Poas Volcano Tour

Overview

The Tour to Poas Volcano begins with a scenic drive to the city of Alajuela, where we make a short stop at the Juan Santamaria statue. dedicated to Costa Rica’s national hero. We then continue to Doka Coffee Plantation for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, a coffee expert will explain the coffee production process, including drying, fermentation, roasting, and grinding of the beans

After the coffee experience, we drive to the Central Volcanic Mountain Range to Poás Volcano National Park. Once there, we walk to the main viewpoint, where you can admire the impressive crater and observe the fumaroles and gas emissions. It is famous for having one of the largest active craters in the world – nearly 1 mile wide and about 300 meters deep. What makes a visit to Poás Volcano special are its trails, surrounded by nature and a cloud forest.

After the visit, we return to San José with unforgettable memories of one of Costa Rica’s most spectacular natural wonders.

Duration

4-5 hours

Departure

6:15 AM

Price

$118 per person

What to bring

• long pants, hiking shoes, sunscreen, camera, hat, repellent

what’s included

• Transportation, naturalist guide, entrance fee, coffee tour and Poas volcano