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Costa Rica Tour: Poás Volcano and La Paz Gardens
4.9
753 Ratings
Alajuela
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
- San Isidro - The journey will take us through the Coffee Land of San Isidro, passing by numerous small coffee plantations in Alajuela. Here, participants will gain insights into the history of coffee production in Costa Rica and learn about the coffee-making process in this province. There will be a fantastic viewpoint for capturing photos across…
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San Isidro - The journey will take us through the Coffee Land of San Isidro, passing by numerous small coffee plantations in Alajuela. Here, participants will gain insights into the history of coffee production in Costa Rica and learn about the coffee-making process in this province. There will be a fantastic viewpoint for capturing photos across Alajuela.
La Casita del Café TRES GENERACIONES COFFEE PLANTATION- CAFÉ MEDIO SOL/MEDIA LUNA. - Poas Volcano - The tour will ascend to the Poás Volcano, one of the seven active volcanoes in Costa Rica! Upon reaching the impressive main crater, the group will hike to Botos Lagoon and explore the trails surrounding the volcano to enjoy the natural beauty.
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens - The visit will include the famous La Paz Waterfall Gardens Natural Park, one of Costa Rica’s most breathtaking parks. During the visit, over 100 rescued animal species will be seen, including sloths, jaguars, toucans, hummingbirds, and many more. Guests often describe this experience as the highlight of their trip! A buffet lunch with over 35 food options will be provided to suit all tastes. Finally, the tour will visit the five renowned La Paz waterfalls, offering stunning photo opportunities at various locations.
What's Included
- Guaranteed to skip the long queues
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off and Parking Fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional guide with 30+ years experience
- Entrance Fee to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- Guaranteed to skip the long queues
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off and Parking Fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional guide with 30+ years experience
- Entrance Fee to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional Information
This full-day tour offers the opportunity to explore three remarkable locations that are exclusive to this region. Participants will gain insights into Costa Rican coffee and visit Poás Volcano, one of the seven active volcanoes in the nation. The tour also includes a visit to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, home to over 100 species, including rescued…
This full-day tour offers the opportunity to explore three remarkable locations that are exclusive to this region. Participants will gain insights into Costa Rican coffee and visit Poás Volcano, one of the seven active volcanoes in the nation. The tour also includes a visit to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, home to over 100 species, including rescued sloths and hummingbirds. This tour is a top choice in the San Jose area, offering a perfect blend of stunning landscapes and the chance to encounter a variety of Costa Rican wildlife.
- Dress code is casual
Location
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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
(753 Ratings)
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Theodore_h
Jan 29, 2026
The experience was... - The experience was fantastic. Olman our guide was very gracious and friendly. His pick up was right on time. He was very informative throughout the tour. Each stop was great and very relaxed. He did not rush us and accompanied us on each hike, explaining things as we went along. His experience was evident as he has been doing this for over 30 years. The lunch was great, the sights were fabulous. An all around enjoyable day!
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Candice_s
Jan 26, 2026
Great tour! - Even though we could not access Poaz Volcano due to road construction, we absolutely loved this tour. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating.
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Angelin_r
Jan 24, 2026
Wonderful guide and driver - Our guide Rachel and driver Oman were fantastic.
The volcano portion of the trip had to be canceled due to the road being closed for construction. We were reimbursed the ticket money for that. And we were told ahead of time. With that being said, although I wanted to see it, it didn't affect the perfect day. Oman was an excellent driver and I felt completely safe. Rachel is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We spent the day going to A local coffee farm. In which we were able to pick coffee cherries and learn about the growing process and the difference in coffee beans. We were able to buy coffee and gifts on site. After that we went to La Paz waterfall and wildlife sanctuary. I highly recommend this. Beautiful facility. The animals are well cared for. It was a wonderful experience to see. There are five waterfalls. The walk to the waterfalls itself can be a little strenuous. Please take note if you have balance issues. Walking down to the waterfalls may not be for you. After that, we stopped by and tasted fresh strawberries, fresh cheese, and strawberry wine. It was a wonderful day.
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Ana_p
Jan 24, 2026
Amazing - Phenomenal and amazing experience with Rachel and Olman recomendable to anyone who plans to come to Cista Rica
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Natalia_m
Jan 24, 2026
Best tour - Rachel and Olman were wonderful tour guides. Even though we couldn’t do the volcano because it was closed we still had a great time. The coffee plantation, hiking to see the waterfalls and being at the animal rescue was the best experience.
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Richard_i
Jan 23, 2026
Solo American Traveler. Definitely recommend - This was so worth the money. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable, friendly and bilingual. Unfortunately the volcano was closed but we were compensated the difference. Still it was about an 8 hour day. The views, experiences, information, food and snacks were all great. We got a lot of information along the drive so was way more than just the info from the stops. Would take this tour again.
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Heathers
Jan 22, 2026
A fun day with three very different activities. - I had so much fun on this tour. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. They even arranged for a cart for me to accommodate limitations due to a knee injury so that I could fully participate. I enjoyed each of the stops. The garden was my favorite.
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Connor
Jan 21, 2026
Coffee and Wildlife Fun - The tour was full of great parts. Olman and Raquel picked us up at the hotel which was quite convenient. Raquel was a great guide who could answer any question. We enjoyed the sanctuary and waterfalls the most but the coffee farm was cool as well. Unfortunately the crater had thick cloud coverage but that can happen. Be sure bring a jacket in case it is raining/chilly.
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Krisrc2669xx
Jan 21, 2026
worthwhile - i was a bit concerned about the price. It is expensive for a day trip. But I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. The guide was excellent and well versed. Raquel (sorry if I spelled that wrong) could answer all our questions in excellent english and fluent spanish. The La paz waterfall and sanctuary portion was worth it alone. Looking back I am glad I spent the money. Fully recommended.
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Edward_d
Jan 22, 2026
Expect to be crammed in the minibus - The minibus was very cramped for 14 people and it being such a long day. There was no room to even put a bag somewhere. My husband was sick because it was so cramped so we had to get off before the tour had even started. No refund has been given despite us requesting something.
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