Stockton Central Valley Ag Tours: Farm Fresh Adventures

Explore the extraordinary Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on this full-day boat safari adventure from La Fortuna. After a scenic ride through Costa Rica’s countryside, enjoy a welcome snack and drink before boarding your comfortable boat on the calm Río Frío. With the help of your knowledgeable guide, search for a wide variety of wildlife — from colorful birds and howler monkeys to iguanas, caimans and more — as you cruise through one of the country’s richest ecosystems. The tour includes lunch, snacks, round-trip transportation and water refill, making it a relaxing, immersive nature experience perfect for families, photographers and animal lovers alike. Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.

Our meeting will take you to 3 magical places that will leave you in love with Costa Rica. We will visit the Poás Volcano at only 2,574 meters above sea level, a natural wonder that will impress you. Then The Coffee Tour at the Doka Estate; where you will learn more than you imagine. And finally The wonderful La Paz Waterfalls, without a doubt an experience that you cannot miss. For this and much more we invite you to this magical adventure!

Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital as you stroll through the streets with a knowledgeable local guide. Get to know the city through its markets and coffee history, ending at Mercado Central (Central Market) where you’ll taste an ice cream and sample some tasty food. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.

Discover Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity from every angle in a single, seamless adventure. This 6-in-1 experience blends the peaceful heights of an aerial tram, the thrill of a zipline, and the natural beauty of Braulio Carrillo National Park—one of the country’s most pristine rainforests. Designed for travelers who want maximum adventure with zero hassle, this tour is guided, smooth, and unforgettable. - 6-in-1 adventure: Aerial tram, zipline, butterfly garden, terrarium, rainforest trails & viewpoints. - Peaceful aerial tram ride with canopy views of Braulio Carrillo. - Exciting zipline circuit through lush treetops, guided and safe. - Butterfly garden & reptile exhibits for close wildlife encounters. - Guided rainforest walk to explore native plants and biodiversity. - Perfect mix of nature & adventure for families and all ages. - Well-organized experience that maximizes your day.

During this immersive experience, you'll not only indulge in the deliciousness of Costa Rican food but also gain insights into local agricultural products and other ingredients that define Costa Rica's cuisine.There’s no better place to experience local cuisine than the Central Market, a 120-year-old building full to the brim with typical Costa Rican food and drink. It’s here that we’ll also buy the ingredients for our cooking class. Learn to prepare classic Latin American dishes such as ceviche and empanadas, picadillos, all while sipping on mojitos, sodas, and tropical drinks. There’s no better way to experience the flavour of a country than by going from market to kitchen, and we hope by the end, you feel like an authentic Costa Rican foodie! After your class, head back to your hotel with a stomach full of food and a head full of memories for you and your family that will last a lifetime.

The length of the tour is approximately four hours; from La Fortuna we have to go 5 ½ kilometers to the southeast. We spend 1 ½ hours to get to the rest site of the horses. A beautiful example of the Costa Rican country site will be found along the way, cattle farms and agriculture, also the chance to see some birds as oropendolas and tucans.

The Doka-Grecia and Sarchi tour is a relaxing yet very enjoyable tour in which you will learn about our history and traditions. Also a great opportunity to get some coffee and souvenirs to take back home. We take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela. En route we will pass the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria, our national hero and the famous Mango Park.

Explore the dramatic landscapes of Irazú Volcano National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural wonders. Depart from San José and travel through the scenic Central Valley, passing charming rural towns, traditional farms, and potato and onion fields that showcase the region’s agricultural heritage. As you ascend the slopes of Irazú, watch the scenery transform from fertile farmlands to misty high-elevation forests and volcanic terrain. At the summit, take in breathtaking panoramic views and admire the impressive craters, including Playa Hermosa and Diego de la Haya. On clear days, enjoy the rare opportunity to see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from the same viewpoint. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and explorers, this half-day adventure offers an unforgettable look at Costa Rica’s volcanic power, dramatic landscapes, and diverse ecosystems — all within easy reach of San José.

The cheese tour is a unique experience, in which you will have the possibility of being immersed in a sustainable agriculture project, from milking a cow, tasting fresh milk, knowing areas and production systems, manufacturing room and maturing of cheeses, as well as knowing the enveloping history of our business and tasting each of our products. Target audience: Our tour is aimed at all those who want to know a sustainable agriculture project, who are passionate about animals, cheeses, or who simply want to know the operation of a project with environmental awareness, totally family and artisan

Our tour aims to convey a different message to the community, particularly those solely dedicated to agriculture. While agriculture is crucial for Costa Ricans' livelihoods, it's often forgotten that cultivating crops requires sacrificing the forest, which serves as the habitat for many species. On the way to our property, you'll notice vast plains where the forest has been cleared for agriculture. However, our company has partnered with a family of farmers committed to preserving the forest, spanning 60,000 square meters. In this way, our company supports this forest by paying daily entrance fees. Thus, we help this family continue to maintain the forest intact, providing a home for many animals.

Our incredible and friendly guide will meet you in front of the Tenorio National Park or in the meeting point, we will know Luis Varela the owner an incredible Entrepreneurship, we will experience the local traditions in a Costa Rican Farm and practices local activities like grind sugar cane, feed the farmyard animals such a Cows, chickens, dogs, cats.

Book your unique experience in our comprehensive estate! Enjoy a tour full of nature, sustainability and organic practices, guided by Daniel Vega. The person who books the tour can learn by doing on agriculture, accompanied by a beautiful landscape formed by incredible flora and fauna

The tour to Arenal Volcano includes a stop in Sarchí, renowned for its artisan tradition and for displaying the largest ox cart in the world. The journey runs through plantations of agricultural products until you reach La Fortuna, where you will enjoy lunch overlooking the volcano. The Arenal, although not directly visited, is noted for its spectacular beauty and its 1968 eruption that made it famous after years of inactivity. Then you will relax in one of the best hot springs in the area, where you will enjoy the purifying and rejuvenating effects of the hot springs and at sunset back to San Jose.

Embark on an exhilarating ATV tour near the magnificent Poás Volcano, where adventure meets stunning natural beauty. Experience the thrill of navigating rugged trails while soaking in breathtaking views of lush landscapes and the towering volcano itself. After an adrenaline-pumping ride, we’ll take a scenic hike through pristine forests, where you can witness the vibrant flora and fauna native to this unique ecosystem. As a highlight, visit a local farm to learn about traditional agricultural practices and enjoy fresh, organic produce. This unforgettable excursion offers a perfect blend of adventure and education, making it an ideal outing for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. Join us for a day packed with exploration, excitement, and the beauty of Costa Rica’s extraordinary environment!

Twilight rainforest experience visiting a Costarrican family kitchen, joining a Tortilla or Patacones class, and ending with a frog watching.