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Tours & day trips
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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
7.6/10
29 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.2 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9.2/10
48 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
6.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
6.8/10
7 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
7.6 out of 10 with 28 reviews
7.6/10
28 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
7.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
7.8/10
12 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9/10
22 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.8 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.8/10
32 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 39 activitiesAerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
7.6 out of 10 with 28 reviews
7.6/10
28 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9/10
22 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, quad bike and more) from San ...
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
6.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
6.6/10
4 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San Jose: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Guided Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J...
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
6.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
6/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose: 2 Days of Rural Adventure, Horseback Riding, and Artisanal Cheese...
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private & custom tours
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8.4/10
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose.
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Between Wheels and Flavours of San José
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica Pura Vida 6D/5N Holiday Package
Activity duration is 6 days
6d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Side-by-Side Adventure Tour Mules and Quads in Guanacaste
Activity duration is 2 hours and 10 minutes
2h 10m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Poás Volcano and La Paz Falls Coffee Tour from San José
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 32 activitiesISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 49 reviews
9/10
49 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9/10
12 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poas & Jardines de La Catarata La Paz
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
8.2 out of 10 with 25 reviews
8.2/10
25 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 15 activitiesDay Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
7.6/10
29 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.4/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Jungle Safari Float Sarapiqui to San Jose
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
7/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rafting Class 3-4 "Jungle Run": Río Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose Rafting Class 3-4 with Connection to La Fortuna
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose Rafting Class 2-3 with Connection to La Fortuna
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in San Rafael
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Rafael worth visiting?
Famous for its shopping and dining, discovering fun things to do in San Rafael is a breeze. Don't forget to add Refugio Animal de Costa Rica to your trip itinerary when here.
How do I spend a day in San Rafael?
After you've visited top attractions like Refugio Animal de Costa Rica, spend the rest of your day enjoying the retail and food options in San Rafael.
What is the top tourist attraction in San Rafael?
Spend the day at Refugio Animal de Costa Rica and experience why it's rated as the top tourist attraction near San Rafael.
Is three days enough to stay in San Rafael?
With a three-day trip to San Rafael, you'll easily be able to discover the area's many great attractions, such as Refugio Animal de Costa Rica and Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle.
Is San Rafael a walkable neighbourhood?
It all depends on what you want to do in and around San Rafael. Several key sights, such as Refugio Animal de Costa Rica and Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle are accessible on foot. Up for a stroll through some other nearby neighbourhoods? Uruca is 3 kilometres from San Rafael, while Mata Redonda is 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in San Rafael with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with hard-to-please teens or tiny adventurers, a schedule filled with fun activities sets the tone for a great escape. Check out our ideas for what to do in San Rafael with kids.
What to do in San Rafael for adults?
Multipark is one of the main things to do in San Rafael. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in San Rafael?
You won't have to search high and low for free things to do in San Rafael. Simply ask a local tour guide and they'll share tips for attractions and places you can enjoy at no charge. A good free option to check out is Sabana Park.
