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Feel the rush of pacuare river’s class iii-iv rapids near turrialba, paddle with expert guides, spot waterfalls and wildlife, and enjoy lunch—all with pickup included.
4.96 (194)
5h
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Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba: Rapids, Lunch & Pickup
Feel the rush of pacuare river’s class iii-iv rapids near turrialba, paddle with expert guides, spot waterfalls and wildlife, and enjoy lunch—all with pickup included....
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From US$ 120
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Start your costa rica day trip from san jose with poas volcano views, la paz waterfalls, and a hands-on coffee farm tour. includes lunch and hotel pickup.
4.84 (171)
8h–10h
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Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls: Coffee Farm Day Trip
Start your costa rica day trip from san jose with poas volcano views, la paz waterfalls, and a hands-on coffee farm tour. includes lunch and hotel pickup....
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From US$ 149.42
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Jump into san jose’s nightlife with a downtown bar crawl—includes shots, local beer or smirnoff, and covers at top bars. meet locals, laugh, and feel the city’s pulse.
4.78 (161)
3h
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San Jose: Downtown Bar Crawl with Shots & Entry Fees
Jump into san jose’s nightlife with a downtown bar crawl—includes shots, local beer or smirnoff, and covers at top bars. meet locals, laugh, and feel the city’s pulse....
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From US$ 40
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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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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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Feel the rush of 18 ziplines over 11 waterfalls near puntarenas, costa rica, with a local guide. includes pickup, canyon rappel, and time to swim in a natural pool.
4.64 (134)
3h 30m
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Costa Rica: 18-Line Zipline Over 11 Waterfalls & Canyon
Feel the rush of 18 ziplines over 11 waterfalls near puntarenas, costa rica, with a local guide. includes pickup, canyon rappel, and time to swim in a natural pool....
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From US$ 109
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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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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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Watch resplendent quetzals & 30+ bird species in monteverde’s curicancha cloud forest. small group tour with expert guide, spotting scope, and flexible timing included.
4.70 (107)
3h
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Monteverde: Curicancha Birdwatching Tour for Quetzals & Cloud Forest Birds
Watch resplendent quetzals & 30+ bird species in monteverde’s curicancha cloud forest. small group tour with expert guide, spotting scope, and flexible timing included....
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From US$ 38
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Wake up to volcano views, walk hanging bridges in arenal, and spot wildlife on a pacific catamaran—costa rica’s top spots, all with hotels & transport included.
4.69 (106)
8d
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Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Rainforest & Pacific Coast All-Inclusive
Wake up to volcano views, walk hanging bridges in arenal, and spot wildlife on a pacific catamaran—costa rica’s top spots, all with hotels & transport included....
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From US$ 1,489
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Feel the rush of sarapiquí river’s wild rapids in costa rica, paddle with expert guides, spot wildlife, and refuel with a local lunch. includes pickup & gear.
4.99 (103)
3h
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Costa Rica Sarapiquí: White Water Rafting Class III & IV Rapids
Feel the rush of sarapiquí river’s wild rapids in costa rica, paddle with expert guides, spot wildlife, and refuel with a local lunch. includes pickup & gear....
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From US$ 85
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Start at aquiares church, walk the coffee fields, meet locals, and taste fresh-roasted costa rican coffee. includes entry, tastings, and a local guide.
4.98 (98)
2h
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Aquiares: Coffee Farm Tour & Tasting with Community Walk
Start at aquiares church, walk the coffee fields, meet locals, and taste fresh-roasted costa rican coffee. includes entry, tastings, and a local guide....
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From US$ 42
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Step off your flight at sjo and ride in a private, air-conditioned car to jaco or los sueños with a local driver—includes a tárcoles bridge stop and cold drinks.
4.94 (97)
2h
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SJO Airport to Jaco & Los Sueños: Private Transfer, Tárcoles Stop
Step off your flight at sjo and ride in a private, air-conditioned car to jaco or los sueños with a local driver—includes a tárcoles bridge stop and cold drinks....
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From US$ 80
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Wake to birdsong, glide tortuguero’s canals, walk village streets, and relax in a forest lodge. includes all transport, meals, and guided wildlife tours.
4.36 (90)
3d
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Tortuguero: 3-Day Jungle Lodge & Canal Boat Tour from San José
Wake to birdsong, glide tortuguero’s canals, walk village streets, and relax in a forest lodge. includes all transport, meals, and guided wildlife tours....
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From US$ 498.95
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Private round-trip transfer from liberia or san jose airport to guanacaste hotels or houses. includes pickup, local driver, and bottled water. book now.
4.98 (90)
1h
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Liberia Airport - Guanacaste: Private transfer with driver
Private round-trip transfer from liberia or san jose airport to guanacaste hotels or houses. includes pickup, local driver, and bottled water. book now....
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From US$ 187
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Explore san jose’s secret spots and city highlights in a small group tour. visit 40+ sites, from galleries to parks, with a local guide. book now.
4.23 (73)
2h
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San Jose Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & City Highlights Guide
Explore san jose’s secret spots and city highlights in a small group tour. visit 40+ sites, from galleries to parks, with a local guide. book now....
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From US$ 35
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Travel from san jose to la fortuna in a comfy shuttle with wi-fi, reclining seats, and local driver. includes pickup, luggage help, and refreshment stop.
4.69 (59)
4h
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San Jose - La Fortuna: Shuttle transfer with Wi-Fi & pickup
Travel from san jose to la fortuna in a comfy shuttle with wi-fi, reclining seats, and local driver. includes pickup, luggage help, and refreshment stop....
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From US$ 55
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Set out from san jose for a full day of sailing, snorkeling, and wildlife in manuel antonio. includes catamaran cruise, park entry, lunch, and local guide.
4.47 (32)
12h
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San Jose to Manuel Antonio: Catamaran & Park Tour with Lunch
Set out from san jose for a full day of sailing, snorkeling, and wildlife in manuel antonio. includes catamaran cruise, park entry, lunch, and local guide....
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From US$ 236.85
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Travel from sjo airport to manuel antonio in comfort with a local driver. includes flexible stops, free wifi, and bottled water. premium vehicles and personal attention.
5.00 (29)
3h
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SJO Airport - Manuel Antonio: Private Transfer with Local Driver
Travel from sjo airport to manuel antonio in comfort with a local driver. includes flexible stops, free wifi, and bottled water. premium vehicles and personal attention....
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From US$ 229
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