San Jose

15 Best Arenal Tours from San Jose

The Arenal days from the capital: volcano combos with lunch and dinner, hot-spring finishes and zipline add-ons before the drive home. It is a long day to the volcano and back; the combos pack it correctly.

2.Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s highlights on this full-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose, including waterfalls, wildlife, hot springs, and local cuisine—all in one memorable trip.

★ 5.0

“We had Alex as our tour guide and he was great! He had such good energy and really kept the group engaged! We saw lots of animals and was able to taste different things.”

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4.Airtime Zipline Adventure in Arenal

Experience the thrill of ziplining near Arenal Volcano with Airtime Zipline. Enjoy amazing views, family-friendly fun, and expert care in Costa Rica.

★ 5.0

“The zip lines were scenic and thrilling. We were able to participate with our children ages 5 and 7. The gear seemed well maintained with good safety.”

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6.Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Full Day Tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs on this full-day San Jose tour. Enjoy scenic stops, delicious meals, and relaxing thermal waters.

★ 4.5

“The tour was great and so were the tour guide and driver. Traveled with a great group and would recommend this tour”

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7.Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s volcanic beauty and relaxing hot springs on this full-day tour from San Jose, featuring scenic stops, local cuisine, and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“This trip ended up being 9 hours of driving with 2 hours to see the sights. Twice a person got sick in the car due to the erratic driving. Although he appeared to be trying, the guide wasnt helpful at all.”

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8.Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty on this full-day tour from San Jose, with waterfalls, ziplining, hot springs, and local coffee. Value-packed adventure.

★ 5.0

“Thanks to Go Tours Guide, Kenneth, this was a perfect ending to our stay in San Jose. Kenneth was so engaging with everyone on the bus: he shared facts about Costa Rica, was very knowledgeable about each place we stopped. He spotted a sloth in…”

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9.From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Bicycle Tour

Experience Costa Rica's rainforest, rivers, and adventure activities—ziplining, horseback riding, ATV, surfing & biking—all in one day from San Jose.

★ 4.5

“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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10.From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour

Discover Costa Rica's adventure with ziplining, horseback riding, ATV rides, surfing lessons, and chocolate experiences on this full-day San Jose tour.

★ 4.5

“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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11.6 in 1 Full Day Pass: Aerial Tram & Zipline-Braulio Carrillo Park

Experience Costa Rica’s rainforest with ziplining, aerial tram rides, nature walks, and wildlife exhibits on this immersive full-day adventure near San Jose.

★ 4.5

“The tour of the national park was a wonderful experience. We were so excited to see unusual animals, like a tapir and coati, besides sloth and many different birds. Because this is natural, not a zoo, we felt very fortunate. The tram ride thru the…”

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13.Combo Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Fortune Falls

Discover Costa Rica's natural beauty with this full-day tour featuring La Fortuna Waterfall, hanging bridges, and relaxing hot springs for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Very relaxing day but with a lot of steps. Leni, our driver and guide, was amazing - very friendly and very knowledgeable.”

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14.Canopy (Zip Line) – Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo

Experience Costa Rica’s rainforest from above on a half-day zipline tour near San Jose, with expert guides, stunning views, and plenty of adventure.

★ 5.0

“Really cool experience with some amazing views. The team were amazing and felt so safe and secure the whole time. What I would say tho is MAKE SURE you book with the transfer. It’s so hard to get taxis back and the park will help…”

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15.From San José: Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs

Experience Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano and hot springs with this full-day tour from San José, combining scenic views, relaxing baths, and authentic cuisine for $135.

★ 4.0

“Great day! Baldi resort and hot springs is beautiful and so relaxing. Being dramine if you get car sick because its 3 hours of twisty roads to get back to San Jose! But so worth it!”

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More Arenal Tours from San Jose

4.53-Days Arenal Volcano Tabacon Resort -Monteverde – Manuel Antonio3 days (approx.)$850.00 4.53 Days Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano- Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José3 days (approx.)$699.00 4.5One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, ATV and more) From San Jose10 hours (approx.)$195.00 4.04 Days Tour Costa Rica: Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, M Antonio4 days (approx.)$899.00 4.0Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring10 hours (approx.)$203.00 4.0Baldi Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano Area Full day from San José11 to 12 hours (approx.)$196.62 4.011-Day Tour San Jose: Tortuguero,Arenal,Monteverde,Manuel Antonio11 days (approx.)$2,324.00 5.0Private Roundtrip Shuttle from San Jose airport to La Fortuna/ Arenal3 hours (approx.)$380.00 4.53-Day Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges Hot Springs & Manuel Antonio3 days (approx.)$699.00 4.5Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs13 hours (approx.)$200.00 4.5Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Baldi Hot Springs Resort13 hours (approx.)$300.00 4.0Zipline Adventure San Luis From San José7 hours (approx.)$146.00 4.5Full day hot springs at Arenal Volcano and hanging brides from San Jose12 hours (approx.)$159.18 4.5Zipline Tour in Braulio Carrillo National Park From San José9 hours (approx.)$146.00 4.5Baldi Hot Springs Arenal Volcano Fortuna Waterfall from San José12 hours (approx.)$195.00 5.0Combo Tour: Hanging Bridges + Thermal Spa in Arenal10 hours (approx.)$223.69 5.0EcoTermales Hot Springs & Arenal Volcano Full Day from San José11 to 12 hours (approx.)$222.00 3.5Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José13 hours (approx.)$222.00 5.0Zipline. Butterfly Garden and Hanging Bridges Tour from San Jose1 day (approx.)$173.34 4.0Combo: Day Trip to Hanging Bridges + ZipLine in Monteverde12 hours (approx.)$320.27 5.0Private Shuttle from San Jose Airport to Arenal / La Fortuna Area5 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0Arenal Volcano Zipline & Baldi Hot Springs. Private Tour12 hours (approx.)$335.00 5.08-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela and Guanacaste8 days (approx.)$1,968.00 5.0Lake Arenal Boat Tour & Baldi Hot Springs. Private Tour from San Jose10 hours (approx.)$305.00

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