Top Activities on the Ground in San Jose

Only 20 minutes from San José Downtown, enjoy the majesty of the Rain Forest at the Carpintera Hills, gliding between trees hanging from steel cables . All along the travel through the forest reserve you will be able to watch sloths, birds and an exuberant flora . You will also be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the Central Valley, Poás Volcano and Irazú Volcano, and the Tres Marías Hills. The Canopy Tour includes 3 acivities: a short hike (15 minutes), 19 platforms, 13 cables, the longest cable has a length of aprox. 1500 ft (500 meters), and 2 rappels (40 & 10 meters).

Experience a high-flying adventure on a rain forest zipline course near San Jose. Journey from the Costa Rican capital to a private ecotourism reserve, where you’ll soar through the lush jungle canopy and above the rushing Molinete River. Glide across 10 different zipline cables, including the 2,297-foot (700-meter) Adrena-Line, and walk across a hanging bridge. Expert adventure guides will accompany you throughout the day to ensure your safety and help you spot native rain forest critters.

Zoom through the Costa Rican jungle on a full-day zip-lining tour in San Ramon. The tour is perfect for adrenaline junkies and active families alike. Thanks to provided safety equipment and the watchful eye of your experienced guide, you’re able to sail through the cloud forest with ease. Walk across six hanging bridges, measuring up to 360 feet across (110 meters). Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for hummingbirds, sloths, and monkeys.

Feel the thrill of one of Costa Rica's most popular outdoor adventures with a zipline tour from San José. Soar through the rain forest canopy and above the Moliente River on a state-of-the-art zipline system boasting advanced safety features and an easy, controlled braking system. Choose a tour option including lunch and transportation from San José for a hassle-free day flying through the treetops of Costa Rica's famed natural playground.

Experience a fun-filled day in the jungle at the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic eco-reserve. Your multi-pass gives you access to six different activities throughout the beautiful tropical park. Get a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy with an aerial tram ride, encounter native critters at a butterfly and frog garden, cross a hanging bridge, and explore the jungle on a nature hike. Get your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops on ziplines, including one of the longest and fastest in the country.

Fly above the treetops on this all-day zipline tour from San José. Located in the cloud forests of the country’s Central Valley region, the San Luis canopy boasts a system of zip lines that allows you to soar through the forest, plus an "elevator" lift that takes you above the trees for a panoramic view.

Hike in one of the most spectacular destinations in Costa Rica, the Arenal Volcano! As the most active volcano in the country, don't be surprised if you hear a crackling noise or smoke coming out of its mouth.

Discover the natural wonders of Arena Volcano on a full-day hiking tour. Skip the hassle of car rental and discomfort of public buses with end-to-end transportation from your hotel in San Jose, Alajuela, or Heredia. After a picturesque ride, enjoy a 3-hour guided hike. Next enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch and continue to the hanging bridges for unbeatable views. You can also purchase photos and a DVD from your tour.

Arenal Volcano is a Costa Rica hotspot, featuring hiking trails, swimming holes, hot springs, and sweeping views of the tropical rain forest. Experience Arenal’s highlights on this private combo tour, which allows you to sightsee in Fortuna Town, zipline through the canopy, ride an aerial tram through a private biological reserve, and relax in the thermal pools of Baldi Hot Springs.

San José is characterized by its Spanish colonial buildings, Victorian mansions, and rich historical sites. This zero-emission bike tour allows you to see the city up close, avoid car traffic, and cruise through San José’s vibrant neighborhoods—past notable buildings, parks, and squares. Your guide navigates through the city and provides useful background information as you stop to appreciate local highlights.

The best and most complete day tour in Jacó! Satisfy your desires for total adventure and adrenaline in the tropical forest of Costa Rica. Located very close to the sea, our eco-adventure park opens its doors for an incomparable experience: the 5 in 1 Extreme tour! A perfect combination of all the activities you can find in our private reserve.

With Explornatura, you’ll have a unique experience, combining waterfall rappelling, ziplining, hanging bridges and a small wall for scaling. For us It’s very important to always follow the safety rules. We provide specialized equipment and guides and a delicious lunch!

Climbing the tallest volcano in Costa Rica need not be daunting; keep it easy with this guided tour to Irazu Volcano from San Jose. Join this guided tour to the summit of the volcano, an easy hike after the scenic drive, and take your time at the top admiring the views. This tour includes round-trip transportation from San Jose as well as all entrance fees.

This hike is ideal for those adventurers who are in downtown and want to get to know some of most famous San José mountains. These mountains belong to the Protective Zone of Escazú and are part of the Cordillera de Talamanca. The best known hills are: • Monkey Trail Hill 2,428 m.a.s.l. • Cedral Hill 2,420 m.a.s.l. • Pico Alto Hill 2,353 m.a.s.l. • The most famous Pico Blanco 2,271 m.a.s.l. Its name refers to its rockier side which can be seen from miles away. Come join me to hike these unknown but spectacular hillsides! Join me on these spectacular hikes off the beaten path! Distance: 5 - 7 km approx. (A shorter or longer distance can be arranged if previously requested, as long as it is within the same time schedule) Duration: 4 - 5 hours Difficulty: Medium / High Departure: 8:00 a.m. Note: The terrain on this hike features dirt roads, mountain trails through rain forest paths

Monteverde is a Mecca for nature lovers, and this full day trip won’t disappoint. On the way there, stop at the largest fruit stand in the country and sample a variety of tropical fruits. Once at the destination, ride the Sky Tram over the cloud forest canopy, then proceed on a guided hike along trails and hanging bridges suspended among the treetops.

Pickup from your hotel in San José, Tarcoles River stop famous for its large American Crocodiles. Canyoning, Rappel is an exciting multi-sport adventure that is gaining in popularity for the masses, it is not just for expert climbers anymore. At Jaco Canyoning you have the opportunity to experience true Canyoning even if you have never been in a harness. Live this experience and talk with your friends about it, they will be surprised by your adventure in the jungle of Costa Rica. Combo Adventures, here you will enjoy, Eco Nature trails, 2 Ziplines, 5 Waterfalls rappels, 4x4 jungle trip and much more!

This is a 9 days tour through "El Camino de Costa Rica". This tour is recommended for "hikers" of intermediate capacity and is ideal for a group of 3 or 7 people. It is a very personalized tour where hikers are given an intense logistical support and stay in comfortable and well-cared for places. It includes a very large variety of experiences and a variety of microclimates, flora and fauna and cantonal cultures.

Join a challenging full-day road bike tour that starts from La Fortuna and climbs to Zarcero. Suitable for experienced cyclists, this tour covers about 55 miles (88km) total with an elevation gain of 9,180 feet (2,800 meters). Your guide leads you from the San Carlos plains up the mountain roads to Zarcero, where you can rest and have lunch before heading back downhill.

Our canopy tour includes more than 10 cables and 14 tree platforms. It also includes the longest cable near San Jose, our Adrena-line cable 700 meters long and 60 meters high, where you can feel what birds feel only in the air when flying.

Full day bird watching at national park los Quetzales at San Gerardo de Dota and Hiking  at Savegre River San Gerardo near to San Jose, we pick you up at the hotel

They have the opportunity to know one of the most diverse forests in Costa Rica in addition to crossing the longest suspension bridge in the region.

There are four paths that are enabled to walk without a guide, you can choose to take the entire route or the path you want. They have the opportunity to cross the longest bridge in the region, with an extension of 264 meters.

Without a private car, it’s difficult to visit Tenorio Volcano National Park from La Fortuna. This guided tour not only provides hassle-free transportation between the two destinations, but also includes a guide to lead you to the Rio Celeste Waterfall, the color-changing rivers of Los Tenideros, and on a moderately challenging 4- to 6-hour hike through the lush rain forest.

Turrialba is known for some amazing cultural experiences, unique rainforest as well as it's most popular volcanoes, Irazú & Turrialba! You will start the trip with a guided tour of the Irazú Volcano National Park once done we will embark on a special mountain bike adventure through country roads to the majestic Turrialba Volcano which is know to be active! Our experienced & certified guides will take all the precautions and provide the appropriate instructions before you embark on this adventure! During the trip, you will see the primary rainforest & unique landscapes. At the end of the trip, we will have a typical Costarrican lunch waiting for you!