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La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour

perfect for nature lovers. perfect for active travelers ideal if you don't have many vacation days. you will see the 3 best attractions in the area You will visit the best parks in the area start of activities early, to avoid the largest number of tourist groups small groups good food you can take photos of monkeys, sloths amphibians reptiles birds and many beautiful landscapes
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See Details → Duration :8 to 9 hours
From $172
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Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch

Enjoy a special day surrounded by nature, seeing dolphins, islands, birds and many more species during the journey until you reach Isla Tortuga, our destination where we will give you approximately 5 hours of beach time to relax under the shade of the beautiful palm trees and enjoy its refreshing sea.
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See Details → Duration :12 to 18 hours
From $115
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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on the way to Arenal. Learn about Costa Rican Coffee and food; taste some of the best coffee in the world and Costa Rican authentic cuisine. Do zip lining & rappelling in the rainforest and learn about the indigenous culture of Costa Rica. Relax in the thermal mineral waters of the Arenal Hot Springs at the base of the volcano, near the town of La Fortuna. Lunch and dinner are included.
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See Details → Duration :14 hours
From $179
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Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

For this full day tour, we will visit three incredible places that are completely unique to this area. As well as learning more about Costa Rican coffee, we will visit Poás Volcano, one of only five active volcanoes in the country. We will then see over 100 species including rescued sloths and hummingbirds in the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is my favourite trip in the San Jose area, providing you with a great combination of picturesque scenery and the chance to get up close to many species found in Costa Rica.
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See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $165
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views of farms, rain forests, and small towns. Stop at a coffee plantation and sample coffee, as well as traditional snacks. Stop at a waterfall, look for wildlife, and learn about the Costa Rican Native Culture, then have the afternoon to soak in hot springs set in a lush garden near the Arenal Volcano. Lunch, dinner and coffee tasting are included on this trip.
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See Details → Duration :14 hours
From $159
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Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Discover many beautiful attractions of Costa Rica on this Combo Tour from San Jose. Fly over the Rainforest Canopy on a zip lining course and rappel down 50 meters (150 feet). Visit 2 beautiful waterfalls in the Rainforest; admire wildlife of Costa Rica at the exotic birds’ viewing point and the Iguanas Center. Learn about coffee of Costa Rica and taste the delicious local cuisine. Participate of a native tribe presentation. Relax in thermal mineral hot springs pools at the base of Arenal Volcano. Lunch and dinner are included.
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See Details → Duration :14 hours
From $179
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Manuel Antonio National Park from San José

On this tour you will depart from the Capital of San José taking a route along the central Pacific coastline. Upon arriving at the Manuel Antonio National Park, where you will take a tour with our guide along the trails, having the possibility of seeing wild animals in their natural state. Remember that it is not a zoo so your sighting is totally natural. After finishing the tour, you will have free time on the beach and the guide will give you the departure time so you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Please send or attach to your reservation at least 24 hours in advance the full names and passport numbers to add it to your ticket, otherwise we will not guarantee your entry. In the National Park there are guided services with a telescope, which has an additional cost if you want a more specialized tour. You can mention to the guide that you want this additional service. The park does not allow the entry of food or single-use plastics, so we recommend bringing a reusable water bottle.
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See Details → Duration :12 to 13 hours
From $155
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Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José

We are a pioneer company in the tours of the gulf islands, for which we have the highest quality standards, our boats being one of the largest in the country to mobilize tourists. We have highly qualified personnel so that your experience is the best in the tours that the company offers you. We have all the permits issued by the Costa Rican government authorities. You and all the passengers will enjoy the best service you can find on a tour of our country.
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based on 55 reviews
See Details → Duration :10 to 12 hours
From $133
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From San José: Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs with Lunch

Enjoy a beautiful day in the town of La Fortuna from San José. Travel to the north of Costa Rica and discover the mountainous area after a 2 hour trip before relaxing in hot springs directly from a Volcano. Arrive in La Fortuna and immediately notice the imposing Volcano in the background that will be your sight during your entire stay in this town. Visit a breathtaking viewpoint and take spectacular photos. Visit the hot springs that you have selected in your package, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch and relax from the waters coming from the Arenal Volcano. Finish your day of discovery and relaxation with a transfer back to San José
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See Details → Duration :11 to 12 hours
From $135
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From San Jose Poas Volcano and Coffee Tour with tasting

This excursion will offer you a day of adventure and learning about Costa Rica. We will visit the Poas Volcano where you can take a short walk to its crater to see its beautiful lagoon, of course take into account that your sighting depends on the natural climatic conditions of the area. Along the way our guide will provide you with important information about the forest and the Volcano. We have 2 tour options: Only the visit to the coffee farm will allow you to take photos, have a coffee in the cafeteria and rest for a while Coffee Tour: If you select the package with the coffee tour you will receive an explanation about the coffee process and its cultivation as well as a coffee and chocolate tasting
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based on 30 reviews
See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $90
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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

Explore the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park on this full day tour from San Jose. Enjoy some of the most beautiful white sand beaches of Costa Rica and discover the abundant wildlife at the rainforest trails of the park, like monkeys, sloths, agoutis, iguanas, exotic birds and others. Stop on the way to Manuel Antonio at the crocodile bridge; at the town of Tarcoles to search for scarlet macaws in their natural habitat; and at the Jaco Beach look-out point to explore a little of the most popular beach town of Costa Rica.
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See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $169
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Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose

Explore the lush Cloud Forests of Monteverde on this Full-Day trip from San Jose. Take a ride on the Sky Tram Gondola and get the best views of the Monteverde Mountains and jungles. Hike on the Sky Walk Suspension Bridges and observe the Cloud Forest’s flora and fauna from the top. Walk on the Sky Park Trails and learn about the interesting Cloud Forest Eco-system. Make multiple stops on the way to Monteverde to observe monkeys, learn about tropical fruits of Costa Rica and to take pictures of beautiful landscapes.  
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See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $215
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Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose

As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch—your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, too, helping you have the best possible experience exploring.
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based on 28 reviews
See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $169
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Visit toTortuga Island with Lunch from San José

Discover the magic of this wonderful beach, Playa Tortuga, is located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Playa Tortuga (called Tolinga by the indigenous people) has an area of ​​120 hectares and is maintained as a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is given to beaches in our country that have their waters free of contamination. Due to its geographical characteristics, its waters are turquoise and are optimal for swimming.
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based on 62 reviews
See Details → Duration :12 to 15 hours
From $125
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White Water Rafting Canyoning Combo Maquique Adventure

Offers a unique experience with nature, rappelling through waterfalls as you traverse a canyon creek. Along the way you will come across water springs, jump into naturally formed water pools, and zip line past the forest trees. Maquique offers a total of 5 rappels, 3 of which descend through waterfalls, and one zip line as you trek through the canyon’s creek, cacao. At the end of the tour we will hike through the rainforest for about 13-16 minutes. If you are looking for adventure near to the Arenal con with us an enjoy the waterfall rappeling. An incredible experience in the tropical waters of the rainforest where you will stop watching and become an extreme adventurer 10 kilometers from the river, enjoy the best guides
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based on 42 reviews
See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $170