San Jose Day Tours Discount

For those of you who have a day or two in San Jose and want to do some day tours, you’re in the right place. Although most people skip San Jose all together, it’s not a bad home base for a short trip to Costa Rica as the city’s central location makes it easy to see beautiful beaches, nature and wildlife.

San Jose Day Tours Partnership

With our partnership with one of the biggest tour operators in San Jose, you can save 7% on day tours like La Paz Waterfall Gardens + Poas Volcano and Doka Coffee, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano one day and much more! *Adult prices only*

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San Jose One Day Tours
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All Mytanfeet readers get 7% discount on tours for adults prices below. All prices are in USD and includes taxes and fees. These prices are valid until November 30, 2023 (after that date, we will send you the updated rates) All tours include roundtrip transportation from San Jose and bilingual guide. These are all shared tours (not private). For any tours that go to a national park, passport identification must be brought by each guest.
This tour takes you to Sarapiqui in the West Caribbean to enjoy the lush rainforests in Brauilio Carillo National Park.

First, you will go on a boat ride down the beautiful Sarapiqui river to see nature and wildlife. This area has pristine primary and secondary rainforest, perfect for spotting monkeys, iguanas, sloths and other animals.

Second, you’ll travel to the Selva Verde Eco Lodge to walk their lush private trails for more wildlife and nature spotting. Afterwards, you will have lunch and then go on an aerial tram to go high up in the rainforest canopy for stunning rainforest views. Or you can switch the aerial tram for an exciting ziplining tour.

See what the tour is like in our post and video: Authentic Rainforest Experience tour.

Tour includes:

Lunch
All activities and entrance fees
Bilingual guide

Duration is approximately 10 hours and pick up time in San Jose is 630 AM to 730 AM depending on hotel.

Rate is $170.63 per adult. $127.97 per child.

Zipline weight limit is 136 kilos or 300 lbs. Pregnant women, people with epilepsy and people who have had recent surgery or have major health conditions not allowed. on canopy. Requires a minimum of 4 passengers to run.
Zipline or Tram*
Choose if you’d like to do ziplining or go on the aerial tram for the Authentic Rainforest Tour.
ATV through the Central Pacific mountains in Jaco on this tour by Vista Los Suenos. The fun 2 hour ATV tour takes you through the rainforest, going up the lush mountains outside Jaco. You’ll stop at a beautiful viewpoint where you can see Jaco, Gulf of Nicoya and Herradura Bay. Then at the adventure park, you can zipline or horseback ride for your second activity. Pregnant women, people with epilepsy and people who had recent surgery or have major health conditions not allowed.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Bottled water and fruit

Entrance fees and activities
Duration is approximately 10 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 730 – 830 AM. This tour has a 72 hour cancellation policy – if cancelled in less than 72 hours of tour date, it is a 100% penalty fee.

$180.80 per adult. Minimum age is 18
Zipline or Horseback Riding*
Please choose if you’d like to do ziplining or horseback riding on the ATV Combo adventure tour.
On this one day tour to Arenal, you’ll get to experience what it feels like to be near an active, majestic volcano. First, you’ll make a quick stop at Sarchi, a small town famous for its woodwork and handmade arts to see their original, oldest ox cart factory. Then, you’ll arrive at La Fortuna and have a typical lunch. Then you will visit a private reserve next to Arenal Volcano to walk 5 minutes to a viewpoint for amazing views of the volcano and Lake Arenal. Lastly, you will visit Ecotermales hot springs to relax and wind down the day. For dinner, you will enjoy the Ecotermales buffet.

The Ecotermales Hot Springs Resort has two main pools of varying temperatures with some smaller pools and waterfalls surrounded by a lush tropical garden. They have a swimup bar.

See what this tour is like in our blog post.

Tour includes:

Lunch and dinner
Entrance fees
Lockers at hot springs
Bilingual guide

What to bring: Day pack, change of clothes, swimsuit, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera, hat, sunglasses, rain gear (in rainy season), mosquito repellent. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages are not included – may be purchased on site.

Duration is approximately 14 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 730 – 830 AM.

$196.62 per adult and $149.43 per child.
On this one day tour to Arenal, you’ll get to experience what it feels like to be near an active, majestic volcano. First, you’ll make a quick stop at Sarchi, a small town famous for its woodwork and handmade arts to see their original, oldest ox cart factory. Then, you’ll arrive at La Fortuna and have a typical lunch. Then you will visit a private reserve next to Arenal Volcano to walk 5 minutes to a viewpoint for amazing views of the volcano and Lake Arenal. Lastly, you will visit Baldi hot springs to relax and wind down the day. You will have dinner at Baldi hot springs.

Baldi is a great hot spring resort for families as they have waterslides and a dedicated kid zone. Also great for friend groups with swim up bars, caves, waterfalls, waterslides and multiple pools.

See what this tour is like in our blog post. We went to Ecotermales hot springs but everything else is the same.

Tour includes:

Lunch and dinner
Entrance fees
All activities
Duration is approximately 14 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 730 – 830 AM.

What to bring: Day pack, change of clothes, swimsuit, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera, hat, sunglasses, rain gear (in rainy season), mosquito repellent

$181.93 per adult and $136.45 per child.
Spend a day satisfying your itch for adventure on the adventure combo tour! Go white water rafting at the Sarapiqui river, paddling through Class 2 and 3. Then, you’ll have lunch and get ready go for a fun zipline with 9 exciting cables. You can then either go white water rafting or horseback riding.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees

Duration is approximately 10 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 7 – 8 AM. Pregnant women, people with epilepsy and people who have had recent surgery not allowed.

$152.55 per adult and $114.41 per child. Same rate for both tours.

Children must be at least 6 years old for horseback riding and at least 9 years old for rafting.
Learn about San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica on this afternoon city tour. You’ll visit various landmarks, museums and the national theater on this informative and interesting tour.

This tour operates only in afternoons.

Tour includes:

Entrance fees
Bilingual Guide
Roundtrip transportation

Duration is 5 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 1130 AM-1230 PM.

Rates: $65.54 per adult, $49.16 per child
Learn about first grade quality Costa Rican coffee on a tour around Doka Coffee Estate. You will first have breakfast at Doka and then learn about the coffee growing and harvesting process. At the end of the tour, you will get to sample some delicious coffee and purchase any if you like. The next stop is Poas Volcano National Park to walk through the cloud forest and see the bright blue crater lagoons. Lastly, you will visit the majestic gardens of the La Paz Waterfall Garden Park. Wander through their animal sanctuary and see the 5 different incredible waterfalls on their property. You will have lunch at La Paz.

Things to note about Poas Volcano

Not recommended for people with heart conditions, high blood pressure, people who have had a recent surgery, pregnant women or children.

Read about Doka coffee tour, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Poas Volcano National Park.

Tour includes:

Breakfast and lunch
Entrance fees

Duration is approximately 10 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 6 – 7 AM.

Doka, La Paz & Poas is $175.15 per adult, $131.36 per child
Learn about first grade quality Costa Rican coffee on a tour around Doka Coffee Estate. You will get to learn about the coffee growing and harvesting process and at the end of the tour, sample some delicious coffee. Then, you’ll visit the small towns of Grecia and Sarchi. There, you will visit the red metal church of Grecia and the famous woodshops and oxcart factories in Sarchi.

Read about Doka coffee tour.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees
Duration is approximately 7 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 9-10AM.

Doka & Grecia/Sarchi is $76.84 per adult, $57.63 per child. Tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate.
First, you will visit the Poas Volcano National Park to walk through the cloud forest and see the bright blue crater lagoon. Then, you will learn about first grade quality Costa Rican coffee on a tour around Doka Coffee Estate. Learn about the coffee growing and harvesting process and at the end of the tour, sample some delicious coffee. Then, you’ll visit the small towns of Grecia and Sarchi. There, you will visit the red metal church of Grecia and the famous woodshops and oxcart factories in Sarchi.

Read about Doka coffee tour and Poas Volcano National Park.

Things to note about Poas Volcano: Not recommended for people with heart conditions, high blood pressure, people who have had a recent surgery, pregnant women or children.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees

Duration is approximately 8 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 7-8AM.

Doka & Poas & Grecia/Sarchi is $118.65 per adult, $88.99per child. Tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate.
Learn about first grade quality Costa Rican coffee on a tour around Doka Coffee Estate. You will get to learn about the coffee growing and harvesting process and at the end of the tour, sample some delicious coffee. Then, you will visit the Poas Volcano National Park to walk through the cloud forest and see the bright blue crater lagoon.

Things to note about Poas Volcano

Not recommended for people with heart conditions, high blood pressure, people who have had a recent surgery, pregnant women or children.

Read about Doka coffee tour and Poas Volcano National Park.

Tour includes:

Breakfast
Entrance fees
Duration is approximately 8 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 6 – 7 AM.

Doka & Poas is $102.83 per adult, $77.12per child.
The first stop on this half day tour is at the Virgin of the Angels Basilica in Cartago, the most important Catholic church in Costa Rica. Then you’ll take a short walk through Lankester Gardens to see beautiful flowers and plants. You’ll end the day at the Orosi Valley, a gorgeous area in Costa Rica with scenic landscapes and you will also stop at one of the colonial churches.

Tour includes:

Entrance fees
Lunch

Duration is 7 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 930 – 10 AM.

Orosi & Lankester is $89.27 per adult, $66.95 per child.
Experience the best of the Cartago area by visiting Irazu Volcano National Park, the highest volcano in Costa Rica. Then, you’ll stop by the Virgin of the Angels Basilica Catholic church in Cartago for a quick visit. Then you’ll take a guided nature walk through the Lankester Gardens before driving through the Orosi Valley and visiting one of the remaining colonial churches where you will also stop for lunch.

Read more about this tour here:Irazu/Orosi/Cartago tour

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees
Duration is 10 hours for Irazu, Orosi Valley and Lankester. Pick up time in San Jose is 6-7 AM.

Rates: $126.56 per adult, $94.92 per child.
Experience the best of the Cartago area by visiting Irazu Volcano National Park, the highest volcano in Costa Rica. Then, you’ll stop by the Virgin of the Angels Basilica Catholic church in Cartago for a quick visit. Then you’ll have lunch, end the day relaxing at the beautiful hot springs in Hacienda Orosi.

Read more about this tour here: Irazu/Orosi/Cartago tour

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees

Duration is 9 hours for Irazu and Orosi. Pick up time in San Jose is 630-730 AM. Requires a minimum of 4 guests to run

Rates: $174.02 per adult, 130.52 per child.
This half day tour takes you to Irazu Volcano National Park, the highest volcano in Costa Rica. Get beautiful views of Cartago and the Central Valley on the way to the park. Walk the short trails to the volcano viewpoint where you will see the stunning green water in the crater lake.

Read more about Irazu Volcano National Park

Tour includes:

Entrance fees

Duration is 6 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 630-730 AM.

Rates: $83.62 per adult, $62.72 per child.
Experience the tropical rain and cloud forests and see various exotic wildlife of Costa Rica on this day visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Park. Then walk the easy trails in the park to see 5 different amazing waterfalls. A hearty buffet lunch is included.

Read more about La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees

Duration is 8 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 930-1030 AM.

Rates: $118.65 per adult, $88.99 per child.
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the best and most beautiful parks in Costa Rica for nature, beaches and wildlife. On the way, you’ll stop by the Crocodile Bridge and a viewpoint of Jaco beach town. Once at Manuel Antonio National Park, you have the day to relax at the beach, hike and swim at the park.

See what Manuel Antonio National Park is like in this post.

This tour runs only on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Tour includes:

Entrance fees
Breakfast, snack and lunch

Duration is 12 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 6-7 AM.

Rates: $152.55 per adult, $114.41 per child. Children ages 0-2 pay $20.34.
Spend a fun night at Mirador Tiquicia for an incredible view of the city and yummy Costa Rican cuisine in a beautiful setting. Also included is a performance with traditional Costa Rican costumes and dances. A wonderful option to experience local Costa Rican city nightlife.

Tour includes:

Roundtrip transportation
Dinner
Dance Show

This tour runs only on Thursdays. Pick up time is around 630 PM.

Rates: $76.84 per adult, $57.63 per child.
Spend a day satisfying your itch for adventure on a ziplining tour through the rainforest and across the Cataratitas River in the San Ramon area of the Central Valley! Soar over the forest canopy on a series of 12 zipline and 18 platforms, including a famous tarzan swing and superman cable. The canopy tour also has the Elevator, which lifts guests securely high into the forest for an amazing view.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees

Duration is approximately 7 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 730-830 AM. Pregnant women, people with epilepsy and people who have had recent surgery not allowed.

Rates: $137.86 per adult and $103.40 per child.

Children must be at least 6 years old for ziplining.
Go on a guided nature walk in the San Luis Adventure park by way of hanging bridges. The bridges allow visitors to get higher up in the rainforest canopy, offering beautiful vistas and more opportunities to see wildlife.

Tour includes:

Entrance fees
Lunch
Duration is 7 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 730-830 AM.

Rates: $137.86 per adult, $103.40 per child.
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Pick up and drop off is not possible from vacation rentals or Airbnbs, you will need to select the closest hotel to your location that you can walk or Uber to and meet the group. If you are using a meeting point, please indicate in the comment section.
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If you are doing the Manuel Antonio or Arenal 1 day tour and would like to get dropped off there instead of going back to San Jose, please let us know your hotel name so we can check if it is possible. No discounted rate if you do not take the transportation back to San Jose.
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All Mytanfeet readers get 7% off tour prices for adults only. We will give you an invoice for payment. The tour has to be prepaid in full in order to make the reservation with our discount. We don’t accept echecks. Prices are in USD. After you submit your booking request, we will get in contact with you within the next 24 hours. If you have any questions, please email us at web@mytanfeet.com.

Mytanfeet is a registered Costa Rican company. We are a 100% Costa Rican travel consulting company based in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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All cancellations must be sent in writing and must receive confirmation in writing for it to be considered as in effect. Cancellation must be made a full 48 hours prior to the service (pick up time) otherwise a penalty of 100% will be applied so if the tour is cancelled in less than 48 hours, there is a 100% penalty fee. If cancelled outside the 48 hour window, we will give a full refund minus a 5% administration service fee. No refunds for no shows. The ATV Combo tour has a 72 hour cancellation policy, if cancelled outside the 72 hour window, we will give a full refund minus a 5% administration service fee. Changes flexible but dependent on availability and must be notified at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellation policies apply to any change requests. If tour is cancelled after 180 days since payment was completed, the refund is given by Paypal only.
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San Jose Day Tours discount FAQ

Is transportation included outside San Jose?

No. They only pick up at hotels in San Jose and the San Jose Airport area. They do not pick up at hotels in Alajuela, but we will let you know via email if your hotel is inside the free transportation zone. If it isn’t, you can get picked up at your hotel for an extra fee or you need to meet the group at the closest meeting point.

Additionally, if you’re staying at a regular house or unmapped Airbnb, you will need to go to the closest hotel for pick up and drop off as a meeting point.

Can they drop me off somewhere other than San Jose?

It depends. If you are doing a tour like Manuel Antonio National Park or Arenal, you can stay in the area after the tour as long as your hotel is on the route. If it isn’t, they can drop you off at a point but they can’t detour off their route.

There is no no discounted rate for not taking transportation back to San Jose and they can only drop you off along their route. Please let us know in the comments and we will help you arrange it.

You can experience everything Costa Rica is known for from San Jose. See volcanoes, have a beach day or go on some fun outdoor adventure! The most popular tour guests book is the combination tour which includes Doka Coffee Tour, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Poas Volcano National Park.

Another popular one is the Irazu Volcano, Orosi and Lankester.

Nature and wildlife: Authentic Rainforest Experience, La Paz, Poas, Arenal Volcano, Irazu Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, San Luis hanging bridges

Adventure: Canopy San Luis, ATV, Horseback Riding, Rafting (Adventure combo)

Sightseeing/culture: Lankester and Cartago, San Jose city tour, Doka coffee tour, Mirador Tiquicia, Irazu Volcano + Hacienda Orosi

I’m a solo traveler. Can I still get the discount?

Yes! But we do need to check availability because you can only join tours that are already open. If there are tours already running, then we can book you for it and give you the discount.

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Bert says

November 3, 2022

Hello, do you pick up at Studio Hotel in Santa Ana?

- Sammi says
  
  November 4, 2022
  
  Hi Bert, yes, that hotel is included in the free transportation zone
  
Mireille says

August 23, 2022

How much of the tour time is spent picking up from different hotels?

- Sammi says
  
  August 23, 2022
  
  It depends on how many people are on the tour and where they are staying so it can on average 30 minutes but if theres a lot of people staying spread out throughout San Jose it can be around an hour if traffic is bad
  
Molly L says

January 30, 2022

Do they pick up at the Hyatt Place San Jose/ Pinares?

- Sammi says
  
  January 30, 2022
  
  Yes!
  
  - Molly L says
    
    January 31, 2022
    
    Great! thank you! 🙂
    
Julie S. says

September 7, 2021

I am looking for a day trip from San Jose, but need to be back to my hotel (downtown) for a meeting in the late afternoon. If I need to be at my hotel by 5pm at the latest, what tours do you recommend that could accommodate that time restraint?

- Sammi says
  
  September 7, 2021
  
  You could check out the San Luis canopy, Irazu Volcano (Half day), Doka Coffe and Poas Volcano (that one may be a bit tight but if theres no traffic its possible),
  
Alan says

February 4, 2020

Do you know what time the tour would arrive at Paos? We would like to get there early (near opening) and are debating between driving ourselves and this tour

- Sammi says
  
  February 5, 2020
  
  Which tour? (There are several to Poas)
  
Matheus says

January 27, 2020

Does Expediciones Tropicales pick up at Holiday Inn San Jose Escazu?

- Sammi says
  
  January 27, 2020
  
  Yep!
  
Tracey says

December 10, 2019

Hi! we are wanting to take our daughter on the coffee/volcano tour in a couple of weeks as she is coming to visit us for Christmas. We live in El Rosario. Do you pick up at the Courtyard by Marriott next to Walmart in Alajuela? If so, around what time would we have to be there as we would have to take a bus or get an uber. Thank you!!

- Sammi says
  
  December 10, 2019
  
  Hi Tracey! They do pick up at Courtyard Marriott. Pick up is usually around 630 – 730 AM but the exact time will be given in the confirmation.
  
PP says

May 7, 2019

I’m the only one and wondered if the tour price showing included what? Also with entrance fee?
Thanks

- Sammi says
  
  May 7, 2019
  
  Hi, if you choose the tour you want, the description and what it includes will pop up below. Once you have submitted the form, I’ll check availability to see if the tour you want to do is available since they can’t run with just one person.
  
Sage says

February 13, 2019

A group of classmates and I (we are studying abroad in San Jose) live in Curridabat. How far into San Jose do we need to go for pickup?

- Sammi says
  
  February 14, 2019
  
  Hi Sage! The closest is Mall San Pedro for pick up and drop off.
  
Don Nicholson says

January 2, 2019

We want to zipline over the canopy. We are senior citizens but in good shape. Which would be best view of jungle, day trip from San Jose or day trip from Tamarindo? We are staying in both for several days.

- Sammi says
  
  January 2, 2019
  
  Rainforest Adventures Atlantic has a great zipline with nice views of the rainforest from San Jose. In Tamarindo, Black Stallion has a fun zipline.
  
Maria W says

December 2, 2018

Do these tours pick up at hotels near the airport that aren’t technically in San Jose?

- Sammi says
  
  December 2, 2018
  
  Hi Maria, yes they do! They can pick up around SJO Airport and the downtown San Jose area.

San Jose Day Tours Discount

San Jose Day Tours Partnership

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San Jose Day Tours discount FAQ

Is transportation included outside San Jose?

Can they drop me off somewhere other than San Jose?

I’m a solo traveler. Can I still get the discount?

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