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Home/Destinations/San Jose/Poás Volcano & La Paz

Poás Volcano & La Paz Tours

See Costa Rica’s most accessible volcano: the Poás Volcano, with its vast, steaming, turquoise crater lake, paired with the lush La Paz Waterfall Gardens and a visit to a traditional coffee plantation. This classic day trip from San José combines dramatic geology, tumbling waterfalls, wildlife and a coffee tasting.

127 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
San Jose
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
4.9(3,728)·14 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
4.9(1,668)·14 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
San Jose
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
4.9(815)·10 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poas & Jardines de La Catarata La Paz
San Jose
Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poas & Jardines de La Catarata La Paz
4.8(360)·13 hours
from$187/ person
via Viator
Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
San Jose
Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour
4.5(329)·10 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
San Jose
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
4.9(321)·3 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
San Jose
La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
4.8(318)·8–9 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
San Jose
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
4.3(238)·2–3 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose
San Jose
Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose
4.8(185)·8–10 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls
−19%
San Jose
Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls
4.2(168)·7–8 hours
from$84$105/ person
via Viator
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
San Jose
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
4.8(151)·14 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose
4.7(118)·8–9 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano + Coffee tour + Waterfall tour day from San Jose
San Jose
Poas Volcano + Coffee tour + Waterfall tour day from San Jose
4.8(92)·10–12 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Manuel Antonio National Park Full-Day Adventure from San Jose
San Jose
Manuel Antonio National Park Full-Day Adventure from San Jose
4.2(85)·12 hours
from$178/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose
San Jose
Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose
4.5(74)·6 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Irazú Volcano Half Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Irazú Volcano Half Day Tour from San Jose
4.0(62)·6 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose
4.7(58)·11 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens from San José
San Jose
Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens from San José
4.6(49)·10 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Half-Day Tour from San Jose with Lunch
San Jose
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Half-Day Tour from San Jose with Lunch
4.6(47)·6–7 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
4.6(47)·8 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Super Combo Tour: Waterfalls Gardens + Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano
San Jose
Super Combo Tour: Waterfalls Gardens + Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano
4.5(46)·9 hours
from$209/ person
via Viator
Coffee Farm Experience & visit Poas Volcano crater from San José
San Jose
Coffee Farm Experience & visit Poas Volcano crater from San José
4.5(45)·8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Doka Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Day Trip from San Jose
San Jose
Doka Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Day Trip from San Jose
4.8(37)·10 hours
from$184/ person
via Viator
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour from San Jose with Lunch
San Jose
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour from San Jose with Lunch
4.5(34)·7 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
La Paz Waterfall Gardens From San José
San Jose
La Paz Waterfall Gardens From San José
4.4(33)·7 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Day trip DOKA Coffee Plantations & La paz Waterfall Gardens
San Jose
Day trip DOKA Coffee Plantations & La paz Waterfall Gardens
4.6(31)·8 hours
from$175/ person
via Viator
Premium Adventure from San Jose Arenal Volcano Waterfall and Thermal
−9%
San Jose
Premium Adventure from San Jose Arenal Volcano Waterfall and Thermal
5.0(29)·10–12 hours
from$179$199/ person
via Viator
San Jose City Tour & Tasting - Costa Rican Coffee and Chocolate
San Jose
San Jose City Tour & Tasting - Costa Rican Coffee and Chocolate
4.7(24)·2–3 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour
San Jose
Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour
4.8(23)·8 hours
from$255/ person
via Viator
Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano
−9%
San Jose
Poas Coffee tour, La Paz Falls and Poas Volcano
5.0(20)·10 hours
from$95$105/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano La Paz Waterfall Garden and CoffeeTour from San Jose
San Jose
Poas Volcano La Paz Waterfall Garden and CoffeeTour from San Jose
4.3(19)·10 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Poás Volcano, Coffee & Crafts Tour-Grecia & Sarchí from San José
San Jose
Poás Volcano, Coffee & Crafts Tour-Grecia & Sarchí from San José
4.8(15)·9 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour
San Jose
Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour
5.0(14)·9 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River
San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River
5.0(13)·10 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Semi Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River from San Jose
San Jose
Semi Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River from San Jose
5.0(13)·9 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Doka Café, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Garden
San Jose
Doka Café, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Garden
4.6(9)·8 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Poas Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Gardens + Coffe tour PRIVATE
San Jose
Poas Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Gardens + Coffe tour PRIVATE
4.9(8)·7–8 hours
from$295/ person
via Viator
Irazu Volcano National Park Half-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Irazu Volcano National Park Half-Day Tour from San Jose
3.3(8)·6 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
4.4(7)·1 day
from$149/ person
via Viator
San Jose City Tour & Costa Rican Specialty Coffee Tastings
San Jose
San Jose City Tour & Costa Rican Specialty Coffee Tastings
4.7(7)·2h 45min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Combo tour Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall and Coffee tour
San Jose
Combo tour Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall and Coffee tour
4.2(6)·8–10 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Costa Rican Coffee Farm and Poas Volcano from San Jose
San Jose
Costa Rican Coffee Farm and Poas Volcano from San Jose
4.2(6)·6h 30min
from$119/ person
via Viator
Full day Poas Volcano, Coffee tour and La Paz waterfalls from San Jose
San Jose
Full day Poas Volcano, Coffee tour and La Paz waterfalls from San Jose
4.2(5)·10–12 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Poás Volcano and Starbucks Coffee Tasting Semi Private Tour
San Jose
Poás Volcano and Starbucks Coffee Tasting Semi Private Tour
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José
San Jose
Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator
DOKA Coffe tour Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Combo
San Jose
DOKA Coffe tour Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Combo
10–12 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator

Poás Volcano & La Paz in San Jose — FAQ

What is the Poás Volcano?
Poás is an active volcano near San José with one of the world’s largest active craters, holding a steaming, acidic turquoise lake, viewed from a safe platform.
What are the La Paz Waterfall Gardens?
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a nature park near Poás with five waterfalls, a wildlife refuge of sloths, toucans and big cats, and rainforest trails.
How far is Poás from San José?
Poás Volcano is around 1.5 hours from San José, easily combined with La Paz and a coffee tour on a full-day trip.

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