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|---|---|---|---|---|
From San José: Private Poás Volcano & Local Life Experience | 6–8 hours | 4.3 (4) | $575 | |
Doka Coffee-Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens from San José | 13 hours | 4.8 (367) | $187 | View |
Poas Volcano, Local Coffee Farm and Birdwatching from San José |
Enjoy a private 8-hour tour exploring the Poás Volcano region with a strong focus on authenticity and flexibility. This experience goes beyond typical sightseeing, offering a closer look at Costa Rica’s landscapes, culture, and everyday life. The day may include a visit to Poás Volcano National Park, where access to the crater is limited due to volcanic activity but still offers a unique natural setting. The itinerary is customized based on your interests. Optional stops include local coffee farms, Hacienda Alsacia (Starbucks’ first coffee farm), La Paz Waterfall Gardens for waterfalls and wildlife, wildlife rescue centers, or the traditional town of Sarchí. This tour intentionally passes through middle-class and working-class communities, providing a genuine perspective beyond tourist zones. Entrance fees are not included, allowing full flexibility. Food stops are selected according to your preferences and dietary needs. A private, personalized experience designed around you.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
Lets take a look into the mango city. The Cathedral and the park and some of the history of this province. If we are during the week we can enter the central market to try some of the most variety of tropical fruits you have never try.
We pick up and drop off from any hotel with in 3 miles radio from the airport. Longest distance hotel can be arranged accordingly.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From San José: Private Poás Volcano & Local Life Experience lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $575 per person for this San Jose experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up and drop off from any hotel with in 3 miles radio from the airport. Longest distance hotel can be arranged accordingly. Pickup points include Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Host by locals CR.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| 11 hours |
| 5.0 (7) |
| $258 |
| View |
Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose | 8–10 hours | 4.8 (196) | $149 | View |
Coffee Farm Experience and Poás Volcano Crater Tour from San José | 8 hours | 4.5 (45) | $110 | View |
Poas Volcano + Coffee tour + Waterfall tour day from San Jose | 10–12 hours | 4.8 (99) | $150 | View |
San José Private Tour: Poás Volcano, Waterfalls & Coffee | 8 hours | 5.0 (1) | $243 | View |