I booked this tour with Adrian through Viator, but he also provides completely customised tours.
I got to see two amazing volcanoes, Irazu and Turrialba.
Adrian was a great tour guide. In addition to learning all sorts of interesting facts about the volcanoes, I had interesting conversations, learning about life in Costa Rica and getting insider information in relation to other places that were on my radar too, which was very helpful.
Thanks to Adrian’s insider knowledge of vantage points, I got some great photos, and a cool video of me walking at Turrialba.
Doing this tour on my second day there, was a great introduction to Costa Rica.
Highly recommended!
事業者からの返答
Thank you. Booking on day two was the right call. This volcano region is hard to fit into most Costa Rica itineraries, so seeing it early gives you a frame for everything that comes after, and the questions you asked about other places on your list were easier to answer once you had seen some of the country up close.
Irazú and Turrialba make a good pair in a single day, but only if you know how to run it. As you saw, those back roads are not the easy part, and there is very little traffic out there for a reason.
Irazú is the one people know, with the crater you can drive right up to. Turrialba is the one almost nobody puts on the itinerary even though it is the more active of the two, and the drive out there is half the reward.
The vantage points are the part I care about most. Anyone can take you to a viewpoint. Knowing which one has the light at the right hour, and where to stand for the walking shot, is what turns a stop into a photo you actually keep.
Come back for the rest of Costa Rica whenever you are ready.
Adrian Gutierrez
Costa Rica Private Guide, Travel Advisor & Experience Designer
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Jalyndai
February 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent trip for those who enjoy nature and hidden spots
Adrian was a wonderful guide, very knowledgable about the area and the volcanoes. He picked us up right at our hotel and spent all day driving us around. He will alter the tour to focus on whatever you are most interested in. The hike on Turrialba was especially amazing as we got to see the results of a recent eruption. Also, we were the only tourists there. We lucked out and got clear views of both volcanoes. The weather is very unpredictable in these high altitude areas so come prepared for rain, chilly wind, or hot sun (most likely all three throughout the day).
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linsont505
February 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour with Adrian.
I started my trip in San José, where I was picked up by Adrian, and we visited both the Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes. Adrian was incredibly trustworthy and flexible throughout the entire journey. I made several changes to the plans and we had some long drives, but he handled everything with patience and professionalism. He’s pleasant to travel with and a genuinely good tour guide. I highly recommend him.
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327kelia
February 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing Tour Guide
Adrian was an amazing tour guide during our trip to Costa Rica. You can truly tell he has a passion for sharing such a beautiful place that he proudly calls home. We had an incredible time, and I would highly recommend anyone visiting to book a tour with him.
Pura Vida !
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RobertBob123
February 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Superb, Informative and Safe Tours with Adrian Gutierrez
We had a great tour of Irazu and Turialba volcanoes with Adrian Gutierrez. He had deep local knowledge, was a very safe driver with a new very comfortable vehicle, conducted an un-hurried tour, and we stopped for dinner at a small local restaurant on the way back to our hotel. Adrian took us on the back-road scenic route from Irazu to Turialba. At Turialba we had an especially great hike along the base of the volcanic cone to see the varying degrees of destruction wrought by the last major eruption. Two days later, we realized we had an open day so we called Adrian the night before, and he was able to accommodate us the next morning with a tour of the Waterfall Gardens near Poas Volcano. He had great local knowledge as we went through the various flora and fauna exhibits at the gardens, an as a special extra we stopped nearby on the way back at a restaurant for local food and great on-site bird watching. We highly recommend Adrian's private tours: informative, safe, excellent value and a LOT better than a shared, rushed bus or van tour!
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Tammy_H
February 16, 2026 · via Viator
Highly recommend.
We had the best time with Adrian. We got to customize our day. Adrian was very informative during our excursion. Highly recommend. We will be using him again.
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Kelly_M
January 18, 2026 · via Viator
Highly recommended!
This was such a wonderful experience. Adrian went out of his way to make our private tour extra special. He asked us how we wanted to proceed with the day by giving a couple of different options, and was able to roll with Mother Nature! Both volcanoes were breathtaking. The views everywhere we drove were spectacular. We had plenty of water and snacks and stopped for lunch and at a local shop for coffee, candy, and souvenirs. Adrian is so knowledgeable of the volcanoes and Costa Rica in general. The vehicle was very roomy and comfortable. If I could give this experience 10 out of 5 stars I would!
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Robert_B
January 12, 2026 · via Viator
Irazu and Turrialba with Adrian Gutierrez guiding
superb tour of Irazu volcano ftom multiple viewpoints, backroads to Turrialba volcano to ealk the slopes of recent ashflows. Adrian Gutierrez was a great guide and driver.
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graemearcher
September 22, 2025 · via Viator
Great tour
A great tour with an incredibly knowledgeable guide. Fascinating chap! This is a great tour to do if you're just in San Jose and not elsewhere in Costa Rica.
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Navigate39966500887
July 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Top notch
If you are looking for something to do or are uncertain about what to do in costa rica I HIGHLY recommend Adrian. You will get a custom experience that is professional yet personable. If it's nightlife, restaurants, museums, nature, beaches or city/country tours he can make it happen. My trip was definitely made because of him, and no time was wasted. I'll be contacting him on my next visit for sure!
Thanks again for taking my trip to the next level, I definitely wouldn't have been able to all that I did without you 💪🏽😎
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