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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.Mon, Thu and Sat · 06:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.87 (840)12hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
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.Every day · 07:30 · Pickup optional★ 4.90 (822)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
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.Every day · All ages★ 4.45 (711)12h–18hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
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.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 12–55★ 4.67 (251)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
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.Tue and Fri · 06:30 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.78 (211)13hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 229per person
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.Every day · 06:30 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.81 (152)14hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & WildlifeStart from your San Jose hotel and spend the morning walking cloud forest trails to five waterfalls, then visit ten animal exhibits, monkeys, sloths.Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.73 (118)8h–9hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San JoseFull-day Manuel Antonio tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, park entry and guide. Skip entry lines, see monkeys and sloths. Around 13 hours.Every day except Tuesday · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.45 (103)12hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Tortuguero National Park day trip: Canals and wildlifeBoat through Tortuguero's jungle canals spotting crocodiles, monkeys, toucans and sloths, then walk the village. Includes breakfast, lunch and park entry from San Jose.Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.70 (86)12h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 230per person
Irazu Volcano & Cartago Tour: Crater Views & Valley LunchHotel pickup at 7am, crater walk at Irazu Volcano National Park by 9:30am, then Orosi Valley viewpoint and lunch. Guide, park fees and transport included, back by 3pm.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80★ 4.55 (47)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
San Jose to Wildlife Rescue: Sloths, Macaws, Monkeys TourFour hours from San Jose to a private wildlife rescue center with hotel pickup: learn rescue stories and rainforest conservation from a guide while you.Tue–Sun · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.72 (46)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose: Wildlife & BeachesFull-day Manuel Antonio tour from San Jose with park entry, crocodile bridge, macaw spotting, breakfast and lunch. Hotel pickup included, bilingual guide, rainforest hike.Mon, Thu and Sat · 06:00 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.76 (38)12hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Doka Coffee Tour, Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall from San JoseVisit a Costa Rica coffee plantation for breakfast and processing tour, then see Poás Volcano's active crater and walk through La Paz Waterfall Gardens.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.76 (37)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 184per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffee Plantation Tour: 8 HoursEight-hour tour from La Paz combining a working coffee plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hotel pickup, buffet lunch and guide included.Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.61 (31)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River Day TripDay trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Sarapiqui River with bilingual guide, hotel pickup, buffet lunch and all entry fees included.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (13)10hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Day trip San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & hot springsDay trip from San Jose to Mistico Park's suspension bridges over Lake Arenal, volcano views, and thermal waters at Baldi Hot Springs with dinner.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.64 (11)13hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 300per person
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Tour from San JoséFull-day tour from San José through Sarchí to La Fortuna, with Arenal Volcano views and six natural thermal pools at Ecotermales.Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 5.00 (9)11h–12hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 222per person
Pacuare River rafting: Class III-IV white water from San JoseRaft 19 miles of Class III-IV white water through the rainforest on the Pacuare River with hotel pickup from San Jose, meals.Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 11★ 5.00 (6)11hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Custom Costa Rica Day Trip from San Jose: 4WD & Local GuideCustomize your full day in Costa Rica with a private 4WD driver who adapts the route to your interests. Choose Ballena Park for whales and waterfalls.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (4)13h–14hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 900per group
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White SandDay trip from San José to Tortuga Island with snorkeling and lunch included. 50-minute boat ride to Blue Flag beach. Hotel pickup, all fitness levels.Every day · 05:45 and 07:45 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.33 (3)9h–12hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San JoseOur pick | US$ 169 per person | 12h | 4.87★ · 840 | Mon, Thu and Sat · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San JoséBest value | US$ 125 per person | 10h | 4.67★ · 251 | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San JoseTop rated | US$ 185 per person | 10h | 4.90★ · 822 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Snorkel | US$ 115 per person | 12h–18h | 4.45★ · 711 | Every day | English, Spanish |
| Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose | US$ 229 per person | 13h | 4.78★ · 211 | Tue and Fri · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day Trip | US$ 185 per person | 14h | 4.81★ · 152 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & Wildlife | US$ 135 per person | 8h–9h | 4.73★ · 118 | Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose | US$ 175 per person | 12h | 4.45★ · 103 | Every day except Tuesday · 05:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tortuguero National Park day trip: Canals and wildlife | US$ 230 per person | 12h 30m | 4.70★ · 86 | Every day · 05:30 | English, Spanish |
| Irazu Volcano & Cartago Tour: Crater Views & Valley Lunch | US$ 149 per person | 8h | 4.55★ · 47 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| San Jose to Wildlife Rescue: Sloths, Macaws, Monkeys Tour | US$ 150 per person | 4h | 4.72★ · 46 | Tue–Sun · 08:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose: Wildlife & Beaches | US$ 169 per person | 12h | 4.76★ · 38 | Mon, Thu and Sat · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
San Jose Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San Jose, US$ 169 (12h, 4.87★ · 840).
- Best value: Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José, US$ 125 (10h, 4.67★ · 251).
- Top rated: Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San Jose, US$ 185 (10h, 4.90★ · 822).
Real price per person across the 20 options: US$ 115–US$ 300 (median US$ 175). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 20.
Of the 20 options: 20 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 19 with hotel pickup, 17 kid-friendly, 1 private and 10 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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