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Visiting Monteverde from San Jose in just one day can be challenging on your own, but this guided tour streamlines transportation to make the trip a cinch. Arrive at Monteverde in the morning and head straight to a canopy tour: hike on hanging bridges and learn about the rich cloud forest environment before heading back to San Jose.
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
13 hours
Free Cancellation
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Stress-Free & Convenient – Enjoy a seamless door-to-door transfer without the hassle of multiple stops or delays. Comfort & Safety – Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with professional, experienced drivers. Punctual & Reliable – Your driver will be waiting for you upon arrival, ensuring a smooth and timely departure. Scenic Journey – Relax and take in Costa Rica’s stunning landscapes, from rolling mountains to coastal views. Flexible & Personalized – Stop for meals, rest breaks, or sightseeing along the way at your request. Private & Exclusive – No sharing with strangers—just you and your group for a comfortable, private experience. Luggage Assistance – Your driver will help with bags, making your arrival and departure effortless. Bilingual Drivers (Upon Request) – Communicate easily and get local insights about your destination. Enjoy a hassle-free, comfortable, and scenic transfer to Tamarindo Beach
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Private Transportation San Jose Airport to Tamarindo Beach
5 to 6 hours
Free Cancellation
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Explore the Arenal River area on this guided tour. Learn about the Maleku, an indigenous people of Costa Rica, and their culture, medicine, and traditions, then go on a thrilling tubing adventure where you'll navigate the rapids of the river. Plus, take a refreshing dip in the thermal mineral pools.
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White water Tubing + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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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
Free Cancellation
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Skip the stress of planning and simply enjoy your Costa Rica vacation on a 9-day tour that includes eight nights' accommodation, all transfers, exciting activities, and many meals. Discover the natural beauty and biodiversity of the country’s northwestern region without having to make your own way between Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, the cloud forest of Monteverde, Tamarindo’s famed beaches, and Vida Aventura Nature Park in Guanacaste.
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9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste
9 days
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Whether you need to get from San Jose Airport to Guanacaste or to make the same trip in the other direction, this private transfer service is the easy option. Don’t waste time lining up for taxis or waiting around for other passengers on a shared transfer. Meet your driver, who will take you straight to your comfortable vehicle and onward to your destination.
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OneWay Private Transfer - San Jose Airport to your selected location:
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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Monteverde is a Mecca for nature lovers, and this full-day trip won’t disappoint. On the way there, stop at the largest fruit stand in the country and sample a variety of tropical fruits. Once at the destination, ride the Sky Tram over the cloud forest canopy, then proceed on a guided hike along trails and hanging bridges suspended among the treetops.
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Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose
13 hours
Free Cancellation
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This day we will leave your Hotel for the Poás de Alajuela area, we will make a stop for a brief explanation about our golden grain, the coffee where we will stop to see the coffee bushes, also having the opportunity to take a photograph of the Ventral Valley and from the coffee plantation. We will continue the tour through fern, flower and strawberry crops. .
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La Paz Waterfalls
6 hours
Free Cancellation
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Finally, what everyone was after! TravelWellCR picks you up early in the morning, starting at 6:00 a.m. at your hotel in downtown San Jose, to take you straight on the adventure to the majestic Poás Volcano. Along the way we will look for sloths in their natural habitat and thus continue with your volcanic experience. Includes: - Roundtrip transportation hotel or airport: Travel comfortably and safely in air-conditioned tourist transport. Includes pick-up from your hotel and return to the hotel or airport at the end of the tour. - Admission to Poás Volcano National Park
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Early Volcano Poás Tour
7 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
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Eliminate the hassle of waiting for a taxi and book convenient private transportation to or from San Jose or Juan Santamaría International Airport to or from your accommodations in Guanacaste. Your driver will track your flight and greet you at the airport with a sign. Travel comfortably to your destination, making stops along the way if needed.
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Private Transfer from San Jose Airport or Guanacaste Hotels
6 hours
Free Cancellation
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Professional service, with more than 17 years of experience in a Luxury unit that offers comfort, security and confidence in the transfer to the Dreams Resort & Marina.
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Luxury Transportation from SJO Airport to Los Suenos Marriott Resort & Marina
1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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Step off the tourist trail and explore one of Costa Rica’s true hidden gems. This private, all-inclusive adventure takes you deep into the cloud forest to discover the stunning Blue Falls — a series of crystal-clear waterfalls surrounded by untouched nature. Hike through the jungle, swim in turquoise pools, and uncover secret spots only locals know. Perfect for travelers seeking serenity, authenticity, and a side of Costa Rica few ever see.
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Private Blue Falls Tour from San José – Hidden Waterfall Escape
8 to 9 hours
Free Cancellation
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Make the most of limited time and visit two Arenal Volcano area highlights—La Fortuna Waterfall and another attraction of your choosing—during a half-day excursion from La Fortuna. Opt for a rainforest hike with hanging bridges, a volcano tour on old lava flows, a safari river float, or a chocolate tour, and customize your itinerary to your preferences. Plus, lunch and hotel pickup are included for a seamless experience.
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Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose
7 hours
Free Cancellation
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Experience two of Costa Rica’s impressive natural wonders in one day with this private full-day tour from San Jose. Enjoy a scenic hike through the Poas Volcano National Park, admire magnificent views of the crater, and look out for hummingbirds and quetzals in the cloud forest. After lunch, explore the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you can spot wildlife such as white face and spider monkeys, wildcats, snakes, and butterflies. Finally, visit a coffee farm to learn about its production process.
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Poas Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Gardens + Coffe tour PRIVATE
7 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
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Whether you’re arriving in or departing from San Jose, simplify your journey with a private airport transfer. This transfer connects San Jose Airport and the Manuel Antonio/Quepos area. Instead of lining up for taxis or squeezing into shared transfers you can enjoy the comfort of a private ride. Stop along the way for snacks, bathroom breaks, or to take photos.
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Private Transfer: SJO Airport to or from Manuel Antonio Quepos
3 hours
Free Cancellation
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Experience one of Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations on a full-day journey to Arenal Volcano and Ecotermales Hot Springs — the perfect mix of nature, relaxation, and scenic beauty. Travel through picturesque landscapes and charming rural towns before arriving in La Fortuna, home to the towering Arenal Volcano and lush tropical rainforest. Enjoy stunning viewpoints and learn about the area’s natural history and volcanic wonders. Then, unwind at Ecotermales Hot Springs, an intimate sanctuary featuring natural thermal pools surrounded by tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls. Soak in soothing volcanic waters, enjoy a peaceful rainforest atmosphere, and take time for quiet relaxation in one of Costa Rica’s most exclusive hot spring retreats. Ideal for couples, families, and nature lovers, this unforgettable experience blends scenery, serenity, and pure wellness — a perfect way to enjoy the magic of Arenal.
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Arenal Volcano Tour & EcoTermales Thermal Pools from San José
11 to 12 hours
Free Cancellation
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Get off the beaten path in the Monteverde Cloud Forest without the risk of getting lost with a private guide. Nature lovers who want to explore deeper into the park will love the chance to travel by four-wheel-drive into parts of the forest that travelers on a quick visit usually miss. This is a customizable private tour so you have the freedom to choose your itinerary.
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From San José: Monteverde Cloud Forest & Local Farm Experience
8 to 10 hours
Free Cancellation
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Head off the beaten path and discover the Poás Volcano on this exciting adventure from San Jose. Alongside a private guide, visit the active stratovolcano and discover the unique ecosystem that surrounds it. Then, choose from a few attractions to visit such as the La Paz Waterfall and Gardens, the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, and the Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Plantation.
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From San José: Private Poás Volcano & Local Life Experience
6 to 8 hours
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Discover one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets on this private, all-inclusive journey to Playa Quesera — a secluded paradise of turquoise waters and white sand, known only to locals. Cross the Gulf of Nicoya by ferry and boat, explore the lush Curú Wildlife Refuge, and enjoy authentic coastal flavors along the way. This experience blends natural beauty, cultural insight, and personalized service for a truly exclusive day at the beach — far from the crowds, close to the real Costa Rica.
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Private Tour to Quesera Beach – All-Inclusive from San José
11 to 13 hours
Free Cancellation
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Ensure a smoother departure from Costa Rica by booking a private transfer from San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Avoid the hassle of finding a taxi or waiting for a shared shuttle. Your driver will meet you directly at your hotel or accommodations. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hassle-free transfer to the airport in air-conditioned comfort.
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Private Transfer: San José Hotels to SJO Airport
1 hour
Free Cancellation
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Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park is known for its wildlife, tropical rainforests, and coastal scenery—and this full-day, small-group tour from San Jose takes all the hassle out of visiting. Depart in the early morning via van, and enjoy breakfast en route. You'll embark on a boat tour of the Terraba and Sierpe wetlands; will go on a waterfall hike; will look out for wildlife like jaguars, monkeys, and ocelets; and much more.
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Corcovado National Park One Day Tour
12 to 14 hours
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This company have more than 25 years working on the tourism area, so we have a lot of experencia and you will be on good hands on this choise Our company will be waiting for you on the Airport or the Hotel lobby in a minivan, and will be make the transportation to Limon, you decide if we drop you on Cahuita hotels or Puerto viejo hotels
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Private Transfer: San José Apto to Puerto Viejo / Cahuita (Limón)
4 hours
Free Cancellation
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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.
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Transfer TO or FROM SJO Airport to Esterillos - Bejuco Not Shared
1 hour 50 minutes
Free Cancellation
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Minimize the stress of getting from one city to another by pre-booking your private one-way transfer from San Jose to Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or Limon. Your driver will meet you at the airport or your hotel lobby with an air-conditioned minivan. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy a smooth transfer to your destination
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Private Transfer: San José Airport to Puerto Viejo / Cahuita
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