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208+ tours, tickets and activities in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.

Tours and activities in Alajuela

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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on the way to Arenal. Learn about Costa Rican Coffee and food; taste some of the best coffee in the world and Costa Rican authentic cuisine. Do zip lining & rappelling in the rainforest and learn about the indigenous culture o…

4.9(3,745)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 3745 reviews14 hFree cancellation

From £139.73 per person

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views of farms, rain forests, and small towns. Stop at a coffee plantation and sample coffee, as well as traditional snacks. Stop at a waterfall, look for wildlife, and learn about the Costa Rican Native Culture, then have the afternoon to soak in hot springs set in a lu…

4.9(1,713)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1713 reviews14 hFree cancellation

From £124.63 per person

Coffee Plantation-Poás Volcano N.P-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Park

For this full day tour, we will visit three incredible places that are completely unique to this area. As well as learning more about Costa Rican coffee, we will visit Poás Volcano, one of only seven active volcanoes in the country. We will then see over 100 species including rescued sloths and hummingbirds in the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is my favourite trip in the San Jose area, providing…

4.9(823)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 823 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £139.73 per person

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

Explore the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park on this full day tour from San Jose. Enjoy some of the most beautiful white sand beaches of Costa Rica and discover the abundant wildlife at the rainforest trails of the park, like monkeys, sloths, agoutis, iguanas, exotic birds and others. Stop on the way to Manuel Antonio at the crocodile bridge; at the town of Tarcoles to search for scarlet…

4.9(840)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 840 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £127.65 per person

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour

Llanos de Cortes Waterfall To start your day, we will take you to Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Bagaces, where you can relax and take a swim at the falls or walk around exploring the flora and fauna. Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike - Tenorio Volcano National Park Upon arriving at the entrance, you will go on a 2 hour moderately difficult hike in the park. You will walk through the rainforest and along…

4.6(1,187)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1187 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £101.97 per person

Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch

Enjoy a special day surrounded by nature, seeing dolphins, islands, birds and many more species during the journey until you reach Isla Tortuga, our destination where we will give you approximately 5 hours of beach time to relax under the shade of the beautiful palm trees and enjoy its refreshing sea.

4.4(714)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 714 reviews18 hFree cancellation

From £78.17 per person

Monteverde Tree Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest from San Jose

Explore the lush Cloud Forests of Monteverde on this Full-Day trip from San Jose. Take a ride on the Tree Tram Gondola and get the best views of the Monteverde Mountains and jungles. Hike on the Sky Walk Suspension Bridges and observe the Cloud Forest’s flora and fauna from the top. Walk on the Sky Park Trails and learn about the interesting Cloud Forest Eco-system. Make multiple stops on the way…

4.9(271)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 271 reviews13 hFree cancellation

From £188.07 per person

RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

Departing from La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano), Tamarindo Beach, Flamingo Beach, and the Papagayo area, the tropical rainforest in the Tenorio Volcano National Park and magnificent turquoise blue Rio Celeste waterfall awaits us. A local expert guide will company you. We will briefly stop to admire the 400 year-old Tree of Peace. We'll cool off in the Celeste River by taking an hour-and-a-half tubing…

5.0(236)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 236 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £112.54 per person

White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José

Get ready for a full day of adventure as you paddle through the heart of Costa Rica’s lush rainforest on the world-renowned Pacuare River. This exhilarating journey features 18 miles of Class III and IV rapids, perfect for both first-time rafters and seasoned paddlers (ages 12+). Your day begins with an early hotel pickup in San José, followed by a scenic drive through Cartago and the countryside…

4.7(252)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 252 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £94.41 per person

Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose

Explore the lush Cloud Forest of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Day Trip from San Jose. Hike on the best hanging bridges of the country and observe the Cloud Forest up-close. Learn about the interesting jungle’s eco-system and observe Wildlife. Stop in different places on the way to Monteverde to learn about fruits of Costa Rica, in a place where monkeys are normally observed and in a look-out poi…

4.8(211)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 211 reviews13 hFree cancellation

From £172.97 per person

Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Discover many beautiful attractions of Costa Rica on this Combo Tour from San Jose. Fly over the Rainforest Canopy on a zip lining course and rappel down 50 meters (150 feet). Visit 2 beautiful waterfalls in the Rainforest; admire wildlife of Costa Rica at the exotic birds’ viewing point and the Iguanas Center. Learn about coffee of Costa Rica and taste the delicious local cuisine. Participate of…

4.8(152)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 152 reviews14 hFree cancellation

From £139.73 per person

Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls

This excursion is a full day we will travel to the beautiful area of Poás, our bus will travel through mountains and cattle farms until we reach the impressive Poás Volcano. We will take a short hike to the crater to see its beautiful lagoon, of course considering that its sighting depends on the natural weather conditions of the area. In the volcano there is a beautiful cafeteria we will give ti…

4.3(174)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 174 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £71.38 per person

Manuel Antonio National Park from San José

Discover the beauty and biodiversity of Costa Rica on an unforgettable full-day tour to Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the country’s top natural treasures. This experience combines wildlife encounters, scenic rainforest trails, and time to relax on pristine white-sand beaches with crystal-clear waters. Your journey begins with a scenic drive along the Pacific coast, passing charming coastal…

4.2(143)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 143 reviews13 hFree cancellation

From £101.85 per person

Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose

Climb the Poas Volcano and enjoy the landscape of coffee plantations and the fern, flower and strawberry farms Enjoy the views of the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles and walk through the beautiful National Park

4.5(75)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 75 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £101.97 per person

Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José

We are a pioneer company in the tours of the gulf islands, for which we have the highest quality standards, our boats being one of the largest in the country to mobilize tourists. We have highly qualified personnel so that your experience is the best in the tours that the company offers you. We have all the permits issued by the Costa Rican government authorities. You and all the passengers will…

4.2(100)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 100 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £97.12 per person

Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose

Mix and Match! Make your own Combo Adventure and enjoy 2 beautiful attractions in Arenal volcano area with this Half Day Tour. With La Fortuna Waterfall Hike you can choose the second activity with the following options: 1) The Hanging Bridges Walk at Mistico Park 2) Arenal Volcano Hike 3) Safari Float 4) Chocolate tour This Adventure Day includes Transportation, a Certified and Naturalist Guide,…

4.6(63)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 63 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £109.25 per person

Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose

Climb the Poas Volcano and enjoy the landscape of coffee plantations and the fern, flower and strawberry farms Enjoy the views of the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles and walk through the beautiful National Park Discover the La Paz Waterfall, the most famous in Costa Rica

4.7(58)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 58 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £150.31 per person

Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

Discover the magic of this wonderful beach, Playa Tortuga, located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Playa Tortuga (called by the indigenous Tolinga) has an area of 120 hectares and is maintained as a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is awarded to beaches in our country that have pollution-free waters.…

4.2(83)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 83 reviews15 hFree cancellation

From £78.17 per person

Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup

This 5-hour evening tour will begin with pick you up at your hotel, our personalized city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with luxury, VIP customer service, bilingual tour guide, dinner local cuisine, beverages, folkloric attire, and an authentic cultural experience with folcloric music. The VIP City Bus tour includes guided city walks in important historic landmarks like Cos…

3.8(124)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 124 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £60.42 per person

La Paz Waterfalls

This day we will leave your Hotel for the Poás de Alajuela area, we will make a stop for a brief explanation about our golden grain, the coffee where we will stop to see the coffee bushes, also having the opportunity to take a photograph of the Ventral Valley and from the coffee plantation. We will continue the tour through fern, flower and strawberry crops. .

4.6(49)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 49 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £101.97 per person

Manuel Antonio National Park; Beach & Sightseeing Day Trip from San Jose

As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch—your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, too, helping you have the best possible experien…

4.8(38)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £127.65 per person

La Fortuna Hot Springs & Costa Rican Artisan Tour with Lunch

Escape the city and experience the perfect blend of Costa Rican culture and nature on this full-day adventure from San José. Your journey begins with a guided visit to a traditional artisan workshop, where you'll discover the craftsmanship behind Costa Rica's famous hand-painted ox carts, a symbol of the country's heritage. Continue through scenic countryside, rural towns, and mountain landscapes…

3.9(51)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 51 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £91.77 per person

Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour

This tour combines the raw power of an active volcano with the serene beauty of lush rainforest and waterfalls, all in a single day. You’ll witness the dramatic landscape of Poás Volcano from a safe and accessible viewpoint, while learning fascinating stories about its eruptions and natural history. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens, you’ll get up close to Costa Rica’s extraordinary wildlife, from colo…

4.8(23)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £192.60 per person

Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano

Poás hides wonderful traditions and stunning landscapes that captivate every visitor. Start your tour with a cup of freshly brewed coffee on an authentic local estate, where you can enjoy panoramic mountain views and experience the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality. A few minutes away, discover the majestic La Paz Fall, a 35-meter waterfall that rushes through a green-covered canyon, in the middl…

5.0(20)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £71.38 per person