Safaris in San Jose 6 options
Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda ÉbanoPrivate 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 optional★ 5.00 (42)4h–5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per 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
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River tour from San JoseLa 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)9hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Paddle Through RainforestPaddle the Sarapiqui River through rainforest reserves on a guided float from San Jose, spotting sloths, otters, tropical birds and iguanas.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7★ 4.83 (6)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
Sarapiquí River Wildlife Safari: Family Rafting TourFloat the gentle Sarapiquí River spotting howler monkeys, sloths and toucans with a certified guide, certified guide, kayak and lunch included.Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 · From age 4★ 5.00 (3)3hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Nauyaca Waterfalls & Hacienda Ébano tour from San JoseTour 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)5h–6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda ÉbanoOur pick | US$ 120 per person | 4h–5h | 5.00★ · 42 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Paddle Through RainforestBest value | US$ 111 per person | 4h | 4.83★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sarapiquí River Wildlife Safari: Family Rafting TourLowest price | US$ 90 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 08:30 and 12:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River Day Trip | US$ 225 per person | 10h | 5.00★ · 13 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Sarapiqui River tour from San Jose | US$ 225 per person | 9h | 5.00★ · 13 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Nauyaca Waterfalls & Hacienda Ébano tour from San Jose | US$ 170 per person | 5h–6h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
Safaris in San Jose at a glance
- Our pick: Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda Ébano, US$ 120 (4h–5h, 5.00★ · 42).
- Best value: Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Paddle Through Rainforest, US$ 111 (4h, 4.83★ · only 6 reviews).
- Lowest price: Sarapiquí River Wildlife Safari: Family Rafting Tour, US$ 90 (3h, 5.00★ · only 3 reviews).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 90–US$ 225 (median US$ 120).
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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