Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour
Description
The one day tour to the Poas volcano is very complete since it includes transportation, entrance fees, and a delicious breakfast and lunch before returning to your hotel. It usually leaves from the city of San Jose and on the way to the volcano you will be able to observe a lot of nature and beautiful landscapes, on the tour to the plantations you will learn how Costa Rican coffee beans are grown, where you can also taste the final product with a rich flavor. El Poás is the volcano with one of the largest craters in all of Central America, which makes it one of the most important tourist destinations in Costa Rica. In this place you can connect with nature and enjoy its delicious cold weather. After the visit to the volcano, you will continue to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife refuge Named for the five waterfalls and the beautiful vegetation that flourishes in the place.
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Itinerary
As we ascend the mountain, you will notice a change in temperature and vegetation; you will have the opportunity to see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful array of colors and visuals. Then, You will visit a restaurant in the area for a delicious breakfast.
After the coffee tour, we will continue to Poas Volcano National Park, where there is a noticeable change in temperature and exuberant vegetation of the cloud forest. The Poás Volcano, is an active 2,708-metre (8,885 ft) stratovolcano. The crater of the volcano is over a mile across and 1050 feet deep. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, including April, 2017. At the Volcano you will have time to enjoy the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, and hike on a trail to the beautiful Botos Lagoon as we learn about the different ecosystems in the park.
After Poás, we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch (rated 4 Forks by the Costa Rican Tourism Council) that includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican dishes and much more. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit. This is definitely a tour enjoyed by nature lovers from all ages.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Travellers will be picked up at the Hotel lobby We picked up travellers at any Hotel in San Jose downtonw, Heredia downtown or Alajuela Downtown
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(10)
Roger and Pedro picked us up very timely, always being kind and careful about any needs we could have had, in order to make our experience the best. Roger is very knowledgeable about all the topics concerning the visits and keeps everything interesting from the start till the end.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Experience with Sky Solutions Tours and Roger! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our experience with Sky Solutions Tours was truly unforgettable, and much of that was thanks to Roger, the owner and tour guide. From the very beginning, Roger demonstrated outstanding professionalism, kindness, and a genuine passion for providing the best possible experience. Roger is not only incredibly knowledgeable about Costa Rica’s history, culture, and natural beauty, but he also has a warm and friendly personality that makes you feel like you are exploring with a trusted friend. His attention to detail, punctuality, and dedication to customer satisfaction were second to none. Every part of the tour was perfectly organized, and Roger went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable, safe, and having an amazing time. His enthusiasm and love for what he does are evident in every moment of the journey. If you are planning to explore Costa Rica, I highly recommend Sky Solutions Tours and especially Roger. His expertise, professionalism, and personal touch make this company stand out above all others. Thank you, Roger, for creating such incredible memories. We look forward to touring with you again in the future!
Our experience in Costa Rica was excellent thanks to Roger. Both were very professional, charismatic, and attentive at all times. They made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire tour. The vehicle was spotless, modern, and very clean, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Without a doubt, we recommend their service 100%. Excellent attention and treatment from start to finish!
We visited a coffee plantation, volcano, and had lunch on our tour. Everything was perfect, I highly recommend this company. Eduardo was our tour guide and he was nice, knowledgeable, patient and did everything possible to make sure we had a great experience. 5 stars for sure!
Jose Diaz was an incredibly kind, and informative tour guide able to clearly communicate in both English and Spanish. It was an absolute pleasure experiencing the Poas volcano and the coffee plantation. He also kindly let us stop for a bit at the Starbucks location, Alsacia. The booking process was very easy as well. The Poas volcano was originally closed when we planned our trip, so when we found out it had re-opened we called around 7pm, and they were able to have the entire tour arranged within the hour for a tour the next day at 8am. We would definitely recommend this agency and would travel with them again. Pura vida!
This tour gave us a little taste of Costa Rica and was well done. Rodger was our guide and was knowledgeable and friendly and made it a really fun day. He was on time and we always knew what we were doing next.
Hello Byron, Thank you very much, was a pleasure. Have a good day.
The guides were superb. It was all good. The volcano, coffee fields, and waterfalls. Surprisingly the waterfall aspect was quite physically intensive. I am 78 years old and it was a challenge for me. And I’m an ex airborne Ranger
We had a fantastic first day visiting the 3 places... 1. DOKA - Coffee plantation along with our breakfast. 2. Poas Volcano - although it was cloudy so we didn't get the best view (that's down to weather conditions) 3. La Pas Waterfalls & Gardens - we saw some many beautiful birds and animals, you need a few hours here then finished up by see the various waterfalls. We also had lunch here. We had an early start of 7.30am and didnt get home until 6.45pm but it was certainly worth it with our excellent guide.
This is a second tine we hired Sky Solutions and as predicted it was incredible! Roger was so knowledgeable and very helpful. He picked us up in Belen and dropped us off at Playa Hermosa. We stopped a few times to show us some fun spots. He answered all our questions and told us a lot of interesting facts about Costa Rica. At the end of our stay in Costa Rica he picked us up and took us to a coffee plantation, Volcano and stopped along the way to show us more interesting places. You could tell how passionate he is about his country and proudly talked about all the cool stuff! My friends are already planning to come back and definitely use Sky again! What a great experience!
The tour guide(Roger) was best for the job. The tour was well organized and enjoyable. He took the pictures of the group. We had more memorable pictures than our selfies. He is very professional and highly recommended. Thanks again Roger. Pura Vida.
