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Home/Destinations/San Jose/Day Trips & Combos

Day Trips & Combos

See more of Costa Rica from the capital: day trips and combo tours from San José reach the beaches and wildlife of Manuel Antonio, the cloud forests of Monteverde, the Irazú Volcano and Cartago, and multi-activity adventure packages. Make the most of your trip with these wider explorations.

103 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
San Jose
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
4.9(3,728)·14 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
4.9(1,668)·14 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
4.9(837)·12 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
San Jose
Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
4.5(329)·10 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
San Jose
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
4.9(321)·3 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
4.8(211)·13 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose
San Jose
Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose
4.8(185)·8–10 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls
−19%
San Jose
Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls
4.2(168)·7–8 hours
from$84$105/ person
via Viator
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
San Jose
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
4.8(151)·14 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park from San José
−9%
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park from San José
4.2(140)·12–13 hours
from$140$155/ person
via Viator
Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day)
San Jose
Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day)
4.3(115)·6 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
4.4(103)·12 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose
4.7(86)·12h 30min
from$230/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park Full-Day Adventure from San Jose
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park Full-Day Adventure from San Jose
4.2(85)·12 hours
from$178/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose
San Jose
Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose
4.5(74)·6 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Irazú Volcano Half Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Irazú Volcano Half Day Tour from San Jose
4.0(62)·6 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Hot Springs & Costa Rican Artisan Tour with Lunch
−9%
San Jose
La Fortuna Hot Springs & Costa Rican Artisan Tour with Lunch
3.9(51)·11–12 hours
from$122$135/ person
via Viator
Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens from San José
San Jose
Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens from San José
4.6(49)·10 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
4.6(47)·8 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Secrets of Guayabo and Irazú Volcano National Park from San Jose
San Jose
Secrets of Guayabo and Irazú Volcano National Park from San Jose
4.9(45)·10–12 hours
from$242/ person
via Viator
3-Days Arenal Volcano Baldi Resort -Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
San Jose
3-Days Arenal Volcano Baldi Resort -Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
4.4(44)·3 days
from$850/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose
4.8(38)·12 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
3 Days Arenal Volcano - Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José
San Jose
3 Days Arenal Volcano - Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José
4.7(33)·3 days
from$699/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Full-Day Tour from San José
San Jose
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Full-Day Tour from San José
4.1(30)·11–12 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local
−9%
San Jose
Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local
4.9(30)·7–9 hours
from$179$199/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park one day tour from San Jose
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park one day tour from San Jose
4.7(29)·13 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley from San Jose
San Jose
Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley from San Jose
4.8(24)·8 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
4 Days Tour Costa Rica: Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, M Antonio
San Jose
4 Days Tour Costa Rica: Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, M Antonio
3.8(22)·4 days
from$899/ person
via Viator
Irazu Volcano Orosi & Lankester Full Day with Lunch from San Jose
San Jose
Irazu Volcano Orosi & Lankester Full Day with Lunch from San Jose
4.2(19)·8 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio Beach & National Park Day Tour from San José
San Jose
Manuel Antonio Beach & National Park Day Tour from San José
4.6(18)·13 hours
from$162/ person
via Viator
9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste
Alajuela
9-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste
4.4(11)·9 days
from$2,109/ person
via Viator
Irazu Volcano National Park Half-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Irazu Volcano National Park Half-Day Tour from San Jose
3.3(8)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
4.4(7)·1 day
from$149/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip from San Jose to Cahuita National Park (Caribbean Coast)
San Jose
Private Day Trip from San Jose to Cahuita National Park (Caribbean Coast)
4.7(7)·12 hours
from$265/ person
via Viator
Costa Rican Coffee Farm and Poas Volcano from San Jose
San Jose
Costa Rican Coffee Farm and Poas Volcano from San Jose
4.2(6)·6h 30min
from$119/ person
via Viator
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Tour from San José
San Jose
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Tour from San José
5.0(5)·10–12 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Irazu and Carthage Volcano on Premium Tour from San Jose
−9%
San Jose
Irazu and Carthage Volcano on Premium Tour from San Jose
5.0(5)·8 hours
from$167$185/ person
via Viator
Full day Irazu volcano hiking and Cartago city Guided tour from San Jose
San Jose
Full day Irazu volcano hiking and Cartago city Guided tour from San Jose
3.8(5)·12 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
10 Days Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park
San Jose
10 Days Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park
4.4(5)·10 days
from$2,014/ person
via Viator
Full day to Monteverde from San Jose with Canopy and Reptil Amphibians watching
San Jose
Full day to Monteverde from San Jose with Canopy and Reptil Amphibians watching
4.7(3)·8–12 hours
from$178/ person
via Viator
San Jose: Manuel Antonio National Park and Beach Day Tour
San Jose
San Jose: Manuel Antonio National Park and Beach Day Tour
5.0(3)·13 hours
from$163/ person
via Viator
Irazu Volcano and Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs: Private Tour
San Jose
Irazu Volcano and Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs: Private Tour
5.0(2)·10 hours
from$186/ person
via Viator
Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José
San Jose
Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
Full day Hiking Manuel Antonio and watching wild life at nature from San Jose
San Jose
Full day Hiking Manuel Antonio and watching wild life at nature from San Jose
5.0(1)·12 hours
from$143/ person
via Viator
2 in 1 Volcano Combo Tour Irazu Crater Turrialba Eruption Area
−9%
San Jose
2 in 1 Volcano Combo Tour Irazu Crater Turrialba Eruption Area
7–9 hours
from$179$199/ person
via Viator
Private Tour from San José: Irazú Volcano & Cartago Sites
San Jose
Private Tour from San José: Irazú Volcano & Cartago Sites
8 hours
from$243/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Tour From San José
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Tour From San José
13–15 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator

Day Trips & Combos in San Jose — FAQ

What are the best day trips from San José?
Top trips include Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Irazú Volcano and Cartago, and the Arenal Volcano.
Can you visit Manuel Antonio from San José?
Yes — Manuel Antonio, with its beaches and wildlife-rich national park, is a popular full-day trip from San José.
What is Monteverde known for?
Monteverde is famed for its misty cloud forests, hanging bridges, ziplines and abundant wildlife, visited on a long day trip or overnight from San José.

More things to do in San Jose

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