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Great for families

1. Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose

Duration 3h
10 out of 10
Exceptional
167 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $51 per adult
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Great for families

2. Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo

Duration 2h+
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $78 per adult
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Great for families

3. San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

Duration 2h 30m
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
188 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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4. Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine

Duration 3h
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
58 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult
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Great for families

5. San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Duration 3h
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
484 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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6. Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Duration 10h
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $203 per adult
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Day trips

Great for families

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Duration 3h 30m
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $86 per adult
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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Duration 16h
8.4 out of 10
Very Good
39 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $110 per adult
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ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

Duration 12h
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $135 per adult
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Duration 14h
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
143 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $159 per adult
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From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

Duration 16h
7.0 out of 10
Good
14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $135 per adult
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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Duration 14h
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
261 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $189 per adult
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Bus & minivan tours

Great for families

Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine

Duration 3h
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
58 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult
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Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...

Duration 9h
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
337 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $180 per adult
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Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jos...

Duration 12h
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
69 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $169 per adult
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Duration 10h
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $203 per adult
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San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

Duration 5h
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
173 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult
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La Paz Waterfalls

Duration 6h
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
17 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $147 per adult
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Cultural & heritage experiences

Great for families
15% off

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Duration 4h
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
58 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $79 and current price is $67 per adult
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San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Duration 3h
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
484 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Great for families

Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose

Duration 7h
8.2 out of 10
Very Good
10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $142 per adult
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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

Duration 3h
10 out of 10
Exceptional
72 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $45 per adult
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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Duration 2h
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls

Duration 10h
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $170 per adult
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Hiking & camping

Great for families

Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose

Duration 3h
10 out of 10
Exceptional
167 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $51 per adult
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Great for families

Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo

Duration 2h+
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $78 per adult
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Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde

Duration 3h
8.0 out of 10
Very Good
6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
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Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose

Duration 13h
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
50 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $249 per adult
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From San Jose: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Guided Day Tour

Duration 8h
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $195 per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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San Jose: Mantra Trail Hike Entry Ticket

Duration 3h
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $38 per adult
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Continue exploring San José

Great for families

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica

Duration 6h 30m
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $96 per adult
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One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, ATV and more) from San Jose

Duration 10h
10 out of 10
Exceptional
10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $195 per adult
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White Water Rafting Pacuare River with Lunch From San Jose

Duration 9h
10 out of 10
Exceptional
16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $121 per adult
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San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

Duration 3h 30m
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
853 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Sarapiqui River Rafting

Duration 3h
7.4 out of 10
Good
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $70 per adult
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Manuel Antonio National Park Full Day Trip with Lunch From San Jose

Duration 12h
3.6 out of 10
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $178 per adult
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