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Costa Rica Tour: Poás Volcano and La Paz Gardens
4.9
616 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
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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
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
(616 Ratings)
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Iftidar_r
Aug 23, 2025
Exciting day of adventure - This was a fantastic experience, with an excellent tour guide Olman! Olman picked us up at 7.30am and we went straight to the coffee plantation where we learnt all about it and even got to try and sample some coffee! We then went to the Poas volcano which had stunning views and also got to see the lagoon. Olman constantly kept us informed with facts and details about everything along the way. We then stopped at the Cafe for a quick snack. We then ventured to the La Paz Waterfall gardens to visit the nature reserve and see all the waterfalls. We had lunch about 2.30pm but we took our time seeing everything and really enjoyed it! We finished the rest of the waterfall gardens which took as until 5pm. We were dropped back off around 7pm. Very fun and packed day full of sightseeing and great coffee and food! Definitely would recommend Olman's tour!
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Cathy
Aug 19, 2025
The best tour guide and driver! - Omar was our driver and Rachel was our guide. We have never experienced such superb service in all our tours. Rachel is very knowledgeable, patient and funny. She speaks perfect English so we really learned a lot from this tour. Since we are senior citizens, she always checked on us to see if we are doing OK. So considerate!
Omar was incredible! We have never met a driver so actively involved in taking care of the tourists. He and Rachel managed to have the ambulance taking us up to the Poas volcano crate so we would not need to walk uphill to the crater. He stayed with us and also showed us videos and pictures on his phone about the volcano eruption. While Rachel was with other tourists, Omar was with us.
Later, Rachel arranged to have golf cart drove us around. We didn’t go to see the La Paz waterfalls due to the physical demands. But Omar drove us to the main road to see one of the waterfalls. What a service.
I hope you will be as fortunate as us having Rachel and Omar guide your tour. The best tour ever!
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Kelly_c
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing trip! - The other reviews speak volume but this is really is an amazing tour. We never felt rushed, was a small (and awesome) group, felt safe the entire time and loved every single minute. The highlight for me was the rescue centre for the animals and the waterfalls. The knowledge of our guide was excellent and they do go beyond to help out. If you are unsure, book it as they won’t disappoint.
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Erikagaray
Aug 14, 2025
Informative and Enjoyable Experience - This experience was amazing. The tour guide Daniel is very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts throughout the trip. He was also kind, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable. It really made the experience enjoyable and memorable. Will definitely recommend!
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Lauren_b
Aug 13, 2025
This tour was a highlight... - This tour was a highlight of our trip! It was such a fun tour and they were so kind and accommodating to our kids. I would 100% recommend!
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Luz
Aug 11, 2025
Amazing!! - It was amazing! We did more and saw more than we expected :)
Bring a sweater to see the volcano. It gets a little chilly high up there. We went in August.
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Alexander_k
Aug 9, 2025
It was a very nice tour!... - It was a very nice tour! Unfortunately, the visit to the Poás volcano had to be canceled due to the risk of eruption, but even the rest (coffee plantation and La Paz waterfall) was a wonderful experience. Olman is a friendly and very knowledgeable guide who is responsive to the participants. A big compliment to him and the agency!
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Rob
Aug 5, 2025
This is where I want to live! - Daniel and Olman were both very friendly and informative! I was the only Senior on the tour and they both made sure that I felt comfortable and cared for!
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Ronaldo_s
Aug 22, 2025
The pick up time was on... - The pick up time was on time, lucky to view the Poas Volcano on a clear day. Coffee tour was average - expecting to see the process of making coffee beans but just a tour of the coffee plantation. Lunch was great, i really like the food. La Paz garden and waterfalls are the highlight of this tour.
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Lehae_m
Aug 12, 2025
Pura vida! - This tour was so fun. From Olman's experienced (and I mean EXPERIENCED!) driving, to Daniel's fun personality, it was definitely a day we'll remember. The coffee plantation experience was nice, we even had a resident gift us warm tortillas to enjoy with our coffee samples. I learned a lot about the process from plant to bean to exporting, and think it would have been 5 star if we could see that all in action, but just a suggestion to the company if they ever want to expand a little. The volcano was amazing. We went in with positivity and patience, like Daniel said, and it was a grand sight to see! Positivity and patience always. The stop at the strawberry shop was unique, i felt like the fresas con creama were the best i've ever tasted, even the samples they gave were divine. The waterfall gardens were also amazing from the food, to the animals, to the waterfalls themselves. I went with my best friend and we both agreed that Daniel was the thing that stood out to us the whole tour. He made it a point to learn everyone's names, including those of the workers at the places we visited. It felt like he was just showing us his friends. That's a unique experience to find in a tour guide and should be celebrated. Thanks Daniel and Olman for your hospitality and a great time. Pura vida!
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