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Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

3.4
Costa Rica · Talamanca

Experiences you can't miss in San Jose

Featured Day tours in San Jose

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2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco
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2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco

Duration: 2 hrs
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From£30.43
1-day tour to Poas volcano + coffee farm + waterfall from San Jose, Costa Rica from 1 person
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1-day tour to Poas volcano + coffee farm + waterfall from San Jose, Costa Rica from 1 person

Duration: 6.7 hrs
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From£101.05
Full-day 1-day tour to Tortuga Island from San Jose, Costa Rica
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Full-day 1-day tour to Tortuga Island from San Jose, Costa Rica

Duration: 9 hrs
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From£137.33
Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose Poas volcano coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall 1-day tour

Duration: 2 hrs
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From£235.89
1-day tour to Poas volcano coffee farm and La Paz waterfall gardens from San Jose, Costa Rica
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1-day tour to Poas volcano coffee farm and La Paz waterfall gardens from San Jose, Costa Rica

Duration: 9.5 hrs
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From£180.52
1-day tour in Costa Rica - Poas volcano + Doka coffee estate + La Paz waterfall
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1-day tour in Costa Rica - Poas volcano + Doka coffee estate + La Paz waterfall

Duration: 6 hrs
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From£183.11
Costa Rica San Jose: Manuel Antonio National Park 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose: Manuel Antonio National Park 1-day tour

Duration: 12 hrs
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From£213.19
Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Monteverde cloud forest 1-day tour
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Costa Rica San Jose round-trip Monteverde cloud forest 1-day tour

Duration: 4.2 hrs
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From£314.10

Featured Cultural experiences in San Jose

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Britt Coffee Tour from San José
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Britt Coffee Tour from San José

4.7/5
· 27 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
English
Free cancellation
From£68.47
San José Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Treasures and Historical Landmarks
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San José Highlights Audio Tour: Cultural Treasures and Historical Landmarks

Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
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20% off
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From£5.40£6.76
San José by Night: Food, Drinks & Local Culture Tour
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San José by Night: Food, Drinks & Local Culture Tour

Duration: 4 hrs
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5% off
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From£56.89£59.89
BarCrawl in Downtown San Jose
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BarCrawl in Downtown San Jose

Duration: 3 hrs
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From£28.70£30.22
San José Exclusive Bar Pub Crawl with Drinks and Club Entrys
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San José Exclusive Bar Pub Crawl with Drinks and Club Entrys

Duration: 3 hrs
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5% off
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From£25.90£27.27
Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour
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Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour

4.9/5
· 2.5k reviews
Duration: 90 mins
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100 consecutive positive reviews
From£23.41
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugarcane Tour La Fortuna
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Coffee, Chocolate and Sugarcane Tour La Fortuna

Duration: 90 mins
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From£42.14
Guided Walking Street Art & Graffiti Tour in Jaco Costa Rica
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Guided Walking Street Art & Graffiti Tour in Jaco Costa Rica

5.0/5
· 26 reviews
Duration: 2–3 hrs
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26 consecutive positive reviews
From£29.67

Featured Water activities in San Jose

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Costa Rica San Jose: Tortuga island 1-day tour with lunch and snorkeling
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Costa Rica San Jose: Tortuga island 1-day tour with lunch and snorkeling

Duration: 5 hrs
English
From£145.07
Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding in Costa Rica
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Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding in Costa Rica

5.0/5
· 21 reviews
Duration: 135 mins
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21 consecutive positive reviews
From£68.47
From San Jose Zipline, ATV, Surfing and Chocolate Tour
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From San Jose Zipline, ATV, Surfing and Chocolate Tour

4.8/5
· 69 reviews
Duration: 10 hrs
Free cancellation
94.2% of travelers recommend
From£130.32
San José: Isla Tortuga All-inclusive Boat Tour w/ Snorkeling
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San José: Isla Tortuga All-inclusive Boat Tour w/ Snorkeling

Duration: 15 hrs
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5% off
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From£96.86£101.96
Manuel Antonio: Surfing Lessons with a Private Instructor
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Manuel Antonio: Surfing Lessons with a Private Instructor

Duration: 1.5–4.5 hrs
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From£57.61£60.65
Boat tour to the exotic caves with snorkel from Playas del Coco
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Boat tour to the exotic caves with snorkel from Playas del Coco

4.9/5
· 7 reviews
Duration: 5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
From£102.71
Canoe tour
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Canoe tour

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 150 mins
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From£26.63

Free things to do in San Jose

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

3.4
Costa Rica · Talamanca

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Group Tours in San Jose

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8D7N • 8-Day Hot Springs Delight from San José

8D7N • 8-Day Hot Springs Delight from San José

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 1,480
9D8N • 9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste

9D8N • 9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste

3.5/5
2 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 1,601
3D2N • 3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose

3D2N • 3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose

3.7/5
3 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 705
2D1N • Discover Tortuguero: 1 Night 2 Days All Inclusive Package

2D1N • Discover Tortuguero: 1 Night 2 Days All Inclusive Package

4.7/5
3 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 299
2D1N • 2 Days - 1 Night - Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs from San Jose

2D1N • 2 Days - 1 Night - Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs from San Jose

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 440
11D10N • 11-Day Jewels of Costa Rica from San José

11D10N • 11-Day Jewels of Costa Rica from San José

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 1,747
8D7N • 7 Nights - 8 Days Essential Costa Rica Pura Vida

8D7N • 7 Nights - 8 Days Essential Costa Rica Pura Vida

5/5
18 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 1,178
7D6N • COSTA RICA EXPRESS, 6 nights, 7 days

Level 27D6N • COSTA RICA EXPRESS, 6 nights, 7 days

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From GBP 796

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What are the recommended tours and excursions in San Jose?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include 2 Hour Coffee & Chocolate Tour in Playas del Coco, 1-day tour to Poas volcano + coffee farm + waterfall from San Jose, Costa Rica from 1 person, and Full-day 1-day tour to Tortuga Island from San Jose, Costa Rica. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 15, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in San Jose is around GBP 30.43 – GBP 314.1. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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