Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River

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About this activity

Take a walk through an enchanting Costa Rican landscape alive with rescued jaguars, resplendent butterflies, exotic birds, and tropical cascades with a tour to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Travel from San Jose to this private nature reserve, designed to educate visitors and provide a sanctuary for rescued wildlife through a variety of gardens and exhibits. Also discover the beauties of the Sarapiqui River all in one day.

Tour includes: Profesional bilingual guide, comfortable & air conditioning transportation, bottled water, rain coat, buffet lunch, entrance fee and boat ride

Daily departure from San Jose Hotels: 7:00 am

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, light clothing and your camera

Day Trips Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Written guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Destiny Travel Costa Rica

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Adults (11–65 years) · Seniors (66–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Buffet lunch
Included: National Park fees
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

4 hours Admission included

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the # 1 most visited private ecological attraction in Costa Rica that offers you the best trails near San Jose, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, including the famous La Paz Waterfall, an animal sanctuary and private reserve of wildlife with more than 100 species of animals and environmental education programs. Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, trails, aviary with 40 species of birds, feeding toucans in the palm of the hand, titi monkeys, display of insects, butterfly farm with their laboratory, 2-toed sloths, capuchin monkeys or capuchins, spider monkeys, garden of hummingbirds with more than 26 documented species, feeding hummingbirds in the palm of the hand in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium, jaguar, pumas, ocelots, tigrillos, cauceles, house of peace with area of domestic animals and cart with oxen. Frog, display of orchids, display of heliconias, bromeliads.
Sarapiqui River

3 hours Admission included

After enjoying La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go to the Caribbean area to visit the famous Sarapiqui River that crosses a variety of environments: humid tropical forests, mountains, pastures and more. The river is popular with rafters, who come to ride their rapids, but it also has quieter sections that are perfect for safari-style floats. This tour is a relaxed boat trip to explore the vibrant river ecosystem. As your boat sails downstream, be attentive to wildlife in the water and on land. You may be able to see monkeys, iguanas, sloths, crocodiles, lizards, otters and a wide variety of bird species. Your guides will help you detect animals and explain the ecological importance of the surrounding area. This tour lasts two hours and takes place in a comfortable and modern boat. The boat has a special engine designed to minimize the impact on the environment.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Portal Colonial
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
Canal Grande Lodge
Posada Nena Santa Ana
Studio Hotel Boutique
Hotel Villa Los Candiles
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Hotel Luisiana
Hotel Terrazas Boutique
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn

and 130 more pickup points

Travellers will be picked up at the Hotel lobby

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Dress code is smart casual
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Only part of the park is wheelchair accessible. The way to the waterfalls is not