Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose
Description
Climb the Poas Volcano and enjoy the landscape of coffee plantations and the fern, flower and strawberry farms Enjoy the views of the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles and walk through the beautiful National Park
Tour Options
Itinerary
Poas Volcano main crater Poas Volcano Trails
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Travellers will be picked up at the Hotel or any other location in San Jose downtown, Heredia downtown or Alajuela downtown. The published pick up time is for hotels located in San Jose downtown. If your hotel or pickup point is located in Escazu, Santa Ana, Belen Heredia or Alajuela, the time will be different and we will indicate the most exact time exactly 24 hours from the tour date.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(74)
If you’re in the area it’s a must see.
The guide was good but it was cool, very windy and misty the whole time. We never saw the crater unfortunately. Another set of friends went about an hour later and they got to see it. 😢 It was still informative though.
Thank you for your review. We are so sorry that the unpredictable mountain weather prevented you from seeing the crater during your slot. However, we are glad to hear that our guide still made it an informative experience for you. We truly hope the weather is on your side during your next visit to Costa Rica!
Great tour! The volcano is an interesting experience, but you may need to wait until the sun comes out and the clouds move out to view it. The rain forest area has beautiful nature and scenery.
Thank you so much for your visit and for highlighting the beauty of our rainforest. Weather can be unpredictable, but waiting for that volcano view is always worth it! PURA VIDA !!! 🌿🌿🌿
Meh. Very long time in the van- after picking up and dropping off at various hotels total travel time up/down was 3:30 hours. This is not a reflection on Pedro and Arturo our tour guide and driver- they were wonderful. The roads in SJO are just very windy and there is a lot of traffic.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are absolutely delighted to hear that Pedro and Arturo provided you with wonderful service and made your journey more enjoyable with their hospitality and professionalism. Thank you for choosing Destiny Travel Costa Rica. We hope you carry home wonderful memories of your time in our beautiful country!
Harlem was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and shared much about his homeland. Very friendly .
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Harlem was a wonderful guide and shared his knowledge and love for his homeland with you. We will gladly pass along your kind words. We hope to welcome you again soon!
My family (son,10) enjoyed this trip. We left Santa Ana at 0650 but there were enough stops to stretch legs and have breakfast. We were unlucky as it was very rainy at the park but we enjoyed learning about the volcano and taking a hike. Arturo was a very nice guide and answered all our questions. This is not for you if you want to drive straight to the volcano and back.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad your family enjoyed the trip and that Arturo made it informative and enjoyable, even with the rainy weather. PURA VIDA !!!
Don't book this tour...early pickup "6AM" (actual was 6:45) was advertised as getting to Poas early to maximize chance of seeing the crater. The trip wastes time at breakfast and gift shop at a coffee place, then mountain is more likely to cloud up by late morning. Find a private guide or tour that goes to Poas ONLY, or at least does the coffee plantation stop as an add on if there is time after good volcano viees.We got lucky in our last available 5 minutes and saw the vrater, otherwise it eould have been a complete bust.
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. We understand how important timing is when visiting Poás Volcano, as weather conditions can change quickly. While the coffee stop is intended to enhance the overall cultural experience, we recognize that some guests prefer to prioritize the volcano visit above all else. We appreciate your comments regarding the pickup time and itinerary, and we will take them into consideration as we continue to improve our tours. We’re glad you were ultimately able to see the crater, and we thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
This is the perfect tour for people who are focused on just seeing Poás volcano which was us. We got lucky and we were the only ones on the tour that day. Edgar, our guide was great! He gave us so much information about Alejuela and the volcano and was experienced so he knew the movements of the clouds as to when we might get a clear spot to see the crater. We were lucky. We got enough of a brief clearing in the cloud cover that we saw the bottom of the crater. You have to be patient. You also need to understand that there is no guarantee that you will see Poas. The clouds are unpredictable. We did also stop at a coffee plantation which was beautiful. I am glad we stopped. We are not big fans of gallos pintos so I could have skipped the breakfast. But we live in Costa Rica so someone visiting may want the experience.
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed review! We’re thrilled that the tour was a perfect fit for your goal of visiting Poás Volcano and that you were able to enjoy a private experience that day. Edgardo will be very happy to hear your kind words his knowledge and experience truly make a difference, especially with the ever-changing cloud conditions. We’re glad you were rewarded with a clear view of the crater and that you enjoyed the coffee plantation stop. We also appreciate your honest feedback about breakfast. Thank you for joining us and for your thoughtful perspective! PURA VIDA !
Excellent tour and beautiful view of Poas Volcano! We were one of the lucky ones with a clear day and saw everything. It was very windy though, so I recommend taking a beany hat to keep your head warm! We made some stops for breakfast and strawberries which was a very nice addition.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you had clear weather and were able to enjoy the full view of Poas Volcano definitely a lucky moment! Great tip about bringing a beanie for the wind. We’re also glad you enjoyed the breakfast and strawberry stops. We hope to have you join us again on another tour!
Great tour. Edgardo knew very well all the details about this volcano and surroundings. Tour also included visiting a coffee plantation.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Edgardo’s extensive knowledge about the volcano and its surroundings made the experience even better. We’re also glad you liked the visit to the coffee plantation. We hope to see you again on another tour! PURA VIDA !!!
