Top Things to Do in Alajuela

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Arenal Volcano Tour from San Jose: Zip Lining & Hot Springs
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Arenal Volcano Tour from San Jose: Zip Lining & Hot SpringsFull-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose with zip lining, rappelling, hot springs, and two meals included: coffee plantation stop, waterfall views.
3,744 reviews
4.92★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Hacienda Alsacia Coffee Tour Alajuela: Wet mill & roaster
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Best value
Hacienda Alsacia Coffee Tour Alajuela: Wet mill & roasterHacienda Alsacia coffee tour in Alajuela with wet mill, drying patio, roaster, tasting, café, English & Spanish tours, wheelchair accessible.
3,277 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 31per person
Arenal Volcano Tour: Coffee, Waterfalls & Hot Springs
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano Tour: Coffee, Waterfalls & Hot SpringsFull-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose with coffee tasting, La Paz Waterfall, indigenous culture presentation, Costa Rican lunch and dinner.
1,712 reviews
4.88★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall
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Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & WaterfallFull-day tour from Tamarindo with Rio Celeste waterfall hike, sloth sanctuary visit, and Llanos de Cortés swim. Hotel pickup, lunch, park fees included. 6:30am start.
1,187 reviews
4.62★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San Jose
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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San JoseCurious about Manuel Antonio’s wildlife? See monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws, plus swim at white sand beaches. Includes pickup, breakfast & lunch.
840 reviews
4.87★
Duration
12h
Mon, Thu and Sat
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San Jose
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Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San JoseLearn about coffee near Alajuela, see Poas Volcano’s main crater and watch rescued sloths at La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Includes lunch and pickup.
823 reviews
4.90★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Snorkel
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Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & SnorkelFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with dolphin watching, 45-minute snorkel, lunch on the beach, and 5 hours of free time. Includes transport, equipment, and guide.
714 reviews
4.45★
Duration
12h–18h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Arenal Volcano: Night Rainforest Walk & Wildlife with Family-Friendly Guide
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Arenal Volcano: Night Rainforest Walk & Wildlife with Family-Friendly GuideStep into the rainforest at Arenal Volcano after dark, spot frogs and snakes with a local guide, and enjoy safe, family-friendly trails: includes flashlight and transport.
373 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
ATV Riding La Fortuna: Rainforest Trails & River Views
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ATV Riding La Fortuna: Rainforest Trails & River ViewsRide your own ATV through La Fortuna rainforest on muddy trails and river crossings, with guide, helmet and hotel pickup included: 3 hours of mud.
368 reviews
4.58★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 105US$ 100per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: Sky Tram & Hanging BridgesRide the Sky Tram gondola over the canopy and walk hanging bridges at Sky Walk near San Jose, spotting monkeys and tropical birds with a bilingual guide and lunch.
271 reviews
4.87★
Duration
13h
Tue and Fri
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José
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Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San JoséWake up early in San José for a Pacuare River rafting adventure, with hotel pickup, breakfast, expert guides, and riverside lunch included. Book your spot today.
252 reviews
4.67★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La Fortuna
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Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La FortunaTube down the turquoise Rio Celeste for an hour and a half, then spot sloths, monkeys and exotic birds on the drive back through Tenorio Volcano National.
236 reviews
4.97★
Duration
10h–11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre Alajuela: Rescued animals in gardens
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Travelers' pick
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre Alajuela: Rescued animals in gardensGeneral admission to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center in Alajuela with self-guided access to rescued animals. Wheelchair accessible, open daily.
227 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San JoseHike the hanging bridges of Monteverde Cloud Forest on a 13-hour day trip from San Jose with bilingual guide, hotel pickup.
211 reviews
4.78★
Duration
13h
Tue and Fri
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 229per person
Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 lines over the Arenal rainforest
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Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 lines over the Arenal rainforestZipline 8 lines and a 50-meter rappel over the Arenal rainforest canopy in La Fortuna, then soak in thermal pools and volcanic mud included with your ticket.
174 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day TripZipline near Arenal Volcano, visit waterfalls and relax in hot springs on this full-day Costa Rica tour from San Jose with lunch and dinner included.
152 reviews
4.81★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Chocolate Making Workshop in Alajuela: Make Your Own Bar
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Chocolate Making Workshop in Alajuela: Make Your Own BarMake your own chocolate bar at a working cacao farm in Alajuela, Costa Rica, after walking the plantation trails and learning how cacao becomes chocolate.
147 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Rainforest and beach
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Rainforest and beachFull-day tour from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park with guide, park entry, breakfast and lunch included. Drive the Pacific coast.
143 reviews
4.22★
Duration
12h–13h
Fri–Sun
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
San José Airport to City Hotels: Private Transfer & Meet Service
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Travelers' pick
San José Airport to City Hotels: Private Transfer & Meet ServiceStep off your flight in San José and spot your name at arrivals: private transfer with local welcome, air-conditioned comfort, and direct hotel drop-off included.
137 reviews
4.79★
Duration
30m–50m
start times · Every day
17
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach Lunch
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Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach LunchFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with boat transport, private beach lunch, and Gulf of Nicoya views. Includes drinks, meals, and facilities. 10–12 hours.
100 reviews
4.19★
Duration
10h–12h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
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