Costa Rica San Jose Park in front of the building National Theatre
Costa Rica San Jose Skyline
Costa Rica San Jose statues

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.

14 days

Active adventures in Costa Rica

Natural wonders and unspoiled beauty
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6 days

Costa Rica multisport

Tropical bike rides and outdoor adventures
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13 days

Costa Rica wildlife adventure

National parks, cloud forests and turtles
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9 days

Highlights of Costa Rica

Jungle wildlife and coastal relaxation
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10 days

Classic Costa Rica

Pristine beaches and nesting turtles
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15 days

Ultimate Costa Rica

Wildlife, beaches and rainforests
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San Jose Tours

Tortuguero and Tropical Rainforests

Discover Costa Rica's "Little Amazon"

7 daysFrom $1,335
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity 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 $1,679
Costa Rica, Nicaragua
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity 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 $2,150
Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, San Jose
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity 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 $4,650
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity 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 $2,565
San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Corcovado National Park
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity 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 $1,850
San Jose, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Palo Verde National Park, Carara National Park
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Private guided tour
Activity 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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