Activities in Central Valley
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Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
12 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Spend a day exploring one of Costa Rica's most beautiful attractions on a guided full day tour from San Jose. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, a stunning com…
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Bidwell Park
Starting right downtown, 3670-acre Bidwell Park is the nation's third-largest municipal park. It stretches 10 miles northwest along Chico Creek with lush groves and miles of trails. The upper part of the park is a fairly untamed wilderness, surprising to find in the midst of an American city. Several classic movies have been shot here, including The Adventures of Robin Hood and parts of Gone with the Wind.
The park is full of hiking and mountain-biking trails and swimming spots. You'll find pools at One-Mile and Five-Mile recreation areas and swimming holes (including Bear Hole, Salmon Hole and Brown Hole) in Upper Bidwell Park, north of Manzanita Ave; expect some skinny-…
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Forebay Aquatic Center
The Forebay Aquatic Center, just off Hwy 70, rents bikes for around US$7 per hour. They also offer sailing classes, youth programs, summer camps, kayaking classes, moonlight paddle excursions and several other courses. They have a number of canoes, a variety of kayaks and handful of sailboats available for rental, too (a certain level of competency must be demonstrated to rent sailboats).
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Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Day Trip from San Jose
11 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Experience Costa Rica’s world-renowned Arenal Volcano on this exciting full-day trip from San Jose. Feel the rush of adrenaline in the morning as you witness la…
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Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission
It's amazing how much history there is everywhere you turn. Old Town Kern, east of downtown around Baker and Sumner Sts, is a district that, while currently decaying, was once vibrant and bustling. The Bakersfield Historic Preservation Commission has put together walking tour brochures covering Old Town Kern as well as Bakersfield's historic downtown.
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Combo Tour - Best of Costa Rica from San Jose
8 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Take advantage of your time in Costa Rica on this exciting full-day guided tour from San Jose! Enjoy an exhilarating mountain hike and tour impressive sites lik…
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Sarapiqui Canopy and Rainforest Day Tour
8 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Admire scenic views as you travel to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui for a full-day riverboat trip and canopy adventure! Swing through the treetops of the Central Ame…Not LP reviewed
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Freeman Bicycle Trail
The Freeman Bicycle Trail is a 41-mile off-road loop that takes cyclists to the top of Oroville Dam, then follows the Feather River back to the Thermalito Forebay and Afterbay storage reservoirs, west of Hwy 70. The ride is mostly flat, but the dam ascent is steep. Get a free map of the ride from the chamber of commerce.
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Spirit of Sacramento
One of Old Sac's great features is its riverfront setting. The Spirit of Sacramento, an 1842 paddle wheeler, makes one-hour sightseeing tours of the Sacramento River that are well worth the price. There are also cocktail and dinner cruises. The boat leaves several times daily in summer from the L St dock.
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Tubing Rentals
In summer tubing on the Sacramento River is extremely popular and really fun. Inner tubes can be rented at grocery stores and other shops along Nord Ave (Hwy 32) for around US$6. Tubers enter at the Irvine Finch Launch Ramp on Hwy 32, a few miles west of Chico, and come out at the Washout off River Rd.
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Aerial Tram Atlantic from San Jose
6 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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See the rainforest from above the tree tops on this aerial tram ride from San Jose! You'll get a bird's eye view of the Costa Rican rainforest and have the chan…
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Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
12 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Spend a day exploring one of Costa Rica's most beautiful attractions on a guided full day tour from San Jose. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, a stunning com…
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Tortuguero National Park
12 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Join us on an expedition through the dense jungle of one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Costa Rica. You'll sail through exotic channels and visit a…
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Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica
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Experience the adrenaline-charged thrill of whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River! The scenery while rafting is simply unique. The tropical vegetation and pow…
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Jedediah Smith National Recreation Trail
There's a nice walking/running/bicycling path called the Jedediah Smith National Recreation Trail that's accessible from Old Sacramento at the end of J St. Rent bicycles at the waterfront from Bike Sacramento.
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Doka Coffee Tour, Grecia and Sarchi Day Trip from San Jose
5 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Combine art, beauty, coffee and nature on this popular cultural half-day guided tour. You will drive through the stunning scenery of Costa Rica as you travel to…
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Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester
8 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Immerse yourself in the natural landscapes of Central America and see Costa Rica’s best highlights on this full-day trip from San Jose! Visit the tallest volcan…
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San Jose City Sightseeing Tour
4 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Take this comprehensive sightseeing tour of San Jose and discover the rich history and culture of Costa Rica. Learn about the popular monuments and visit the ci…
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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate and Sarchi Arts and Craft
8 hours (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Take a full day and visit a still-active volcano, a unique coffee plantation and the historic city of Sarchi on this exciting day trip from San Jose. It's an ad…Not LP reviewed
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Feather Falls
The area surrounding Lake Oroville is full of hiking trails, and a favorite is the 7-mile round-trip walk to 640ft Feather Falls, which takes about four hours.
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Central Pacific Passenger Depot
From the restored depot, on weekends from April to September, you can board a steam-powered passenger train for a 40-minute jaunt along the riverfront.
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Bike Sacramento
Rent bicycles from Bike Sacramento on the waterfront of the American River Parkway, and cycle along the lovely park trails.
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San Jose Airport Roundtrip Transfer
60 minutes (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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Save time and money and book your San Jose Airport Roundtrip Transfer before you leave home. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle between your downtown…Not LP reviewed
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Fantasy Bus Transfer from San Jose
Varies (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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The Fantasy Bus is the easiest and most convenient way to travel between major towns and attractions in Costa Rica. With daily departures, you can decide how lo…
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Fantasy Bus Transfer to San Jose
Varies (Departs San Jose, Costa Rica)
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The Fantasy Bus is the easiest and most convenient way to travel between major towns and attractions in Costa Rica. With daily departures, you can decide how lo…
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