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Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views

Enjoy an exciting zipline adventure with incredible views of the Arenal Volcano (if weather permits) at Airtime Zipline Adventure, located just minutes from downtown La Fortuna and next to the famous Sloth Watching Trail. The course features 9 cables (including a practice line) and 10 platforms, built with sustainable and recycled materials. Perfect for families and beginners, this activity offers a thrilling experience without extreme heights children 4 years and older are welcome! Our professional guides will ensure your safety and fun throughout the tour. We operate with all official permits and insurance from the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT), giving you total peace of mind. On clear days, you’ll soar with amazing volcano views while enjoying a memorable experience surrounded by nature. The adventure lasts only a couple of hours, so it’s easy to fit into your La Fortuna itinerary.

Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Admission Pass to Hacienda Ébano

Choose from a short, medium, or long hike depending on your preference. Witness the splendor of three unique waterfalls and explore interesting natural places along the well-maintained pedestrian trails. You won't face any crowds, and our experienced local staff will ensure you have a fun and safe time. IMPORTANT: Your reception is accessible by any kind of transportation. The Nature Reserve and Farm are about 2.5 km / 1.5 miles from the reception, up a steep hill. We don’t recommend hiking, but you can reach it by 4x4. If you have a 4x4 car, you can drive yourself or use our safari-style transportation service for an extra fee, available during booking.

Admission Pass to Hacienda Ébano

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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On the way to the Nature Reserve, crossing Barú River onboard a Safari Truck

Experience the beauty of Hacienda Ébano Nature Reserve at your pace with this self-guided pass. Choose from a short, medium, or long hike depending on your preference. Witness the splendor of three unique waterfalls and explore interesting natural places along the well-maintained pedestrian trails. You won't face any crowds, and our experienced local staff will ensure that you have a fun and safe time. We'll also treat you to a delicious Costa Rican lunch, and provide Safari-style transportation from our reception - meeting place to the Nature Reserve and farm.

Day Pass to Hacienda Ébano

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José

Navigate Class III-IV rapids under the guidance of an expert during this white-water rafting course down the Pacuare River from San Jose. Paddle your way through one of Costa Rica's most picturesque river gorges, looking out for native wildlife between rapid runs, on an exciting day trip ideal for thrill seekers. Hotel pickup and drop-off, equipment, and lunch are all included, so you can focus on the thrills.

White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Get a taste of Costa Rica’s famed biodiversity without straying too far from the city with this all-access day pass to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Prebooked entry saves you from waiting around in long ticket lines, so you have even more time to explore its attractions. Choose whether to tackle family-friendly hiking trails through the cloud forest, visit a rescued jungle cat educational program, or spend time at the site's numerous specialty wildlife exhibits.

Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Braulio Carrillo Bird Watching Full Day Pass

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.

Braulio Carrillo Bird Watching Full Day Pass

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose

Home to over 100 species of animals, five waterfalls, and a cloud forest the Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens is bursting with biodiversity. Visit, explore, learn, and even hike among the sloths, monkeys, tropical birds, pumas, ocelots, and more who call Costa Rica’s most visited private ecological reserve home. Take in the incredible plant life like wild orchids on this full-day tour from San Jose with lunch included.

Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Get closer to nature while still experiencing thrills during a fun-filled day in the jungle at the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic eco-reserve. Your multi-pass gives you access to six different activities, so you can ride an aerial tram, encounter native critters at a butterfly and frog garden, cross a hanging bridge, and explore the jungle on a nature hike at your own pace. Get your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops on ziplines, including one of the longest and fastest in the country.

Full Day Rainforest Canopy ZipLine and Tram Pass Braulio Carrillo

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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San Jose City Tour. Premium Experience with Lunch

San Jose City Tour. Premium Experience with Lunch

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Basílica de Los Ángeles

Explore the Orosi Valley and the Lankester Botanical Gardens on this guided combination half-day tour from San José. The gardens, which are located outside of Cartago, serve as a center for orchid research, including more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads, and other plants. Following the gardens, head to the town of Orosi to view the 18th-century Iglesia de San José de Orosi and colonial churches.

Orosi & Lankester From San José

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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A beautiful girl stands on rocks under a powerful tropical waterfall in La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

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A horse grazing in a meadow in the Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose.

Arenal Volcano National Park

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People eating at San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central).

San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)

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An active volcano in Poas Volcano National Park, Costa Rica.

Poas Volcano National Park

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