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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San Jose to La Fortuna Transfer: 2.5 hours, no rental car
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San Jose to La Fortuna Transfer: 2.5 hours, no rental carShared shuttle from San Jose or SJO Airport to La Fortuna with hotel pickup. Air-conditioned, WiFi, bilingual driver, one rest stop. Starts at $44.
225 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h
Every day
08:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San JoseHike the hanging bridges of Monteverde Cloud Forest on a 13-hour day trip from San Jose with bilingual guide, hotel pickup.
211 reviews
4.78★
Duration
13h
Tue and Fri
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 229per person
Pacuare River rafting tour: 4-hour private trip with lunch
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Pacuare River rafting tour: 4-hour private trip with lunchRaft the Pacuare River on a private 4-hour tour from Turrialba with lunch included, a photographer documenting the run.
204 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–4h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 125per person
Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids for Families
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Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II & III Rapids for FamiliesPaddle Class II and III rapids on the Sarapiquí River for three hours with an internationally certified guide, lunch, and all safety gear included.
201 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Poás Volcano and Coffee Farm Tour from San José
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Travelers' pick
Poás Volcano and Coffee Farm Tour from San JoséTour 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.
196 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8h–10h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba: Class III & IV Rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba: Class III & IV RapidsPacuare River rafting near Turrialba with class III-IV rapids, 18 miles, waterfalls & jungle. Includes guide, lunch, transfer from Turrialba. Full day adventure.
196 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
San Jose: Downtown Bar Crawl with Shots & Entry Fees
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Travelers' pick
San Jose: Downtown Bar Crawl with Shots & Entry FeesJump 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.
169 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h
Thu–Sat
21:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
San José: Chocolate Making & Tasting Workshop
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San José: Chocolate Making & Tasting WorkshopMake your own chocolate at a San José factory workshop. Taste cocoa stages, craft personalized bars, take home your creations. 2–3 hours, all supplies included.
161 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
Every day
15:00
Live guide EN · DE · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline & Hot Springs Day TripZipline 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.
152 reviews
4.81★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
San Jose Zipline, ATV & Surfing Tour: Pick 2 Activities
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Zipline, ATV & Surfing Tour: Pick 2 ActivitiesDrive 90 minutes from San Jose to Vista Los Suelos Adventure Park. Choose 2 activities: zipline over ocean views, ATV through rainforest and waterfalls.
148 reviews
4.74★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 171per person
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Rainforest and beach
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Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Rainforest and beachFull-day tour from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park with guide, park entry, breakfast and lunch included. Drive the Pacific coast.
143 reviews
4.22★
Duration
12h–13h
Fri–Sun
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Costa Rica Zipline Tour: 11 Waterfalls & Rainforest Cables
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica Zipline Tour: 11 Waterfalls & Rainforest CablesFly across 18 ziplines over 11 waterfalls near Puntarenas with a bilingual guide, rappel down a cascade, cross a suspended bridge.
135 reviews
4.64★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
San Jose: Costa Rica's Only Winery & Golden Berry Liqueur Tasting
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★Top rated
San Jose: Costa Rica's Only Winery & Golden Berry Liqueur TastingCosta Rica's first commercial winery with international wines from three countries. Guided tour of vineyards with 6-wine tasting and pairing included.
121 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & WildlifeStart from your San Jose hotel and spend the morning walking cloud forest trails to five waterfalls, then visit ten animal exhibits, monkeys, sloths.
118 reviews
4.73★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Rainforest & Pacific Coast All-Inclusive
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Rainforest & Pacific Coast All-InclusiveWake 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.
110 reviews
4.70★
Duration
8d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,489per person
Monteverde: Curicancha Birdwatching Tour for Quetzals & Cloud Forest Birds
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Best value
Monteverde: Curicancha Birdwatching Tour for Quetzals & Cloud Forest BirdsWatch resplendent quetzals & 30+ bird species in Monteverde’s Curicancha Cloud Forest. Small group tour with expert guide, spotting scope, and flexible timing included.
109 reviews
4.69★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
San Jose: Sarapiqui River Class III & IV Whitewater Rafting
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San Jose: Sarapiqui River Class III & IV Whitewater RaftingClass 3-4 whitewater rafting on Costa Rica's Sarapiqui River near Arenal. 14 miles, 2+ hours paddling, certified guides, lunch & gear included. Small groups from San Jose.
108 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
San Jose: Aquiares Coffee Tour & Tasting 2 Hours
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San Jose: Aquiares Coffee Tour & Tasting 2 HoursCoffee farm tour near Turrialba with roasting, cupping and tasting. Small groups, professional guide, entrance fees included. Departs 9am or 2pm from Aquiares.
105 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
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Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San JoseFull-day Manuel Antonio tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, park entry and guide. Skip entry lines, see monkeys and sloths. Around 13 hours.
103 reviews
4.45★
Duration
12h
Every day except Tuesday
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach Lunch
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Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach LunchFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with boat transport, private beach lunch, and Gulf of Nicoya views. Includes drinks, meals, and facilities. 10–12 hours.
100 reviews
4.19★
Duration
10h–12h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
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