Central Valley & San José

San José

The capital and the country's departure hub: coffee farms, museums, and day trips to three volcanoes.

738 tours in San José

Ranked by traveler rating weighted by review volume.

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
4.9 out of 5, from (3,679)14h
from $185 USD
Free
cancellation
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
4.9 out of 5, from (1,593)14h
from $165 USD
Free
cancellation
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
4.8 out of 5, from (1,909)3h 30m
from $38 USD
Free
cancellation
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
4.9 out of 5, from (1,156)2h 30m
from $35 USD
Free
cancellation
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
4.9 out of 5, from (789)10h
from $185 USD
Free
cancellation
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
4.9 out of 5, from (819)12h
from $169 USD
Free
cancellation
Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose
5.0 out of 5, from (531)3h
from $51 USD
Free
cancellation
Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
5.0 out of 5, from (377)6h
from $99 USD
Free
cancellation
San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class
4.8 out of 5, from (548)4h
from $49 USD
Free
cancellation
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
4.9 out of 5, from (314)3h
from $45 USD
Free
cancellation
Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose
4.9 out of 5, from (271)13h
from $249 USD
Free
cancellation
Rafting Pacuare River from Turrialba
5.0 out of 5, from (194)5h
from $120 USD
Free
cancellation

453 tours collect travelers from listed properties here, so you do not need a rental car for the day.

Places far enough away to feel like a different Costa Rica, close enough to be back for dinner.

These take place elsewhere in Central Valley & San José. We list them separately rather than pretending they happen in San José.

Private
Alajuela
Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour
4.9 out of 5, from (3,247)1h 30m
from $31 USD
Private
Alajuela
Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
5.0 out of 5, from (225)up to 11h
from $149 USD
Free
cancellation
Private
Alajuela
Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge
5.0 out of 5, from (139)2h
from $50 USD
Free
cancellation
Alajuela
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
4.8 out of 5, from (213)up to 4h
from $35 USD
Free
cancellation