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Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour

San José · Central Valley & San José

Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour

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About this experience

The one day tour to the Poas volcano is very complete since it includes transportation, entrance fees, and a delicious breakfast and lunch before returning to your hotel. It usually leaves from the city of San Jose and on the way to the volcano you will be able to observe a lot of nature and beautiful landscapes, on the tour to the plantations you will learn how Costa Rican coffee beans are grown, where you can also taste the final product with a rich flavor. El Poás is the volcano with one of the largest craters in all of Central America, which makes it one of the most important tourist destinations in Costa Rica. In this place you can connect with nature and enjoy its delicious cold weather. After the visit to the volcano, you will continue to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife refuge Named for the five waterfalls and the beautiful vegetation that flourishes in the place.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 153 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Eco Hotel Puerto Urbano
  • Hotel Terrazas Boutique
  • Hotel Bougainvillea
  • +147 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

Where

Alajuela

What you'll do

  1. As we ascend the mountain, you will notice a change in temperature and vegetation; you will have the opportunity to see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful array of colors and visuals. Then, You will visit a restaurant in the area for a delicious breakfast.

    1h here

  2. After the coffee tour, we will continue to Poas Volcano National Park, where there is a noticeable change in temperature and exuberant vegetation of the cloud forest. The Poás Volcano, is an active 2,708-metre (8,885 ft) stratovolcano. The crater of the volcano is over a mile across and 1050 feet deep. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, including April, 2017. At the Volcano you will have time to enjoy the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, and hike on a trail to the beautiful Botos Lagoon as we learn about the different ecosystems in the park.

    2h here

  3. After Poás, we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch (rated 4 Forks by the Costa Rican Tourism Council) that includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican dishes and much more. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit. This is definitely a tour enjoyed by nature lovers from all ages.

    3h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • La Paz Waterfalls Gardens Entrance Fee
  • Poas Volcano Park Entrance Fee
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
2 more included
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
5 more notes
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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