Waterfall Tours in San Jose, Costa Rica at a glance
- Our pick: La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfalls, US$ 133 per person (6h–7h, 4.58★ · 50).
- Best value: Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda Ébano, US$ 120 per person (4h–5h, 5.00★ · 42).
- Also recommended: Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & Lunch, US$ 250 per person (9h–10h, 5.00★ · 21).
Price per person across the 33 options priced per person: US$ 114–US$ 300 (median US$ 185). With 100+ reviews: 9 of 34.
Of the 34 options: 34 with live guides in English, 34 with free cancellation, 30 with instant confirmation, 32 with hotel pickup, 30 kid-friendly, 8 private and 16 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Waterfall Tours in San Jose, Costa Rica
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34 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfalls Half-day tour from San José to La Paz Waterfall Gardens with certified bilingual guide, buffet lunch, and entry included. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.58 (50 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 133 per person
Arenal Volcano Tour: Coffee, Waterfalls & Hot Springs Full-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose with coffee tasting, La Paz Waterfall, indigenous culture presentation, Costa Rican lunch and dinner. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.88 (1,736 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San Jose Learn 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 available ★ 4.90 (826 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee & La Paz Waterfalls Day Tour Visit three Costa Rican landmarks in one day: tour a working coffee plantation on Poás's slopes, stand at the volcano's crater rim. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.47 (334 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 155 per person
Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day Trip 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. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.81 (152 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Coffee, volcano & waterfalls from San José: One day, three stops Day tour from San José visiting Doka Coffee Estate, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with breakfast, lunch and guide included, see the crater. Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.77 (367 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Waterfalls and wildlife Tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, professional guide, buffet lunch and skip-the-line entry to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.81 (320 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & Wildlife Start 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 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Arenal Suspension Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs from San Jose Day trip from San Jose to Arenal with La Fortuna Falls, canopy bridges and natural hot springs. Includes transport, guide, lunch and entry to all three sites. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.63 (87 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 249 per person
Poás Volcano and Coffee Farm Tour from San José Tour from San José to Poás Volcano with Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm, La Paz Waterfalls, and lunch included: hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and all activities arranged. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.83 (202 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Poas Volcano & Coffee Farm Tour from San Jose: Includes lunch and park fees Full-day tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, Poas Volcano crater views, and a hands-on coffee farm visit including lunch and park fees. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.83 (100 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Watching Tour from San Jose Full-day tour from San Jose to Tenorio Volcano National Park with Rio Celeste Waterfall hike, sloth watching, hotel pickup, breakfast. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.65 (63 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Poás Volcano, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall from San Jose Tour from San Jose covering Poás Volcano, coffee plantations and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hotel pickup, buffet lunch and a professional guide. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.72 (58 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda Ébano Private tour of Hacienda Ébano natural reserve near San Jose with 4x4 safari truck, rainforest hike to two waterfalls with natural pools. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (42 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Ziplining in Turrialba: Waterfall Rappelling & Hanging Bridges Combine waterfall rappelling, ziplining and a 132-foot hanging bridge near Turrialba, an hour east of San Jose, with equipment and lunch included. Every day · 08:30 and 12:30 · From age 7 ★ 4.98 (66 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 114 per person
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San Jose: Coffee, Volcano & Waterfalls Tour in One Day Nine-hour tour from San Jose visiting a coffee plantation, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with meals and wildlife viewing throughout the day. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.52 (46 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 209 per person
Doka Coffee Tour, Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall from San Jose Visit 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 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 184 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: 5 waterfalls & wildlife Visit Costa Rica's 5 highest waterfalls and rainforest trails where you'll spot marmosets, sloths, toucans and hummingbirds. Includes hotel pickup, guide and lunch. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.50 (34 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Wildlife exhibits Tour from San José to La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hummingbird gallery, serpentarium, bird house, butterfly garden and frog exhibit. Includes hotel pickup, lunch and guide. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.39 (33 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffee Plantation Tour: 8 Hours Eight-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 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls Private Tour Highlights Private eight-hour tour from La Paz visiting Poás Volcano's active crater and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with five waterfalls. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.83 (23 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 255 per person
Compare 13 more options for Waterfall Tours in San Jose, Costa Rica
From US$ 125 per person · 5 h to 12 h
Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & Lunch Hike 6–7 km through remote valleys to Bajos del Toro waterfalls with hotel pickup from San Jose, breakfast, lunch and time to swim. Guide included in English or Spanish. Every day · 05:30 and 06:00 · Pickup available · Ages 13–62 ★ 5.00 (21 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Waterfalls and wildlife Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens on a six to seven hour tour from Alajuela through cloud forest to see five waterfalls and over 100 animal species, with hotel pickup and lunch. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.59 (17 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San Jose Full-day tour from San Jose to Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with park entry, breakfast, lunch and guide included. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River Day Trip Day 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 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River tour from San Jose La Paz Waterfall Gardens features five cascades and rescued wildlife, followed by a two-hour Sarapiqui River safari-style boat ride through tropical forest near San Jose. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls: Private Tour from San Jose Private tour from San Jose to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens with naturalist guide, park entry, lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 300 per person
Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Farm Tour Private tour from La Paz covering Poás Volcano crater, La Paz Waterfall Gardens with five waterfalls and wildlife. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.88 (8 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 295 per person
Arenal Volcano tour from San José: Hot springs & waterfall Full-day tour from San José to Arenal Volcano with La Fortuna Waterfall and 25 thermal pools at Baldi Hot Springs. Includes hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.20 (10 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour from San José Experience Costa Rica’s La Paz Waterfall Gardens on a private tour. See waterfalls, rescued wildlife & cloud forest trails. Lunch & transport included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 295 per person
Waterfalls & Cavern Tour from San José: 4WD Private Access Six to eight hours exploring hidden waterfalls and a cave near San José with a private 4WD driver, bottled water and a rustic picnic lunch included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 750 per group
Nauyaca Waterfalls & Hacienda Ébano tour from San Jose Tour from San Jose to Barú's waterfalls with a naturalist guide, ocean views, and a hike through nature reserves while enjoying Costa Rican cuisine. Every day · 07:30 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls from San José: Private tour Eight-hour private tour from San José to Poás Volcano's active crater, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and a coffee plantation, with hotel pickup and English-speaking driver. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 238 per person
La Fortuna Waterfall & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour Private tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, La Fortuna Waterfall hike, swim, buffet lunch and thermal pools at Baldi Hot Springs. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 3.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 285 per person
The top 12 of 34 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfallsOur pickPickup offered | US$ 133 per person | 6h–7h | 4.58★ · 50 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda ÉbanoBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 120 per person | 4h–5h | 5.00★ · 42 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & LunchAlso recommendedGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 250 per person | 9h–10h | 5.00★ · 21 | Every day · 05:30 and 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Arenal Volcano Tour: Coffee, Waterfalls & Hot SpringsPickup offered | US$ 165 per person | 14h | 4.88★ · 1,736 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San JosePickup offered | US$ 185 per person | 10h | 4.90★ · 826 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee & La Paz Waterfalls Day TourPickup offered | US$ 155 per person | 10h | 4.47★ · 334 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day TripPickup offered | US$ 185 per person | 14h | 4.81★ · 152 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Coffee, volcano & waterfalls from San José: One day, three stopsPickup offered | US$ 187 per person | 13h | 4.77★ · 367 | Every day · 05:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Waterfalls and wildlifeGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 8h–9h | 4.81★ · 320 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & WildlifePickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 8h–9h | 4.73★ · 118 | Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Arenal Suspension Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs from San JoseGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 249 per person | 12h | 4.63★ · 87 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Poás Volcano and Coffee Farm Tour from San JoséPickup offered | US$ 149 per person | 8h–10h | 4.83★ · 202 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (8): Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda Ébano (US$ 120 per person) · Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls Private Tour Highlights (US$ 255 per person) · Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls: Private Tour from San Jose (US$ 300 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & Lunch (US$ 250 per person) · La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Waterfalls and wildlife (US$ 135 per person) · Arenal Suspension Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs from San Jose (US$ 249 per person)
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