Have questions? We're here.
Wendy and Amy at the Flower Market

San Jose Tours & Adventures in 2025

Travel made your way ™
Talk with an expert
Build your ideal Costa Rica trip. Call 1.406.541.2677
Start Planning My Trip
Talk with an expert
Experience the vibrant heart of Costa Rica with our 31 meticulously curated tours that beckon travelers for 2025. San José, a city where the pulse of nature's splendor meets the rhythm of daily life, serves as the gateway to a country teeming with ecological wonders. From the adrenaline rush of whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River to the serene snorkeling experiences in coral-rich waters, each tour is a mosaic of thrilling activities. Imagine yourself hiking through verdant rainforests, ziplining across cloud-kissed canopies, and unwinding on pristine beaches. These tours, ranging over 5 to 10 days, offer a symphony of adventures, including wildlife viewing that brings you face-to-face with Costa Rica's diverse fauna. With a starting point of $73, these experiences are designed to accommodate a variety of interests and activity levels, ensuring that every traveler finds their perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. To begin crafting your Costa Rican adventure that resonates with the soul of this tropical paradise, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
Filter (31 Results)
  • Start Date
    OR, More specific start
  • Length
    to
  • Price
    to
  • Activity Levels
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Ships
  • Destinations
    • San Jose
Scarlet macaws perched in the rainforest
from $2,149
EXPLORE

Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for scarlet macaws
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
Tour Details
0
Visit the lush jungle and stunning waterfalls
from $2,314
EXPLORE

Wild Costa Rica

Nicuesa - 8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
  • Camp along the river
  • Tour the jungle with a naturalist
  • Take a night walk to see wildlife
Tour Details
0
Wendy and Amy at the Flower Market
from $215
EXPLORE

Explore Barrio Lujan

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Tour Details
0
Rafting on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica
from $179
EXPLORE

Pacuare River Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
Tour Details
0
A butterfly at La Paz Waterfall Garden
from $133
EXPLORE

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Tour Details
0
Doka Estate Coffee Plantation
from $121
EXPLORE

Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Tour Details
0
Orchids of Costa Rica
from $131
EXPLORE

Lankester Garden and Irazu Volcano

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
Tour Details
0
Aerial view of San Jose city
from $72
EXPLORE

San Jose City

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Tour Details
0
Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
from $1,908
EXPLORE

Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Snorkel a large coral reef system
  • Hike through the rainforest
Tour Details
0
Coati
from $2,030
EXPLORE

Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Observe nesting sea turtles
  • Hike in the rainforest at night
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Explore nearby Arenal Volcano
Tour Details
0
Rafting the Pacuare River!!
from $2,965
EXPLORE

Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zip-line through the cloud forest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Tour Details
0
Playing in the mist of the falls
from $2,498
EXPLORE

Beaches & Rainforest

9 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Relax on white sand beaches
  • Snorkel and kayak in the Caribbean
  • Raft the Pacuare River
Tour Details
0
Good Morning Costa Rica! Pura vida!
from $970
EXPLORE

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.
Tour Details
0
Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog
from $2,877
EXPLORE

Discover Costa Rica

Multisport Adventure Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Raft Class III-IV rapids
  • Bike through an agricultural center
  • Sample local foods from the field
  • Kayak to Ballena Island
Tour Details
0
Rafting in Costa Rica
from $2,170
EXPLORE

Pura Vida

6 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Find wildlife in the rain forest
  • Explore the Arenal Volcano area
  • Hike along the old lava flows
Tour Details
0
A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
from $2,781
EXPLORE

Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
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!
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike deep into the jungle
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
Tour Details
0
Holding a baby sea turtle
from $2,425
EXPLORE

Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rainforest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
Tour Details
0
Pacuare River Whitewater
from $471
EXPLORE

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.
Tour Details
0
1-18 of 31 Results
TrustScore 4.8 | 544 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
total score
Based on 544 reviews on
review score
6 days ago
Angie was very easy to work with, responsive to all our questions and very prompt with all of her communications.
David Bailey

Costa Rica Travel Guide

Favorite Costa Rica Costa Rica All Trips

Top Costa Rica Travel Destinations

Costa Rica Trips by Departure Date

Top Experiences in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Trips by Duration

Costa Rica Trips by Activity

More Reasons

Why Travel With Adventure Life

All News

Recognized By

Jess Heuermann Adventure Life employee profile
Jess H
Plan My Trip
We love travel, talk with an expert 1.800.344.6118
GOT IT!
We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Continue browsing the site if you're ok with this. For more info, please see our privacy policy.