We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows:
Internet Explorer
,
Mozilla Firefox
,
Google Chrome
. Mac:
Safari
.
San Jose Tourism
San Jose Hotels
San Jose Bed and Breakfast
San Jose Packages
Flights to San Jose
San Jose Restaurants
San Jose Attractions
San Jose Travel Forum
San Jose Pictures
San Jose Map
San Jose Guide
All San Jose Hotels
San Jose Hotel Deals
Last Minute Hotels in San Jose
By Hotel Type
San Jose Motels
San Jose Hostels
Business Hotels San Jose
Romantic Hotels in San Jose
Family Hotels in San Jose
Spa Resorts in San Jose
San Jose Resorts
San Jose Green Hotels
Luxury Hotels in San Jose
Casinos in San Jose
By Hotel Class
5-stars Hotels in San Jose
4-stars Hotels in San Jose
3-stars Hotels in San Jose
By Hotel Brand
InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in San Jose
Radisson Hotels in San Jose
Hilton Hotels in San Jose
Popular Amenities
San Jose Hotels with Parking
Pet Friendly Hotels in San Jose
San Jose Hotels with a Pool
Popular Neighbourhoods
Hotels near Mata Redonda
Hotels near Mantica
Hotels near Hospital
Hotels near Claret
Hotels near Soledad
Popular San Jose Categories
Family Resorts in San Jose
Quiet Resorts in San Jose
Luxury Spa Hotels in San Jose
All Inclusive Hotels in San Jose
Backpacker Hostels in San Jose
Cheap San Jose Bed and Breakfast
Spring Break Hotels in San Jose
San Jose Casino Spa Hotels
San Jose Hot Tub Suite Hotels
San Jose Cheap Pet Friendly Hotels
Near Landmarks
Hotels near Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Hotels near Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Hotels near Museo Nacional De Costa Rica
Hotels near Jade Museum
Hotels near Parque La Sabana
Hotels near ILT Costa Rica
Hotels near Costa Rica Shuttle
Hotels near Costa Rica Driver - Tours
Hotels near Interbus de Costa Rica
Hotels near Morpho Vans
Near Airports
Hotels near (SJO) Juan Santamaria Intl Airport
Hotels near (TTQ) Tortuquero Airport
All things to do in San Jose
Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Horseback Riding Tours in San Jose
Scenic Drives in San Jose
Sports Camps & Clinics in San Jose
Boat Tours in San Jose
Boat Hire in San Jose
Dolphin & Whale Watching in San Jose
Parasailing & Paragliding in San Jose
River Rafting & Tubing in San Jose
Scuba & Snorkeling in San Jose
Balloon Rides in San Jose
Bike Tours in San Jose
Climbing Tours in San Jose
Other Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours in San Jose
Stand-Up Paddleboarding in San Jose
Popular San Jose Categories
Tours in San Jose
Boat Tours in San Jose
Boat Hire in San Jose
Dolphin & Whale Watching in San Jose
Parasailing & Paragliding in San Jose
Scuba & Snorkeling in San Jose
Balloon Rides in San Jose
Climbing Tours in San Jose
Helicopter Tours in San Jose
Historical & Heritage Tours in San Jose
Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in San Jose
Motorcycle Tours in San Jose
Night Tours in San Jose
Private Tours in San Jose
Photography Tours in San Jose
Skydiving in San Jose
Transportation in San Jose
Taxis & Shuttles in San Jose
Bus Transportation in San Jose
Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
Boat Tours in San Jose
Water Sports in San Jose
Boat Hire in San Jose
Dolphin & Whale Watching in San Jose
Kayaking & Canoeing in San Jose
Parasailing & Paragliding in San Jose
River Rafting & Tubing in San Jose
Scuba & Snorkeling in San Jose
Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in San Jose
Fishing Charters & Tours in San Jose
Stand-Up Paddleboarding in San Jose
Day Trips in San Jose
Shopping in San Jose
Sights & Landmarks in San Jose
Scenic Drives in San Jose
Food & Drink in San Jose
Beer Tastings & Tours in San Jose
Coffee & Tea Tours in San Jose
Cooking Classes in San Jose
Food Tours in San Jose
Wine Tours & Tastings in San Jose
Distillery Tours in San Jose
Classes & Workshops in San Jose
Sports Camps & Clinics in San Jose
Cooking Classes in San Jose
Paint & Pottery Studios in San Jose
Nightlife in San Jose
Bar, Club & Pub Tours in San Jose
Nature & Parks in San Jose
Nature & Wildlife Areas in San Jose
Biking Trails in San Jose
Hiking Trails in San Jose
Zoos in San Jose
Other Nature & Parks in San Jose
Spas & Wellness in San Jose
Museums in San Jose
Fun & Games in San Jose
Paint & Pottery Studios in San Jose
Concerts & Shows in San Jose
Water & Amusement Parks in San Jose
Commonly searched for in San Jose
Hidden Gems
Adventurous
Honeymoon spot
Good for a Rainy Day
Good for Adrenaline Seekers
Budget-friendly
Good for Kids
Good for Big Groups
Good for Couples
Admission Tickets
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo: Tickets & Tours
SpanishKey Academy: Tickets & Tours
Near Airports
Things to do near (SJO) Juan Santamaria Intl Airport
Near Landmarks
Things to do near Parque La Sabana
Near Hotels
Things to do near Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Travel Guides
Apps
GreenLeaders
Skip to main content
Post
Alerts
Trips
Sign in
Inbox
See all
Log in
to get trip updates and message other travellers.
San Jose
Hotels
Things to do
Restaurants
Flights
Shopping
Package Holidays
Cruises
Car Hire
Add a Place
Travel Forum
Airlines
Best of 2021
Help Centre
Top Outdoor Activities in San Jose, Costa Rica
Central America
Costa Rica
Province of San Jose
San Jose Metro
San Jose
San Jose Attractions
Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Search
Outdoor Activities in San Jose
San Jose Tours
When are you travelling?
Start Date
End Date
Search
Clear Dates
All Things to Do
Tours
Day Trips
Outdoor Activities
Attractions
Concerts & Shows
Food & Drink
Events
Classes & Workshops
Shopping
Transportation
Traveller Resources
More
Outdoor Activities
Nature & Wildlife Tours
76
Eco Tours
32
Hiking & Camping Tours
31
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
30
River Rafting & Tubing
24
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
21
Boat Tours
19
Fishing Charters & Tours
11
Kayaking & Canoeing
11
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
11
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
9
Bike Tours
8
Dolphin & Whale Watching
8
Scuba & Snorkeling
8
Horseback Riding Tours
7
Equipment Hire
5
Sports Camps & Clinics
4
Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
4
Air Tours
3
Boat Hire
3
Other Outdoor Activities
3
Climbing Tours
2
Hiking Trails
2
Water Sports
2
Balloon Rides
1
Biking Trails
1
Golf Courses
1
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours
1
Parasailing & Paragliding
1
Safaris
1
Scenic Drives
1
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
1
Zoos
1
Show less
Other
Good for Couples
Good for Big Groups
Good for Kids
Budget-friendly
Good for Adrenaline Seekers
Good for a Rainy Day
Adventurous
Honeymoon spot
Hidden Gems
Show less
We found
141 results
for you in San Jose
Map
View Map
Sort by:
Traveller Ranked
Filter
Costa Rican Vacations
755
#1 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Loved our most amazing trip thanks to great planning from Chelsey who took our
interests
, suggestions, preferences, and our budget into consideration, revising along the way for a truly wonderful personal custom-m..."
"Lukas planned a perfect vacation for me and my family everything was organized to perfection my kids said they had the best time of their life with the
white water rafting
volcano hikes zip lining on the clouds th..."
Learn More
Adrenaline in Costa Rica
83
#2 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"I came here with my 15 year old daughter and we enjoyed all 7 days of adventure... we had an amazing time climbing mountains, zip lining,
white water rafting
... etc....Thank you Chris and Luis for being patient wi..."
"We did a lot of things— all organized by Adrenaline: hanging bridges, Baldi hot springs, white water rafting, Arenal hike, natural hot springs,
Jaco beach
, zip lining, rappelling, horseback riding and many more!"
Learn More
Green Creation Costa Rica - Day Tours
100
#3 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
Inside Tours Costa Rica
227
#4 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
Oropopo Experience
92
#5 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Our guide, "Nacho", took us on an extensive tour (2.5 - 3 hours) of the campus, showing us a variety of birds, insects, plants,
trees
, and much more, while also providing biology, history, and environmental studie..."
"We went on a bunch of
tours
in and around San Jose including the campus tour which was a lot of fun (saw a couple of sloths at the university of San Jose! amazing bird life in the middle of the city, live butterfl..."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Costa Rica Expeditions
899
#6 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"White water rafting, ziplining on the side of a volcano, rappelling through canyon waterfalls,
surfing
lessons, stand up paddleboarding with more
surfing
, guided nature walks with knowledgeable guides, great hotel..."
"Every activity ( rappelling,
nature
boat tour, cloud forest, zip line and canopy tour,
nature
hike, white water rafting, and whale watch) were things that grandparents, kids and grandkids all did and enjoyed sharing."
Learn More
See 2 Experiences
My Costa Rica
358
#7 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"
Lodging
was comfortable, affordable and unique to the Costa Rica experience, as were the excursions which included a a guided river boat tour, rain forest tour, plantation tour, a sailboat cruise and the highlight..."
"... Cartago Basilica de Los Angeles Volvan Arenal Termal Waters Rafting Rio Balsa Cocodriles in Rio Tarcoles Ride Horses and swin at Waterfalls Beach at Manuel Antonio Catamaran at Manuel Antonio
Excellent service
"
Learn More
Everywhere Costa Rica
283
#8 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"We stayed about 3 hrs away from the San Jose airport in Manuel Antonio and had a seamless
travel
to and from the airport working with Hilda and Erick."
"I highly recommend ‘Everywhere Costa Rica’ to anyone seeking a reliable, professional and competitively-priced
transportation company
."
Learn More
See 30 Experiences
Thumbs Up Tours
397
#9 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"The tour itineraries included: 1. Puntarenas Mega Highlights Tour 2. Original Canopy Forest/Ziplining, Jungle Crocodile River Safari 3.
Carara National Park
, Jungle Crocodile River Safari All tours had very nice l..."
"... the day seeing monkeys (close up!), a great rive ride down the Tarcoles River, saw lots of
flora and fauna
...nice lunch and very much worth the price...really liked that this tour took us to interesting things..."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Costa Rican Trails - Day Tours
275
#10 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Early the next morning the guide met us at the hotel, and we embarked on a bus and riverboat trip to the lush tropical rain forest of
Tortuguero National Park
."
"Our tour was: 2 nights Torguguero at Mawamba
Lodge
2 nights Puerto Viejo at Azania Bungalows 1 night Boca Tapada at Maquenque
Lodge
- Treehouse (unbelievable) 2 nights Arenal at Arenal Springs (loved the hot sprin..."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Best of Costa Rica | Tour Operator & DMC
325
#11 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"We worked with Alain to plan a coast-to-coast
adventure
with our group of 18. Alain is a true professional and worked with us to customize our trip to make it our own.The hotels he found for us were just what we o..."
"All hotels were prepared for our arrival, all
tours
and trips were booked and drivers and guides were punctual, English speaking and above all very knowledgeable."
Learn More
See 9 Experiences
Rios Tropicales
757
#12 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Their
Operations Center
from where the rafting excursions start/end is very well outfitted with lots of space for showers, changing, bag storage and a shop for rafting essentials."
"There is a lot to do/explore on your
eco lodge
day (hiking, waterfall slides, swimming holes, relaxing, hanging bridges, bird watching, sleeping in hammocks) and the grounds are stunning."
Learn More
See 9 Experiences
Azteca Tours
88
#13 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
See 2 Experiences
Costa Rica Focus
62
#14 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Birding was fabulous and the guides were beyond compare.They are experts who combine knowledge with passion and a desire to share their love for the environment and its living creatures with their
travel
companions."
"Rudy Zamora, the Costa Rican bird guide, is an expert in birds and
plants
, he was able to easily spot a large number of birds and told us their names and characteristics, I was really impressed by his profound kno..."
Learn More
Ivantours
164
#15 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
Top Travel Costa Rica
183
#16 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Jorge’s background in biology plus Top Travel’s long experience as a Costa Rican company enriched our trip with exposure to 3 areas of the country in 8 days:
catamaran snorkeling
, river birding, rainforest hikes t..."
"We were picked up precisely on time for each of the arranged
tours
and transports, and all of our drivers and guides were welcoming, friendly, and accommodating, even stopping spontaneously at times to point out a..."
Learn More
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
328
#17 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"First the tour guide takes you around to see the tropical rain forest where you see hummingbirds and the different types of tropical plants including ferns and walking
trees
."
"The aerial tram ride that lasts just over 1 hour is a great way to see the
rainforest
from a different perspective."
Learn More
See 15 Experiences
Green Stone Adventures - One Day Tours
86
#18 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Our
trip in Costa Rica
included: Zip lining, rafting, crocodile viewing on river boat tour, Arenal Volcano hike, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, El Tucano Resort and Spa, Maquenq..."
"... Antonio National Park, El Tusano Resort & Thermal Spa, Mystical Hanging Bridges, Sarafi Float, Don Pedro Ranch and Maquenque Park in Costa Rica and Boca del Toro Archiepelago an
indigenous community
in Panama."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Asuaire Travel
63
#19 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"The time and effort that both Cristina Calvo and Miguel Moya went to, both in terms of advice and recommendations, as well as planning the
logistics
, made both the holidays unforgettable!"
"Asuare travel made excellent arrangements during our trip to Costa Rica; the hotels were great, locations interesting and the
logistics
worked very well."
Learn More
Horizontes Nature Tours
60
#20 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Extremely knowledgeable, excellent English, passionate about his
wonderful country
, amazing at spotting animals, and an absolute pleasure to be with."
"Horizontes helped organizing our
customized trip
in Costa Rica for 2 weeks, covering Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, and Poas. it is an amazing tour."
Learn More
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
70
#21 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"Amanda planned a 10
day trip
with 4 hotels, rainforest tour, hanging bridges, waterfall tour, volcano tour in national park, white water rafting, night tour of eternal children’s forest, kayaking on the ocean and..."
"Amanda is just AMAZING, we were a little confused to chose activities in SJO area, but when we found her was marvelous, she helped us with information and
transportation
to enjoy our trip to Volcán Irazú in Cartago."
Learn More
Calypso Tours San Jose
152
#22 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
Gray Line Costa Rica
878
#23 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"When we return back to Costa Rica we will definitely use Gray Line again and will book through Javier as he offers
excellent service
."
"Recently we visited the
beautiful country
of Costa Rica , the first week we travelled around the country but found it difficult to arrange tours."
Learn More
See 24 Experiences
Summer Travel Costa Rica
100
#24 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
See 22 Experiences
Costa Adventures
31
#25 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"We highly recommend every experience: zopango island ( stay 3 nights at least ) Granada ( loved the market shop and cooking with a local family ).... totoco
lodge
on Ometepie island ( the Istian kayak trip was awe..."
"Here again the transfers and guides, in particular Giovanni in Granada and on the Masaya volcano
national park
trip, were impeccable and just wanted to help and show us what their beautiful country had to offer!"
Learn More
Travel in Paradise CR Day Tours
51
#26 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
Camino Travel
39
#27 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"They arranged transfers from SJO to Arenal and Manuel Antonio, booked our hotels, and organized a number of great sight-seeing and
adventure
tours."
"We decided on 3 days in Arenal for adventure and
nature
, 3 days in Corcovado for wildlife, and one last day in San Jose to meet her lovely family."
Learn More
See 3 Experiences
Paradise Tours
54
#28 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"He also knew all of the
vegetation
on the walk up to the crater, so we learned far more than we would have by ourselves."
Learn More
Aventuras Tierra Verde
41
#29 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Learn More
Adrian Gutierrez
23
#30 of 141 Outdoor Activities in San Jose
"His very respectful
nature
combined with a vast amount of knowledge about Costa Rica make him the perfect travel companion, who is always on the look for the hidden gems."
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Previous
Next
1
2
3
4
5
Outdoor Activities in San Jose
Nature & Wildlife Tours
Eco Tours
Hiking & Camping Tours
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
River Rafting & Tubing
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
Boat Tours
Fishing Charters & Tours
Kayaking & Canoeing
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
Bike Tours
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Scuba & Snorkeling
Horseback Riding Tours
Equipment Hire
Sports Camps & Clinics
Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
Air Tours
Boat Hire
Other Outdoor Activities
Climbing Tours
Hiking Trails
Water Sports
Balloon Rides
Biking Trails
Golf Courses
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours
Parasailing & Paragliding
Safaris
Scenic Drives
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Zoos
See all
Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose
Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in San Jose?
These experiences are best for outdoor activities in San Jose:
Tortuga Island Cruise from San Jose
ATV River, Beach, Jungle Adventure + Crocodiles hotspot - From San Jose
La Paz Waterfalls
Coffee Experience, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
See more outdoor activities in San Jose on Tripadvisor
What are the best places for outdoor activities in San Jose?
These places are best for outdoor activities in San Jose:
Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
Simón Bolívar National Zoo and Botanical Garden
Senderos Colon
Everywhere Costa Rica
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
See more outdoor activities in San Jose on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best outdoor activities in San Jose for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in San Jose:
Everywhere Costa Rica
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
Inside Tours Costa Rica
Costa Rica Expeditions
My Costa Rica
See more outdoor activities for kids in San Jose on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best outdoor activities in San Jose for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in San Jose:
Everywhere Costa Rica
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
Adrian Gutierrez
Inside Tours Costa Rica
Costa Rica Expeditions
See more outdoor activities for couples in San Jose on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best outdoor activities in San Jose for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in San Jose:
Everywhere Costa Rica
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
Adrian Gutierrez
Inside Tours Costa Rica
Costa Rica Expeditions
See more outdoor activities for groups in San Jose on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best outdoor activities in San Jose for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in San Jose:
Everywhere Costa Rica
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
Inside Tours Costa Rica
My Costa Rica
Thumbs Up Tours
See more budget-friendly outdoor activities in San Jose on Tripadvisor