Day Trips from San Jose: Compare 185 Options (October 2026)

Independent comparison Prices checked October 4, 2026 Prices shown in USD 185 options compared

Our top pick is Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience (10 h, ★ 4.9 (815)). Well-rated options start at $104 from, per person, and 173 of 185 options offer free cancellation.

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Best overall

Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

10 h · ★ 4.9 (815) $185 from, per person

Free cancellation

Highest weighted rating of 19 options with 50+ reviews. Check availability

Lowest price

Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch

12 h–18 h · ★ 4.5 (706) $104 from, per person

Free cancellation

Lowest starting price among the well-rated options. Check availability

Shortest

Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose

6 h · ★ 4.5 (74) $135 from, per person

Free cancellation

Shortest well-rated option, if you are short on time. Check availability

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Option	Duration	Rating	Price	Book
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience Free cancellation	10 h	★ 4.9 (815)	$185 from, per person	Check
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner Free cancellation Skip the line	14 h	★ 4.9 (3,728)	$185 from, per person	Check
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose Free cancellation	12 h	★ 4.9 (837)	$169 from, per person	Check
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose Free cancellation	14 h	★ 4.9 (1,668)	$165 from, per person	Check
Monteverde Tree Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest from San Jose Free cancellation	13 h	★ 4.9 (271)	$249 from, per person	Check
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour Free cancellation	14 h	★ 4.8 (151)	$185 from, per person	Check
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose Free cancellation	13 h	★ 4.8 (211)	$229 from, per person	Check
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José Free cancellation	10 h	★ 4.7 (250)	$125 from, per person	Check
Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose Free cancellation Skip the line	8 h–9 h	★ 4.7 (118)	$135 from, per person	Check
Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose Free cancellation Skip the line	11 h	★ 4.7 (58)	$199 from, per person	Check

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Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience 10 h · ★ 4.9 (815)
Free cancellation

$185 from, per person Check availability
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner 14 h · ★ 4.9 (3,728)
Free cancellation Skip the line

$185 from, per person Check availability
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose 12 h · ★ 4.9 (837)
Free cancellation

$169 from, per person Check availability
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose 14 h · ★ 4.9 (1,668)
Free cancellation

$165 from, per person Check availability
Monteverde Tree Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest from San Jose 13 h · ★ 4.9 (271)
Free cancellation

$249 from, per person Check availability
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour 14 h · ★ 4.8 (151)
Free cancellation

$185 from, per person Check availability
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose 13 h · ★ 4.8 (211)
Free cancellation

$229 from, per person Check availability
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José 10 h · ★ 4.7 (250)
Free cancellation

$125 from, per person Check availability
Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose 8 h–9 h · ★ 4.7 (118)
Free cancellation Skip the line

$135 from, per person Check availability
Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose 11 h · ★ 4.7 (58)
Free cancellation Skip the line

$199 from, per person Check availability
Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Falls from San Jose 12 h · ★ 4.6 (85)
Free cancellation

$249 from, per person Check availability
Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano 10 h · ★ 5.0 (20)
Free cancellation

$94.50 from, per person Check availability
Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour 10 h · ★ 4.5 (329)
Free cancellation

$155 from, per person Check availability
Poás Volcano, Coffee & Crafts Tour-Grecia & Sarchí from San José 9 h · ★ 4.8 (15)
Free cancellation

$125 from, per person Check availability
Tortuguero National Park and Canals Day Trip from San Jose 12.5 h · ★ 4.7 (86)
Free cancellation

$230 from, per person Check availability
Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose 6 h · ★ 4.5 (74)
Free cancellation Skip the line

$135 from, per person Check availability
Poas Volcano + Coffee tour + Waterfall tour day from San Jose 10 h–12 h · ★ 4.8 (92)
Free cancellation

$150 from, per person Check availability
3 in 1 Combo: La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa from San José 12 h · ★ 4.8 (47)
Free cancellation

$249 from, per person Check availability
Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch 12 h–18 h · ★ 4.5 (706)
Free cancellation

$104 from, per person Check availability
Premium Adventure from San Jose Arenal Volcano Waterfall and Thermal 10 h–12 h · ★ 5.0 (29)
Free cancellation

$179 from, per person Check availability