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Discover 261 Day tours in San Jose on Trip.com, updated April 17, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 18 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From GBP 25.85 per person, with an average total of GBP 100.92. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 3.231k verified reviews, Day tours San Jose boast an average rating of 4.8.

This week's most popular Day tours: "San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees", with 899 reviews and a 4.9 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley", a 8-hour adventure in San Jose!

The next available day tour departs on April 18, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!

San Jose Day tours usually take about 8 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

100% of San Jose Day tours now offer English-speaking guides

April is the perfect time to visit San Jose! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees.

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Reviews: Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
Guest User2026-01-02
We really enjoyed our tour, walking the playa negra at Irazú was a highlight! The weather is unpredictable so bring a rain jacket/waterproof clothing— it started misty and it cleared up for a bit so we could see the craters. Both experiences were other worldly. The church and botanical gardens were beautiful and lunch was delicious. We did not go to the restaurant on the booking, but likely it was closed because of New Year’s Day. The food was delicious though, and we got to go to a local store, Cholitatica, next door. On the way back to the hotels, our guide stopped for one last view of the Orosi Valley, it was incredible. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and the small group setting was ideal. Highly recommend!
Reviews: Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens from San José
Guest User2026-01-04
A great tour; we visited all the places listed. Perhaps there wasn't enough time to explore everything: one hour certainly wasn't enough time in Lankester Gardens.
Reviews: Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley from San Jose
Guest User2025-12-24
My wife and I had an amazing day exploring Costa Rica's Cartago province on our tour that included Irazu Volcano, the historic city of Cartago, the Orosi Valley with a delicious lunch, and the beautiful Lankester Botanical Gardens. The views at Irazu Volcano were breathtaking, my wife commented that it felt like standing on another planet. In Cartago, the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles was very impressive. We appreciated having time in Cartago to shop for souvenirs. Lunch at the Orosi Valley was perfect with delicious Costa Rican food. We then visited the Church of San Jose de Orosi, built by Franciscans in the 1740’s, and finally, the Lankester Botanical Gardens with thousands of orchids in bloom, plus bromeliads, bamboo, and that peaceful Japanese section. A highlight for any plant lover. What made the whole day fantastic was our guide, Arlin, who was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and made everything fun and informative. Highly recommend this tour for people wanting a mix of nature, culture, and great food. Easily a 5 out of 5 stars.
Reviews: San Jose: Zipline La Carpintera Tour
Guest User2026-03-03
It was such a lovely and positively challenging experience. Diego and team were attentive, patient and made the experience fun.
Reviews: From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour
Guest User2024-09-10
Very fun, very professional etc!! Me & my friends had an amazing time!! Would definitely come back and book the same tour
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Guest User2024-09-25
We were in San Jose for a conference and had one free day to see some of Costa Rica and have some fun. This was the perfect tour. It was a full day and all three locations were beautiful, interesting, and diverse. Olman, our tour guide was knowledgeable and gave us plenty of time at each location. He was my favorite tour guide I've ever had. I could not recommend this tour more highly if you are looking for a way to see the beauty of Costa Rica around San Jose in one day.
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