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 homebase for a short trip to Costa Rica as the city’s central location makes it easy to see beautiful beaches, nature and wildlife.

Expediciones Tropicales Partnership

We have a partnership with Expediciones Tropicales, the largest tour operator in San Jose to give small discounts for San Jose one day tours. Save 7% on day tours like Poas Volcano and Doka Coffee, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal and much more! !

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All Mytanfeet readers get 7% discount on tours for adults. The tour has to be prepaid in full in order to make the reservation with our discount. All prices are in USD. These prices do not include sales tax and are valid until June 30, 2021.

All tours include roundtrip transportation from San Jose and bilingual guide. If you would like to do your tour as private, please write a note in the comment section below.

Please note Expediciones Tropicales requires a minimum of 4 passengers for every tour, we will advise you on availability.
This tour takes you to Sarapiqui in the West Caribbean to enjoy the lush rainforests in Brauilio Carillo National Park.

This tour does not operate Monday through Thursday. It operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

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.

Tour includes:

Lunch
All activities and entrance fees

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

Tour is $140 per adult, $130.20 with our discount. It is $105 per child.

Minimum 4 people required. Zipline weight limit is 136 kilos or 300 lbs
Zipline or Tram*
Please 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.

Tour is subject to availability, we will email you regarding availability.

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.

Tour is $155 per adult, $144.15 with our discount. Minimum age is 18 and minimum 2 people required.
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. Then, you'll arrive at La Fortuna and have a typical lunch with an amazing view of Arenal Volcano. Lastly, you'll relax the night away in the hot springs.

The Tabacon hot springs are considered the most luxurious hot spring resort in La Fortuna with many pools formed from the natural Tabacon river and small waterfalls. It has beautiful gardens and is great for couples or older families. Kind of a small facility, highly recommended to book a few weeks in advance for Christmas as they only sell a certain number of passes for the holidays.

Tour includes:

Lunch and dinner
Entrance fees
All activities

This tour runs everyday with a minimum of 2 passengers.

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

Duration is approximately 13 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 730 - 830 AM.

Arenal & Tabacon is $162 per adult, $150.66 with our discount and $121.50 per child.

Arenal & Tabacon during Christmas is $168 per adult, $156.24 with our discount and $126 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. Then, you'll arrive at La Fortuna and have a typical lunch with an amazing view of Arenal Volcano. Lastly, you'll relax the night away in the 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.

Tour includes:

Lunch and dinner
Entrance fees
All activities
This tour runs everyday with minimum 2 people.

Duration is approximately 13 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

Arenal & Baldi is $151 per adult, $140.43 with our discount and $113.25 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 also choose to go horseback riding instead of rafting.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees

Tour is subject to availability which we will let you know.

Duration is approximately 10 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 7 - 8 AM.

Canopy & horseback riding/white water rafting is $130 per adult, $120.90 with our discount and $97.50 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 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 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. Lastly, 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.
Total time in park is 40 minutes. No access to Lake Botos anymore.
All visitors will be given helmets and is mandatory to wear them the entire time in park.

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

Tour includes:

Breakfast and lunch (lunch is buffet)
Entrance fees

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

Doka, La Paz & Poas is $149 per adult, $138,57 with discount. It is $111.75 per child. Minimum 2 people required.
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.

This tour operates only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (not Monday through Thursday) and requires minimum 4 passengers.

Tour includes:

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

Doka & Grecia/Sarchi is $67 per adult, $62.31 with our discount and $50.25 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 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.
Total time in park is 40 minutes. No access to Lake Botos anymore.
All visitors will be given helmets and is mandatory to wear them the entire time in park.

Read about Doka coffee tour and Poas Volcano National Park.

Tour includes:

Breakfast
This tour runs everyday with minimum 2 people.

Duration is approximately 8 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 6 - 7 AM.

Doka & Poas is $89 per adult, $82.77 with our discount and $66.75 per 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 $78 per adult, $72.54 with our discount. It is $58.50 per child. Minimum 2 people required and operates daily.
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
Tour operates daily with 2 people minimum required

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

Irazu, Orosi and Lankester is $112 per adult, $1104.16 with our discount. It is $84 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

This tour operates only on Friday, Saturday and Sundays, not Monday - Thursday. Requires 4 passengers minimum.

Tour includes:

Lunch
Entrance fees

Duration is 9 hours for Irazu and Orosi. Pick up time in San Jose is 630-730 AM.

Irazu Volcano & Hacienda Orosi is $147 per adult, $136.71 with our discount and $110.25 per child. Minimum 2 people required.
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.

Irazu Volcano is $73 per adult, $67.89 with our discount and $54.75 per child. Minimum 2 people required and tour runs daily.
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:

Entrance fees
Buffet lunch
Duration is 7 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 930-1030 AM.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is $99 per adult, $92.07 with our discount and $74.25 per child. Minimum 2 people required and tour runs daily.
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 doesn't run on Tuesdays or Wednesdays and requires 4 passengers minimum.

Tour includes:

Entrance fees
Breakfast, snack and lunch
Lunch includes one drink (beer/wine/soda/natural juice)

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

Manuel Antonio National Park is $135 per adult, $125.55 with our discount and $101.25 per child.
This fun dinner show up in the mountains of San Jose offers a hearty Costa Rican buffet, dance performances and a stunning city view. The restaurant is filled to the brim with fascinating Costa Rican decorations and history and is the perfect place for families, couples and friends to enjoy a night out in true Costa Rican fashion.

Read about the Ram Luna dinner show.

Tour includes:

- Roundtrip transportation

- Dinner

-3 hours open bar

Dance performance

This tour runs only on Wednesday and Thursday. Pick up time is around 5-6 PM.

Mirador Tiquicia is $70 per adult, $65.10 with our discount and $52.50 per child. Minimum 4 people required.
Learn about San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica on this city tour. You'll visit various landmarks, museums, markets, unique buildings and the national theater on this informative and interesting tour. You can read more about this city tour here: San Jose city tours

This tour operates only in afternoons and runs everyday

Tour includes:

- Entrance fees

- Coffee/natural juice and snacks

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

San Jose city tour is $71 per adult, $66.03 with our discount and $53.25 per child Minimum 2 people required.
Enjoy a gorgeous white sand beach in the Central Pacific on this one day tour. First, you'll stop the crocodile bridge for breakfast and view of the famous crocodile river.. Then you'll spend the rest of the day at the beautiful white sand beach Playa Blanca, where the Punta Leona resort is. You can also enjoy the resort facilities like the swimming pool.

This tour operates on Saturday only and requires a minimum of 4 people.

Tour includes:

Entrance fees
Breakfast and lunch

Duration is 11 hours. Pick up time in San Jose is 6-7 AM.

The sun and white sand beach tour is $144 per adult, $133.92 with our discount and $108 per child.
Fly through the rainforest on the canopy tour in Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo, consisting of 12 cables, 18 platforms, a tarzan swing and "elevator" ride which lifts visitors up high into the forest canopy.

This tour is subject to availability which we will let you know.

Tour includes:

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

The Canopy is $96 per adult, $91.80 with our discount and $76.50 per child

Children must be at least 4 years old to zipline.
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.

This tour is subject to availability which we will let you know.

Tour includes:

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

The San Luis Hanging Bridges is $102 per adult, $91.80 with our discount and $76.50 per child. required.
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 Fridays. Pick up time is around 630 PM.

Mirador Tiquicia is $68 per adult, $63.24 with our discount and $48.96 per child. Minimum 4 people required.
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Babies 0-2 pay $18. No discounts for children or babies.
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Pick up and Drop off in San Jose
Hotel in San Jose for pick up*

Hotel in San Jose/SJO Airport for pickup/drop off. Please note Expediciones Tropicales doesn't go to vacation rentals or Airbnbs, you will need to select the closest hotel to your location.

Transportation offered only from San Jose.
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Booking Terms, Conditions and Cancellation Policy
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 services@mytanfeet.com.

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

Strict Cancellation Policy

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. No refunds for no shows. Changes flexible but dependent on availability and must be notified at least 24 hours in advance. 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

Does Expediciones Tropicales pick up outside San Jose?

No. They only pick up at hotels in San Jose and the San Jose Airport area. If you’re staying at an Airbnb or vacation rental, you will need to go to the closest hotel for pick up and drop off.

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!

Beach: Sun and white sand beach, Manuel Antonio National Park.

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

Adventure: Canopy San Luis, white water rafting, ATV

Sightseeing/culture: Lankester and Cartago, San Jose city tour, Doka coffee tour

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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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

Expediciones Tropicales Partnership

San Jose One Day Tours

Passenger Information

Pick up and Drop off in San Jose

Booking Terms, Conditions and Cancellation Policy

San Jose Day Tours discount FAQ

Does Expediciones Tropicales pick up outside San Jose?

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

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