Costa Rica
San Jose
As the epicenter of the world’s leading country for adventure and ecotourism, San Jose is where it all starts!
About
The first stop on most agendas, this Central American capital has much to offer before you embark on your tropical adventure! With a connection to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, San Jose presents a full scope of authentic Costa Rica. With pre and post-colonial heritage and a bejeweled natural history, the city guides you through it all. Visit the delightful Jade Museum, the indigenous Galleria Namu, or the subterranean Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. Admire the architecture as you enter the National Theater and take in the grandeur of the National Museum. Locals live by the phrase ‘Pura Vida’ (pure or good life). To see what they mean, join them at one of the many tranquil parks dotted around the city. You’ll find a real sense of community as people dance and play music, while others simply take in the serenity around them. Honoring their natural surroundings is illustrative of Costa Rica; and its delicate beauty is all on show at San Jose’s hidden gem, the magical Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.
Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
All Daytrip bookings are one way. If you need a return trip on a different date, simply book this as a separate one-way trip. For a same-day excursion, please request a custom trip. If you plan to stay more than a couple hours, we still recommend booking two one way trips so you're not paying a driver for waiting.
For Daytrip’s private service, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24-hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15-minutes before departure. While you can cancel your booking for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, changes requested under 36 hours are subject to driver availability, especially in the high season.
Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on screen. It's a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!
Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.