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San José: Guided Volcano, Waterfall & Coffee Farm Day Trip

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San José: Guided Volcano, Waterfall & Coffee Farm Day Trip
4.5  / 5280 reviews

Discover the majestic Poás Volcano and visit La Paz Waterfall on a day trip from San José. Enjoy lunch along the way and stop at a coffee farm before heading back to San José.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 8 hours
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Ticket confirmation within 48 hours
Once purchased, you’ll receive a booking confirmation from the activity provider.
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
See pickup & drop-off

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Paul – United Kingdom

Daniel was a great guide. He spoke good English and explained things in a fun way. He was also the driver and ensured we got from place to place safely. Pick up and drop off was as pre arranged at accommodation. Lunch was provided which was tasty with a few choices of national dish. I would recommend this day trip from San Jose.

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Paul – United Kingdom
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Ashley – Ireland

So enjoyable, our guide was very informative and friendly. Was very happy to be picked up and dropped off to my hotel.

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Ashley – Ireland

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    San José

  • Van

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Poás Volcano

    Visit, Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Van

    (45 hours)

  • La Paz Waterfall

    Photo stop, Free time, Pass by (30 minutes)

  • Van

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Visitor center

    Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (2.5 hours)

  • Van

    (105 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    San José

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the diverse landscapes of Costa Rica on a day trip from San José
  • Take fantastic photos while viewing the cascading La Paz Waterfall
  • Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant after visiting the volcano
  • Wander through thick, luscious rainforest and reach the La Paz Waterfall
  • See the majestic Poás Volcano and admire its expansive main crater

Full description

Visit the Poás Volcano, the picturesque La Paz outdoor waterfall, and a coffee farm on a day trip from San José, Costa Rica. A wonderful choice for coffee aficionados and nature lovers alike, this tour includes a hotel pickup and lunch at a local restaurant.

Enjoy a convenient pickup directly from your accommodation in San Jose and make your way to your first stop for the day, the Poás Volcano. Travel in an air-conditioned van and admire coffee plantations as well as flower and strawberry farms along the way.

Poás is one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes and last erupted in April 2017. The volcano and the surrounding park were closed for close to 17 months and a safety perimeter of nearly 2.5 kilometers was established around the erupting crater.

At the volcano, you'll have time to enjoy the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles. Then, follow a trail to the Botos Lagoon, a crater lake located inside the Poás Volcano National Park. As you hike, learn about the different ecosystems in the park.

After your trek, refuel with a delicious lunch of local fare at one of the restaurants in the area. Then, head out to your next destination, the La Paz Waterfall.

Gaze at La Paz waterfall as you stroll along paved trails through cloud forests and rainforests. Make the most of excellent photo opportunities

and see the falls from different vantage points on the outside.

Then, head to your final stop for the day, the Hacienda coffee farm, the first and only Coffee farm. See the visitor center and learn what Coffee is doing to empower farmers, promote sustainable practices, and develop the next generation of coffee.

At the end of your Costa Rica adventure, enjoy a convenient transfer back to your hotel in San José.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned van
  • Driver
  • Guide
  • Poás Volcano National Park entry fee
  • Lunch
  • Coffee farm tour
  • Tips (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People with mobility impairments

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Participants

Date

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup time

30 - 45 minutes before the activity starts.

Pickup included

You will be picked up from your accommodation in San José.

See pickup area
Drop-off point
Same as pickup points.

Important information

What to bring

  • Jacket
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 280 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Paul – United KingdomNovember 7, 2024  – Verified booking
Daniel was a great guide. He spoke good English and explained things in a fun way. He was also the driver and ensured we got from place to place safely. Pick up and drop off was as pre arranged at accommodation. Lunch was provided which was tasty with a few choices of national dish. I would recommend this day trip from San Jose.
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Ashley – IrelandNovember 16, 2024  – Verified booking
So enjoyable, our guide was very informative and friendly. Was very happy to be picked up and dropped off to my hotel.
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Flor Selena – United StatesNovember 30, 2024  – Verified booking
Overall, it was a wonderful time! Our guide was patient with our group and made sure to answer any questions we had. Daniel also looked out for our safety at all times when driving under this rainy season. I truly appreciate everything him and the company did to make sure we all had a good time!
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Product ID: 428226

Activity provider:Costa Rica Tours

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