What to do and see in Alajuela, Province of Alajuela: The Best Private Tours

October 7, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Alajuela (Spanish pronunciation: [alaˈxwela]) is the second-largest city in Costa Rica after the capital, San José. It is also the capital of Alajuela Province.
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1. 14-hour Trip getting off the beaten path anywhere in Costa Rica on 4x4 car

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The price is per reservation and includes from 1 to 4 passengers. We choose to go off the beaten path to offer something new and exciting. There is nothing written in stone for this tour and others, this is the fun part of this service. The service includes a personal driver on 4WD car who will pick you and show you accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, Personal driver on 4WD car, sightseeing accordingly to the point of interest you want to go., Snacks

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities

Reviewed By Adventure828165

Excellent customer service. Very responsible company. All the service exceed expectations. They help us with the air flights, hotel and rent a car.

2. Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls Gardens Private Tour

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This tour start from your hotel in San Jose. You will transferred to Poas Volcano, about 75 minutes from San Jose. Once at the park, you will be able to admire the crater from a beautiful lookout point not too far from the main park’s entrance. At this point you will be allow to stay for about 30 minutes due the volcanic activity. Following the visit to the volcano you will continue to La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. On arrival, enjoy the park attractions with our naturalist tour guide. La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, animal sanctuary with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program, five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest. A great buffet lunch is included in this tour before the return to your hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

3. Sarchi Oxcarts & Souvenirs Shopping Experience. VIP Private Tour

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A national symbol of Costa Rica, the oxcart plays a key role in the country’s history, as they were used to transport coffee beans & other goods to nearby and faraway markets and ports. Starting in 1840’s most of the rural roads were very rough making the ox cart the sole means of transportation for families even though the trips could take weeks at times. Highly ornate, these oxcarts are elegantly craved and are usually hand-painted with bright colors. The painting of the ox cart is a Costa Rican tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Today most of the ox carts in Costa Rica are used as ornate decoration as well as symbols of Costa Rica in celebrations and parades. The largest and oldest oxcart factory is also found in Sarchi. The Joaquin Chaverri Oxcart Factory was built in 1902, and is considered to be the birthplace of oxcart handicrafts in Costa Rica.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

4. La Paz Waterfalls Gardens Private Tour

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program. With the fine attention and explanations of our naturalist tour guide, enjoy: Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, safe hiking trails, aviary with numerous species of birds, toucan feeding, insect exhibit, butterfly observatory, Capuchin (white-faced) monkeys, black-handed spider monkeys, hummingbird garden with 26 documented species, hummingbird hand feeding in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium (snake exhibit), jaguars, pumas, ocelots, margays, traditional typical house with petting zoo and ox cart, ranarium (frog exhibit), orchid exhibit, heliconia exhibit. All these offered at one place, makes us the best eco park in Costa Rica. Our tour includes a delicious Buffet Lunch.

Inclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Professional Naturalist Tour Guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

5. Day Trip getting off the beaten path to Poás Volcano Nat'l Park and surroundings

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The price is per reservation and includes from 1 to 4 passengers. We choose to go off the beaten path to offer something new and exciting. There is nothing written in stone for this tour and others, this is the fun part of this service. The service includes a personal driver on 4WD car who will pick you and show you accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks, Creation of agenda and recommendation of places to visit

Exclusions: Gratuities, Let us know if you want to go inside the volcan national park. Price per person is $25

Reviewed By Adventure828165

Excellent customer service. Very responsible company. All the service exceed expectations. They help us with the air flights, hotel and rent a car.

6. 1 day trip getting off the beaten path to Monteverde Rain Forest

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The price is per reservation and includes from 1 to 4 passengers. We choose to go off the beaten path to offer something new and exciting. There is nothing written in stone for this tour and others, this is the fun part of this service. The service includes a personal driver on 4WD car who will pick you and show you accordingly to the point of interest you want to go.

Inclusions: Personal driver on 4WD car, sightseeing accordingly to the point of interest you want to go., Bottled water, Private transportation, Snacks, Creation of agenda and recommendation of places to visit

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Adventure828165

Excellent customer service. Very responsible company. All the service exceed expectations. They help us with the air flights, hotel and rent a car.

7. Manuel Antonio National Park

San José Province, San José, Costa Rica VIAJES NANA
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OUR SERVICE IS PERSONALIZED AND WITH RESPECT TO TOURS THE TOURISTS THE INFORMATION WE WILL GIVE YOU IS VERY CLEAR IN THE COURTS WE GIVE IT

Inclusions: THIS TOUR INCLUDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

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Reviewed By DieterC121

Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Tour was very thorough. It took a good 6.5 hours, so definitely worth the price. You’re able to get very up close to the waterfalls and take great pictures.

8. Costa Rican Wildlife Introduction. A Visit to the Zoo. Private Tour

San José Province, San José, Costa Rica Greenway Nature Day Tours
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This tour is a perfect introduction to Costa Rica wildlife. For tourist first visiting Costa Rica, this tour will show you some of the most beautiful wildlife species of the country before to visit them in their natural habitat

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Private Naturalist Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By vivian_CR14

It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

9. Costa Rican Farm Experience in La Fortuna

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This experience is a great opportunity for you to learn about the Costa Rican eco system and the impact on the climate. You will go to a local farm with a local family, where you will find 17 different stations and you will be able to learn something from each of them. Some of the stations are: rescute animals, green house, Trapiche "sugar cañe juice process, work with the animals of the farm, participate of the farm activities and have a Costarican typical lunch. The Farm life wait for you. 

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (La Fortuna only)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos

Reviewed By yosoylalay

We spent a week in the La Fortuna area for our anniversary. Our travel agent recommended this little gem to us and it did not disappoint - it is one of the top things that we did on the trip! The farm has been under new management in the past year or so, and the experience has been totally revamped so that it is a hands-on living farm experience. We fed animals, we washed pigs, we tasted fresh herbs from the garden, pressed sugar cane, and even tied oxen to their yokes. It was awesome. At the end of the tour, we had a tortilla-making class and then ate a delicious lunch. I highly recommend a visit to the farm!!!!

10. Full day Zip line and hot spring watch wild life at Arenal volcano from San Jose

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Full day Zip line(or you can choose horse back riding if you wish), hot spring, watch wild life at nature and Arenal volcano observatory with pick up from San Jose We will feel the adventure into the mountains very close of Arenal Volcano. Let's feel the sensation of being close of one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica

Inclusions: Local taxes, National Park fees, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By Terah993

It's worth every penny for a safe and worry-free experience! The guides are friendly and very helpful. We learned a lot and it was nice to go at our own pace. They have thought a lot about the customer experience and it shows. Very punctual and the Poas volcano was spectacular and the coffee tour was very educational and the spectacular waterfall.

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