Top 10 Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in San Jose, Province of San Jose

November 4, 2021 Christa Meece

Vibrant and packed with Victorian mansions, Costa Rica's rowdy, bustling capital was built on the profits of the coffee trade and working "golden bean" plantations still surround the city. Try freshly roasted local beans at Mercado Central. For shinier gold, visit the Museo del Oro. Many renovated landmarks now house stylish hotels. Usually viewed as a hub, rather than a destination, nightlife is concentrated in Spanish village-inspired El Pueblo. Don't miss the elegant 1897 National Theater.
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1. Irazú Volcano Combo tour 4 in 1 from San José

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Irazú Volcano, this colossus is the highest volcano in the territory with 3432 meters (11000 feet) above sea level, whose last eruptive phase includes the period between 1963 and 1965 with strong gas and ash emanations that were perceived throughout the country. On a clear, sunny day, both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans can be seen. After visiting the volcano, we will descend to the city of Cartago, the ancient capital of Costa Rica established in 1563 by the conqueror Juan Vázquez de Coronado, where a stop is made at the Basilica of the Virgen de los Ángeles, a pilgrimage place for many faithful, which is a tradition in force since 1635. We also visit the Orosi viewpoint, a beautiful valley considered among the 10 most beautiful on the planet, then we explore the ruins of Cartago, a beautiful building that survived a strong earthquake in 1910.

Inclusions: Lunch, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By suzannek544

The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

2. Combo tour: Hanging Bridges + Canopy Tour in the Cloud Forest of Monteverde

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Our tour is the only one that offers you the best of Costa Rica in just one day, starting our tour at 06:00 a.m. From San José, we discovered the province of Puntarenas in its best expression of nature. Monteverde is recognized for maintaining 2% of the world's biodiversity, and maintains the best preserved forest reserves, we design an ideal tour for nature lovers who wish to explore this wonder without disturbing the environment, our suspension bridges are the most Costa Rica highlands and offer panoramic views of the cloud forest of Monteverde.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Snacks, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By suzannek544

The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

3. The best destinations in Costa Rica in a special 8-day package

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Our tour package offers you the best of Costa Rica from San José, in this way we make sure that you can know several places during your stay, we offer a unique personalized service in Costa Rica and guarantee your total satisfaction, a unique guide will accompany you during All your stay in the country and will do everything possible to make your vacation something incredible.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle

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The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

4. Half day Irazu volcano and Basilica of the Angels

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This visit is one that contains adventure and religion is a visit to the Irazu Volcano with the entrance and The Basilica of the Patron Angels of Costa Rica is our Virgin of the town in sight is the city of Carthage that is one of the 7 provinces of our country

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Reviewed By DieterC121

Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Tour was very thorough. It took a good 6.5 hours, so definitely worth the price. You’re able to get very up close to the waterfalls and take great pictures.

5. All-inclusive package 7 nights 8 days in the best destinations in Costa Rica

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Our all-inclusive package offers the best destinations in Costa Rica in a week of tours, which guarantees that every day you will enjoy completely different activities in all the ecosystems of Costa Rica, we will have visits to active volcanoes, paradisiacal beaches with white sand and water crystalline, naturalistic tours in the rain forest, adventure, bird watching, mammals and we will have visits to historical places, also for you we have a high category hotel included that will provide you with the greatest relaxation so you can rest and enjoy the facilities. Our package is one of the most sold by our company since you do not have to worry about practically anything, you have everything included and it is ideal for the entire public, it is a very good option if you want to save money and not worry, that's why our Travel experts guarantee your complete satisfaction.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Lodging service in a 4-star hotel

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The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

6. Combo Tour Arenal: Hanging Bridges + Hot Springs + Waterfall from San José

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Enjoy a private and all-inclusive tour in which you can get to know the major attractions in the Arenal area. On this tour you will visit one of the largest waterfalls in Costa Rica, and you will be able to walk on the treetops in the tropical forest while crossing several suspension bridges at more than 125 meters high, while an expert naturalist guide explains about the flora and fauna of the place, you will be able to see mammals, arachnids, snakes, and much more! To finish you will enjoy an afternoon at a Thermal Spa, ideal to relax and enjoy a rich thermal bath with completely natural water at different temperatures, with more than 25 pools you will have a unique moment of relaxation with the best view of the volcano.

Inclusions: Lunch à la carte, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Light breakfast, Sandwich, cookies, fruits, water, juice.

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Reviewed By suzannek544

The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

7. Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day).

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The tour is ideal for people who only have half a day to go on an excursion, since you can take the tour and ask us to drop you off at the international airport. This excursion takes us to one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, listed as one of the most beautiful and impressive, just one hour from downtown San José. We will be able to walk through the main crater, and after the tour we go to the highest point of the National Park, then we descend from the volcano to visit the most important church in Costa Rica, we know a little about the architecture and the different constructions that the structure has had. In addition, the church is famous for its pilgrimage and for the history of the Virgin of the Angels, in addition the facilities have a small museum and the holy water fountain.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Snacks

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Reviewed By suzannek544

The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

8. Discover everything about the process and preparation of the Coffee in a guided coffee tour.

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Our coffee tour is unique because it allows you to enjoy a wonderful day near San José, on the way to the Poas Volcano you can find our Doka coffee farm, it is one of the farms that preserve the old method for making the best coffee in Costa Rica. On our tour you can enjoy a guided tour of our farm, taste our coffee chocolates, coffee liqueur and of course our wide variety of coffee from home. Right after we have our buffet style lunch, to finish our tour with a flourish.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Snacks

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Reviewed By suzannek544

The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

9. Full Day Tour Irazu Volcano Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens

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This tour is the best combination of the Irazu Volcano National Park and the Orosi Lankester Garden tours. To that end the tour offers the mystique of the Irazu Volcano, and the enchantment of the lush gardens in Orosi Valley.

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Reviewed By Marta B

Excellent tour. Dani was a fantastic guide and we also had Juan Carlos as our driver. Dani explained everything in Spanish and English. We learned a lot about the Doka farm and bought some coffee for ourselves. We had plenty of time at the farm to walk around and enjoyed a really good breakfast. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the volcano crater as it was cloudy but we still enjoyed the experience. We read a lot of reviews before going and it seems like the bad weather is common and you have to be lucky to get the best views. I would advise this combo tour as then you get to see more things and avoid getting disappointed by going just to the volcano. We also loved La Paz Waterfall Gardens. We were not expecting it to be so beautiful and it took us a while to finish the hike as we were amazed by the landscape. There was a lot of variety of animals and plants. Animals are enclosed but they are rescued from illegal ownership and couldn't be released back to the wild. We recommend this tour if you are close to San Jose and want to do a whole day trip close by.

10. Hanging Bridges + Canopy Tour in the Monteverde Cloud Forest

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Our tour is the only one that offers you the best of Costa Rica in just one day, starting our tour at 06:00 a.m. From San José, we discover the province of Puntarenas in its best expression of nature. Monteverde is recognized for maintaining 2% of the world's biodiversity, and maintains the best preserved forest reserves, we design an ideal tour for nature lovers who want to explore this wonder without disturbing the environment, our suspension bridges are the most Costa Rica highlands and offer panoramic views of the Monteverde cloud forest. In addition you can enjoy the best canopy tour of Costa Rica and the second longest in the world, in this tour you can fly up to 1.5km away in superman style, a unique experience for adventurers.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By suzannek544

The six hour tour only took two. The dept of health had closed down the city due to a COVID outbreak. Everything was closed. Can’t really blame the operator. Probably also went faster because there were just the two of us.

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