe animal rescue and rehabilitation in action.
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Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
2 to 4 hours
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Visit one of the top beaches in Costa Rica even if you have limited time with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Manuel Antonio National Park encompasses a rain forest that is home to monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife, and white-sand beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Get an early start to make the most of the day on a tour that includes two meals and transportation.
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Manuel Antonio National Park from San José
12 to 13 hours
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Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
8 to 9 hours
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Poás hides wonderful traditions and stunning landscapes that captivate every visitor. Start your tour with a cup of freshly brewed coffee on an authentic local estate, where you can enjoy panoramic mountain views and experience the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality. A few minutes away, discover the majestic La Paz Fall, a 35-meter waterfall that rushes through a green-covered canyon, in the middle of a cloud forest full of wildlife. Then head to the imposing Poás Volcano. Its huge crater, one of the largest in the world, reveals a turquoise acid lagoon surrounded by steam and volcanic formations. The views are surreal and the atmosphere transmits the living force of nature. Whether you love nature, culture or are looking for a peaceful getaway, Poás offers the perfect combination of adventure and serenity. Come and explore a place where tradition meets natural wonder.
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Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano
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The Coffee, Poás, and La Paz tour is a unique experience that combines culture, nature, and adventure. It begins with a visit to a coffee plantation, where you'll learn about the production process of one of Costa Rica's most famous products. Then, you'll explore the Poás Volcano, a majestic active volcano with breathtaking views. Finally, you'll enjoy the natural beauty of La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife sanctuary with spectacular waterfalls and a wide variety of fauna. A must-do tour to experience the best of Costa Rica in one day!
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Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José
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Experience the thrill of riding an ATV along tracks in the Costa Rican rainforest during this exhilarating half-day activity from La Fortuna. Head to a private farm situated next to Arenal Volcano National Park, and receive instruction from your guide on operating the ATV. Then follow your guide on a fun mud-splattered ride over rugged terrain, stopping at a small village to observe local life, and the option to enjoy a spa-like volcanic mud mask straight from the river.
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La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
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Combine coffee, wildlife, and a volcano on this full-day small-group tour from San Jose with hotel pickup. Travel to San Isidro to learn about coffee production at Familia Vargas plantation. Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens to see rescued animals and waterfalls with included lunch and entrance fees. Finish at Poas Volcano, admiring the main crater and hiking to Botos Lagoon.
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Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
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Head to the rainforest from Tamarindo on this private all-day excursion with a naturalist guide. Head to the impressive Rio Celeste waterfall and go tubing down the river, stopping along the way to swim. Feast on a local lunch and then return on a route to spot wildlife, including colored frogs, monkeys, and sloths. Plus, stop to admire the Tree of Peace, which is more than 400 years old.
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Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
10 to 11 hours
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Take the hassle out of organizing transportation by booking it in advance. This is a private transport service that will comfortably transfer you from SJO to Los Suenos, Jaco, in an airconditioned vehicle with Wi-fi onboard. They can also set you up with day tours and other adventures once you arrive- just ask!
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SJO airport to Los Suenos Marriott transportation
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Get out of the city and experience Costa Rica’s rich wildlife heritage with this half day private tour to the Toucan Rescue Ranch. What started out as a rescue facility for toucans has expanded to include other charismatic species such as sloths, monkeys, parrots, and owls. Learn all about them from the dedicated staff committed to their care.
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Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center
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More than a tour, an experience designed with excellence. The experience: Esencia Orosi is distinguished by its attention to detail, superior comfort, and Costa Rican authenticity. From the very beginning, every aspect is carefully curated: transportation in luxury vehicles, certified guides with in-depth local knowledge, and a leisurely pace that invites leisurely enjoyment. In the thermal mineral waters, surrounded by lush nature, tourists find a haven of calm and well-being. Here, luxury isn't about ostentation, but about reconnecting with oneself and one's surroundings. It will complement the experience with details that make the difference: authentic and healthy high-quality cuisine, Costa Rican coffee served with elegance, fresh tropical fruits, and the genuine warmth of a team that loves what they do. What makes the experience unique is not just the destination, but how it is experienced: with soul, style, and a commitment to delivering memorable moments.
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Esencia Orosi Thermal Experience in a Valley of Peace
10 to 12 hours
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We offer exactly what we promise: only official entry, without deception, without false expectations. What you DO get with us: 100% Official Digital Entry - Guaranteed and valid Zero Rows - You receive your direct email access code Transparent Price - You know exactly why you pay English/Spanish system - No struggle with obsolete systems only in Spanish Flexible Modification - Change your date if necessary Why trust us? While other sellers create confusion about whether or not they are included, we are clear from the beginning: we only sell the official ticket. Period. Don’t risk your day waiting in endless lines or discovering you paid twice as much for the same thing. Get your ticket guaranteed, avoid the crowds and enjoy from the moment you arrive. Very Important: Admission to Tenorio Volcano National Park is from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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Ticket to Tenorio Volcano National Park
2 to 5 hours
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Experience the heart of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast on a private journey filled with color, rhythm, and tradition. Explore vibrant Puerto Viejo, taste Afro-Caribbean cuisine, and wander through the lush beauty of Manzanillo with a local guide by your side. This all-inclusive tour offers more than sun and sand — it’s a cultural immersion that supports local families and invites you to feel the soul of the Caribbean in every step, bite, and view.
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Private Caribbean Tour: Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo from San José
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Just half a day in duration, this fly fishing tour is an easy addition to your Costa Rica itinerary. Float along the Coro Bici River in Guanacaste Province, experiencing the joy of catch and release fishing amidst the natural landscape. Encounter a variety of freshwater fish species like bass, catfish, and tilapia while immersing yourself in Costa Rica's rich flora and fauna.
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Borinquen one day tour (zip line- horses- hot springs)
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Wildlife enthusiasts love this tour of Arenal’s only frog sanctuary. Tour the wildlife sanctuary at night for chances to see rare and colorful tropical frogs in their natural habitat; a guide leads the way and helps you spot frogs and other creatures that only come out at night. Tours even include pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna so you don’t have to worry about driving at night.
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Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal
3 hours
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Enjoy a private tour to Manuel Antonio National Park from San José with a naturalist guide and professional photographer. Includes high-quality photos, drone videos, private transport, and time to relax at Espadilla Beach. Support local businesses and travel stress-free.
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Private Manuel Antonio National Park Tour from San José
10 to 12 hours
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Costa Rica is no longer the best-kept secret it once was. On the contrary, it’s a bustling hub for ecotourism with a growing ex-pat population. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind with a trip to Isla Tortuga of the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Choose from a wide variety of available activities or simply kick back and relax on white sand beaches. Either way, you'll find what you're looking for on Isla Tortuga.
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Tortuga Island Adventure – White Sand Paradise from San José
9 to 12 hours
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Go off the beaten path on this all-day 4x4 adventure from San Jose. This excursion, designed for up to 4 passengers, can be customized to your preferences, including traveling to Guanacaste to visit the beaches or heading to Ballena Park to spot whales and dolphins and to snorkel. The drivers can suggest places to see and where to eat.
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Build Your Own 14-Hour Costa Rica Day Trip
13 to 14 hours
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Come to enjoy the beauty and majesty of Rio Celeste Waterfall while you explore the rain forest with your naturalist guide! You can observe Sloths in a way You never imagined You could, as well as night frogs and colorful birds! Learn about the Costa Rican culture and its cuisine. The included Pick Up area is Playa Hermosa but we can pick You up at any hotel in Guanacaste with a minimum of 4 participants for the tour or You could do a Self-Drive and start the tour at the meeting point in Bijagua.
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Rain forest Adventure to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Sanctuary
4 to 7 hours
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Escape the crowds on this all-inclusive private tour to Poás Volcano and a family-owned strawberry farm in the highlands. Explore the crater and Botos Lagoon with your personal guide, then hand-pick strawberries and taste homemade wine, sangria, and local treats. This experience directly supports small rural businesses and offers a unique, meaningful way to connect with Costa Rica — all with personalized service, delicious meals, and private transportation included.
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Private Tour to Poás Volcano with Local Strawberry Tasting
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