7 Hours
Daily Tour
15 people
English, Español
Explore Irazú Volcano, the highest volcano in the area, reaching 11,000 feet (3,432 meters) above sea level, on this full-day combo tour. After visiting the volcano, descend to the city of Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica, where you will stop at the Basilica of the Angels. Also see the Orosi Valley, known for its diversity of crops, such as coffee and sugar cane. Next, explore the ruins of one of the oldest ruined churches in Costa Rica in Cartago.
Discover the imposing Irazú Volcano, the highest active volcano in Costa Rica, on a complete and safe tour accompanied by an expert guide. Just 1 hour from San Jose, this colossus rises to 3,432 meters above sea level, offering unique landscapes and the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience. Our expert guide will share fascinating facts about the volcano’s geography, history and curiosities as we tour the National Park. We will reach the main crater, where you can admire its turquoise lagoon and fumaroles, and you will have time to take spectacular photographs. Then, you’ll enjoy free time to explore Playa Negra, a stunning volcanic formation, and if you want, you can take an optional little hike to the highest area to appreciate incomparable views of the Central Valley and even, on a clear day, both oceans at once. Access is easy and the tour is designed for all types of travelers.
We will continue towards the wonderful and scenic Orosí Valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains, diversity of crops such as coffee, sugar cane, among others, which was one of the important establishments during the colonial era, being this witness of various historical events carried out by attacks of pirates, earthquakes, floods, as well as the transcendence of the Franciscan orders entrusted with the evangelization process and pioneers in the erection of the first Catholic temples in the country. On this tour we will visit the viewpoint of the Orosi Valley, a place that will fill you with peace, good energy and beautiful views, with many places in the park to rest for a while and connect with this wonderful place.
On this tour you can visit the Lankester Gardens, a research center of the University of Costa Rica that protects more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads and countless species of other plants, plus we have a beautiful Japanese garden ideal for photos. This stop is ideal for plant lovers, to take beautiful photos, enjoy a quiet atmosphere before continuing with our tour.
We will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Casona Del Cafetal Restaurant, located on a beautiful property overlooking the great Cachí Lake, at this stop we can walk along the property's trails and enjoy the wonderful trails that will take us to see the plantations. of coffee and different perspectives of the lake. This lake is artificial, made by the National Institute of Electricity and in order to supply hydroelectric energy to the community of Cartago.
To finish in the best way and after the delicious lunch we will have a guided visit to the most important church in Costa Rica, the Basilica of the Angels. This church is recognized for being the headquarters of the pilgrimage, and also for its history about the Virgin of the Angels, in the church our guide will tell us about the stone of the discovery, and will also explain the details of the museum, we will have a visit to the interior of the church and we will also have the opportunity to drink holy water if you wish.
We pick up from all San Jose hotels, the exact pick up time will be notified one day before the tour
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
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