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Poás Volcano and Starbucks Coffee Tasting Semi Private Tour

5.02 reviewsPoas Volcano National Park

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
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Highlights

Visit Poás Volcano's massive crater and stop at Starbucks' Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm for an included coffee tasting. Includes an expert guide and transport from San José. Perfect for nature and coffee lovers. Discover Costa Rica's most iconic natural wonder and world-class coffee culture in one unforgettable day. Journey from San José to Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of Earth's largest active volcanic craters at 2,708 meters above sea level. Begin your journey venturing into the mystical cloud forest, where trails lead to breathtaking viewpoints of the turquoise acidic lagoon and steaming fumaroles. Visit serene Botos Lagoon, a pristine crater lake surrounded by lush vegetation. Your expert bilingual guide shares fascinating insights about volcanic geology, coffee cultivation, and local biodiversity throughout the journey. With comfortable round-trip transportation and small group sizes, this tour perfectly balances adventure, education, and authentic Costa Rican culture.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Coffee tasting at Hacienda Alsacia (Starbucks) visitor center (three-roast tasting)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Poás Volcano National Park entrance included. Entrance to Hacienda Alsacia (Starbucks) Coffee Farm is free (no admission fee) — this is where the coffee tasting takes place.

What's not

  • available at local soda upon request for an additional fee
  • Access and coffee tasting included. Optional in-depth Hacienda Alsacia guided tour, paid on-site: Adults $36; Seniors/Students w/ID $31; Starbucks Partners w/ID $26; Children 6 and under free.

Itinerary

  1. Semi Private Poás Volcano & Starbucks Coffee Farm Visit Poás Volcano's massive crater and Starbucks' only coffee farm. Discover Costa Rica's most iconic natural wonder and world-class coffee culture in one unforgettable day. Journey from San José to Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of Earth's largest active volcanic craters at 2,708 meters above sea level. Begin your journey venturing into the mystical cloud forest, where trails lead to breathtaking viewpoints of the turquoise acidic lagoon and steaming fumaroles. Visit serene Botos Lagoon, a pristine crater lake surrounded by lush vegetation.

    2 hAdmission included

  2. Next, visit Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks' first and only commercial coffee farm. Stroll through the scenic grounds and enjoy a premium coffee experience (included in your tour) - choose from freshly brewed options such Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, or other specialty coffees. Soak in panoramic mountain views while your guide shares the story of Costa Rican coffee. Please note that the internal guided farm tour offered by Hacienda Alsacia must be booked and paid separately directly with the property.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
Aura Tours Costa Rica
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in San José

  • Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 201 day trips we list in San José.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 132 of 201.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About San José

San José is Costa Rica's capital in the high Central Valley, a working city of theatres, markets and museums, close to volcanoes and coffee farms.

San José sits in a mountain-ringed valley at about 1,100 metres, where the climate is mild year-round. The neoclassical National Theatre, opened in 1897, is the city's finest building, and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and the Jade Museum show the artistry of ancient peoples. The Central Market, a maze of food stalls, coffee sellers and craft shops, keeps its old rhythm, and Barrio Amón and Barrio Escalante have grand houses and newer cafés.

Top-ranked sights in San José: Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central), National Theater (Teatro Nacional).

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