10 Best San Jose Multiday Tours in October 2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Taste of Costa Rica - October 2026

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Get a taste of Costa Rica on this 7-day, multi-location tour. Explore the real San Jose colonial city and La Fortuna downtown. Then, take an awe-inspiring journey to the Arenal Volcano where you can soak in the natural pools and may even see an eruption! Next, head to the famous "cloud forest" of Monteverde and get your heart racing on a canopy zipline! Finally, head to Tamarindo Beach for sandy relaxation and surf, swim or snorkel. The trip starts and ends in San Jose so be sure you check out the city and get a glimpse of local life. All accommodations and transport included. Please read more in the detailed itinerary and what's included sections.

Eco tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

12-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo

Duration7 days

From

USD 900

USD 873

Saving

USD 27

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Naturally Costa Rica - October 2026

4.7

(12 reviews )

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We loved the La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Sarapiqui River tour! La Paz is beyond beautiful with orchids, hummingbirds, frogs, toucans, scarlet macaws, parrots, coatis, sloths, ocelots, margays, and a jaguar. The gardens and waterfalls are exquisite. A wonderful buffet lunch was included. Our trip down the Sarapiqui River in a covered boat was so much fun! We saw two caimans, iguanas, Anhingas, swallows, butterflies, and five troops of Mantled Howler monkeys. Oscar and Armando, our guide and driver were so kind and taught us so much. We stopped at a lovely coffee finca to see the beans ripening, a sopa (local restaurant) in the mountains to take in spectacular waterfall and hummingbird views, we watched whitewater rafters, and sampled fresh pineapple at a farmstand. Oscar and Armando treated us like family and made our first day in Costa Rica amazing!

National parksRaftingVolcanoes

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Resort

Age Range

8-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Pa

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Orosi, La Fortuna, Cahuita National Park

Duration12 days

From

USD 2,930

USD 2,842

Saving

USD 88

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Discover Costa Rica - with Dominical - October 2026

4.8

(14 reviews )

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A wonderful voyage of discovery which takes you to each region of Costa Rica ...all made up of unique climate zones with varying birdlife and wildlife. I would hardly identify myself as someone who usually goes out searching for birdlife or wildlife, but this trip captivates you to get involved and go searching ...often early in the morning or in the evening. Costa Rica is incredibly lush with a small population and a government appearing to work hard on sustainability and protection of the environment. There were a lot of roadworks in evidence! All the accommodation was excellent and all the Lodges, each one different, were a delight. They allowed you the luxury of sitting on your own veranda allowing the birdlife and wildlife to 'come to you' as you were in their environment. Our trip spent its last night miles outside of San Jose centre which, although the hotel was lovely, was a disappointment for me as I'd wanted to spend the free afternoon exploring the vibrant downtown area with its parks, local shops, lovely buildings, museums etc but this wasn't feasible from Santa Ana. I've mentioned this to Exodus. We had a few downpours...mainly late afternoons, but only were out on a trip during one downpour and the Lodge provided everyone with huge ponchos...the rain didn't spoil the delight of the boat trip. Suggest a waterproof jacket, strong trainers or walking shoes and a camera with a good zoom lens should be priorities for packing!

WildlifeBird watching

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Marino

San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Marino Ballena National Park, Savegre Cloud Forest, Savegre River, Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Santa Elena

Duration15 days

From

USD 5,100

USD 4,947

Saving

USD 153

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Natural Highlights of Costa Rica - October 2026

4.5

(13 reviews )

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A fantastic tour of all the best sites in Costa Rica from coast, to volcanoes, to cloud forests. The tour exactly mirrored what was described in the itinerary and the itinerary delivered lots of opportunity to view not only the tremendous wildlife on offer, but also the different landscapes and eco systems.

WildlifeBird watching

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Arenal Volcano, Tortuguero National Park

Duration8 days

From

USD 2,820

USD 2,735

Saving

USD 85

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Tortuguero National Park Adventure - October 2026

(2 reviews )

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Tortuguero was full of great nature, although the heat and lack of fans and air conditioning can be brutal at times. Puerto Viejo/Cocles was our favorite and it was great to see the Caribbean side of Costa Rica; all of the experiences there were fantastic as well. Overall, we enjoyed our honeymoon and hope to make it back to Costa Rica to visit the other side of the coast in the future!

National parksWildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge

Age Range

2-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park

Duration5 days

From

USD 765

USD 742

Saving

USD 23

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Costa Rica Adventure: Volcanoes, Jungles and Beaches - October 2026

(10 reviews )

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I wanted to start by saying thank you so much for such a thorough, comprehensive plan for our stay in your lovely country. From the start of working with you, I felt as though everything was covered. Your itinerary to us was easy to read, easy to share, and filled with enough information to get us excited about the visit. Then, the pacing of the entire trip seemed to be a perfect fit for my family. I already foresee us returning to experience Costa Rica again, based solely on the trip you crafted for us. We are quite grateful.

AdventureNational parks

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

12-65 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Manuel Antonio National Park, La

Manuel Antonio National Park, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, San Jose, Arenal, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Juan Santamaria

Duration9 days

From

USD 2,260

USD 2,192

Saving

USD 68

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Exotic Landscapes of Costa Rica - October 2026

4.7

(3 reviews )

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Great tour, planned to perfection by Oldemar at th last minute. We travelled to La Fortuna, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio over 12 days and feel that we needed at least 3 more days. Did a host of activites, all organised by the company such a zip lining, waterfall rapelling, whitewater rafting, bird watching, night safari, coffee tours, etc. Very happy.

National parksAdventure

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

18-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio

Duration9 days

From

USD 2,175

USD 2,110

Saving

USD 65

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27% OFF TODAY

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Central American Journey - October 2026

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Tropical cloud forests alive with jungle melodies and native wildlife, vast freshwater lakes and active volcanoes, historic cities and shared moments with locals – this pocket of Central America is a slice of paradise. On this 16-day Central American journey, take in all the must-visit spots like Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. You’ll spot colourful birds and see how indigo dying works in Suchitoto, explore the World Heritage-listed ruins of Copan, stand in the shadow of mighty Arenal Volcano and spot sloths among the canopy of Monteverde. This adventure is perfect for those who like to experience a destination 'la forma natural' (the natural way).

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Antigua, Granada, La F

San Jose, Antigua, Granada, La Fortuna, Leon, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Copan, Suchitoto, La Libertad, Granada

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Duration16 days

From

USD 2,615

USD 1,902

Saving

USD 713

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Explore Tortuguero: The Amazon of Costa Rica - October 2026

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Also called the Amazon of Costa Rica, Tortuguero National Park, located on the Caribbean coast, is home to a variety of wild animals and native plant species. Join us on this five-day tour of Tortuguero and soak up the rich biodiversity of this area. Exceptionally high rainfall and a unique environment where freshwater meets the sea means that Tortuguero has numerous canals, lagoons and wetlands, which you will discover during your guided boat safari and walking tour. Depending upon your arrival date, you might even get to see green sea turtles laying eggs on the beach. Please note that arrival and departure transfer is included in the tour price. However, you will have to purchase entrance tickets to Tortuguero National Park on your own. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.

Local boat ridesBeachWildlife

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park

Duration5 days

From

USD 675

USD 655

Saving

USD 20

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour - October 2026

4.8

(93 reviews )

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Great trip but itinerary could be improved. Only one night in Saraquipi in a lovely lodge which would have been better for 2 nights. One night in Arenal would have been sufficient. Will still use Explore in the future and recommend

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Eco Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Manuel Ant

San Jose, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio, San Gerardo De Dota, Savegre Cloud Forest, Turrialba, Pacuare River, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui

17% OFF TODAY

Duration15 days

From

USD 3,860

USD 3,201

Saving

USD 659

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Highlights Of Costa Rica + Beach Extension - October 2026

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Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension - October 2026

3.9

(7 reviews )

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The trip really packed in some iconic elements of Costa Rica, and lived up to its name in terms of seeing the highlights. It was great to experience the contrast of the Caribbean lowlands, rain forest and the pacific coast. And seeing the abundance of wildlife was incredible, as well as the delicious local dishes and wonderful people we me along the way. The guide was great, really personable and had good knowledge and a keen sense to show us as much as possible, often stopping en route when he had spied interesting animals from the van. The Manuel Antonio and the La Fortuna accommodation was great. The Authentico hotel was fine for passing through but we had paid for an additional night in San Jose, and for this purpose the hotel wasn’t in the best of locations as it was on the edge of the city with not much around in terms of restaurants so we felt a bit stuck in the hotel at the end.

WildlifeActive and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

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Duration10 days

From

USD 2,350

USD 1,843

Saving

USD 507

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San Jose By Night walking city special dinner is included - October 2026

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Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Central Market, which, in our opinion, is the only way to learn about the city’s food (aside from eating it, which we’ll get to!). Stroll the market with your local guide and get to know the secrets and uses of the roots, herbs, and fruit common in local cuisines, including ingredients that will play a role in your authentic Costa Rican dinner later. The locals say that you can get anything you need at the Central Market, even love potions for attracting a boyfriend or girlfriend…wink. After the market, we’ll make our way down Central Avenue, enjoying a trip down San Jose’s memory lane, learning about the city’s history and anecdotes, as well as visiting one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in San Jose, the National Theatre. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, with a walk through Morazan Park to enjoy the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). We’ll continue to charming Barrio Amon, one the oldest neighborhoods in San Jose. Designed by Amon Fasileau, a Frenchman who settled in the area, it has become one of the most scenic parts of the city, boasting a rich, architectural history. We’ll be spending the rest of the evening at a favorite local restaurant that specializes in wine and gourmet food.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

12-75 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration4 hours

From

USD 60

USD 58

Saving

USD 2

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Highlights of Costa Rica - October 2026

4.3

(18 reviews )

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Highlights of Costa Rica was an excellent trip, it packed in many sites and activities. I was a little apprehensive about the float trip but it was slow and gentle and allowed us to get a unique view from the river. The guide was excellent and pointed out lots of aniand birds. The rain and cloud forests didn't disappoint and I thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced trip.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

25% OFF TODAY

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,970

USD 1,474

Saving

USD 496

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13% OFF TODAY

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Best of Central America - October 2026

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Explore incredible worlds above and below the water through some of Central America's best on this 45-day adventure. Amble down the Yucatan Peninsula to the island paradise of Caye Caulker, then cut inland to the lush jungle around Tikal, cruise to the wide river Rio Dulce and end up among the clouds in Panajachel and Antigua. Continue to the relaxing beach vibes of the Pacific Coast of El Salvador, spot colourful birds perched on the historic facades of Suchitoto and explore the historic cities of Leon and Granada in Nicaragua. Stand in the shadow of mighty Arenal Volcano and spot sloths among the canopy of Monteverde, then admire the towns and steamy jungles of Costa Rice and Panama, stopping off at the stunning islands of Bocas del Toro. With plenty of moments to meet the locals and try the region’s varied cuisines, you can’t go wrong on this carefree Central American journey.

WildlifeCity sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Lodge

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Panama City, Playa Del Carmen, R

Panama City, Playa Del Carmen, Rio Dulce, Antigua, Quetzaltenango, Panajachel, Tulum, Copan, Suchitoto, La Libertad, Leon, Granada, Monteverde, La Fortuna, San Jose, Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Bocas Del Toro, Caye Caulker, Boquete, Chitre, San Ignacio, Flores

13% OFF TODAY

Duration45 days

From

USD 7,390

USD 6,451

Saving

USD 939

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All San Jose Tours in October 2026

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Get a customized trip to San Jose in October 2026

Page 2 of 60 Trips in San Jose during October 2026 with 622 Reviews

Taste of Costa Rica - October 2026

Naturally Costa Rica - October 2026

Discover Costa Rica - with Dominical - October 2026

Natural Highlights of Costa Rica - October 2026

Tortuguero National Park Adventure - October 2026

Costa Rica Adventure: Volcanoes, Jungles and Beaches - October 2026

Exotic Landscapes of Costa Rica - October 2026

Central American Journey - October 2026

Explore Tortuguero: The Amazon of Costa Rica - October 2026

Costa Rica Wildlife Tour - October 2026

Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension - October 2026

San Jose By Night walking city special dinner is included - October 2026

Highlights of Costa Rica - October 2026

Best of Central America - October 2026

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All San Jose Tours in October 2026

Page 2 of 60 Trips in San Jose during October 2026 with 622 Reviews

Get a customized trip to San Jose in October 2026

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