San Jose Wildlife safaris and game drives Trips in 2025/2026

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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.

San Jose Wildlife Safaris And Game Drives Tour: Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

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Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

(12 reviews )

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Super stress free way of travel. Everything went so smoothly and the tour was amazing. We learned an incredible amount about the country and its flora and fauna.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, La Fortuna, Tortuguero National Park, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

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Duration14 days

From

USD 3,639

USD 3,000

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USD 639

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San Jose Wildlife Safaris And Game Drives Tour: Supersaver | Discovering Costa Rica, 14 Days

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Supersaver | Discovering Costa Rica, 14 Days

(1 review )

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Enjoy the many highlights of Costa Rica on this 14-day itinerary, including wonderful rainforests, volcano, cloud forests and the exotic North Caribbean side of Costa Rica. Discover a country of great natural beauty, whether you are watching the Arenal volcano whilst bathing in hot springs, walking in the canopy of Monteverde's cloud forest, relaxing on the pristine jungle of Tortuguero or enjoying the warm waters of the Pacific Coast. This is the real nature lover's paradise.

Active and outdoor Beach

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

spanish, english

Destinations

San Jose, Tamarindo, Tortuguero

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

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Duration14 days

From

USD 2,761

USD 2,276

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USD 485

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San Jose Wildlife Safaris And Game Drives Tour: Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

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Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

(9 reviews )

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I thought my experience was fantastic! From meeting people from all over the world and being in similar situations but going through fun activities together. It was a great way to make new friends and learn something new about everywhere. I found the places we visited to be beautiful and having learned a bit about each town was extremely fascinating. I would highly recommend.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Vol

San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Punta Arenas, Playa Santa Teresa

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Duration8 days

From

USD 949

USD 690

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USD 259

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San Jose Wildlife Safaris And Game Drives Tour: Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

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Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

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The timing, the excursions and activities, the restaurants, accommodations and travels were all so amazing, and there was never a dull moment. No wait I take that back. The dull moments is when we went to bed. I never wanted the day to end and I never wanted this trip to end. From the ceo to the new friends I made in our group, it was absolutely amazing. The wildlife, the beaches, the food, the parties, the home stay, I can’t even get started on the home stay. What a wholesome moment. The families were so sweet and welcoming. I wanted to thank G Adventures and I wanted to especially thank Aaron, our ceo for always being organized and making this tour educational and fun.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Home-stay, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Nicoya Pen

San Jose, La Fortuna, Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, San Carlos, Monteverde

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Duration14 days

From

USD 1,449

USD 1,053

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USD 396

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Explore Tortuguero: The Amazon of Costa Rica

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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 rides Beach Wildlife

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

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

4.8

(92 reviews )

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This was an excellent trip! Our guide, Camilo, was brilliant - very knowledgeable about all nature - wildlife, birds and plants, as well as Costa Rica history and culture. He read the group really well, and was able to recommend tours he thought we'd enjoy. The driver, Miguel, was also great - very professional and experienced on the zig-zag roads and occasional muddy trail! We saw so much wildlife! I would highly recommend the trip to anyone interested in nature, I absolutely loved it!

Active and outdoor Wildlife

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

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Duration15 days

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USD 3,860

USD 3,300

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USD 560

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Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

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.

Wildlife Active 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 1,900

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USD 450

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Highlights of Costa Rica

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 outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

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Duration8 days

From

USD 1,970

USD 1,520

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USD 450

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Cycle Costa Rica

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Discover a diverse land, rich with nature, towering volcanoes, and abundant wildlife on our cycling tour through Costa Rica. Come along for the ride to explore the lush rainforests of Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast before cycling through the ever-changing landscapes of the interior, past active volcanoes, lakes and cloud forests. Finally, unwind on the beautiful beaches of the Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast. Cycle from coast to coast - Pedal your way through Costa Rica's diverse beauty from the Caribbean to the Pacific. Nature and wildlife - Spot sloths, monkeys and brightly colours frogs, together with spectacular birdlife. National Parks and volcanoes - Tick off bucket-list sites such as Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio, Arenal and Miravalles.

Bicycle tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Miravalles Volcano, Ma

San Jose, Miravalles Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Guapiles, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Canas

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Duration14 days

From

USD 4,670

USD 4,300

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USD 370

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San Jose Wildlife Safaris And Game Drives Tour: Costa Rica Birdwatching (on Request)

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Costa Rica Birdwatching (on Request)

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Enjoy beautiful Costa Rica on this seven-day tour, including wonderful rainforests, volcanoes, cloud forest and natural trails combined with the incredible opportunity to see wildlife. You will fall in love with this tropical paradise.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volc

San Jose, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano National Park, San Gerardo De Dota

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Duration7 days

From

USD 1,660

USD 1,369

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USD 291

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Costa Rica Family Holiday

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Discover the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica – and the culture shaped by the tropical wilderness – with your loved ones, on a trip that’s tailored for families. Pick produce and make dinner with a local family during an agricultural homestay, look for three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park and walk through the canopy of Monteverde’s cloud forest on a suspended bridge. Take a break from active adventure by soaking in springs heated by Arenal Volcano and lying beneath swaying palms on pristine beaches while the kids play nearby. This adventure takes you into the wild heart of a country many visit but few truly know.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Santa Rosa De Pocosol

San Jose, Santa Rosa De Pocosol, Arenal, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Manuel Antonio National Park

Duration10 days

From

USD 2,380

USD 2,309

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USD 71

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San Jose Wildlife Safaris And Game Drives Tour: Tortuguero Jungle Expedition, Short Break (on Request)

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Tortuguero Jungle Expedition, Short Break (on Request)

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Enjoy a mystical two-night stay at Tortuguero National Park located in the North Caribbean side of Costa Rica. This is one of Costa Rica's most popular ecotourism destinations. Discover its Network of canals, lagoons and dense rainforests. Abundant wildlife inhabits Tortuguero, including 57 species of amphibians, 111 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park

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Duration3 days

From

USD 437

USD 360

Saving

USD 77

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Tortuguero National Park Adventure

(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 parks Wildlife

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

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Natural Highlights of Costa Rica

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.

Wildlife Bird 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 2,775

USD 2,692

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USD 83

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Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

Supersaver | Discovering Costa Rica, 14 Days

Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

Explore Tortuguero: The Amazon of Costa Rica

Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

Highlights of Costa Rica

Cycle Costa Rica

Costa Rica Birdwatching (on Request)

Costa Rica Family Holiday

Tortuguero Jungle Expedition, Short Break (on Request)

Tortuguero National Park Adventure

Natural Highlights of Costa Rica

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