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 $1,335Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Arenal Volcano National Park, 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 |

Costa Rica & Nicaragua Multi-Adventure
An active tour of Costa Rica and Nicaragua
10 daysFrom $1,679Costa 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, Cycling, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |

Costa Rica Adventure Tour
Costa Rica tropical eco-adventure tour
9 daysFrom $2,150Arenal Volcano National Park, 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, Cycling, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism |

Caribbean to Pacific Family Adventure
12 days exploring Costa Rica
12 daysFrom $4,650Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Arenal Volcano National Park, 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 |

Nature Highlights
10 days in the national parks of Tortuguero and Corcovado
10 daysFrom $2,565San 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 |

The Magic of the Tropical Birdsong
11 days birdwatching in the national parks of Costa Rica
11 daysFrom $1,850San 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 |
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 |


South American Vacations
Custom tours to Latin America since 2002
Central America, South America, Antarctica | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |


Horizontes Nature Tours
Custom nature tours to Costa Rica
Costa Rica | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Snorkelling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology |
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