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Costa Rica Combo Tour: Rainforest, Waterfalls, Hot Springs
4.8
149 Ratings
San José
Experience the best of Costa Rica on this action-packed day tour. Zip line through the rainforest, visit stunning waterfalls, explore the Arenal Volcano, and relax in hot springs. Don’t miss out!
Experience the best of Costa Rica on this action-packed day tour. Zip line through the rainforest, visit stunning waterfalls, explore the Arenal Volcano, and relax in hot springs. Don’t miss out!
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Casa del Café - Enhance your Costa Rican vacation with this comprehensive combo tour departing from San Jose. Begin your day with a morning pickup from your San Jose hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, heading towards the Central Volcanic Mountains. Your first stop is a coffee plantation, where a guide will introduce you to the…
- La Casa del Café - Enhance your Costa Rican vacation with this comprehensive combo tour departing from San Jose. Begin your day with a morning pickup from your San Jose hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, heading towards the Central Volcanic Mountains. Your first stop is a coffee plantation, where a guide will introduce you to the coffee plants and explain the cultivation and harvesting process in Costa Rica. A local coffee tasting will be part of the tour later.
- La Paz Waterfall - Proceed to La Paz Waterfall, where you can capture stunning photos of this natural wonder, surrounded by breathtaking rainforest scenery.
- Cinchona - Next, visit the exotic birds’ viewing point, offering the opportunity to observe a variety of Costa Rica’s tropical bird species and enjoy the view of the San Fernando Waterfall from its lookout. Relish a freshly brewed cup of Costa Rican coffee while admiring the waterfall and vibrant birds, creating a memorable experience.
- Centro Turístico Las Iguanas - Continue to the Iguanas Center, where you can see numerous iguanas from a bridge-level viewpoint. This stop also includes a visit to a nearby area where sloths are often spotted in their natural habitat.
- Go Adventure Arenal Park - Delight in a traditional lunch at a local restaurant near the stunning Arenal Volcano, offering spectacular views on clear days. Experience the thrill of zip-lining through the rainforest on a course featuring 7 zip lines and a 50-meter-high rappel line (150 feet), providing an exhilarating adventure. Afterwards, enjoy a cultural presentation by members of the Maleku Tribe, native to the northern region of the country.
- Paradise Hot Springs - Conclude this remarkable day of adventure by relaxing in the soothing thermal mineral hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano. Multiple pools are available for unwinding after a day full of activities. End your visit with a delightful Costa Rican-style dinner before returning to your hotel.
What's Included
- Coffee or Tea with local snacks
- Entrance Fees
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (most hotels in the San Jose area)
- Coffee or Tea with local snacks
- Entrance Fees
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional bilingual guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (most hotels in the San Jose area)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Services not specified
- Gratuities
- Services not specified
Additional Information
Explore the stunning sights of Costa Rica with this Combo Tour departing from San Jose. Soar above the Rainforest Canopy during a zip line adventure and descend 50 meters (150 feet) through a rappelling activity. Stop by 2 scenic waterfalls hidden in the rainforest and appreciate Costa Rica’s wildlife at the exotic birdwatching spot and the Iguana…
Explore the stunning sights of Costa Rica with this Combo Tour departing from San Jose. Soar above the Rainforest Canopy during a zip line adventure and descend 50 meters (150 feet) through a rappelling activity. Stop by 2 scenic waterfalls hidden in the rainforest and appreciate Costa Rica’s wildlife at the exotic birdwatching spot and the Iguana Center. Understand the history and processes behind Costa Rica’s coffee and savor the flavorful local dishes. Take part in a presentation conducted by a native tribe. Unwind in thermal mineral hot spring pools located at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Both lunch and dinner are provided.
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour includes man-made hot springs pools, filled with natural thermal water
- The total tour duration includes the travel time, lunch and dinner
- Drop off in the La Fortuna area hotels is available (dinner will not be included if choosing this option)
- If you are bringing children on the tour (ages 5 to 12), you must inform us in advance so we can prepare the required safety equipment for them.
- Not recommended for participants with knee problems or other walking problems
Location
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana
Boulevard de Rohrmoser
Centrally located San Jose hotels.
The default tour time is 6:30 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(149 Ratings)
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Michael_r
May 18, 2026
A Must for any Costa Rica Trip - We had a great experience! Shoutout to Oxaney (tour guide) and Ignacio (driver) who were super friendly and gave us a day to remember!
We had a great time seeing animals, ziplining, hot springs. Good food. Drive through the mountains at night was calm despite all of the windy roads
Pro tip: Bring some colones to give to the native population as well as tips for the guides!
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Andrea_a
Apr 24, 2026
Literally Everything! - Fernando was an awesome guide. Thoughtful, informative and kind. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our excursion. We enjoyed great coffee, saw beautiful birds, iguanas and a sloth that showed out!!! It was moving soooo much lol. We’d definitely do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Fernando!
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Nance_p
Mar 13, 2026
Must do tour - Very full day of activities and food. Well planned. Not spring was gorgeous. With views of volcano. Steven tour guide was great an informative. Stopped to see sloths along the route as a bonus. Highly recommend.
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Naomi_e
Feb 28, 2026
a great experience - saw a bunch of cool things and places.first stop coffee was delicious and good view of the crops, second tried corn tortillas with a sour creme and saw exotic birds. on our way stoped by to see wildlife. sloth,monkeys,tucan etc ziplines were so fun got your adrenaline pumping. lastly hotspring was so relaxing water very warm and hot drinks taste good and cheap. dinner delicious buffet style. our shuttle was comfortable ride was 2 hours felt longer on the way back. our guide Oswaldo was amazing and funny. would definitely recommend and worth your $$$
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Carina_r
Oct 23, 2025
Don’t miss out on this experience - Brace yourself for a longggg day but it’s definitely worth it. Our tour guide Fernando was such a pleasure. He was informative, funny, personable and very kind. We also got along really well with the other people in our group. It was an amazing time and we did so much and learned so much about the Costa Rican culture. I definitely recommend
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Brittnie
Sep 22, 2025
Long drive, get a bunch done in one day - Guillermo did his best taking care of a group of 11 people. I don’t think they should exceed that ratio because it does seem pretty overwhelming… definitely do the zip line with the repel… brace yourself for long uncomfortable ride just in case… the couple in front of us reclined their seats and we barely had any space in the third row. Avoid the third row if you can. The drive is very long but there’s many stops. We spent a little too much time at one spot where we drank some delicious juice and had a snack. I had the strawberry juice and it was perfect. Lunch was delicious too, I had the steak. I’m glad we ate before the zip line tour because there’s a good amount of stairs going back up after repelling down. The hot springs were great ! Very relaxing not very busy, super clean showers with hot water and soap. They also provide a towel and a welcome drink! I wanted to mention the coffee was tasty at the first stop so definitely order one. We had coffee again at the resort where the hot springs were, complimented with a beautiful view of volcano arenal. For the falls I recommend getting a shot from the middle of the bridge because you get the full fall not just the bottom half. Dinner was great! We got to give our leftovers to the doggies. Guillermo was so helpful and dropped us off to our hotel even though it wasn’t within the area that they do dropoff. That was so nice after a long day out. You’ll have an opportunity to get some souvenirs too! Great experience to check off a number of things in one day. Started the day at 7am and came back at 9pm. Also we did get to see a couple sloths iguanas and one monkey.
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637kinseyr
Jun 18, 2025
Truly an amazing experience!! - I went on a quick trip to Costa Rica with my sister. If you are going to be in C.R. for a short amount of time, this excursion is an excellent option. Expect to be gone from at least 6 am to 10 pm (ish) as the tour is jam-packed with activities and sites. Our guide, Steven, was extremely friendly and easy to talk to. He was willing to answer any questions about the tour and about Costa Rica in general. I would also like to give props to our tour driver (unfortunately, I don't remember his name), who made sure we got to each pit stop safe and sound.
My favorite part of the day was definitely zip lining (which I had never done before) as well as the hot springs. Thankfully, it did not rain at all during our tour day until we got to the hot springs. Even then, it only rained for about 30 minutes. During the tour, there is plenty of opportunities to munch on local snacks and cuisine. Overall, it was an amazing time, and I would highly recommend attending this tour!
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Donald_k
May 15, 2026
Overall it was a good... - Overall it was a good experience; the downfall being the TRAFFIC to get from one destination to the next. It was definitely a full day plus. We were picked up at our hotel at 6:50am and dropped off at 9:00pm. The tour guide was friendly and the place where we ate for dinner was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the Zip Lining and the Hot Springs was nice and relaxing. The package was a good bang for your buck!
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Glen_l
Feb 7, 2026
Great trip not so great food - Alex, our driver/guide was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I would 10/10 recommend this trip and he is a big reason why. He taught us so much about Costa Rica, and even made special stops so that we could try native fruits! He was funny, charming, entertaining, and accommodating (as different people needed different bathroom stops at different times)
The zip lining was truly the highlight of this trip. It was super amazing, especially the little surprise they have at the end. If you are a thrill seeker, this is for you!
The Hot Springs were also a major highlight, it was so calming and definitely a good time to try out the many Hot Springs they have. We did purchase food and drinks there on our own dime, and that was good.
The only reason I give this four stars instead of five, is because both the lunch and the dinner were absolutely terrible. The lunch was cold and clearly not fresh. My fish tasted like it was prepared days ago and put in the refrigerator. The dinner food was more of a buffet style. But the food looked old and dry, and like it had been sitting out all day. (You eat dinner around 7:30 PM.) once we tasted it, it was clear that that was probably the same food sitting out since 11 AM. Someone in our party even had severe stomach pain for the next 24 hours.
My only recommendation would be to lower your expectations of food, and bring your own nonperishable snacks so that you can survive the day. After lunch, I had a feeling dinner would be terrible, which was why we bought food at the Hot Springs location. I don’t think the food should be a reason not to go, you get a lot of things done in one day for a decent price with this tour. Hopefully you have Alex as your guide!
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Ariawna_t
Aug 1, 2025
All Day Experience, Good Way to Explore - This is definitely a full-day experience. Our driver was prompt and thoughtful throughout the experience, however, keep in mind that this is indeed a 14-hour day.
While the trip description is accurate, it is creatively embellished. You will see sloths. You will see exotic birds. You will see iguanas. These sightings, however, are on the side of the road in a tree; over a bar edge in a restaurant and through a wired-window in a souvenir shop respectively.
The volcano views will likely be from the van. I am a photographer and had my professional camera, so perhaps I was a bit over prepared. Your android or iPhone may be sufficient for window shots of both tbe waterfall and volcano.
The zip lining activity and hot springs were the highlight of the trip for me. At the end of the seven zip lines is a surprise thrill drop. If you try it, just be prepared to walk up about 115 stairs to get back to the top. The hot springs was such a welcomed experience after the zip lining action. Be sure to pack a swimsuit and a change of clothes. The hot springs provide such a serene atmosphere.
The lunch and dinner offerings were good. Both were at quaint little restaurants. Both had dogs walking around. (I hate dogs). But the service was good and the people were friendly.
The driving is extensive. Our group had nine people, so we could spread out a bit. I couldn’t imagine being in such a van with a full load. There is no where to charge your phone and the WiFi is spotty.
Overall, we met some amazing people from around the world and our driver was very nice. This excursion is a good way to see Costa Rican neighborhoods and learn bits and pieces of the culture.
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