Visit 3 destinations in one day on this guided tour from San José. Learn about coffee production, visit the Poas Volcano Crater, and experience the incredible nature around La Paz Waterfall Garden.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Starting time 7:30 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Pickup is provided from the lobby of your accommodation in downtown San José, Heredia, or Alajuela
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Climb the Poás Volcano and enjoy the landscape
- Enjoy the views of the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles
- Discover the La Paz Waterfall, the most famous in Costa Rica
- Walk through the beautiful national park
Full description
Experience Costa Rica's nature and culture on this full-day tour San José. Your first destination is the Doka Estate coffee plantation, where you'll learn all about the ancient techniques of producing some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. Experience the careful process involved in the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean before tasting the delectable product.
After your coffee tour, continue to Poás Volcano National Park, where there is a noticeable change in temperature and beautiful scenery in a cloud forest. Climb up Poás Volcano, an active stratovolcano that most recently erupted in 2017. The crater of the volcano is over a mile across and 1,050 feet deep, making for breathtaking views. Hike on a trail to the beautiful Botos Lagoon as you learn about the different ecosystems in the park.
Then, continue to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Costa Rican dishes. After lunch, explore the lush tropical rainforest. See the flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds before returning to San José.
Includes
- Professional bilingual guide
- Air-conditioned transportation
- All entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Rain gear
- Comfortable clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- This tour will take place rain or shine.