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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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COMBO Tour: Coffee, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

The best TOP Ranked tour from San Jose 3 destinations in one day. Coffee Experience, Unique Poas Volcano Crater and one most beautiful nature park and waterfalls. We will visit the Doka Coffee Estate for a delicious breakfast. Then we will be treated to a coffee tour in an actual coffee plantation where we will learn the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. We will continue to Poas Volcano National Park, where there is a noticeable change in temperature and exuberant vegetation of the cloud forest. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit
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See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $165
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Full Day Tour from San Jose

The Arenal Volcano with Baldi Hot Springs tour is by far a favorite among travelers. This tour offers the auspicious site of the imposing Arenal Volcano and the soothing thermal waters of Baldi Hot Springs. Not to mention the lush vegetation and unforgettable views that make this place one to remember.
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based on 179 reviews
See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $194
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the # 1 most visited private ecological attraction in Costa Rica that offers you the best trails near San Jose, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, including the famous La Paz Waterfall, an animal sanctuary and private reserve of wildlife with more than 100 species of animals and environmental education programs. Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, trails, aviary with 40 species of birds, feeding toucans in the palm of the hand, titi monkeys, insect display, butterfly garden with their laboratory, 2-toed sloths, white-faced or capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, garden of hummingbirds with more than 26 documented species, feeding hummingbirds in the palm of the hand in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium, jaguar, pumas, ocelots, tigrillos, cauceles, house of peace with area of domestic animals and cart with oxen. Frog, display of orchids, display of heliconias, bromeliads.
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See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $130
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Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour

Our meeting will take you to 3 magical places that will leave you in love with Costa Rica. We will visit the Poás Volcano at only 2,574 meters above sea level, a natural wonder that will impress you. Then The Coffee Tour at the Doka Estate; where you will learn more than you imagine. And finally The wonderful La Paz Waterfalls, without a doubt an experience that you cannot miss. For this and much more we invite you to this magical adventure!
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See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $155
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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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One Day Adventure Tour all included from San Jose

This is the best nature and adventure getaway from the city of San Jose and surrounding areas, along the way you will enjoy some breathtaking views of the mountains, shortly after you will get to stop at the word famous Tarcoles River, where you will have the opportunity to view and take photos of crocodiles more than 15ft long in their natural environment. Your next stop is at Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, here you will have the opportunity to choose 2 of the following activities: - Zip Line with ocean view - Horseback Riding to the Waterfalls - ATV adventure in the rain forest, rivers, and ocean view lookout spots - Surfing lessons - Chocolate Experience - MTB Bicycle Tour IMPORTANT: ITS MANDATORY THAT YOU INFORM US OF THE 2 ACTIVITIES YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE ON, WE NEED THIS INFORMATION WHEN YOU BOOK OR MAX 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE TOUR TIME IF WE DO NOT GET THIS INFORMATION, YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE ON THE TOURS THAT ARE AVAILABLE UPON ARRIVAL TO THE PARK
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See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $160.16
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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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based on 586 reviews
See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $169