Highlights / General details
Accompanied by your naturalist guide you will walk up to the top and observe the enormous crater with its deep green lake.
Admire the imposing Poás Volcano at a height 8,884 feet above sea level. Visit a unique coffee plantation and the historic city of Sarchí on this exciting day trip.
Our first stop is Poás Volcano National Park, where you will enjoy magnificent views of the Central Valley and the volcano´s enormous crater - considered one of the largest in the world!
Next, we will visit the beautiful coffee plantations at Doka Estate. You will be guided through the estate, visiting the plantations and the 96 year old "beneficio" or coffee mill. Learn how the best coffee beans turn into a fabulous cup of java before enjoying a regional Costa Rican lunch. Continue to the town of Sarchí, home to Costa Rica’s most experienced artisans. Here, see first-hand how typical oxcarts are built and painted, indulge in buying the local’s beautiful wood souvenirs!
Inclusion
Round trip transfer from selected hotels; Guide; Entrance Fees for Poas National Park; Lunch.
Exclusion
Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available daily; Departs at 8:00am.
Duration
Approximately 8 hours.
Location
This tour departs from and ends in the capital city, San Jose.
Additional Information
It is highly recommended that you bring long pants, a light jacket, comfortable shoes and a camera.
Policies
Minimum of 2 passengers is required for the tour to run.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
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