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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Shuttle San Jose to La Fortuna: Comfortable Seats & WiFi
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Travelers' pick
Shuttle San Jose to La Fortuna: Comfortable Seats & WiFiShuttle from San Jose to La Fortuna with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets and a refreshment break included. Runs on schedule regardless of bookings.
61 reviews
4.64★
Duration
4h
Every day except Saturday
08:00
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III: 12 rapids for families
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Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III: 12 rapids for familiesRaft 12 rapids on the Sarapiqui River through rainforest with certified guide, equipment and transport included. Halfway break in a natural pool for swimming.
59 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Poás Volcano, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Poás Volcano, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall from San JoseTour from San Jose covering Poás Volcano, coffee plantations and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hotel pickup, buffet lunch and a professional guide.
58 reviews
4.72★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Carara National Park wildlife tour with biologist
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Carara National Park wildlife tour with biologistHike Carara National Park's jungle trails with a biologist guide, then boat the Tarcoles River to spot crocodiles and birds. Small group tours with hotel pickup from San Jose.
55 reviews
4.96★
Duration
8h–12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 278per person
Braulio Carrillo Rainforest Zip-Line: 10 Canopy Cables
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Braulio Carrillo Rainforest Zip-Line: 10 Canopy CablesZip line through Braulio Carrillo rainforest on 10 cables across 14 platforms with expert guides, safety gear and nature walks between lines: 2.5 hours of pure canopy flight.
53 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Britt Coffee Tour from San José: Plantation to cup
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Britt Coffee Tour from San José: Plantation to cupBritt Coffee Tour from San José includes hotel pickup, a guide through seedling nursery and roasting plant, coffee and chocolate tasting, and lunch, two hours total.
53 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Arenal Forest Horseback Riding: Cross Rivers on Calm Horses
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Forest Horseback Riding: Cross Rivers on Calm HorsesRide through Arenal rainforest on calm, well-trained horses, crossing the Arenal River on a small-group tour with a guide.
52 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfallsHalf-day tour from San José to La Paz Waterfall Gardens with certified bilingual guide, buffet lunch, and entry included.
50 reviews
4.58★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 133per person
San Jose Private Walking Tour: Customized to Your Interests
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Best value
San Jose Private Walking Tour: Customized to Your InterestsPrivate walking tour of San Jose with a local guide who tailors the route to what you want to see, from the National Theater to La Sabana Park.
50 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley tour: 3 ecosystems in 1 day
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Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley tour: 3 ecosystems in 1 dayFull-day tour from San José visiting Irazú Volcano National Park, the Orosi Valley and Lankester Botanical Garden with a bilingual guide and hotel pickup.
50 reviews
4.64★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Irazu Volcano & Cartago Tour: Crater Views & Valley Lunch
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Irazu Volcano & Cartago Tour: Crater Views & Valley LunchHotel pickup at 7am, crater walk at Irazu Volcano National Park by 9:30am, then Orosi Valley viewpoint and lunch. Guide, park fees and transport included, back by 3pm.
47 reviews
4.55★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Private Shuttle San José to La Fortuna: Door-to-Door Service
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Private Shuttle San José to La Fortuna: Door-to-Door ServicePrivate transfer from San José or SJO Airport to La Fortuna with a bilingual driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, flexible pickup times.
46 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 290per group
San Jose to Wildlife Rescue: Sloths, Macaws, Monkeys Tour
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Travelers' pick
San Jose to Wildlife Rescue: Sloths, Macaws, Monkeys TourFour hours from San Jose to a private wildlife rescue center with hotel pickup: learn rescue stories and rainforest conservation from a guide while you.
46 reviews
4.72★
Duration
4h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
San Jose: Coffee, Volcano & Waterfalls Tour in One Day
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Travelers' pick
San Jose: Coffee, Volcano & Waterfalls Tour in One DayNine-hour tour from San Jose visiting a coffee plantation, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with meals and wildlife viewing throughout the day.
46 reviews
4.52★
Duration
9h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 209per person
Irazú Volcano & Guayabo Archaeological Site Tour from San Jose
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Irazú Volcano & Guayabo Archaeological Site Tour from San JoseSmall-group tour from San Jose combining Irazú Volcano National Park, a prehispanic archaeological site, and highland dwarf forest.
45 reviews
4.89★
Duration
10h–12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 242per person
San Jose Art Walking Tour: Contemporary Galleries & Street Art
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San Jose Art Walking Tour: Contemporary Galleries & Street ArtTwo-hour art walking tour in San Jose with a live guide through galleries, graffiti, indigenous works and urban fashion.
45 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:15
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
SJO to La Fortuna Private Shuttle: Comfort Transfer & Stops
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SJO to La Fortuna Private Shuttle: Comfort Transfer & StopsPrivate transfer from San Jose airport to La Fortuna with air conditioning, bottled water, and optional photo stops along the route. Coordinate your pickup time in advance.
44 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3m–10m
start times · Every day
23
Free cancellationfromUS$ 260per group
Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda Ébano
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Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda ÉbanoPrivate tour of Hacienda Ébano natural reserve near San Jose with 4x4 safari truck, rainforest hike to two waterfalls with natural pools.
42 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
San Jose Walking Tour: Coffee and Chocolate Tastings
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San Jose Walking Tour: Coffee and Chocolate TastingsWalk San Jose's historic downtown districts and parks with a guide, then taste specialty coffee and artisanal chocolate at a boutique café: all in one morning.
38 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
15:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose: Wildlife & Beaches
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Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose: Wildlife & BeachesFull-day Manuel Antonio tour from San Jose with park entry, crocodile bridge, macaw spotting, breakfast and lunch. Hotel pickup included, bilingual guide, rainforest hike.
38 reviews
4.76★
Duration
12h
Mon, Thu and Sat
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
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