San Jose
At first glance, San Jose might not seem like the prettiest of cities but delve a little deeper into the colonial mansions of Barrio Amon, the restaurants of Barrio Escalante and the many live music clubs, and you’ll soon uncover the beating cultural heart of Costa Rica’s capital.
San Jose Tours
Tortuguero and Tropical Rainforests
Discover Costa Rica's "Little Amazon"
7 daysFrom $1,335| Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Cerro Arenal Volcano, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Beach, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel |
Recommended Tour
Tortuguero and Tropical Rainforests
Discover Costa Rica's "Little Amazon"
7 days From $1,335 per person By Lost World Adventures| Destinations | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Cerro Arenal Volcano, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park |
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| Activity | Beach, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
Your ecotourism experience begins with two days in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s “little Amazon”. Then fly back to San Jose where you will be picked up and driven to Arenal Volcano via La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a rescued wildlife preserve and home to several magnificent waterfalls. After exploring Arenal Volcano´s lush rainforests travel west through rural Costa Rican villages, dairy farms and coffee plantations en route to the cool montane forests of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, and its unique rural Quaker/Tico community. Monteverde is a prime example of a rare rainforest type that accounts for only 2% of all the world´s rainforests.
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All nights in carefully-selected, quality assured hotels and Galapagos cruise ships. All hotels and ships can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to help you get an inside view on the Galapagos Islands' unique natural history. Excursions vary according to the cruise, but may include snorkelling, diving, kayaking, day-hikes, bird-watching trips, and more. |
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All meals |
All meals during the Galapagos cruise, freshly prepared by the on-board chef. All breakfasts included during hotel stays. |
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All airport collections and hotel transfers in comfortable minivans or private cars. |
Costa Rica & Nicaragua Multi-Adventure
An active tour of Costa Rica and Nicaragua
10 daysFrom $1,679| Costa Rica, Nicaragua | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Beach, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Biking, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Costa Rica & Nicaragua Multi-Adventure
An active tour of Costa Rica and Nicaragua
10 days From $1,679 per person By Lost World Adventures| Destinations | Costa Rica, Nicaragua |
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| Activity | Safari, Beach, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Biking, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
Travel from San Jose to Managua, with amazing activities and exciting and challenging adventures along the way. Discover nature at its best through rainforests, active volcanoes, pristine lakes and islands and lots of tropical flora and fauna. The Costa Rica program is full of challenging adventures, while the Nicaragua portion of the trip is more relaxing. Activities include whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking, waterfall rappelling, kayaking and beach-combing.
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All nights in carefully-selected, quality assured hotels and Galapagos cruise ships. All hotels and ships can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to help you get an inside view on the Galapagos Islands' unique natural history. Excursions vary according to the cruise, but may include snorkelling, diving, kayaking, day-hikes, bird-watching trips, and more. |
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All meals |
All meals during the Galapagos cruise, freshly prepared by the on-board chef. All breakfasts included during hotel stays. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections and hotel transfers in comfortable minivans or private cars. |
Costa Rica Adventure Tour
Costa Rica tropical eco-adventure tour
9 daysFrom $2,150| Cerro Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, San Jose | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Biking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Costa Rica Adventure Tour
Costa Rica tropical eco-adventure tour
9 days From $2,150 per person By Lost World Adventures| Destinations | Cerro Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, San Jose |
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| Activity | Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Biking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
Your eco-adventure begins with a river rafting trip down Costa Rica´s wildest and most scenic river. Get a different perspective of the rainforest as you literally fly through the canopy (a concept pioneered in Costa Rica). Your certified naturalist guide will lead you as you venture into the highlands, to Arenal Volcano, whose steep conical slopes rise majestically out of the vast surrounding rainforest. After adventuring, a soak in the hot springs will feel wonderful. Conclude your ecotourism experience in wildlife rich Manuel Antonio and unwind on a beautiful tropical beach.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality assured hotels and Galapagos cruise ships. All hotels and ships can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to help you get an inside view on the Galapagos Islands' unique natural history. Excursions vary according to the cruise, but may include snorkelling, diving, kayaking, day-hikes, bird-watching trips, and more. |
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All meals |
All meals during the Galapagos cruise, freshly prepared by the on-board chef. All breakfasts included during hotel stays. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections and hotel transfers in comfortable minivans or private cars. |
Caribbean to Pacific Family Adventure
12 days exploring Costa Rica
12 daysFrom $4,650| Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Cerro Arenal Volcano, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Culinary, Food |
Recommended Tour
Caribbean to Pacific Family Adventure
12 days exploring Costa Rica
12 days From $4,650 per person By Horizontes| Destinations | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Cerro Arenal Volcano, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park |
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| Activity | Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
This amazing package will take you from San Jose to the Caribbean Lowlands all the way to Tortuguero National Park, ending in the Nicoya Peninsula at a beach hotel in the span of 12 days.
A good adventure for the whole family with a wide range of activities such as hiking, culinary classes, farm tours and more.
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Nature Highlights
10 days in the national parks of Tortuguero and Corcovado
10 daysFrom $2,565| San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Corcovado National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries |
Recommended Tour
Nature Highlights
10 days in the national parks of Tortuguero and Corcovado
10 days $2,565 – $3,850 per person By Horizontes| Destinations | San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Corcovado National Park |
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| Activity | Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
To start off your trip you will navigate through the Tortuguero canals, and get to know the beautiful town of Tortuguero. Along the way, you will also be able to enjoy the nearby Sea Turtle Museum that is ran by the Sea Turtle Conservation. Aft you will go to the cloud forest in the mountains on a guided hiking tour to watch the wonderful birds in their natural habitat. Finally, you will travel to one of the most biodiverse places in the world, Corcovado, where you will participate in a snorkeling tour on the Caño island shortly before you depart back to San José to relax for your final night.
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The Magic of the Tropical Birdsong
11 days birdwatching in the national parks of Costa Rica
11 daysFrom $1,850| San Jose, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Palo Verde National Park, Carara National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
Recommended Tour
The Magic of the Tropical Birdsong
11 days birdwatching in the national parks of Costa Rica
11 days $1,850 – $4,100 per person By Horizontes| Destinations | San Jose, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Palo Verde National Park, Carara National Park |
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| Activity | Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
Made especially for bird lovers. This trip will start off with a boat tour at Palo Verde National Park where you will get the opportunity to see many native birds to South America. Explore the jungle hiking through the Celeste River in order to find the volcano vents and be sure to enjoy the birds you will spot along the way, ending your day at leisure in the hotel. Your trip will be spent exploring different types of forests and national parks, and by the end of the trip you'll finally be able to cross off your list that one bird you have always wanted to see.
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San Jose Travel Companies
Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
| Central America, South America | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |
Horizontes
Nature tours in Costa Rica
| Costa Rica | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Responsible Travel, Conservation, Eco-travel, Community-led Tourism |
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