Day Trips From San Jose Costa Rica


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Pacuare Rafting One-Day Trip

Explore Costa Rica's most scenic river while having fun on our Rafting tour to the Pacuare River. Exploradores del Rio by Ivantours, takes you on this adventure. For this tour, we can pick you up in San Jose, La Fortuna del Arenal, Cahuita, and Puerto Viejo.


This luxury tour includes:  



When going on a rafting tour, it is recommended to bring the following items:

Tortuguero National Park One Day Tour

Duration: 10 hrs approx. 

Pick Up time: 05:30am-6:30am

Rate: $195 + 13% tax per person. 


This tour is designed for those travelers with limited time. Explore the Costa Rican Amazon. You will navigate through rivers and canals within Tortuguero National Park.

Discover this magnificent national park and take a walk through its picturesque town, where you'll have the opportunity to have lunch at a beautiful restaurant in front of the main Canal, La Laguna.


This splendid tour includes:


When visiting Tortuguero, a remote and ecologically rich area in Costa Rica, it is recommended to bring the following items:


Poas volcano + la Paz Waterfalls + Coffee plantation

Duration: 9 hrs approx. 

Pick Up Time: 05:45am-6:30am

Rate: $175 + 13% government tax. 


Undoubtedly, this is one of the best day trips in Costa Rica. You will have the opportunity to visit the famous Poas Volcano and its immense crater.

The national park is surrounded by a rich ecosystem, and its volcanic soil is home to the finest coffee beans in Costa Rica. You will have access to one of the best coffee plantations, where you can taste the coffee and take a guided walk through the plantation with an excellent narrator who will tell you about the plantation and the type of coffee you are enjoying. You will also visit the Cataratas de la Paz (Waterfalls of Peace) and appreciate these magnificent waterfalls. This extraordinary place houses an animal rescue refuge where you can see sloths, jaguars, monkeys, butterflies, and a hummingbird farm, among others. We will have our typical breakfast near the volcano, and around noon, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in the garden of the waterfalls. 


This all-inclusive one-day tour includes:


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Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Spa

Duration: 12-13hrs approx. 

Pick-Up Time: 07:00am-07:30am

Rates: 

+13% government tax. 


This relaxing all-inclusive one-day tour to Arenal Volcano includes:


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Irazu Volcano + Cartago Province + Orosi Valley

Duration: 9 hrs approx. 

Pick-Up Time: 07:00am-07:30am.


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The tour to the Irazu Volcano and the province of Cartago is the ideal destination due to its proximity to San Jose. Irazu is the tallest of the volcanoes in Costa Rica, with an altitude of 3,432 meters above sea level. This volcano has five craters, and the main crater is almost circular with a lagoon at the bottom. Indeed, the main crater of Irazu Volcano is characterized by a celestial blue-colored lagoon at its bottom. 

We will visit the Church of the Virgin of the Angels in Cartago City, the patron saint of Costa Rica. Then, we will take a walk in the Lankester Botanical Garden, followed by a visit to the beautiful Orosi Valley and its picturesque villages. At noon, we will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local products.


This fascinating one-day tour to the province of Cartago includes:


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San Jose Costa Rica City Tour

Duration: 4.5 hrs approx. 

Tour Schedules: 10:30am and 3:15am. 

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Enjoy the best City Tour in Costa Rica on a double-decker bus. Our unique sightseeing bus will take you to downtown San Jose from your hotel to witness the city’s main historical landmarks for an immersive and panoramic cultural experience and a better understanding of Costa Rica’s evolution. Our favorite places to visit for a guided walk in San Jose include Costa Rica’s cherished National Theater (lobby), Art Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral the old and authentic Central Market, the impressive Gold Museum (lunch tour), an in-depth description of the National Monument, and the influential historical episode that took place at the Democracy Plaza. Our VIP City Bus tour will take you comfortably and safely through San Jose’s narrow and busy streets driving by beautiful outdoor city attractions.

This San Jose Costa Rica Luxury Tour Includes:


Tortuga Island Costa Rica Tour

Tortuga Island Costa Rica Tour

Tortuga Island Tour

Duration: 12 hrs approx. 

Pick Up Time: 5:30am-06:00am

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Enjoy a magical day in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, sailing the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya. 

This is an exclusive beach tour. A luxury tour that will take you to the most beautiful island in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica. The beaches on the island are golden, and you will have the opportunity to enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, banana boating, among others. Additionally, we will have live music on our splendid yacht. You will enjoy a delicious fish ceviche, natural cocktails. Unlimited natural beverages will also be available. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on the yacht. 


This luxury tour includes:

With the preparation of this menu, we have considered your health and nutrition. If you require a special menu due to a medical condition, please inform us when making the reservation.


When going on a Tortuga Island tour, it is recommended to bring the following items:


Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip

Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip

Duration: 10 hrs approx. 

Pick Up Time: 05:00am-06:00am approx. 

Rates:

$225 USD per person.

+13% government tax.


The one-day tour to Manuel Antonio National Park is ideal for visitors with limited time in their travel itinerary. It offers a day of beach and nature. You will have the opportunity to walk the park's trails guided by a tour guide. There, you can appreciate the scenic beauty and wildlife, including monkeys, birds, and sometimes, during certain times of the year, even whales in the Pacific waters in front of the park. After exploring the trails, we will have lunch, followed by leisure time on the beach in the afternoon.


This luxury beach tour to Manuel Antonio includes:

When going on a tour to Manuel Antonio National Park, it is recommended to bring the following items:


Monteverde Onde Day Tour From San José 

Monteverde One day tour from San Jose

Monteverde One Day Tour 

Duration: 12 hrs approx. 

Pick Up Time: 06:30am. 

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Monteverde is indeed a remote location but one of the richest in biodiversity in Costa Rica. This one-day tour will take you on a journey through the treetops, allowing you to observe the natural richness of Monteverde. We will explore the hanging bridges and the Monteverde Sky Tram, where you can appreciate the beauty of this natural forest from above, and you will also have the opportunity to walk through the forest on its hanging bridges.


This authentic one-day tour to Monteverde from San Jose includes:



When visiting Monteverde, it is recommended to bring the following items:



3 in 1: Zipline Canopy + Horseback Riding + Sarapiqui River Rafting Tour. 

3 in 1: Zipline Canopy + Horseback Riding + Sarapiqui River Rafting Tour

Duration: 10 hrs approx. 

Pick Up Time: 06:30am. 

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We will travel to the beautiful Sarapiqui River Area where this adventure will take place. 


This wonderful adventure tour includes: 


Zip Line Canopy Tour

Zipline Canopy Tour

Duration: 7 hrs approx. 

Pick Up Time: 07:30am. 

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Set into the placid cloud forests of Costa Rica’s Central Valley region, the canopy tour will take you on an exhilarating and safe adventure through lush, green canopy and across the majestic Cataratitas River.

The Zipline Canopy Tour has 12 different Zip Lines and 18 platforms, plus their famous Tarzan Swing Trails and a cable named Fly Like a Superman. 


This amazing adventure tour includes: