San José: Guided Volcano, Waterfalls & Coffee Farm Day Trip
ID: GYG428226-771450
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the majestic Poás Volcano and visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens on a day trip from San José. Enjoy lunch along the way and stop at the Hacienda Alsacia Coffee Farm before heading back to San José.
Visit the Poás Volcano, the picturesque La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and the one-and-only Starbucks 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 Gardens, a nature park and wildlife refuge.
Discover the park's 5 waterfalls as you stroll along paved trails through cloud forests and rainforests. Make the most of excellent photo opportunities as you visit each of the falls and see them from different vantage points thanks to the park's viewing platforms.
Then, head to your final stop for the day, the Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm, the first and only Starbucks coffee farm. See the visitor center and learn what Starbucks 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.
Highlights
- Marvel at the diverse landscapes of Costa Rica on a day trip from San José
- See the majestic Poás Volcano and admire its expansive main crater
- Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant after visiting the volcano
- Wander through cloud and rainforests in La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- Take fantastic photos from viewing platforms at the park's 5 waterfalls
- Explore the Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm and learn about coffee production
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will be picked up from your accommodation in San José.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.