Poas Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Gardens + Coffe tour PRIVATE
Description
In just one day, you’ll experience three of Costa Rica’s most unique highlights: the force of an active volcano, the richness of rainforest wildlife, and the story behind one of the world’s most famous coffees. At Poás Volcano, you’ll stand at the edge of one of the world’s largest active craters, a rare opportunity to see geology in action. La Paz Waterfall Gardens then surrounds you with nature at its best—towering waterfalls, exotic wildlife, and vibrant gardens that reveal the country’s biodiversity in one place. Finally, Hacienda Alsacia offers an inside look at Starbucks’ only coffee farm, where sustainable practices meet the tradition of Costa Rican coffee, ending with a cup enjoyed against sweeping mountain views.
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Poás Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural wonders. The main crater, nearly 1.5 km wide, is among the largest active craters in the world. Visitors follow a short 0.5 km trail (about 10 minutes each way) to reach the overlook, where breathtaking views reveal the immense power of this active volcano.
Costa Rica’s most complete nature park: five stunning waterfalls, cloud forest trails, a large butterfly observatory, hummingbird garden, and animal sanctuaries with jaguars, pumas, monkeys, and toucans, all in one visit. A single stop that combines the best of Costa Rica’s wildlife and scenery.
Discover the world’s only Starbucks coffee farm, nestled in the lush mountains of Costa Rica. At Alsacia, you’ll walk through scenic plantations, learn how Starbucks grows, processes, and roasts its coffee, and see sustainable farming in action. The highlight comes as you enjoy a freshly brewed cup overlooking breathtaking views of the Central Valley, an experience you won’t find anywhere else in the world
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your tour guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby, wearing a red shirt for easy identification
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- The traveler needs to bring a rain jacket
Reviews(8)
We did a Dunns River Falls and Blue Hole combo tour and it was wonderful. Godfrey was our driver and we left the cruise port way before most of the other buses. That meant we were the first to the Blue Hole and had it to ourselves. Dunns River Falls was next - tons more people but still fun.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Dunn’s River Falls and Blue Hole combo tour. It’s wonderful that Godfrey ensured an early departure, allowing you to have the Blue Hole all to yourselves – such a special touch! Despite the crowds at Dunn’s River Falls, we’re glad you still found it fun. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Godfrey. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
We enjoyed this tour, it was very nice having a more intimate experience than a large group. We did zip lining, hanging bridges, and banana plantation, and stopped at a souvenir shop. There was some miscommunication but they took care of it. Our driver and guide were both amazing and made sure we get to see everything and experience what beautiful Limon Costa Rica had to offer!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the intimate nature of the tour and the variety of activities, from ziplining and hanging bridges to the banana plantation visit. It’s great to hear our team resolved any miscommunication quickly and ensured you made the most of your time in Limon. Your kind words about the driver and guide mean a lot to us, and we’re delighted they helped you fully experience the beauty of Costa Rica. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! 🌿✨
Katherine and Gigi were the best!!! They went above and beyond. We got a histroy and culture lesson throughout the towns. We stopped at a gift shop, learned about different seed, plants and the health benefits, hiked in the jungle, went zip lining (9 stations total!), walked across 3 hanging bridges, stopped again for best prices on the best coffee, and I never felt rushed! They made us feel welcomed and they felt like family. I would recommend Katherine and Gigi and I look forward to coming back with more family members so we can all do this tour together!
This was an AWESOME AND AMAZING adventure!!! Katherine was a knowledgeable, friendly, engaging and patient tour guide! Her passion for her country is infectious ❤️❤️❤️ I loved “Uncle” Gi Gi, our Driver! He was humorous and encouraging. We felt safe and protected with him as our driver! Thank you for our surprise gift of “baby” bananas, “Uncle” Gi Gi! Absolutely loved my time today! I’ll be back!!!!
This trip was SPECTACULAR!! Katherine and Gigi ( affectionately called uncle Gigi by the middle of our tour) were more than wonderful. They instantly turned this tour into something that felt familial. I many times felt like I was being shown around the country from a distant cousin. Katherine and Gigi personalized the trip in so many ways. I and my sisters are considering moving to Costa Rica.
As a TA who both books and takes many tours, the day we spent with Cristian (and Roberto behind the wheel) was one of the single best experiences that I've had traveling. From the moment we found Cristian waiting for us in the port with a huge smile, to the time we parted, I felt like we were spending the day exploring with old friends. With only one day in port, we had a tough time deciding what to do. Some of us wanted to go ziplining. One of our party was most concerned with seeing wildlife and nature. ALL of us love to sample local foods. We got all of this and so much more! Cristian accompanied us on all of our activities, and we were taken great care of by everyone else we encountered throughout the day as well. His enthusiasm shone through while sharing the natural beauty of Costa Rica with us, and he is such a wealth of information. I truly could not have imagined a better experience, and our day in Costa Rica was so much more than we had hoped for! We are very much looking forward to planning a trip back to Costa Rica, and will absolutely be looking to spend more time with Cristian as our guide!
Tour recommended. Our guide Ron Lobo was very helpful, explained all the doubts we had and made the experience even more enriching. If I go back to Costa Rica I'll take it again. Pura Vida.
Muchas gracias por elegirnos! Esperemos que allá otra oportunidad en la que le podamos servir. Fue un gusto servirles y mejorar su experiencia en estos lugares!
The private tour was awesome especially since it was just 2 of us. Our guide Johan was very friendly and knowledgeable and our driver Edgar was very nice. We were able to spend a lot of time at each stop and even make a pit stop for snacks and souvenirs. Johan was a very good and patient photographer. I would do this tour again.
We are glad to know you had a great time, our goal is to provide personalized service for every tour, And we hope to see you again soon!
