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San Jose to Alajuela Tours

Find adventures that start in San Jose and then finish in Alajuela. Trips from San Jose to Alajuela are most popular in August, with the most tours doing this route then.

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10 best San Jose to Alajuela tour packages

  • From Arenal to the Caribbean Coast Tour
     From Arenal to the Caribbean Coast - 5 destinations
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    From Arenal to the Caribbean Coast

    5.0 (4 traveler reviews)

    "Love the hot springs, views of the volcano and friendliness of the people."

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, La Fortuna, Pacuare River,Puerto Viejo de Talamanca,Alajuela+2 more
    Age Range
    Ages 6+
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Elemento Natural Costa Rica
    From
    US$1,665per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    • Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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  • Flavors of Costa Rica Tour
     Flavors of Costa Rica - 9 destinations
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    Flavors of Costa Rica

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Guapiles, Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna,Arenal,Tarcoles,Manuel Antonio National Park,Alajuela+4 more
    Age Range
    Ages 21+
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Tours of Distinction
    From
    US$2,999per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Tropical Costa Rica 5 Days, Short Break Tour
     Tropical Costa Rica 5 Days, Short Break - 9 destinations
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    Tropical Costa Rica 5 Days, Short Break

    4.4 (20 traveler reviews)

    "The itinerary, guides, and organization of our entire trip was remarkable!"

    Duration
    5 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Sarchi, La Fortuna, Guapiles, Tortuguero,Alajuela+1 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $914
    US$731per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 8 Days, Self-Drive Tour
     Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 8 Days, Self-Drive - 14 destinations
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    Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 8 Days, Self-Drive

    4.5 (2 traveler reviews)

    "Everything was lovely from the hotels that were chosen to the rental car that came with GPS."

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Zarcero, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park,La Fortuna,Manuel Antonio National Park,Jaco,Poas Volcano National Park,Irazu Volcano National Park,Orosi,Alajuela+7 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $766
    US$613per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days Tour
     Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days - 8 destinations
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    Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Guanacaste Extension, 10 Days

    5.0 (2 traveler reviews)

    "Our trip to Costa Rica was absolutely amazing!"

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Guapiles, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, Samara,Alajuela+1 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $2,399
    US$1,920per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 7 Days, Self-Drive Tour
     Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 7 Days, Self-Drive - 12 destinations
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    Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 7 Days, Self-Drive

    5.0 (3 traveler reviews)

    "We loved the volcanos area so much that we are planning a return visit."

    Duration
    7 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Zarcero, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park,La Fortuna,Manuel Antonio National Park,Poas Volcano National Park,Irazu Volcano National Park,Orosi,Alajuela+6 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $713
    US$570per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Pura Vida Experience Tour
     Pura Vida Experience - 9 destinations
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    Pura Vida Experience

    5.0 (1 traveler review)

    "We loved seeing all the different environments, staying at different hotels, taking tours and meeting others along the way."

    Duration
    9 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Tortuguero, Guapiles, La Fortuna, Arenal,Monteverde,Playa Tamarindo,Alajuela+3 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $1,805
    US$1,444per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Costa Rica Natural Paradise Tour
     Costa Rica Natural Paradise - 4 destinations
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    Costa Rica Natural Paradise

    3.5 (2 traveler reviews)

    "The lodging in Tamarindo was great even if the walk into town required navigating a highly traveled dirt road."

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Monteverde, Playa Tamarindo, Alajuela
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Country Region
    Monteverde
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $1,933
    US$1,547per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days Tour
     Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days - 9 destinations
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    Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus, 8 days

    4.5 (21 traveler reviews)

    "Costa Rica is beautiful and the people are very polite and courteous. Our whole expierence was something we'll never forget."

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Guapiles, Tortuguero, Arenal,Arenal Volcano National Park,Monteverde,Alajuela+3 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $1,541
    US$1,233per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Manuel Antonio Extension, 10 Days Tour
     Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Manuel Antonio Extension, 10 Days - 14 destinations
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    Supersaver | Costa Rica Essentials Plus & Manuel Antonio Extension, 10 Days

    4.9 (10 traveler reviews)

    "Excellent value for money, we had some very good rooms and the included were good."

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Guapiles, Tortuguero, Arenal,Arenal Volcano National Park,Monteverde,Santa Elena,Manuel Antonio National Park,Quepos,Alajuela+6 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $2,290
    US$1,832per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
     Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park - 10 destinations
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    Essential Costa Rica - Package with Manuel Antonio National Park

    4.3 (146 traveler reviews) award winner

    "I would recommend destination travel to everyone. All the hotels were great."

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, La Fortuna, Monteverde,Santa Elena,Manuel Antonio National Park,Alajuela+3 more
    Age Range
    Ages 10+
    Country Region
    Monteverde
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $1,975
    US$1,580per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste Tour
     Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste - 11 destinations
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    Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste

    4.5 (45 traveler reviews)

    "Great selection of locations to get a taste of the diversity of the country."

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal,Arenal Volcano National Park,La Fortuna,Monteverde,Santa Elena,Playa Tamarindo,Alajuela+6 more
    Age Range
    Ages 10+
    Country Region
    Monteverde
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $1,811
    US$1,449per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Eco-adventure in Costa Rica Tour
     Eco-adventure in Costa Rica - 10 destinations
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    Eco-adventure in Costa Rica

    4.8 (68 traveler reviews) award winner

    "The adventures were epic and the transportation was great. I traveled solo and it was stress free!"

    Duration
    9 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Pacuare River, Arenal,Arenal Volcano National Park,Monteverde,Santa Elena,Samara,Alajuela+5 more
    Age Range
    Ages 12+
    Country Region
    Monteverde
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Green World Adventures
    40% Off
    From $2,052
    US$1,231per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • Tropical Costa Rica, 7 Days Tour
     Tropical Costa Rica, 7 Days - 7 destinations
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    Tropical Costa Rica, 7 Days

    Duration
    7 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Tortuguero, Guapiles, Sarapiquí, La Fortuna,Arenal,Alajuela+2 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $1,612
    US$1,290per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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  • From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive Tour
     From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive - 11 destinations
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    Road Trip & Self-Drive

    From the Atlantic to the Pacific, Self-Drive

    4.0 (1 traveler review)
    Duration
    11 days
    Destinations
    San Jose, Guapiles, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca,Puerto Viejo,La Fortuna,Arenal,Playa Tamarindo,Alajuela+5 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Operated in
    English, Spanish
    Operator
    Destination Services Costa Rica
    20% Off
    From $1,932
    US$1,546per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
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