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Poas Volcano National Park. Private Half Day Tour

San José · Central Valley & San José

Poas Volcano Half Day. Private Tour

4.0from 4 traveler ratings5hPrivate tour

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About this experience

Your breath-taking adventure begins with a private pickup from your hotel and a relaxing drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. You will be heading to Alajuela Province and then the Volcano, about 90-minute drive from San Jose. On the way, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the countryside with multiple Dairy Farms, Coffee Plantations, Tropical Flowers Nurseries, Strawberries Plantations, Cheese Factories, picturesque souvenir stores and small local vendors. Once at the National Park, a short nature walk will take you right to the edge of the crater, where you can enjoy the beauty of the whole crater and its activity. After the park visit, we will include short stops at different local attractions such as souvenir stores, dairy farms and small restaurants. On the way, a stop at a coffee plantation is included.

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 119 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Ananta Wellness & Retreat
  • Hotel Terrazas Boutique
  • Hotel Bougainvillea
  • +113 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

Where

Poas Volcano National Park

What you'll do

  1. The Poás Volcano, is an active 2,708-metre stratovolcano in central Costa Rica and is located within Poas Volcano National Park. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, including April 2017 when visitors and residents were evacuated. It is active and has one of the largest craters in the world. Know this colossus without traveling long distances. Not only has one of the largest craters in the world, but is located in the forests of Central Mountain Range, which boasts magnificent natural landscapes: this is the Poas Volcano National Park. Being located in the province of Alajuela, it offers visitors easy access from major cities of the country. This place lets you explore its attractions through a network of trails, especially in a cold climate tempered by a faint drizzle that most of the year is imposed.

    1.5h here

  2. Alajuela is a province of Costa Rica located just besides the Capital City San Jose. It is the province where is located the international airport. The province offer many touristy attractions, including volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee plantations, dairy farms and more.

    30 min here

What's included

Included

  • Countryside sightseeing
  • Bottled water
  • Poas Volcano entrance fee
  • Professional private tour guide
  • Visit to a coffee plantation
1 more included
  • Exclusive private deluxe transportation just for you

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Easy physical level
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

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