Things to do in San Jose

25 bookable tours and activities in San Jose, Costa Rica: day trips, food tours, sightseeing and more, each with the price negotiated down for you.

• Tortuga Island Full-Day Tour from San José with Lunch

  This full-day bus and boat tour from San José includes a trip to Tortuga Island with about five hours of beach time. The tour begins with a two-hour drive from San José to…

• Airtime Zipline Adventure in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views

  The Airtime Zipline Adventure is located a few minutes from downtown La Fortuna, next to the Sloth Watching Trail. The course includes nine cables, one of which is a practice…

• Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose, Costa Rica

  This is a 3-hour bar crawl through downtown San Jose designed for adults looking to spend an evening visiting multiple popular bars and clubs. The tour covers a variety of venues,…

• Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs Day Trip from San Jose

  This full-day bus tour starts with a visit to Sarchí, known for its artisan crafts. You will see family workshops where craftsmen paint traditional wooden oxcarts and make…

• Pacuare River Rafting from Turrialba with Lunch and Guide

  This rafting trip on the Pacuare River covers about eighteen miles of class III and IV rapids near Tres Equis, about an hour east of Turrialba. During this roughly five-hour…

• San Jose Costa Rica Small-Group Cultural Walking Tour with National Theater and Central Market

  This small group walking tour in San Jose lasts about three hours and covers important cultural and historical sites in the city. The tour begins at a central square that…

• Pacuare River Private Tour with Lunch from San Jose

  This private adventure along Costa Rica's Pacuare River lasts between two and four hours. The tour begins at the Ticos River Adventures office in Turrialba at 7:50 AM, usually…

• La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

  This 7-hour tour from San Jose includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan and is led by a professional guide. Visitors travel to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and…

• San Jose By Night Sights and Culture Walking Tour with Local Dinner and Drinks

  This San Jose By Night Sights and Culture Walking Tour with Local Dinner and Drinks lasts about four hours and takes place in the evening. The tour begins at Morazan Park near the…

• Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas with Six Original Rooms

  This 75-minute escape room experience takes place at Great Mall in Milpitas and offers six different games, including Cosmic Crisis and Timeliner: Train Through Time. Timeliner…

• San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

  This walking tour in San Jose offers a chance to see wild sloths and colorful birds within one of the city's largest remaining green areas. Guided by local biologists,…

• 3-Hour Shuttle Service from San Jose Airport to La Fortuna

  This 3-hour shuttle service provides transportation from San Jose Airport in Costa Rica to La Fortuna. Passengers travel in a modern vehicle equipped with air conditioning and…

• San Jose By Night Walking Tour with Farm-to-Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

  This four-hour walking tour in San Jose begins near the Monumento de los Presentes, where the guide explains how the monument represents the community’s resilience through…

• Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour from San Jose with Lunch and Dinner

  Arenal Volcano rises prominently in northern Costa Rica, surrounded by rainforest, waterfalls, and hot springs. This full-day tour from San Jose lasts about 14 hours and includes…

• Monteverde Sky Tram and Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose

  This full-day tour from San Jose lasts approximately 13 hours and includes transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in most San Jose area hotels.…

• Pacuare River Rafting One Day from Turrialba

  This one-day rafting trip starts from Turrialba and covers 29 kilometers on the Pacuare River, which is ranked as the fourth best river worldwide for white water rafting. The…

• Manuel Antonio National Park Wildlife and Sightseeing Day Tour from San Jose

  This full-day bus tour from San Jose centers on Manuel Antonio National Park, a popular destination for wildlife and nature in Costa Rica. The day begins with hotel pickup in an…

• Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poás & Jardines de la Catarata La Paz Day Tour from San José

  This 13-hour day tour from San José includes visits to Hacienda Café Doka, Poás Volcano National Park, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens. The tour begins at Hacienda Café Doka with a…

• Arenal Volcano Full-Day Tour with Coffee Tasting, Waterfalls, Indigenous Presentation and Hot Springs from San Jose

  The Arenal Volcano area is a key destination in Costa Rica known for its natural features and thermal springs. This full-day bus tour starts with a morning hotel pickup in San…

• Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose with Lunch and Wildlife Stops

  This full-day tour lasts about 13 hours and includes transport by an air-conditioned vehicle from San Jose. The group visits several stops on the way to Monteverde. First, the…

• San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour with National Theater, Central Market, and Gold Museum

  The tour begins with a hotel pickup and a ride in an air-conditioned minivan through San Jose, accompanied by live folkloric music and commentary from a professional art historian…

• Sarapiqui River Whitewater Rafting Class II-III in Costa Rica

  This whitewater rafting tour on the Sarapiquí River in Costa Rica lasts about three hours. It is suitable for families, beginners, and those seeking Class II and III rapids with…

• La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge Day Ticket with Skip-the-Line Access

  This ticket grants access to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park near San Jose, Costa Rica, for about 2 to 3 hours. The park includes five waterfalls, hiking trails through cloud…

• Hacienda Doka Coffee Experience Tour in San Jose with Coffee and Chocolate Samples

  Hacienda Doka is a family-owned coffee plantation on the slopes of Poás Volcano with over 100 years of history. The tour lasts about 75 minutes and takes visitors through coffee…

• White Water Rafting on the Pacuare River from San José

  This full-day tour begins with an early hotel pickup in San José, followed by a scenic drive through Cartago and the countryside to Turrialba. Upon arrival, participants have a…