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San Jose City Half Day Tour From San Jose - 5 Hours

San Jose City Half Day Tour From San Jose - 1 day

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During this journey you will visit the National Theater, also known as “The jewel of San José”, a masterpiece in art and architecture built by Costa Ricans and completed in 1897. Then visit the Museum of Gold , then the Central Market, place full of the Costa Rican cultural heritage and traditions, where you will be able to browse and buy some local art crafts. You will also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. As we travel around the city, we will point you out several historically important or main buildings in our city, for example The Costa Rica University, The Old Train Station, The National Liquor Factory, The National Supreme Election Bureau, the Asamblea Legislativa, The Metallic Building, some parks and various sites of interest. This will be an introduction to our Capital City, and information about our economy, cultural, politics, religion and general current events. Also, we will visit an Art Gallery, where you will be able to get some souvenirs to take back home.

ExplorerBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration5 hours

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Britt Coffee Tour From San José - 1 day

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During this original trip our visitors enjoy:• Large green areas and colorful gardens.• An exhibition of masquerades about Costa Rican legends.• An entertaining presentation about the history and culture of coffee in Costa Rica.• A coffee seedling.• Our sustainable coffee plantation.• Our toaster plant.• Demonstration of tasting of our coffee.• An entertaining trip through the coffee areas of the country.• Tasting session of our coffee and chocolates.

Food toursBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Heredia, San Jose

Duration2 hours

White Water Rafting Pacuare River Full Day Tour From San Jose - 1 day

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The Pacuare’s class 3 and 4 rapids are suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, ages 12 and older, who are ready for adventure and being physically active all day. After an early pick-up at your San Jose area hotel, we will drive to Cartago – Costa Rica’s historic capital city – and through small towns and countryside to the rafting hub of Turrialba. We’ll stop for breakfast (included) and afterward head to the Pacuare River put in. At the river, your guides will outfit you with rafting equipment and give a paddling explanation and safety talk. Then the fun begins! We’ll paddle 18 miles downriver through class 3 and 4 rapids like “Huacas,” “Rodeo,” “Pinball,” “Cimarrones,” and “Dos Montañas.” Along the way, we’ll stop for a riverside picnic lunch. After finishing rafting, you’ll be able to change into dry clothes before driving back to San Jose.

Rafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration9 hours

Manuel Antonio National Park Full Day Tour From San Jose - 1 day

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On the way to Manuel Antonio National Park, you will travel along the coastline enjoying scenic views, including African palm plantations. You will also travel past small villages along the Pacific Coast, until you reach the port of Quepos and the ultimately the National Park.Since access to the park itself is closed to vehicles, you will hike to the preserve, crossing a creek. Once in the park, you can simply relax and enjoy the beach, sunbathe, or hike through the park’s trails, which will allow you to observe Manuel Antonio’s abundant flora and fauna. Several species of monkeys, iguanas, birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth can be seen. If you chose to hike the trail to Cathedral Point, do not forget your camera; the views of the park and the sea are simply spectacular!

ExplorerBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Manuel Antonio National Park

Duration12 hours

Canopy And Rafting Full Day Adventure With Lunch From San Jose - 1 day

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Leaving San José the tour traverses the majestic scenery of Braulio Carrillo National Park and arriving at Sarapiqui we will enjoy two adventurous attractions: the Canopy Tour in the middle of a secondary forest with trees of high altitude and after lunch the White Water Rafting in the agitating waters of the Sarapiqui River.The Canopy Tour takes about one and a half hour. We go through nine cables of different lengths, stretching over the forest, with the last one crossing the Sarapiqui River.The rafting at Sarapiqui River has different levels between class II and class III, presenting a vibrant scenery to those who want to participate in this exciting activity. Nine miles of unexpected rapids in combination with calm and relaxing intervals makes this an unforgettable experience for bird watchers, nature, and adrenaline lovers. In lieu of the white-water rafting, you may opt for a horseback riding tour.

ClimbingRafting

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

9-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration10 hours

Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde - 1 day

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You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.

Bus toursWalking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

4-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Punta Arenas

Duration4 hours

Arenal Hanging Bridges From Arenal - 1 day

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The 3.1 km (2 mi.) circuit trail will cross 15 impressive bridges, some suspended over the forest canopy and others, which are stationary. The bridges have different lengths and altitudes and were designed to offer different perspectives from which to observe the flora and fauna, as you pass through several levels of the forest. From the bridges, you will have views of the treetops making it easier to locate animals and birds.The topography of the terrain is relatively simple with some short slopes, suitable for all ages and ability levels. Some of the animals that we may observe in this type of forest are 3 different species of monkeys, multiple species of birds, snakes, peccaries, and frogs, among others.

Bus toursWalking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration4 hours

Canopy Tour From Manuel Antonio - 1 day

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If you enjoy a little heart pumping, this is the best Manuel Antonio tour for you! Round trip transportation is provided and you will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the canopy site, about 20 minutes from the Manuel Antonio hotel area. The Manuel Antonio canopy course has 11 different zip line cables that goes from 256 ft. to 1500 ft., 50 ft. height rappel , 2 suspension bridges and 1 Tarzanswing, all above and withinthe verdant tree canopies. As you “zip line” from platform to platform and soar over the leafy treetops, you will be amazed by the new perspective of nature’s wonders that this canopy tour gives you.

Climbing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Punta Arenas

Duration4 hours

Sky Walk From Monteverde - 1 day

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You will hike deep into these magical tropical forests to admire nature from a distinct perspective. Crossing hanging bridges with complete views of the forest canopy, and from the forest floor on well-maintained. Trails includes some uneven surfaces and several ascents and descents.Sky Walk hanging bridges not only have impressive views, they are also impressive by themselves, with distances up to 236m (774ft) and heights up to 70m (230ft). Trails and hanging bridges are designed and maintained to cause the lowest impact to nature, trying always to keep the forest intact for everything living in it. Sky Walk hanging bridges are perfect to appreciate Costa Rica’s magnificent and world recognized biodiversity by walking and admiring nature from different perspectives.

Bus toursActive and outdoor

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration2 hours

Pura Vida Sailing Catamaran Adventure From Guanacaste - 1 day

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Known for its breathtaking beaches, dry tropical forests, and impressive waves, the northwest coastline of Costa Rica is also called the Gold Coast. Join this memorable one-day Catamaran Tour to relax, feel the refreshing ocean breeze, and enjoy the coastline scenery. Silently glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, paradisiacal white sand beaches, and fascinating tropical jungles.

Snorkeling

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Yacht Cabin, Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Guanacaste

Duration5 hours