If you don't have a great deal of time in Costa Rica, but want to see it all, this tour is perfect. Some of the highlights of this tour include a visit to Poas Volcano, viewing the amazing waterfalls at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, taking a cruise on the Sarapiqui River amongst the local wildlife, and a drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park. All these attractions are accessible from San Jose!

If you don't have a great deal of time in Costa Rica, but want to see it all, this tour is perfect. Some of the highlights of this tour include a visit to Poas Volcano, viewing the amazing waterfalls at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, taking a cruise on the Sarapiqui River amongst the local wildlife, and a drive through Braulio Carrillo National Park. All these attractions are accessible from San Jose!

Your journey begins as you drive from San Jose to enjoy an authentic cup of Costa Rican coffee, along with a delicious tropical breakfast. You'll feel a change in temperature and the lush vegetation becomes apparent, preparing you for the cloud forest of the Poas Volcano. A quick hike leads to the Botos Lagoon, where many species of flora and fauna can be observed.

Heading towards the Caribbean zone of Costa Rica, you will discover the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. A short stroll along spectacular trails takes you to Magia Blanca Falls, the largest and most impressive falls in the area, along with one of the world's largest butterfly observatories. After a break for lunch, you will discover more stunning waterfalls, including the famous La Paz.

As your journey continues, you will come across quaint towns and farmhouses before arriving at Puerto Viejo to enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Sarapiqui River. Assisted by your informative guide, you will have the opportunity to admire monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and a variety of birds.

Before returning to San Jose, enjoy a drive through the rainforest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most important rainforest reserves in Costa Rica.

You are invited to join an incredible horseback experience in the rainforests of Monte de la Cruz! Meander peacefully through the rainforest on your trusty steed as you enjoy the fresh air and natural surrounds. Your tour finishes with a visit to a local cheese factory, and lunch is included.

You are invited to join an incredible horseback experience in the rainforests of Monte de la Cruz! Meander peacefully through the rainforest on your trusty steed as you enjoy the fresh air and natural surrounds. Your tour finishes with a visit to a local cheese factory, and lunch is included.

You will climb the beautiful mountain of Monte de la Cruz on an exciting morning horseback ride. As you ride the winding trails you will visit the "Ojo de Agua", the source of the potable water for the city of Heredia. You will see picturesque dairy farms, marvelous mansions and views of the surrounding valley.

From the top of the mountain you can see all the way to San Jose, Braulio Carrillo National Park and the two magnificent volcanoes – Barva and Poas. As you return, riding down the evergreen trails, you will be able to spot many species of birds, animals, butterflies and ornamental plants. At the end of your tour you will visit a local cheese factory and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Come visit a variety of Costa Rica’s wild residents on this jungle safari tour. Home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations, the site also provides shelter to a whole spectrum of exotic animals. Admire the fascinating lifestyle of crocodiles, birds and lizards as you cruise down the Tarcoles River, located in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle.

Just two hours from urban San Jose, the Tarcoles River is one of four rivers flowing out of the Nicoya Peninsula. Home to a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife, you will have plenty to see on this exciting tour. You will be in the middle of one of the world’s largest crocodile populations, allowing for up-close views and spectacular photographs. Some of the crocodiles are up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) long!

In addition to the crocodiles, over 50 kinds of birds can be seen, including the very rare scarlet macaw. The Tarcoles River is also home to a great variety of resident and migrant waterfowl. Jesus Christ lizards, named for their amazing ability to walk on water, are very common as well.

Your bilingual guide offers expert orientation about the crocodiles and other associated wildlife you may see. On the way downstream, the boat heads along the Guacalillo estuary, a diverse mangrove ecosystem that features four different species of mangrove trees.

Get close to nature at La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge, home to one of the largest butterfly observatories in the world. Along with butterflies you will find hummingbirds, frogs, orchids and myriad beautiful waterfalls. Perfect for a family getaway or a nature lover’s dream!

Get close to nature at La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge, home to one of the largest butterfly observatories in the world. Along with butterflies you will find hummingbirds, frogs, orchids and myriad beautiful waterfalls. Perfect for a family getaway or a nature lover’s dream!

You will discover one of the world's largest butterfly farm observatories, spanning the length of a football field and reaching heights of 50 feet (15 meters). This enclosed structure allows butterflies to soar freely while guests walk amid their habitat.

Here you can observe 22 different butterfly species in their natural surrounds, learning about their intriguing metamorphosis cycle and lifestyle. You will also have the opportunity to visit a fascinating hummingbird garden with 24 different species, a frog pond with nocturnal, diurnal and poisonous frogs, a serpentarium with 30 of the most beautiful snakes in the country, and an orchid garden containing the national flower.

You will then visit “La Casita Tipica”, Spanish for “the typical house”, where you can admire the architecture and lifestyle from over a century ago. After a delicious local buffet lunch served in the beautiful landscape, you will walk along spectacular trails that take you past the five waterfalls found in the area.

La Paz Waterfall is the largest, while Magia Blanca "White Magic" is the most spectacular. Finish your tour by visiting a coffee plantation to learn about and taste real Costa Rican coffee.

For a scenic day out, explore the beauty and wilderness of Costa Rica. Start your day with a journey through coffee plantations and flower farms to the famous Poas Volcano. Surrounding the volcano is a lush reserve, teeming with native wildlife. Conclude your day with a visit to the scenic towns of Grecia and Sarchi.

For a scenic day out, explore the beauty and wilderness of Costa Rica. Start your day with a journey through coffee plantations and flower farms to the famous Poas Volcano. Surrounding the volcano is a lush reserve, teeming with native wildlife. Conclude your day with a visit to the scenic towns of Grecia and Sarchi.

Costa Rica’s Poas Volcano (altitude: 9,631 feet/2,935 meters) is one of the world's largest geysers, with a crater stretching over 4,900 feet (1.5 km). The volcano is active, but completely safe for observation.

The tour begins with a beautiful drive through the lush coffee plantations and flower farms of the San Jose area. In addition to the volcano, the Poas National Park is a 9,884-acre (3,950-hectare) reserve with rich tropical vegetation and animal life. The tour includes a hike through a surrounding forest that is teeming with the tropical plant life and exotic birds. The hike concludes at a restful, emerald-green tropical lagoon.

After your short hike, the tour continues with a wonderful drive through some of the largest coffee and sugar cane plantations of Costa Rica. Arriving first at Grecia, you will see the famous metal church, a spectacular sight with its rare and beautiful architecture.

Next, tour the fascinating crafts factories of Sarchi, where they build the famous oxcarts of Costa Rica. Splendidly decorated and in various sizes, these oxcarts are treasured for their unique beauty. You will not want to leave Costa Rica without one!

Sitting in the middle of the Parque Nacional Volcan Poas is the still smoking and gurgling Poas Volcano. Don't miss your chance to see the bubbling sulphur pool and the huge crater which is 4,921 feet (1.5 kilometers) wide.

Admire the majestic and imposing crater of Poas Volcano at 1.7 miles (2,708 meters) high, and enjoy a magnificent view of the central valley. The crater is considered one of the greatest and largest in the world.

After admiring the national park, you will visit a typical restaurant for lunch, then continue to the town of Sarchi which is the artisan center of Costa Rica. Of particular interest here is to see the construction and painting of the typical oxcarts.

The beauty of Poas Volcano National Park makes it the most visited park in Costa Rica. Join us on this full-day excursion for spectacular views, stunning scenery and exotic wildlife. If you thought standing on the rim of a volcano would be exciting, the reality is more thrilling than you ever expected!

The beauty of Poas Volcano National Park makes it the most visited park in Costa Rica. Join us on this full-day excursion for spectacular views, stunning scenery and exotic wildlife. If you thought standing on the rim of a volcano would be exciting, the reality is more thrilling than you ever expected!

The Poas Volcano in Costa Rica is one of the world's largest geysers, with a crater expanding over 4,900 feet (1.5 km). The volcano is active, but completely safe for viewing. You will have the opportunity to see the volcano up close and all the surrounding flora.

The tour begins with a beautiful drive through the lush coffee plantations and flower farms of the area. In addition to the volcano, there is a 9,884-acre (3,950-hectare) preserve with rich tropical vegetation and animal life. Included in the tour is an easy hike through surrounding forest that is teeming with plant life and exotic birds. The hike concludes at a restful emerald-green tropical lagoon.

Enjoy the ride back to your San Jose hotel by admiring the local flora and diverse wildlife, including a wide variety of epiphytes, monkeys and mysterious birds.

Visit a still-active volcano, a unique coffee plantation and the historic city of Sarchi on this exciting day trip. It’s an adrenaline rush mixed with Costa Rican culture, and an eventful way to explore the many attractions Costa Rica has to offer!

Visit a still-active volcano, a unique coffee plantation and the historic city of Sarchi on this exciting day trip. It’s an adrenaline rush mixed with Costa Rican culture, and an eventful way to explore the many attractions Costa Rica has to offer!

Sitting in the middle of the national park is the still-smoking and gurgling Poas Volcano. The majestic and imposing crater, 1.7 miles (2,708 meters) high, allows you to enjoy a magnificent view of the central valley.

After the sights at Poas Volcano, you will visit the Doka Coffee Estate to be guided through all the stages of coffee making. You will have the opportunity to closely observe and understand how a first choice bean turns into a fabulous cup of coffee.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will continue to the town of Sarchi, the artisan center of Costa Rica. Don’t miss out on the construction and painting of the oxcarts.

This complete tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy some of the highlights of Costa Rica in just one day. See the imposing Poas Volcano, enjoy breakfast at La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge, and take a boat ride along the Sarapiqui River.

This complete tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy some of the highlights of Costa Rica in just one day. See the imposing Poas Volcano, enjoy breakfast at La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge, and take a boat ride along the Sarapiqui River.

Admire the majestic and imposing crater of Poas Volcano at 1.7 miles (2,708 meters) high, and enjoy a magnificent view of the central valley. The crater is considered one of the largest in the world.

At La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge, you will discover the world's largest butterfly farm observatory, spanning the length of a football field and reaching heights of 50 feet (15 meters). This enclosed structure allows butterflies to soar freely while guests walk amid their natural habitat. You can observe 22 different butterfly species, and learn about their intriguing cycle of metamorphosis. You’ll also see hummingbirds, frogs, snakes and an orchid garden containing the national flower.

Continue to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, where you will board a boat to discover the richness of Costa Rica's wildlife along the river. The boat ride lasts around two hours, allowing plenty of time to witness the magnificent beauty of the rainforest and its inhabitants. Look out for wildlife such as toucans, monkeys, sloths and crocodiles.

At the end of this river adventure you will stop at a private farm to enjoy a home-style lunch. Then you can either hike on one of the nature trails or explore the surroundings on horseback. In the afternoon, before returning to the city, you will take a scenic drive through the Braulio Carrillo National Park.

Enjoy scenic views as you travel to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui for a riverboat trip and canopy adventure. Swinging through the treetops of the Central American rainforest gives you a unique perspective of Costa Rica!

Enjoy scenic views as you travel to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui for a riverboat trip and canopy adventure. Swinging through the treetops of the Central American rainforest gives you a unique perspective of Costa Rica!

Your naturalist guide will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning to start your 1.5-hour journey to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, passing through one of the most famous national parks in Costa Rica.

Once in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, you will board a boat to discover Costa Rica's varied flora and fauna along the river. The boat ride lasts approximately two hours, during which time you have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent rainforest. Look out for forest inhabitants such as toucans, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and many other species.

You will then arrive at a private reserve where you have the choice of reaching the canopy starting point by horseback or hiking. The canopy tour starts with an explanation of the basic principles needed to make this experience enjoyable and safe. This is an adventure that lets you roam through the treetops, leaping from platform to platform using a special system of steel cables and professional climbing gear. The unique excursion requires no experience.

After an adrenaline-packed two hours, you will enjoy a home-style lunch at the private reserve before returning to your hotel in San Jose.