Top Things to Do in San Jose

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★4.8 226 experiences from US$ 23 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Custom Costa Rica Day Trip from San Jose: 4WD & Local Guide
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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.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h–14h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 900per group
Monteverde Ziplining and Hanging Bridges from San José
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Monteverde Ziplining and Hanging Bridges from San JoséZipline 1.9 miles through Monteverde's cloud forest canopy, ride cable cars and walk suspension bridges with a guide.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 323per person
Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Guanacaste Hotels
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Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Guanacaste HotelsPrivate transfer from San Jose airport to Guanacaste with hotel pickup, English-speaking driver, and bottled water included for small groups.
4 reviews
4.50★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 430per group
Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour from San José
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Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour from San JoséExperience Costa Rica’s La Paz Waterfall Gardens on a private tour. See waterfalls, rescued wildlife & cloud forest trails. Lunch & transport included.
4 reviews
4.00★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 295per person
Orosí Valley thermal experience: 10-12 hours of guided wellness
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Orosí Valley thermal experience: 10-12 hours of guided wellnessSpend 10 to 12 hours in Costa Rica's Orosí Valley with a certified guide, private transportation, thermal mineral waters.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h–12h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per person
Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Night Walk Tour
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Night Walk TourCombine Selvatura Park's canopy bridges with a guided night walk at Finca Lantana to see cloud forest life by day and nocturnal wildlife after dark, led by a naturalist guide.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Live guide EN · PT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 89US$ 67per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White Sand
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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.
3 reviews
4.33★
Duration
9h–12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Class 4 Rafting in San Jose: Small Group Whitewater Adventure
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Class 4 Rafting in San Jose: Small Group Whitewater AdventureClass 4 whitewater rafting near San Jose with a small group and experienced guide who tailors the run to your skill level.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
San Jose Art and Heritage Tour: Golden Hall and Sunset Dinner
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San Jose Art and Heritage Tour: Golden Hall and Sunset DinnerWalk through San Jose's Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theatre, browse Central Market, then enjoy sunset views and dinner with a live guide in English or Spanish.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
13:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Rafting Balsa River level II-III with canopy tour from San José
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Rafting Balsa River level II-III with canopy tour from San JoséRaft the Balsa River through a deep canyon with waterfalls and white water, then fly across eight cables through 500 acres of forest on a canopy tour.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
9h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
Private Transfer San Jose to Jaco: Modern Van with Driver
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Private Transfer San Jose to Jaco: Modern Van with DriverPrivate transfer from San Jose airport or hotel to Jaco with air-conditioned van and driver who meets you at the main exit after customs.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per group
Ziplining over 11 waterfalls near San José: 18 cables
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Ziplining over 11 waterfalls near San José: 18 cablesZipline 18 cables over 11 rainforest waterfalls near San José with 4x4 access, rappelling, a Tibetan bridge.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Puerto Viejo: 6 Hours
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Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Puerto Viejo: 6 HoursPrivate transfer from San Jose Airport to Puerto Viejo with English-speaking driver, hotel pickup available.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per group
Coffee Tour, Grecia & Sarchi: Private Day from San Jose
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Coffee Tour, Grecia & Sarchi: Private Day from San JoseSpend seven hours at Doka Estate's coffee plantation learning seed-to-harvest methods, visit Grecia's steel church and Sarchi's oxcart workshops, with lunch and transport.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 275per person
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui Rainforest Tour: Aerial Tram
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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui Rainforest Tour: Aerial TramPrivate 3-in-1 rainforest tour from San Jose through Braulio Carrillo National Park to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, featuring an aerial tram ride.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 335per person
Costa Rica 10-Day Tour: San Jose to Manuel Antonio Highlights
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Costa Rica 10-Day Tour: San Jose to Manuel Antonio HighlightsVisit Costa Rica's rainforests, volcanic landscapes and Pacific beaches on this 10-day journey from San Jose through Tortuguero.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,995per person
Kayaking at Arenal Lake from San Jose with hot springs
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Kayaking at Arenal Lake from San Jose with hot springsPick up in San Jose to paddle Arenal Lake with wildlife sightings and volcano views, then relax in natural hot springs after lunch.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
8h–12h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 154per person
Sarapiquí River Wildlife Safari: Family Rafting Tour
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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.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
San Jose to Guanacaste Private Transfer: Your Own Schedule
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San Jose to Guanacaste Private Transfer: Your Own SchedulePrivate transfer from San Jose airport or hotel to Guanacaste's Papagayo area, including Riu hotels. You pick the departure time.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 338per group
Sport Fishing in Coco Beach, Guanacaste: 4-Hour Charter
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Sport Fishing in Coco Beach, Guanacaste: 4-Hour CharterFish the Papagayo Gulf coastline on a 4-hour charter from Coco Beach with a professional guide, equipment and refreshments included. Pickup within the local area is arranged.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 255per person
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