220 Best Tours and Trips in San Jose in 2025/2026 - Compare Prices

Accommodations

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.

Tropical Costa Rica

4.7

(148 reviews )

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The tour was well planned. Our guide was extraordinary. The only downside was arriving in San Jose late at night and beginning the tour very early the next morning. Not being able to sightsee in San Jose was disappointing

Rainforest and jungle visits

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Resort, Lodge, Hotel, Bungalow

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Guanacaste, Correos De

San Jose, Guanacaste, Correos De Costa Rica, Arenal, Monteverde

Duration9 days

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Treasures Of Costa Rica

4.5

(2 reviews )

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We loved our adventure! The scenery is amazing! Even The summer storms were exciting! The boat trip across the lake below the volcano was an unexpected additional delight!

Active and outdoorBeach

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Alajuela, Arenal, Mont

San Jose, Alajuela, Arenal, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Manuel Antonio

Duration8 days

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Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast

(25 reviews )

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Great experience - learned so much more about the country and the area and connected with fellow travelers from around the world. The small group tour made travel a breeze for this single mom traveling solo with her son!

Rainforest and jungle visits

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

6-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Fores

San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Potrero

Duration9 days

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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste

(3 reviews )

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Excellent trip planning, good value! Many thanks to Melany for all the timely responses and help!

Active and outdoorBeach

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Eco Lodge, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Alajuela, Tortuguero

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

Duration10 days

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Costa Rica Nature Adventure

4.9

(25 reviews )

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We just returned from the Costa Rica Eco-Adventure (2/1/2025-2/8/2025). This was our sixth Trafalgar trip. was a WONDERFUL tour guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. worked very hard; it was much appreciated! It was a great tour! A couple of things we noticed on this trip, that were different than previous Trafalgar trips . . . We prepaid our gratuities (as we always do). Usually, the tour guide talks about the ability to tip the guides and drivers, and thanks those who have already paid the gratuity. This didn't happen on this trip. We hope he received our prepaid gratuity! Also, on previous trips, it was noted if you had been a previous Trafalgar traveler. This did not happen on this trip. We are proud Trafalgar trip repeaters, which makes us some of your greatest advertisers. One suggestion we had: For our farewell dinner, we went to a restaurant where we could order off the menu. There were 42 of us. It took probably two hours to get our food. It would be better to limit the menu to a couple of appetizers, salads, main entrees and desserts, to make the evening not as long. Thanks again for a wonderful experience. We will be back to travel with Trafalgar again!

Eco toursNational parks

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Pa

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, La Paz Waterfall, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Liberia City

Duration8 days

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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

Duration14 days

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Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

(1 review )

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Looking to get beneath the surface of Central America? The 12-day 'Costa Rica & Panama Discovery' tour introduces you to the vibrant rhythms and hidden gems of Costa Rica and Panama, beginning in San Jose and winding down in Panama City. With a mix of included activities and free time, you’ll visit the indigenous Ngabe-Bugle community on Isla Popa, learn Caribbean cooking, spot wildlife on jungle walks, and even get a close-up look at the Panama Canal’s engineering marvels. Perfect for explorers drawn to culture and history, this tour package stands out for its access to off-the-beaten-path communities, offering authentic experiences rarely found on standard itineraries. All accommodation, meals, and transport are included, ensuring a smooth and engaging cultural sightseeing journey.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Panama City, San Jose, Puerto Vi

Panama City, San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Chitre, Isla Colon, Bocas Del Toro, Boquete

Duration12 days

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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park

4.2

(5 reviews )

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Our Costa Rica experience exceeded our expectations. Great organisation, transport and hotels. Fabulous national park visits where we saw lots of wildlife. Knowledgeable & interesting guides.

Active and outdoorBeach

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero

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

Duration10 days

Costa Rica Adventure

4.9

(12 reviews )

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I had not been on holiday for over a decade before I embarked on this trip, so suffice to say I had high expectations! Costa Rica had been on my list ever since a colleague visited the country two years ago, and it was well worth the wait. We were fortunate enough to only have eight travellers, which meant that our guide, Jonathan, had ample time to answer all of our questions. If you are looking for a holiday which will give you eight hours of sleep a night then this trip is not for you. We were up for breakfast before 8am every day and despite there being several optional extra activities listed on the trip notes, we didn't have time to do any of them as we were constantly on the go! I felt as though I was away for six months or more, and I enjoyed moving to a new area of the country every few days. Each hotel we stayed at had a different style suited to the area of the country we were in - rainforest lodge, spa resort, mountain hotel, ranch, beach hotel. The food was wonderful - all breakfasts are included and on the days when our lunch and/or dinner weren't included, we never felt hungry.

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Rincon de la Vieja Vol

San Jose, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Carrillo, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Duration15 days

Discover Costa Rica - with Dominical

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

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Tropical Costa Rica

Treasures Of Costa Rica

Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast

Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste

Costa Rica Nature Adventure

Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica Adventure

Discover Costa Rica - with Dominical

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