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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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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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From $179
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Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose

Only 20 minutes from San José Downtown, enjoy the majesty of the Rain Forest at the Carpintera Hills, gliding between trees hanging from steel cables . All along the travel through the forest reserve you will be able to watch sloths, birds and an exuberant flora . You will also be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the Central Valley, Poás Volcano and Irazú Volcano, and the Tres Marías Hills. The Canopy Tour includes 3 acivities: a short hike (15 minutes), 19 platforms, 13 cables, the longest cable has a length of aprox. 1500 ft (500 meters), and 2 rappels (40 & 10 meters).
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See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $51.29
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Canyoneering and Canopy Tour in Turrialba

With Explornatura, you’ll have a unique experience, combining waterfall rappelling, ziplining, hanging bridges and a small wall for scaling. For us It’s very important to always follow the safety rules. We provide specialized equipment and guides and a delicious lunch!
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From $100
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Irazú Volcano Half Day Tour from San Jose

Visit the highest volcano in Costa Rica, enjoy of an easy hike to the top of the volcano where you will be able to admire both craters and its moon type surface. The tour includes round-trip transportation with a tour guide and admission ticket to the national park.
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From $85
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Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose

Climb the Poas Volcano and enjoy the landscape of coffee plantations and the fern, flower and strawberry farms Enjoy the views of the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles and walk through the beautiful National Park
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $119
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens From San José

Visit to the La Paz Water Fall Garden for a scrumptious lunch and tour. As we arrive to La Paz, we will walk through a trail, leading to a spectacular waterfall in the middle of the rainforest.  also visit the hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the bird house, the butterfly garden and the frog’s exhibit; to be enjoyed by those of all ages.
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From $128
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Private Guided Walk to the Laguna de Colores Viewpoint

Join us on a guided walk into the cloud forest to discover one of its spectacular secrets. The colorful lagoon of the Río Blanco. A lagoon formed by waters of volcanic origin that turns into wonderful colors as it mixes with other tributaries. This spectacular hike will take you through little-explored trails and pristine forest, ensuring an immersive and unparalleled experience. You will be able to enjoy numerous species of high altitude birds such as the quetzal, as well as walk in the habitat of different mammals that inhabit our forests, such as the puma, tapir, mountain goat, among others. Our abundant vegetation will dazzle you and with luck you will have the experience of walking among the clouds. All this along with the benefits of physical activity that a mountain hike provides. We are located in the mountains of Coronado, San José, just 50 minutes from the center of the capital.
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From $114
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Birdwatching Tour in Tapantí National Park

Great chance to spot the the Tapanti national Park bird species, this area is very special place with a lot of endemic highland bird species and why it makes this tour so special and unique. The Forest is a nice mix of Rain Forest with some Cloud Forest, make out of this place an incredible birdwatching destination. In the National Park trails in a normal birding walk you can spot birds species like Toucanets, Barbets, many kind of Tanagers, Wrens, Euphomias, Warblers, Flycatchers and many others right in their natural habitad. The amazing national Park has more than 400 species of birds and also offers a big variety of habitats. We do provide binoculars and a field guided of the local birds of the area, we alse like to keep a small groups maximom 5 people per group, it will be really exclusive and fun adding a bif chance to spot a amazing number of birds. This tour is for beginners and advance birdwatchers. We included Binoculars, birds field guided and a local Birdwatcher tour guide
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From $59
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Private Bird Watching Experience in Coronado San José

You will be able to walk in the habitat of different mammals that inhabit our forests, such as the puma, tapir, mountain goat, among others. Our abundant vegetation will dazzle you and with luck you will have the experience of walking among the clouds. All this accompanied by expert guides who will ensure an unforgettable experience. We are located in the mountains of Coronado, San José, just 50 minutes from the center of the capital.
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From $87
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Sarapiqui Rain Forest Night Walk

The excellent location to get there and being inside the tropical rain forest that is home to a great variety of flora and fauna make the site something special. The paths surrounded by nature, springs, streams, ponds and its relief make it a special place to view different species of animals and plants that can only be described by living it. Between trails, bridges, tree houses will make your visit a totally friendly environment with nature and full of learning.
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See Details → Duration :2 to 3 hours
From $35
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Braulio Carrillo 6 in 1 Full Day Pass with Optional Transfer

Pack in the fun on this day trip to Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic, a nature sanctuary and park. With your 6-in-1 pass, discover the plant and wildlife lurking in the lush, pristine rainforest through six activities. Glide in an open-air gondola over the woods, zipline through the canopy, test your bravery on the Adrena-Line, stroll down a nature trail, cross a hanging bridge and delight in the butterflies and frogs garden. Naturalist guides are on-hand to illuminate what you see along the way. Round-trip transport from San Jose hotels optional.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $112
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Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley, and Lankester Gardens Combo Tour from San Jose

This tour is the combination of the Irazú Volcano National Park and the Orosi Lankester Garden tours. To that end, the tour offers the mystique of the Irazú Volcano, and the enchantment of the lush gardens in Orosi.
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From $136
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Full Day Trip To Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Visit two of Costa Rica's most charming destinations on this private, full day adventure. Explore the active crater, vibrant blue lagoon, and lush hiking trails of Volcań Poas. Journey through a tropical rainforest sanctuary where you can see five waterfalls and get up close and personal with over 100 species such as jaguars, monkeys, butterflies, frogs, pumas, and sloths. Includes optional stops for sightseeing, breakfast/lunch, and farm-fresh coffee, strawberries, or cheese.
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See Details → Duration :8 to 9 hours
From $160
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose

Explore the lush Cloud Forest of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Day Trip from San Jose. Hike on the best hanging bridges of the country and observe the Cloud Forest up-close. Learn about the interesting jungle’s eco-system and observe Wildlife. Stop in different places on the way to Monteverde to learn about fruits of Costa Rica, in a place where monkeys are normally observed and in a look-out point to take pictures of the Nicoya Gulf and the Monteverde mountainous landscape.
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based on 184 reviews
See Details → Duration :13 hours
From $205