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Day tours

Costa Rica Day Tours from San José: Arenal, Irazú & the Caribbean

Small-group, full-day adventures to volcanoes, cloud forests, waterfalls and the Caribbean, back at your hotel the same evening, with no overnight commitment.

Day tours

Single-day experiences

Full-day adventures from San José, with private transport, local guides and entrance fees included.

La Fortuna & Arenal: Adventure and Hot SpringsHot springs
La Fortuna de San Carlos · Arenal Volcano Full day · approx. 12h

La Fortuna & Arenal: Adventure and Hot Springs

A full day at the foot of Arenal Volcano, pairing rainforest scenery and optional adventure with the thermal waters of Baldi Hot Springs.

From
$215/ person
Rainforest Waterfalls: La Paz & Tesoro EscondidoWaterfalls
Cinchona & Río Cuarto · Alajuela Full day · 12h

Rainforest Waterfalls: La Paz & Tesoro Escondido

A full day chasing the turquoise waterfalls of the lush Cinchona and Río Cuarto rainforest, from La Paz to the hidden cascades of Tesoro Escondido.

From
$198/ person
Irazú Volcano & Hacienda OrosiVolcano + hot springs
Cartago · Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley Full day

Irazú Volcano & Hacienda Orosi

Stand atop Costa Rica's highest active volcano, then unwind in the natural hot springs of the historic Hacienda Orosi.

From
$220/ person
Carara National Park & Tárcoles Safari BoatWildlife
Carara & Tárcoles River · Central Pacific Full day · approx. 10h

Carara National Park & Tárcoles Safari Boat

Jungle trails in Carara National Park and a crocodile-and-bird safari boat on the Tárcoles River, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific.

From
$198/ person
Magic Caribbean: Rivers & ChocolateChocolate & rivers
Sarapiquí · Caribbean lowlands Full day · approx. 10h

Magic Caribbean: Rivers & Chocolate

A single-day jungle adventure across two environments, from a Sarapiquí river boat safari to ancestral chocolate-making at La Tirimbina.

From
$220/ person
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Day in the Gulf of NicoyaCatamaran
Tortuga Island · Gulf of Nicoya, Puntarenas Full day

Tortuga Island: Catamaran Day in the Gulf of Nicoya

Sail the Gulf of Nicoya by catamaran to the white sands of Tortuga Island, with tropical music and fresh fruit on board, a beachfront gourmet-style buffet lunch, and a free afternoon in paradise.

From
$198/ person
Tenorio Volcano & Río Celeste: Turquoise Waterfall and the Katira LabyrinthRío Celeste
Guanacaste volcanic range · Tenorio Volcano Full day · approx. 14h

Tenorio Volcano & Río Celeste: Turquoise Waterfall and the Katira Labyrinth

A full-day journey into the Guanacaste volcanic range to see the famous turquoise waterfall of Río Celeste in Tenorio Volcano National Park, followed by the maze-like passageways of the Katira Labyrinth.

From
$254/ person
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall GardensVolcano + wildlife
Alajuela · Central Valley highlands Full day · approx. 8h

Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens

A one-day climb through the Central Valley highlands, pairing the crater of Poás Volcano and a plantation coffee tasting with the wildlife and waterfalls of La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

From
$192/ person
Irazú Volcano, Basilica & Lankester GardenCulture & nature
Cartago & Orosi Valley Full day

Irazú Volcano, Basilica & Lankester Garden

A cultural day through Cartago's treasures: the crater of Irazú Volcano, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, the scenic Orosi Valley and the orchid trails of Lankester Botanical Garden.

Price
On request

Prices in USD per person. Most day tours run as a private experience from a minimum number of travellers, with the final price confirmed with your quote.

Multi-day journeys

Prefer a full itinerary across the country?

Explore our tailor-made multi-day packages: 7 to 8-day routes you can start from and adapt to your dates, pace and interests.

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5.0/5from travellers across North America & Europe

Yessenia was so kind! Highly recommended for families. The Pura Vida experience and the food recommendations were just great!

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Aura R
Family trip · via TripAdvisor

Excellent service, always punctual and with the best attitude, very comfortable seats and plenty of room for luggage.

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Carolina H
Trip with friends · via TripAdvisor

An unforgettable day, and the volcano was absolutely beautiful. Travelling with Isa Travel is the best: friendly, excellent service, and we truly felt safe. Highly recommended, we already plan to keep travelling with them.

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Carmen R
Family day trip, La Fortuna · via TripAdvisor

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