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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose, Costa Rica
Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour. You’ll get up close and personal, through local food, history, culture even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables in the Borbon Market. We’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting empanada with cheese and beans. Seeing diverse sites like the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful Morazan parks will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare Cafe Chorreado, enjoy a tamal cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, try our famous Agua de Sapo make with sugar cañe and lemon.
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.
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!
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
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.
White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose
This one-day trip is a full day of paddling exciting whitewater past cascading waterfalls and the spectacular rainforest. The Pacuare’s class 3 and 4 rapids are suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, ages 12 and older, who are ready for adventure and being physically active all day. After an early pick-up at your San Jose area hotel, we will drive to Cartago – Costa Rica’s historic capital city – and through small towns and countryside to the rafting hub of Turrialba. We’ll stop for breakfast (included) and afterward head to the Pacuare River put in. At the river, your guides will outfit you with rafting equipment and give a paddling explanation and safety talk. Then the fun begins! We’ll paddle 18 miles downriver through class 3 and 4 rapids like “Huacas,” “Rodeo,” “Pinball,” “Cimarrones,” and “Dos Montañas.” Along the way, we’ll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. After finishing rafting, you’ll be able to change into dry clothes before driving back to San Jose.
Attractions in San Jose
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Poas Volcano National Park
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- National Theater (Teatro Nacional)
- San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central)
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Gold Museum
- Sarchi
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense)
- Sarapiqui Canopy
- Morazan Park
- National Museum (Museo Nacional)
- Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi)
- Jade Museum (Museo del Jade)
- Lankester Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico Lankester)
- La Sabana Park
- Doka Estate
- Rescate Animal Zooave
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Children's Museum (Museo de los Ninos)
- Chirripó National Park
- Escazu
- Yellow House (Casa Amarilla)
- Turu Ba Ri Tropical Park
- Metallic Building (Ed)ificio Metálico)