Poas Volcano & La Paz: Wildlife & Nature Tour

Experience the best of Costa Rica on this combo tour from San Jose. Explore the Poas Volcano National Park and witness the breathtaking main crater. Then, visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife rescue center where you can encounter a variety of animals and immerse yourself in the country’s natural beauty.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Poás Volcano - Poás Volcano stands as one of Costa Rica’s most renowned natural attractions. Its main crater, spanning nearly 1.5 km, ranks among the largest active craters globally. Visitors can take a brief 0.5 km trail (approximately 10 minutes each way) to reach the viewpoint, offering stunning vistas that showcase the formidable power of this…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee to Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens
  • Lunch
  • On-board WiFi
  • All fees and taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Bilingual tour guide
Additional Information

This tour offers a unique blend of the powerful presence of an active volcano and the tranquil beauty of verdant rainforests and waterfalls, all within a single day. Participants will enjoy a safe and accessible view of the impressive Poás Volcano, while gaining insights into its eruptions and natural history through captivating stories.
At La Paz…

Location
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Avenida Central
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stella_g
Mar 4, 2025
Wonderful day trip from... - Wonderful day trip from San Jose. The Pao Volcano was stunning and La Paz Waterfall Gardens we beautiful. Our guide, Maryi, was excellent. She shared a lot of information about the history and geography of Costa Rica and was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. Our driver, Jose, was great, too. I highly recommend this trip.
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Nadeen_g
Feb 25, 2025
The rain did not "dampen" our spirits... - We three had a spectacular day with Mario (an excellent driver) and Margie (knowledgeable, charming and oh-so-patient). The weather did not cooperate but that did not "dampen" our spirits (even though our Poas Volcano group shot has nothing but an expanse of gray behind us) as we learned from Margie. The La Paz Waterfall Gardens were exceptional - a truly lovely botanical environment and the fauna were interesting and well taken care of (which is not always the case). Our buffet lunch was tasty and the rice pudding so good. And then there was the walk to the waterfalls - oh, my - they are lovely. And Mario and Margie were kind enough to honor our request to stop for strawberries to take back to our hotel. A full day outing that exceeded our expectations.
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V7656rtjohnw
Feb 16, 2025
Volcano & La Paz Waterfall private tour - Tour guides were great. Only disappointment was the heavy fog which set in above the volcano. Waiting for it to move out but it was very thick. The waterfall and the Peace Lodge where we stopped for lunch were great! Butterfly house and animal rescue were great! Wish we could have seen the volcano but that was nothing the tour could control. Private tour definitely better than taking large group tours on a bus.
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Rosanne_k
Dec 13, 2024
Don’t miss the La Paz Waterfalls and Gardens - A fantastic tour! Even though the Poas Volcano wasn’t visible due rain and fog it was still a great experience. The La Paz Waterfalls are powerful and majestic. The Gardens were the highlight of the trip. We saw an amazing collection of animals (all of them are rescues) in a serene setting. The gardens had monkeys, reptiles, amphibians, sloths, all kinds of jungle cats ( including a jaguar), exotic birds and butterflies that we would not have been able to see otherwise. The lunch was delicious as well. Highly recommend this tour.
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Deborah_c
Oct 9, 2024
Great volcano and waterfalls tour - Poas Volcano is very impressive and there arse some nice waterfalls in La Paz. Our guide Roxana was knowledgeable and kind. We surely enjoyed our Sunday tour.
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Nicole_h
Apr 15, 2024
Best Tourguides ever - Best Tourguides ever! Thank you, we had a wonderful day, made great experiences and the organisation was fantastic- we hope to see you again- pure vida!
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Bill_w
Mar 8, 2024
Worth a Look - Despite it being too cloudy to see the crater's volcano, we very much enjoyed the tour. The Waterfall Gardens had many animals and birds to see, and the waterfalls themselves were quite picturesque. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and spoke English very well. Be prepared for long travel times, as the roads can be slow if you end up behind large trucks or buses making frequent stops.
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Stephencd431kv
Feb 10, 2024
Breathtaking and stunning - This experience was incredible. The care from Nuria and Edgar was wonderful. The falls were breathtaking and worth the many stairs. The volcano was hard to see due to cloud cover but we got a couple of good photos when the clouds broke. No lagoon for us as the volcano had erupted with hot gases and heat the month before our visit. It was still an interesting site to see. Lots of flora and fauna. Meal at La Paz Waterfalls was plentiful and nice variety. The animal preserve was so much fun and very well maintained. The toucans and hummingbirds were flying around us..one word WOW.
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Explorer13953736672
Dec 16, 2023
Outstanding, best tour ever!!! - Amazing tour! Gorgeous views. Marco was wonderful. He was informative and funny. We never felt rushed or pressured to move along. Thank you for giving us the best tour that we took during our week long stay in beautiful Costa Rica!!!!!
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Nkunjumon
Jun 24, 2023
Amazing experience - We had a wonderful time with our tour guide Cristian A and driver Don Mario. They were very friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a good tour. Highly recommend!
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From $255
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).