Best overall
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 96 · from $185
Things to do in Alajuela, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Alajuela, Costa Rica, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner at 96 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $10 per person, and 5 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 86 · from $12
Best with kids
La Fortuna Night Walk at Arenal Volcano: Rainforest Wildlife Tour
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 89 · from $60
Best short trip
Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 86 · from $26
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner | 96 | Peak Performance | $185 | 14h | 4.9/5 (3,719) | Free to 24h before |
| Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose | 95 | Peak Performance | $165 | 14h | 4.9/5 (1,647) | Free to 24h before |
| Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose | 95 | Peak Performance | $154 | 12h | 4.9/5 (834) | Free to 24h before |
| Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience | 95 | Peak Performance | $185 | 10h | 4.9/5 (810) | Free to 24h before |
| Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife | 91 | 90+ Club | $149 | 10h | 5.0/5 (234) | Free to 24h before |
| La Fortuna Night Walk at Arenal Volcano: Rainforest Wildlife Tour | 89 | Exceptional | $60 | 2.5h | 4.8/5 (353) | Free to 24h before |
| Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour | 88 | Exceptional | $122 | 12h | 4.6/5 (1,176) | Free to 24h before |
| Chocolate and Coffee Tour Farm Don Jorge | 86 | Exceptional | $12 | 2h | 5.0/5 (144) | Free to 24h before |
| Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffe Tour | 86 | Exceptional | $26 | 1.5h | 4.9/5 (3,256) | None |
| Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket | 86 | Exceptional | $15 | 2h | 4.8/5 (225) | Free to 24h before |
| White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José | 84 | Exceptional | $125 | 10h | 4.7/5 (248) | Free to 24h before |
| Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour | 83 | Exceptional | $185 | 14h | 4.8/5 (151) | Free to 24h before |
| San Jose Airport (SJO) to La Fortuna Arenal Private VIP Transfer | 81 | Exceptional | $30 | 3h | 5.0/5 (74) | Free to 24h before |
| La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views | 81 | Exceptional | $95 | 3h | 4.6/5 (337) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Transfer SJO Airport to Jaco & Los Sueños – Safe Reliable | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $80 | 2h | 4.9/5 (97) | Free to 24h before |
| Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $55 | 12h | 4.4/5 (702) | Free to 24h before |
| Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $231 | 13h | 4.9/5 (271) | Free to 24h before |
| Shuttle from San Jose to La Fortuna | 74 | Strongly Recommended | $55 | 4h | 4.7/5 (59) | Free to 24h before |
| San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $66 | 5h | 4.3/5 (361) | Free to 24h before |
| Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose | 73 | Strongly Recommended | $40 | 11h | 4.7/5 (57) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.