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Feel the warmth of san josé in a hands-on chocolate making workshop, taste cocoa at every stage, and craft your own chocolates to take home. includes all supplies.
4.90 (152)
2h
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San José: Chocolate Making Workshop & Tasting at Local Factory
Feel the warmth of san josé in a hands-on chocolate making workshop, taste cocoa at every stage, and craft your own chocolates to take home. includes all supplies....
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From US$ 57.50
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Feel the rainforest mist, zipline 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.
4.81 (151)
14h
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Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day Trip
Feel the rainforest mist, zipline 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....
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From US$ 185
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Step into a costa rican kitchen with doña chela, cook over a wood stove, pick fresh garden ingredients, and share a homemade dinner. includes natural drink.
5.00 (145)
2h
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Costa Rica: Chela Cooking Class & Wood-Fired Dinner Experience
Step into a costa rican kitchen with doña chela, cook over a wood stove, pick fresh garden ingredients, and share a homemade dinner. includes natural drink....
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From US$ 60
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Leave san jose for a wild costa rica day trip—choose ziplining, horseback to a jungle pool, atv waterfalls, surfing or chocolate. includes lunch & pickup.
4.73 (143)
10h
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Costa Rica: Zipline, ATV, Horseback or Surf & Chocolate Day Trip
Leave san jose for a wild costa rica day trip—choose ziplining, horseback to a jungle pool, atv waterfalls, surfing or chocolate. includes lunch & pickup....
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From US$ 171.30
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Smell roasting coffee, taste fresh chocolate, and walk lush trails at don jorge’s farm in alajuela. includes hands-on chocolate workshop and waterfall stop.
4.98 (141)
2h
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Alajuela: Chocolate & Coffee Farm Tour with Waterfall
Smell roasting coffee, taste fresh chocolate, and walk lush trails at don jorge’s farm in alajuela. includes hands-on chocolate workshop and waterfall stop....
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From US$ 50
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Let a local guide walk you across arenal’s lava fields, spot wildlife, and end with views of the volcano and lake. includes hotel pickup, entry fees, fruit & water.
4.67 (139)
2h 30m
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Arenal Volcano: Guided Hike on Lava Trails & Optional Hot Springs
Let a local guide walk you across arenal’s lava fields, spot wildlife, and end with views of the volcano and lake. includes hotel pickup, entry fees, fruit & water....
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From US$ 79.10
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Feel the rush on sarapiquí river’s class 3-4 rapids from la fortuna, guided by locals with hotel pickup and riverside lunch included—adventure and laughter ahead.
4.86 (136)
6h
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La Fortuna: Sarapiquí Whitewater Rafting Class 3-4 & Lunch
Feel the rush on sarapiquí river’s class 3-4 rapids from la fortuna, guided by locals with hotel pickup and riverside lunch included—adventure and laughter ahead....
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From US$ 122.04
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Feel your heart race on a canopy tour at arenal volcano, try the tarzan swing, spot wildlife in the rainforest, and finish with a cold drink. includes all gear.
4.80 (136)
2h 30m
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Arenal Volcano: Canopy Tour & Tarzan Swing with Double Safety
Feel your heart race on a canopy tour at arenal volcano, try the tarzan swing, spot wildlife in the rainforest, and finish with a cold drink. includes all gear....
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From US$ 85
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Step 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.
4.79 (136)
30m–50m
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San José Airport to City Hotels: Private Transfer & Meet Service
Step 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....
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From US$ 50
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Late risers can catch the only afternoon sarapiqui river rafting tour from arenal, with hotel pickup, riverside fruit picnic, and expert local guides included.
4.99 (128)
5h
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Arenal & Sarapiqui: Afternoon Rafting Tour with Pickup & Fruit Stop
Late risers can catch the only afternoon sarapiqui river rafting tour from arenal, with hotel pickup, riverside fruit picnic, and expert local guides included....
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From US$ 77
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Watch sloths in la fortuna’s reforested trails, taste fresh sugarcane juice, and learn tortilla making with a local cook. includes snack and guide.
4.96 (123)
2h
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La Fortuna: Sloth Walk & Tortilla Cooking with Sugarcane Juice
Watch sloths in la fortuna’s reforested trails, taste fresh sugarcane juice, and learn tortilla making with a local cook. includes snack and guide....
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From US$ 38
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Feel the rush near arenal volcano with canyoning, waterfall rappelling, and whitewater rafting. includes hotel pickup, local guide, and tropical buffet lunch.
4.98 (122)
6h
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La Fortuna: Canyoning & Rafting Day Tour Arenal Volcano
Feel the rush near arenal volcano with canyoning, waterfall rappelling, and whitewater rafting. includes hotel pickup, local guide, and tropical buffet lunch....
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From US$ 192.10
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Feel the quiet magic of bijagua’s forests on a small-group wildlife walk—see sloths, frogs, and birds up close with a local guide. flexible start times, all fees included.
4.84 (122)
1h–1h 30m
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Bijagua: Wildlife Walking Tour with Sloths & Frogs
Feel the quiet magic of bijagua’s forests on a small-group wildlife walk—see sloths, frogs, and birds up close with a local guide. flexible start times, all fees included....
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From US$ 30
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Visit costa rica’s only commercial winery for a guided tour, golden berry liqueur tasting, and wine pairing. includes vineyard walk and local insights.
4.99 (121)
2h 30m
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Costa Rica winery: Wine tour & tasting with local guide
Visit costa rica’s only commercial winery for a guided tour, golden berry liqueur tasting, and wine pairing. includes vineyard walk and local insights....
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From US$ 94.92
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Step into costa rica’s rainforest at mistico park, cross hanging bridges with arenal volcano views, spot wildlife with a local guide, and enjoy hotel pickup.
4.63 (121)
3h–4h
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Arenal Hanging Bridges: Mistico Park Rainforest Walk & Volcano Views
Step into costa rica’s rainforest at mistico park, cross hanging bridges with arenal volcano views, spot wildlife with a local guide, and enjoy hotel pickup....
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From US$ 78
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Feel the power of arenal up close, swim beneath la fortuna waterfall, and walk rainforest bridges—all in one day with lunch and hotel pickup included.
4.86 (120)
10h
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La Fortuna: Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hanging Bridges
Feel the power of arenal up close, swim beneath la fortuna waterfall, and walk rainforest bridges—all in one day with lunch and hotel pickup included....
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From US$ 145
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Watch sloths in la fortuna’s rainforest, taste fresh chocolate and coffee, and join a guided walk with wildlife spotting. includes transport and local guide.
4.98 (119)
3h
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La Fortuna: Sloth Park Walk & Coffee Chocolate Sugarcane Tasting
Watch sloths in la fortuna’s rainforest, taste fresh chocolate and coffee, and join a guided walk with wildlife spotting. includes transport and local guide....
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From US$ 92.86
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Feel the mist of la paz waterfall, spot wildlife up close, and wander lush trails on this day trip from san jose. includes hotel pickup, buffet lunch, and guide.
4.73 (118)
8h–9h
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens: Wildlife Day Trip & Lunch from San Jose
Feel the mist of la paz waterfall, spot wildlife up close, and wander lush trails on this day trip from san jose. includes hotel pickup, buffet lunch, and guide....
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From US$ 135
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Feel the mist at la fortuna waterfall, cross arenal’s hanging bridges, hike lava fields, and unwind in hot springs. includes lunch, snacks, and private guide pickup.
4.88 (111)
10h
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Arenal: Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall Day Trip
Feel the mist at la fortuna waterfall, cross arenal’s hanging bridges, hike lava fields, and unwind in hot springs. includes lunch, snacks, and private guide pickup....
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From US$ 155
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Feel the rush on balsa river’s class iii rapids near la fortuna, swim under the jungle canopy, spot wildlife, and relax with a costa rican lunch—includes hotel pickup.
4.95 (110)
5h
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La Fortuna: Balsa River White Water Rafting & Lunch
Feel the rush on balsa river’s class iii rapids near la fortuna, swim under the jungle canopy, spot wildlife, and relax with a costa rican lunch—includes hotel pickup....
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From US$ 92.66
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