Tours in San Jose

Soar over 11 waterfalls on Costa Rica’s longest canopy tour with 18 zipline cables. Breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and lush rainforest, all from a unique perspective. A combination of adventure and relaxation, with thrilling activities like rappelling and opportunities to cool off in a waterfall pool. Perfectly designed for small groups, led by professional bilingual guides who prioritize your safety and fun. Transportation options available from nearby areas, making it easy to include this unforgettable experience in your Costa Rica itinerary.

As you explore this enchanting city, you'll discover a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through the streets, sharing captivating histories and transporting you back in time. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the National Theater, a true masterpiece showcasing artistic brilliance. Admire its neoclassical façade, intricate details, and breathtaking murals that bring the culture to life. Prepare to be amazed at the Central Market, a bustling hub where vibrant colors, aromatic scents, and lively sounds come together. Indulge your taste buds with local delicacies and tropical fruits that will transport you to paradise. Allow us to be your guide, your storyteller, and your companion as we unlock the secrets of this mesmerizing destination. Book your tour today. San Jose is waiting to capture your heart!

You are going to have a VIP service! Air conditioning, comfortable seats, insurance and a professional English speaking driver who will offer you all the support you need for your vacation, not only driving but providing you with all the information you may need.

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!

At Ride Pura Vida, we offer more than just a ride—it's an experience. Our private and exclusive service ensures that your journey is comfortable and tailored to your needs, with no shared rides or unnecessary stops. Enjoy spacious, air-conditioned vehicles and complimentary refreshments, including water, juice, and local Costa Rican beer. Our service includes a stop at the Tárcoles Bridge to see crocodiles, subject to daylight and weather. Our friendly, knowledgeable drivers provide insights into the region and ensure a seamless journey. With flexible pickups and drop-offs, along with a commitment to safety, we guarantee a hassle-free and memorable travel experience. Book with us and start your Costa Rican adventure the right way!

Discover the best of the Central Valley in one day with our 4-in-1 tour. Explore the towering Irazú Volcano, the highest in Costa Rica, and walk on the clouds while enjoying unique panoramic views. Continue to the picturesque Orosi Valley, birthplace of Costa Rican colonial history, surrounded by green and coffee mountains. Visit the Ruins of Ujarras, one of the oldest historical treasures in the country, and finish the experience with a delicious à la carte lunch in front of the majestic Lake Cachi. Relax in a restaurant with trails and gardens offering breathtaking views, perfect for memorable photos. This tour combines nature, culture and history in a complete experience that includes transportation, professional guidance, lunch and the convenience of pickup and return to your hotel in San Jose. An ideal choice for those looking to discover the most authentic of Costa Rica in one day.

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

Discover the perfect blend of flavor and natural beauty on this Doka Coffee Tour & Poás Volcano Experience from San José. Begin your morning at the award-winning Doka Coffee Estate with a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, followed by a guided tour of a working coffee plantation. Learn the centuries-old process of growing, harvesting, and roasting the famous Golden Bean, and enjoy a fresh coffee tasting right at the source. Then, continue into the misty cloud forest to Poás Volcano National Park. Walk through lush high-altitude landscapes and admire the massive active crater — over a mile wide and 320 meters (1,050 feet) deep — known for its dramatic fumaroles and breathtaking panoramic views. A perfect combination of culture, nature, and iconic scenery, this half-day adventure is a must-do for travelers looking to experience Costa Rica’s rich coffee heritage and volcanic wonders in a single unforgettable trip.

This city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with an authentic cultural experience with on-board folkloric music. The tour includes guided city walks in important historic landmarks like the National Theater, the National Monument and San Jose’s Central Market, Gold Museum and others. It is also important to mention that our tour has been declared of “cultural interest” by the Ministry of Culture of Costa Rica.

Experience a stress-free, private transfer with door-to-door service from SJO Airport or Manuel Antonio/Quepos. Enjoy a comfortable ride in our air-conditioned, modern vehicles, perfect for individuals, couples, or groups. We offer complimentary drinks, including bottled water, fresh fruit juices, and local Costa Rican beer to make your journey even more enjoyable. Our professional, bilingual drivers provide a safe and friendly experience, offering insider tips about Costa Rica. As part of the trip, we include a stop at the famous Crocodile Bridge in Tárcoles (subject to daylight and weather), where you can witness Costa Rica's largest crocodiles. We track your flight and adjust pickup times to ensure reliability, whether your flight is early or delayed. Available 24/7, our service is flexible and tailored to your needs. With safety as our priority, we guarantee a smooth, hassle-free ride. Book now for the best private transportation experience in Costa Rica!

Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s breathtaking rainforest on a full-day visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of the country’s most iconic nature parks. Walk along lush jungle trails and experience the extraordinary biodiversity of this tropical paradise. Discover the butterfly observatory, home to the stunning blue morpho, and visit wildlife exhibits where you may see pumas, monkeys, toucans, colorful tropical birds, and more native species. Stroll through the enchanting orchid, hummingbird, and frog gardens, and admire five spectacular waterfalls surrounded by dramatic cloud-forest scenery — a dream for nature lovers and photographers. Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch featuring Costa Rican favorites and international dishes before continuing your adventure through this magical natural sanctuary. Perfect for families, couples, and eco-travelers, this tour blends wildlife, waterfalls, and rainforest discovery into one unforgettable experience near 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.

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.

Our service is 100% flexible, no matter if your flight is delayed or canceled and rescheduled, we take care of picking you up in a personalized way at the airport, our drivers are bilingual and professional in their treatment, fast and efficient we offer on board wifi and service direct.

This is the best nature and adventure getaway from the city of San Jose and surrounding areas, along the way you will enjoy some amazing views of the mountains. 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 views - Horseback Riding to natural pool - ATV adventure in the rain forest, waterfalls 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

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).

This enchanted and secluded park is the save heaven of many different species of while life not only native of Costa Rica, but to the Americas. Travelling through the waters of the hidden lagoons and canals as the flowering vine covered trees blend in with their own water reflection we will have the unique experience of observing as close as possible several species of flora and fauna. It is easy to observe several species of crocodiles, toucan, monkeys, slots, macaws, iguanas and some others. Among such species we find the majestic green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) which has in Tortuguero 21 miles of beach to nest in (July to October); the largest nesting site of the western hemisphere. Tortuguero is considered the most important nesting site on the western half of the caribbean for the green turtle that comes to the beach to nest every year. . Please note that the nesting tour only takes place at night and you will not see turtles nesting on the beach during this one day tour.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program.

We love to make our customers happy! We also love our people and our country. Our mission is to give you a glance of our "pura vida" lifestyle while having a great time at the great city San Jose, Costa Rica and everything it has to offer at night.

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

Welcome to the original and very first BarCrawl in San Jose, Costa Rica! Since 2019, we've hosted over 2,000 tourists from 50+ countries. We're proud promoters of affordable tourism and holders of the registered BarCrawl trademark in the country! Staying in San Jose and looking for an affordable, fun and safe night out? This 3-hour BarCrawl in San Jose everything you need to have a great time, live our nightlife as a true local while safely moving throughout one of our most popular bar districts. We will visit the most popular bars and clubs in town! Each of the bars will have a different atmosphere than the last. If you wish to request safe roundtrip private transportation to and from the tour, provide your hotel name or exact address and we'll send a quote. We do not discriminate on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. We welcome everyone to join us and expect that our guests share our commitment to respect diversity and inclusion.

This shuttle is scheduled to leave regardless of the minimum number of bookings. All of our vehicles are custom-designed so that you can sit comfortably and so that your luggage can be stored inside. We equipped the shuttles with comfortable reclining seats as well as a comfortable, clean pillow. Enjoy our onboard WiFi and under-the-seat power outlets, so you can stay connected during your ride.

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.

This activity offers a relaxing, family-friendly way to explore one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful rainforests. The Aerial Tram provides peaceful canopy views that everyone can enjoy, from kids to grandparents. Nature walks and wildlife exhibits—like the Butterfly Garden and Terrarium—make the experience educational, safe, and perfect for curious travelers of all ages.