Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose, features many art, science and cultural museums with an abundance of historical sites. Known for its famous National Theater, the downtown area also has a bustling central market, where local crafts of all kinds can be found. San Jose has a population of over 280,000 people making it the largest city, leading the country in industry, business, entertainment, and culture. It’s also just next door to San Juan Santamaria International Airport, where many travelers begin and end their vacations. Guided tours provide the best and easiest way to explore the city, with visits to a number of interesting landmarks curated by knowledgeable guides. San Jose is in the middle of the country surrounded by the beautiful, temperate Central Valley. Rainforest tram rides, zip lining, rafting, plus visits to active volcanoes and coffee plantations are just some of the exciting adventures available.
Adventure, Zipline
Horse loving adventure seekers will discover new thrills combining the exploration of Costa Rica’s lush rainforests on horseback and by zipline. Beginning on horseback, you’ll ride through the forest and along cascading streams in sunlight filtered by giant trees. After a typical lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll continue your adventure this time flying high above the tree canopy with s ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Culture, Hot Springs
The Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs tour is an all-inclusive day-long adventure immersing you in Costa Rican culture, visiting a volcano, and ending with a relaxing soak at a luxury hot springs resort. During your stay in San Jose, you might like to journey outside the city lights to explore a few of the treasures found in the scenic surrounding countryside. Your day will begin bri ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Culture, Hot Springs
The Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs tour offers a good mix of culture, adventure and relaxation while visiting one of the most popular parts of the country. On this one day outing, you will visit an artisan community renowned for its excellent handcrafted hardwood furniture, continue on through beautiful countryside until you reach the town of La Fortuna where you will stop for lunch und ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Learning Family, Culture
The Doka Coffee Estate is an award-winning, internationally known coffee producer and farm that sits just outside of San Jose. If you are a coffee lover or an agricultural enthusiast, this tour is for you. You will learn all aspects of the coffee production process from bean to cup.Your tour will begin when you are picked up from your hotel and driven to the Doka Estate in the beautiful ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Learning Family, Culture
On this multifaceted guided cultural tour you’ll visit an award-winning coffee plantation, an ornately designed historical church, and the artisan town of Sarchi, known for its excellent craftsmanship of sustainable hardwood furniture as well as creative souvenirs.This fun filled day will begin when you are picked up in an air-conditioned van and driven along the Pan-American highway t ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Nature, Learning Family
This tour takes you to the very top of Irazu Volcano for a half mile hike around 3 different craters, with steaming fumaroles and luminous lagoons. The Irazu Volcano, sitting at an elevation of 11,260 feet, is the highest active volcano to be found in Costa Rica and the only one with roads leading all the way to the top.Viewing it from the surrounding cities, you’ll see it’s iconic c ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Nature, Learning Family, Culture, Hot Springs
You’ve traveled this far now you won’t want to miss the tallest volcano, the miracle of the Black Stone, the healing waters of the Basilica, or a fabulous afternoon of lunch and hot springs surrounded by magnificent scenery. Welcome to Costa Rica! The tour begins when you are picked up from your hotel and taken across the Central Valley passing by scenic fields and farms. Your first ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Nature, Romance, Learning Family, Waterfalls
This guided garden tour surrounds you with native tropical flowering plants and trees as you hike to 5 beautiful waterfalls. You’ll see monkeys, wild cats, exotic birds, and snakes as La Paz Waterfall Gardens is also a rehabilitation center for rescued wildlife. This is a unique opportunity to see in one place the amazing flora and fauna that makes Costa Rica so awe-inspiring.Your day ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Nature, Learning Family
The spectacular Orosi Valley is the site of the oldest Spanish settlement in Costa Rica and has many interesting historical sites and ruins to explore. Orchids and tropical plants are showcased at Lankester Gardens as you stroll along the path taking you from one specialty garden to the next. This guided combo tour is excellent for nature lovers and those who would like to learn about the cultu ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Nature, Learning Family, Culture
On this exciting full day combo tour you will hike the active Poas volcano, tour the Doka Coffee Estate where you can sample the “World’s Best Coffee”, visit an historical church in Grecia, explore the small artisan town of Sarchi, and stop to enjoy a typical Costa Rican midday meal.Your day will begin bright and early when you are picked up from your hotel and driven to your first ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Nature, Learning Family, Culture, Waterfalls
Come sip a cup of the “World’s Best Coffee” and enjoy a delicious breakfast while touring the Doka Coffee Estate. Revved up and ready, you’ll take a short walk to the summit of Poas Volcano with its stunning views. Combined with a visit to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you’ll again stop to eat, you will have completed a Costa Rican experience others have only dreamed about!< ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Adventure, Nature, Learning Family
What better way than a scenic riverboat cruise, guided hike, and choice of aerial tram or zipline adventure to give you a whirlwind immersion exploring Costa Rica’s amazing tropical rainforest! Especially designed for those whose vacation time is short and who want an authentic, exciting first hand experience. This awesome three in one tour begins when you are picked up from your hote ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Learning Family, Culture
The vibrant city of San Jose has much to offer in the way of history, architecture, museums and art. Did you know that San Jose was the third city in the world to use electric lights following New York and Paris? This guided tour will unveil many facets of the city’s cultural development as you go on a unique adventure exploring its streets and avenues. The day will begin when you are ...
Suggested age range: 3+
Adventure, Extreme, Rafting
This whitewater rafting expedition, known worldwide, is one of the most sought-after tours by adventure junkies and adrenaline seekers. The Rio Pacuare is famous not only for the excellent rafting, but also for its unique and stunning landscapes. You’ll paddle downstream 18 kilometers and ride through approximately 52 Class lll and Class lV rapids!The tour will begin when you are picke ...
Suggested age range: 12+
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