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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Arenal Volcano Tour from San Jose: Zip Lining & Hot Springs
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Arenal Volcano Tour from San Jose: Zip Lining & Hot SpringsFull-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose with zip lining, rappelling, hot springs, and two meals included: coffee plantation stop, waterfall views.
3,744 reviews
4.92★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
San Jose Food Tour: Markets, Cooking Class & Coffee
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San Jose Food Tour: Markets, Cooking Class & CoffeeWalk San Jose's markets and historic sites, then cook plantain empanadas and learn traditional Café Chorreado at Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop with a small group and local guide.
1,944 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Arenal Volcano Tour: Coffee, Waterfalls & Hot Springs
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Arenal Volcano Tour: Coffee, Waterfalls & Hot SpringsFull-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose with coffee tasting, La Paz Waterfall, indigenous culture presentation, Costa Rican lunch and dinner.
1,712 reviews
4.88★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
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San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and TreesWalk the University of Costa Rica campus with a local biologist to spot sloths, tropical birds and forest plants in the heart of San Jose.
1,244 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San Jose
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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.
840 reviews
4.87★
Duration
12h
Mon, Thu and Sat
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San Jose
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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.
823 reviews
4.90★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Snorkel
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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.
714 reviews
4.45★
Duration
12h–18h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Evening
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San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table EveningLearn to mix Costa Rican cocktails and cook empanadas in a private home setting in San Jose, with a chef preparing traditional bocas right before you.
564 reviews
4.84★
Duration
4h
Mon–Sat
16:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
San Jose: La Carpintera Zip Line, Rappel & Rainforest Hike
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San Jose: La Carpintera Zip Line, Rappel & Rainforest HikeFeel the rush on La Carpintera’s zip lines, hike lush rainforest trails, and rappel with views of San Jose. Includes all gear, fees, and expert guides.
555 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife Sighting
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Best value
Monteverde: Rain Forest Night Walk with Wildlife SightingStep into Monteverde’s rainforest after dark for a guided night walk. Spot sloths, frogs, and more with optic gear and flashlights included. Small group tour.
400 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 35US$ 23per person
La Fortuna: Zipline Adventure & Arenal Volcano Views
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La Fortuna: Zipline Adventure & Arenal Volcano ViewsFeel the rush on a zipline course near La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano views, wildlife spotting, and family-friendly fun. Includes all gear and local guides.
386 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water Adventure
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Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 29km White Water AdventurePacuare River whitewater rafting with 29km of Class II-V rapids. Includes transport from San Jose, gear, guide, and lunch. Full day tour from Turrialba.
385 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Coffee, volcano & waterfalls from San José: One day, three stops
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Coffee, volcano & waterfalls from San José: One day, three stopsDay tour from San José visiting Doka Coffee Estate, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with breakfast, lunch and guide included, see the crater.
367 reviews
4.77★
Duration
13h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 187per person
Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee & La Paz Waterfalls Day Tour
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Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee & La Paz Waterfalls Day TourVisit three Costa Rican landmarks in one day: tour a working coffee plantation on Poás's slopes, stand at the volcano's crater rim.
330 reviews
4.46★
Duration
10h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
San Jose: National Theater & Central Market Walking Tour
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San Jose: National Theater & Central Market Walking TourSmall-group walking tour of San Jose's National Theater, Central Market, and historic neighborhoods. Includes guide, coffee, water, and souvenir. Around 4 hours.
322 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
12
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Waterfalls and wildlife
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour: Waterfalls and wildlifeTour from San Jose with hotel pickup, professional guide, buffet lunch and skip-the-line entry to La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
319 reviews
4.81★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: Sky Tram & Hanging BridgesRide the Sky Tram gondola over the canopy and walk hanging bridges at Sky Walk near San Jose, spotting monkeys and tropical birds with a bilingual guide and lunch.
271 reviews
4.87★
Duration
13h
Tue and Fri
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José
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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.
252 reviews
4.67★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens San José: Skip-the-Line Day Pass
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens San José: Skip-the-Line Day PassDay pass to Costa Rica's most visited private nature park near San José. Five waterfalls, cloud forest trails, 100+ rescued animals, hummingbird feeding, and free parking.
238 reviews
4.32★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide
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San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide3-hour walking tour of San Jose's markets, colonial architecture and coffee culture with local guide. Includes Mercado Central, ice cream and tastings. Groups under 12.
231 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
Mon, Fri and Sat
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
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