Costa Rica Day Tour San Jose Day Tours
San Jose is the capital of
Costa Rica and the main international airport is located here. With this
having an overnight stay (depending on your next destination) there is a
chance to have an extra night to take advance of a San Jose Costa Rica tour.
A Costa Rica River one day tour takes you on a white water rafting tour on
the Pacuare River. This one day Costa Rica river tour can be extended and
travels through scenic and wilderness area. A half day mountain bike tour of
the Cartago or Turrialba area to see the highlight of the
region, or a chance to relax, enjoy, and explore the capital of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Rivers
Tour:
Pacuare River – Class III and IV – San Jose
Our Class III-IV whitewater rafting on the Pacuare will take you through a
long gorge of tropical forest and primary rainforest, and past amazing
waterfalls. A wide variety of birds and butterflies, hard to see mammals and
reptiles are all part of our trip.
The Pacuare (pah KWAH ray) is the quintessential
tropical river. Along its course lie several densely vegetated gorges which
shelter jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloths, and an incredible variety of
birds. Also found within these gorges is some of the best whitewater in all
of Central America, ranging up to Class V in difficulty. The Pacuare is the
only river in Costa Rica which contains these amenities, including virgin
rain forest, while also being quite accessible. The lowland tropical forest
here is remarkable for its luxuriant variety and the amazing abundance and
diversity of wildlife found within it.
Trip of unsurpassed beauty, exuberant wildlife, and ravishing rapids,
this is the quintessential tropical river. Along its course lie densely
vegetated gorges, which shelter jaguars, ocelots, monkeys, sloth’s and an
incredible variety of birds. One way drive time from San José is 3 1/2
hours. Includes transportation, rafting equipment, and professionally
trained bilingual rafting guides; Time on river approximately 5 hours and
the minimum age is 12 years old.
Suggestion of what to bring: Swimsuit or shorts;
Sunscreen, sun visor cap; String or strap to secure your glasses; No jeans
or flip flops. Tennis shoes, runners, or sandals with ankle straps. A Light
rain jacket and/or polypropylene wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton
T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet); Change of
clothes.
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Tour
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7:00am and 12:00 noon
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Duration
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approx. 12
Hours
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Cost from |
1 Day - $95.00
2 Day - $290.00 |
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Includes
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Transportation, breakfast, lunch (2 day includes 2
breakfasts, happy hour, dinner and 2 lunches on the river).
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Mountain Biking – San Jose
Enjoy a full day of Mountain Biking in the Cartago or
Turrialba area. You will be able to explore the beautiful countryside as you
ride your bikes. After the biking adventure; you return to your San Jose
Hotel. Turrialba, Cartago is known for sweeping views of the Costa Rica
countryside, the charming town of Turrialba, and views on a clear day to see
Paos and Brava volcanoes in the distance.
Suggestions of what to bring: Sunscreen, sun visor cap;
String or strap to secure your glasses; No jeans, flip flops or sandals.
Tennis shoes, runners, Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene wool shirts
for cool or rainy days. Camera and perhaps a change of clothes.
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Tour
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Depending on tour
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Duration
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Between 3 -5 hours, but is dependent
upon weather conditions.
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Cost from |
Full Day - $95.00; Half Day - $75.00; 2 Hour Ride -
$39.00 |
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Includes
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Transportation, water, snacks and gear (bikes
provided).
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Poas Volcano / Sarchi
Oxcart Factory Tour
The Poás Volcano is one of the world's largest geysers
with an awesome crater, over 1.5 km. wide! The volcano is active, but
completely safe for viewing. This tour begins with a beautiful drive through
the lush coffee plantations and flower farms of the area. In addition to the
volcano, the Poás National Park is a 9,884-acre reserve with rich tropical
vegetation and animal life.
The tour includes a hike through the surrounding
forest that is teeming with typical plant life and exotic birds. The hike
concludes at a restful, emerald green, tropical lagoon. After the visit to
the Volcano, continue to Grecia, were will see the famous metal church, that
has a rare and beautiful architecture.
Next, we will tour the fascinating
craftsman factories of Sarchí; where they build the famous oxcarts of Costa
Rica. Splendidly decorated and in various sizes, these oxcarts are treasured
worldwide for their unique beauty. You will not want to leave Costa Rica
without one!
Suggestions of what to bring: Sunscreen, sun visor cap;
No jeans, flip flops or sandals.
Tennis shoes, runners, Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene wool shirts
for cool or rainy days. Camera and perhaps a change of clothes.
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Tour
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Depending on tour
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Duration
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8 hours
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Cost from |
$65.00 per person |
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Includes
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Breakfast, lunch, transportation,
bilingual guides and park entrances.
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All prices
are a per person, and subject to change without notice.
