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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Poas Volcano & Coffee Farm Tour from San Jose: Includes lunch and park fees
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Poas Volcano & Coffee Farm Tour from San Jose: Includes lunch and park feesFull-day tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, Poas Volcano crater views, and a hands-on coffee farm visit including lunch and park fees.
99 reviews
4.83★
Duration
10h–12h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Tortuguero 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose: Canals & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose: Canals & Wildlife3-day all-inclusive package from San Jose with lodge, Braulio Carrillo crossing, Tortuguero canals boat tour, and jungle walks. Includes meals, transport, and park access.
93 reviews
4.38★
Duration
3d
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 499per person
Liberia Airport - Guanacaste: Private transfer with driver
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Liberia Airport - Guanacaste: Private transfer with driverPrivate round-trip transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Guanacaste hotels or houses. Includes pickup, local driver, and bottled water. Book now.
90 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 187per group
Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Hike, swim, spot sloths
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Manuel Antonio National Park tour: Hike, swim, spot slothsFull-day tour from San Jose to Manuel Antonio National Park with guided hike, beach swimming, and lunch included. Spot monkeys.
87 reviews
4.17★
Duration
12h
Every day except Tuesday
06:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 184per person
Arenal Suspension Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs from San Jose
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Arenal Suspension Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs from San JoseDay trip from San Jose to Arenal with La Fortuna Falls, canopy bridges and natural hot springs. Includes transport, guide, lunch and entry to all three sites.
87 reviews
4.63★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
Tortuguero National Park day trip: Canals and wildlife
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Tortuguero National Park day trip: Canals and wildlifeBoat through Tortuguero's jungle canals spotting crocodiles, monkeys, toucans and sloths, then walk the village. Includes breakfast, lunch and park entry from San Jose.
86 reviews
4.70★
Duration
12h 30m
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per person
Braulio Carrillo: Aerial Tram, Zipline & Butterfly Garden Day
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Braulio Carrillo: Aerial Tram, Zipline & Butterfly Garden DayFeel the rainforest from above on an aerial tram, zipline through Braulio Carrillo’s canopy, and wander butterfly gardens: all in one seamless day tour with guide.
84 reviews
4.64★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 116US$ 99per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Beach Lunch
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Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Beach LunchFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with boat transport, beach time, dolphin watching, snorkeling and lunch included. Around 10 hours, air-conditioned vehicle.
83 reviews
4.23★
Duration
12h–15h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Horseback Riding in La Fortuna: River Crossings & Forest Trails
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Horseback Riding in La Fortuna: River Crossings & Forest TrailsHorseback riding through La Fortuna's tropical forest with river crossings, fruit tasting, and a bilingual guide: about 2 hours, all skill levels welcome.
82 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 20m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Monteverde Zipline Canopy Tour: 9 Lines & Tarzan Swing
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Monteverde Zipline Canopy Tour: 9 Lines & Tarzan SwingZip through Monteverde's cloud forest on 9 ziplines plus 2 superman lines, a rappel and a mega Tarzan swing: all gear and transport included, pickup arranged.
82 reviews
4.49★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 100per person
Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley Tour from San Jose
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Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley Tour from San JoseTour from San Jose hits four Central Valley landmarks in one day: Irazú Volcano at 3,432 meters, Orosi Valley viewpoint.
78 reviews
4.71★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Poás Volcano National Park tour from San José: Main crater hike
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Poás Volcano National Park tour from San José: Main crater hikeHalf-day tour from San José to Poás Volcano National Park with hotel pickup, professional guide and breakfast included.
75 reviews
4.53★
Duration
6h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public art
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San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public artWalking tour of San Jose with a guide covering 40+ stops at galleries, historic sites, parks, and public art. Small groups, 10:15am start.
74 reviews
4.24★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:15
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
San Jose Bike & Bites: City tour with local food tasting
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Best value
San Jose Bike & Bites: City tour with local food tastingCycle through San Jose's neighborhoods and landmarks on a 3–4 hour bike tour with a bilingual guide.
72 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Costa Rica: Ebano Waterfalls Hike & Rainforest Safari Lunch
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Costa Rica: Ebano Waterfalls Hike & Rainforest Safari LunchFeel the rainforest come alive on a small-group hike to Ebano Waterfalls, swim in jade pools, spot monkeys, and share a riverside lunch, includes 4x4 transport.
72 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 52 rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting from San Jose: 52 rapidsWhitewater rafting on Costa Rica's Pacuare River from San Jose with hotel pickup, professional guide, breakfast and lunch included.
70 reviews
4.61★
Duration
12h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Ziplining in Turrialba: Waterfall Rappelling & Hanging Bridges
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Ziplining in Turrialba: Waterfall Rappelling & Hanging BridgesCombine waterfall rappelling, ziplining and a 132-foot hanging bridge near Turrialba, an hour east of San Jose, with equipment and lunch included.
65 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Juan Santamaria Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer Minivan
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Juan Santamaria Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer MinivanPrivate transfer from Juan Santamaria Airport to La Fortuna in an air-conditioned minivan with bilingual driver, hotel drop-off included.
64 reviews
4.91★
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 247per group
Irazú Volcano tour: Crater views & Cartago basilica
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Irazú Volcano tour: Crater views & Cartago basilicaHalf-day tour from San Jose to Irazú Volcano at 11,260 feet with crater views. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago with hotel pickup and bilingual guide.
63 reviews
4.03★
Duration
6h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Watching Tour from San Jose
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Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Watching Tour from San JoseFull-day tour from San Jose to Tenorio Volcano National Park with Rio Celeste Waterfall hike, sloth watching, hotel pickup, breakfast.
63 reviews
4.65★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
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