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Small Group Half Day Guided Tour Visit to Poas Volcano
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The most complete and relaxed tour to Poás Volcano and its surroundings. No rush, no crowds—just a small group of up to 5 participants. I’ll take care of everything, from picking you up at your hotel in San José, Heredia, or Alajuela, to booking tickets and selecting each stop. You just relax and enjoy the day. What’s included A visit to a scenic coffee shop on a plantation with beautiful views and top-quality brews Entry to Poás Volcano National Park, recently reopened after a period of intense volcanic activity Stop at a local souvenir shop with tastings of artisanal cheese, wine, and fresh cream Lunch at Fredo Fresas, the most iconic restaurant in the area for traditional Costa Rican food cooked with firewood Visit to the Starbucks Coffee Farm, the only one in the world open to the public, with a café offering exclusive brewing techniques and breathtaking mountain views Food cost not included 100% refund guarantee if you cancel
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to the national park
- Guide: In-person: English, Spanish, Portuguese
What's not
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
A visit to a scenic coffee shop on a plantation with beautiful views and top-quality brews Entry to Poás Volcano National Park, recently reopened after a period of intense volcanic activity
The Poas Volcano National Park is the most visited national park in the country. It boasts one of the largest craters in the world, and visitors have the opportunity to reach it, enjoying a breathtaking landscape amidst the tropical rainforest and cloud forest. Due to being an active volcano, the park has increased its security measures. At the volcano's summit, you can find a visitor center with a cafeteria and souvenir shop.
Stop at a charming souvenir shop offering tastings of artisanal cheese, wine, and fresh cream.
Optional lunch stop at Fredo Fresas, the area’s most iconic restaurant, known for its traditional Costa Rican dishes prepared over a wood fire.
During our tour, we will make several stops along the way to visit some corners of the town, meet its people, and discover the products they make. We will have the opportunity to see coffee plantations and taste the local coffee, which is among the best in the world.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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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 5 travellers
- Operated by
- Volcan Poas Experience
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers have the opportunity to purchase lunch, coffee, or tea, but these costs are not included in the total tour price and must be covered individually by each participant if they wish to buy food.
- There are many options along the route to the volcano. Quick stops are made by the roadside to appreciate the scenery, animals, or waterfalls. There is also the option to make stops for food along the way to the volcano. At each of these stops, the customer decides how long they want to stay. Normally, the tour lasts between 4 and 6 hours, or longer if the customer has time and wants to visit more points of interest on our way to the volcano.
How it compares in San José
- Its from-price is 43% 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 46 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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