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San José · Central Valley & San José

Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose

4.7from 55 traveler ratings11h

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About this experience

Climb the Poas Volcano and enjoy the landscape of coffee plantations and the fern, flower and strawberry farms Enjoy the views of the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles and walk through the beautiful National Park Discover the La Paz Waterfall, the most famous in Costa Rica

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 142 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Canal Grande Lodge
  • Posada Nena Santa Ana
  • Studio Hotel Boutique
  • +136 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Where

Poas Volcano National Park

What you'll do

  1. We will visit the Coffee Plantations where we will learn the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. The careful process involved in the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean will then be illustrated

    2h hereAdmission included

  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 we 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 we 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.

    4h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Buffet lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
3 more included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Breakfast
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Not included

  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Moderate fitness needed
  • Public transport nearby
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
4 more notes
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • 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.

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