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Costa Rica Tour: Poás Volcano and La Paz Gardens
4.9
392 Ratings
San José
Explore Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and a Coffee Plantation in this thrilling full-day tour. Witness the power of an active volcano, encounter sloths and hummingbirds, and experience the rich flavors of Costa Rican coffee.
Explore Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and a Coffee Plantation in this thrilling full-day tour. Witness the power of an active volcano, encounter sloths and hummingbirds, and experience the rich flavors of Costa Rican coffee.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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San Isidro - We will be traveling by the Coffee Land of San Isidro, Through many small coffee plantation in Alajuela, where you will learn more about the history of coffee production in Costa Rica, the process of how coffee is made in this province with a great viewing point to take photos across Alajuela.
La Casita del Café TRES GENERACIONES…
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San Isidro - We will be traveling by the Coffee Land of San Isidro, Through many small coffee plantation in Alajuela, where you will learn more about the history of coffee production in Costa Rica, the process of how coffee is made in this province with a great viewing point to take photos across Alajuela.
La Casita del Café TRES GENERACIONES COFFEE PLANTATION- CAFÉ MEDIO SOL/MEDIA LUNA. - Poas Volcano - We will travel up to the Poás Volcano, which is one of the seven current active volcanoes in Costa Rica! After we reach the impressive main crater, we will then hike to Botos Lagoon and follow the trails around the volcano to explore nature.
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens - We will visit the renowned La Paz Waterfall Gardens Natural Park, one of the most stunning parks in Costa Rica. On our visit we will see over 100 rescued animal species including sloths, jaguars, toucans, hummingbirds and many more. It is an experience which our guests often say is the highlight of their trip! We will then have a buffet lunch with over 35 food options to cater to all tastes. Finally, we will visit the five famous La Paz waterfalls, offering picturesque photo opportunities in different locations.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Complimentary lunch
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Skip the queues with priority access
- Entrance Fees to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens covered
- Guided by an expert with over 30 years of experience
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Complimentary lunch
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Skip the queues with priority access
- Entrance Fees to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens covered
- Guided by an expert with over 30 years of experience
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional Information
For this full day tour, we will visit three incredible places that are completely unique to this area. As well as learning more about Costa Rican coffee, we will visit Poás Volcano, one of only seven active volcanoes in the country. We will then see over 100 species including rescued sloths and hummingbirds in the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is my…
For this full day tour, we will visit three incredible places that are completely unique to this area. As well as learning more about Costa Rican coffee, we will visit Poás Volcano, one of only seven active volcanoes in the country. We will then see over 100 species including rescued sloths and hummingbirds in the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is my favourite trip in the San Jose area, providing you with a great combination of picturesque scenery and the chance to get up close to many species found in Costa Rica.
- Dress code is casual
Location
Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici Conf. Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(392 Ratings)
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Leilani_d
Sep 1, 2024
Unforgettable Costa Rica Adventure with Exceptional Guides - It was nice to visit the Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and the Coffee Plantation accompanied by Gary and Almond. The trip was delightful! Both of the guides showed deep understanding and related some interesting stories of what we saw in nature. Gary's knowledge as a specialist and Almond's enthusiasm for the" rainforest" of Costa Rica only enhanced the trip. Every second was filled with joy and education, be it the majestic volcano, vibrant waterfalls or mesmerizing coffee estates. This was by far the best excursion for us and we were looked after extremely well during the whole tour. Strongly recommend.
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Kim
Aug 30, 2024
Lots of beautiful waterfalls! - Great tour with lots of sights to see. Lots of walking to see the volcano, lagoon and waterfalls but loved every minute of it!
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Farrell_p
Aug 28, 2024
Can’t Miss Tour! - Incredible tour! This was the perfect way to spend a quick trip to San Jose! The agenda was action packed and we saw so many amazing animals and plants! the drive was scenic, national parks were breathtaking and the various stops were perfect to grab a snack and souvenirs. La Paz was the absolute highlight for me! Highly recommend!
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Channie_t
Aug 25, 2024
Great experience - Our driver and guide were very, knowledgeable, and pleasant to be around. The hike was mostly easy, but there were some gard climbs. Throughout the hike, he made sure to provide options for an easier route back to the vehicle. The food was just ok. It was a buffet with hotdogs, pizza, and not many Tika dishes. The Waterfalls and Vilcano were beautiful and worth every single step. Thanks for a great experience!
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900hadleyc
Aug 24, 2024
Best tour ever - This was truly the most amazing tour I’ve ever been on. Gary and Olman were so great. The waterfalls were truly a once in a lifetime experience. 10/10.
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Q89qponura
Aug 22, 2024
Great tour from a friendly team - Great team that is accommodating and very friendly. Gary was descriptive, informative and always looking out for a successful tour for his clients. Olman is a great driver that will also welcome you with a smile. I picked the tour per reviews, and was very happy to do so. Recommended.
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Taylor_s
Aug 22, 2024
Best trip! - This was truly one of the best trips I did in Costa Rica during my two month stay. Truly could not believe how much we got to do. From the delightful coffee farm, to the amazing Poas volcano, ending with the beautiful La Paz Waterfall Gardens - everything was incredible. If you want to make the most of your day, you will not regret this tour. We learned so much and had an incredibly fun experience. The tour guides were incredible as well.
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Ruth_s
Aug 20, 2024
Great experience - It was a long and rainy day, but it was worth it! We did went to the coffee plantation, see the Poas volcano (which it was lucky for us that we can see clear that day, and just a warning, there are some days that you can’t. Weather is unpredictable.), ate strawberries, and saw the waterfall!
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Robgimza
Aug 18, 2024
Paos and La Paz Splendor - Spent the whole day with our guide, Orman. He was very courteous and knowledgeable about the area and history. First stop was a coffee plantation. Orman took the time to explain the process for growing coffee beans, from planting to harvesting (pickers earn $20 per bean bushel). Next was the Poas volcano. Unfortuneatly, due to low clouds, the bottom of the volcano caldron was not fully visable. But you could hear the hissing of escaping volcanic gases. On our way to our final stop, we enjoyed some fresh strawberries at a roadside stand. Best tasting ever! La Paz waterfalls did not disappoint; because of the frequent rains, all of the falls (about 7) put on a great show. Using a very laid out stairway system we were able to get close (felt the spray) to most of the falls. As a bonus, I had no idea this was also an animal sanctuary. There were many birds, butterflies (landed on your hand), frogs, monkeys, hummingbirds, snakes and jungle cats. Because of his frequent visits, Orman had formed a bond with some of these animals (they would come to him thru the cage). Afterward, we were provided a very yummy lunch buffet. This had to be the best tour of our stay.
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Stephanie_o
Aug 15, 2024
All day activities - I have to say it was an absolute great experience. I enjoyed every minute. It’s definitely an all day excursion with lots of walking and hiking uphill including steps so dress comfortable and be prepared to walk. Lucky for us it did not rain but up in the volcano area was a little chilly so bringing a light raincoat was a good plus which you will need in the falls because you will get wet. I think they give you a little bit of everything in this tour with great history and discussion shared by our guides. The stops at the strawberry place and coffee place you have to buy the items yourself nothing to really try but this is how you increase and help with tourism at the end of day. The wildlife rescue area at La Paz did feel like a zoo experience but it’s okay still nice to see animals and up close. The buffet food was good enough options to eat but anything besides water and natural juice you have to buy.
Pick up and drop off at hotel is great! Be prepared because evening traffic in San Jose is no joke so something that would normally take 20 minutes depending on your hotel, can take over two hours. This is not their control. I suggest before leaving La Paz falls use restroom and snack up otherwise you will be hungry and tired during the long commute.
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