San Jose Tours & Adventures in 2025

from $2,149

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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary

• Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
• Search for scarlet macaws
• Camp on sandy beaches
• Hike along paths in Corcovado

Starts / Ends

San Jose / San Jose

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience an 8-day Costa Rica vacation package that immerses you in the natural wonders of Central America. After a two-day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River, explore the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, or take a rainforest canopy tour.

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from $2,314

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Wild Costa Rica

Nicuesa - 8 Day Itinerary

• Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
• Camp along the river
• Tour the jungle with a naturalist
• Take a night walk to see wildlife

Activities

Kayaking, Snorkeling, Fishing

Activity Level

Easy Active

This exhilarating 8-day tour takes you first on a thrilling two-day whitewater rafting trip along the Pacuare River and then into the lush jungle to learn about the birds, monkeys, sloths, and other animals that live there. This is followed by a 3-day trip to Playa Nicuesa, where you can see beautiful macaws before heading back to San Jose.

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from $215

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Explore Barrio Lujan

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $179

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Pacuare River Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

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Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $133

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $121

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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary

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Village Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $131

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Lankester Garden and Irazu Volcano

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Easy Active

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from $72

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San Jose City

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $1,908

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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary

• Climb a giant kapok tree
• Raft the Pacuare River
• Snorkel a large coral reef system
• Hike through the rainforest

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day Costa Rica tour explores the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park, & the Pacuare River. Whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing, and snorkeling will highlight your experience in the lush tropical rainforest, wild rivers, jungle lodges, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.

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from $2,030

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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary

• Observe nesting sea turtles
• Hike in the rainforest at night
• Raft the Sarapiqui River
• Explore nearby Arenal Volcano

Activity Level

Easy Active

This exciting 8-day tour of Costa Rica takes you to Tortuguero National Park, rafting on the thrilling Sarapiqui River, and up the slopes of the active Arenal Volcano! You'll have opportunities to take a night hike in Tirimbina Biological Reserve and learn about the tropical wildlife that inhabits Costa Rica.

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from $2,965

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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary

• Hike near Arenal Volcano
• Zip-line through the cloud forest
• Raft the Rio Savegre
• Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy this 9-day guided Costa Rica adventure tour from San Jose to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, the rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park, and whitewater of the Savegre River. Experience rivers, rainforests, cloud forests, and volcanoes as you hike, raft, zip-line, and view wildlife in this tropical paradise.

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from $2,498

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Beaches & Rainforest

9 Day Itinerary

• Climb a giant kapok tree
• Relax on white sand beaches
• Snorkel and kayak in the Caribbean
• Raft the Pacuare River

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy this active and varied 9-day Costa Rica vacation that is suitable for almost any age of traveler. Plunge down the whitewater of the Pacuare River, experience the jungle adventures of Selva Bananito Lodge, and end with a few relaxing days on a Caribbean beach. Snorkeling, kayaking, and rainforest exploration highlight this trip.

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from $970

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Chirripo Hike

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

This 3-day highland tour takes you into the paramo ecosystem and to the summit of Mt. Chirripo. Each day features significant climbs in elevation, taking you through various biomes en route to the peak, but it is physically demanding, so being in good shape is paramount. Your evenings will be spent in the comfort of Pelicano Mountain Lodge.

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from $2,877

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Discover Costa Rica

Multisport Adventure Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Raft Class III-IV rapids
• Bike through an agricultural center
• Sample local foods from the field
• Kayak to Ballena Island

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

This thrilling 9-day Costa Rica multisport adventure tour takes you whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, biking through tropical plantations, hiking the cloud forest at the Savegre Reserve, zip-lining through the canopy at Hacienda Baru, snorkeling & kayaking in Ballena National Park, and strolling along the beaches of the Pacific coastline.

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from $2,170

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Pura Vida

6 Day Itinerary

• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Find wildlife in the rain forest
• Explore the Arenal Volcano area
• Hike along the old lava flows

Activities

Ziplining, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day Costa Rica trip takes you rafting on the beautiful and challenging Pacuare River, exploring the active Arenal Volcano and its amazing hot springs before ziplining through lush rainforest canopy at the famous rainforest tram. Contact us about customizing this action-packed Costa Rica adventure tour.

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from $2,781

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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary

• Raft down the Pacuare River
• Hike deep into the jungle
• Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
• Tour Panama's vibrant capital city

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!

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from $2,425

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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary

• Assist biologists on turtle rounds
• Learn about rainforest ecology
• Ride horseback through family farms
• Raft down the Pacuare River

Starts / Ends

San Jose / San Jose

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding, Volunteering

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day eco-tour of Costa Rica combines nature and adventure as we join biologists to study giant leatherback sea turtles for two nights at Pacuare Nature Reserve. Then we head to Selva Bananito Lodge for a rainforest trip and finish with a whitewater rafting adventure on the raging rapids of the Pacuare River.

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from $471

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Pacuare River Rafting with Overnight

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

This 2-day extension tour takes you whitewater rafting through a tropical rainforest on the Pacuare River, where Class III-IV rapids make for an exciting excursion. You'll plunge through mountain gorges, run long stretches of powerful rapids, and witness all kinds of tropical wildlife. Spend a night in the rainforest at a riverside eco-lodge.

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