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Poas Volcano - Half Day
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Poas Volcano - Half Day

By Tico Travel Adventures
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The Poás Volcano National Park is the most visited by locals and international tourists from all over the world. We will start our way to the Poás volcano national park located in the province of Alajuela. As we ascend towards the Poás volcano, we will be able to appreciate the difference of microclimates and vegetation observing the great diversity of agriculture during the trip, among them: flowers, strawberries and ornamental plants, as well as the cattle farms and the view of the central valley creating a beautiful landscape. This 2708-meter (8,885-foot) high colossus is active, and you will not only admire its impressive crater and gas fumes, but also learn about its phreatic and fumarolic activity in addition to the different ecosystems and lush vegetation found in this beautiful national park. Itinerary: Hour Explanation 7:30 Departure from the hotel 9:00 Arrival at Poas Volcano 10:30 Departure from the volcano 12:00 Arrival at hotels
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Ages 4-100, max of 15 per group
Duration: 5–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to the Poás Volcano National Park
  • Bilingual guide


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • The pick up will be depending on the place where they are staying, approximately from 6am to 7:30 am, the pick up time will be confirmed at the time of booking.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148805P4

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148805P4

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        Saul Eduardo R
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        Jul 2024 • Friends
        Along with the visit to the volcano we also made a visit to the cafetal 3 generations, we did not touch the tour of explanation in the cafetal because it was not season, however, Carlos Soto our Guide, gave us an explanation of the process and explained some data.

        When we arrived at the volcano it was really very impressive the view and although it was cloudy and foggy there were times that could be cleared and you could see the fumarole from where the gases of the volcano were emitted.

        Followed by the visit to the volcano we went to a beautiful place where we could enjoy a walk through an aviary where we could see toucans, macaws and several other birds, as well as see also felines like cougars and ocelots, after this we entered a buffet with exquisite food to finish the tour in the waterfalls of the place.
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        Written July 22, 2024
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        Nomad16905324414
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        Apr 2024 • Friends
        I had to travel to Costa Rica on a short trip to purchase a burial property. Unfortunately there was not much time. Thankful to the booking agent at Grand Hotel Costa Rica to let us know about this tour. It was very well organized, the locations were amazing and people were very friendly. Mr. Carlos Sotto is an excellent tour guide, very professional and knowledgeable, as he educated us about various plants, or specifics with respect to historical or geographical facts. I an looking forward to explore more tours in future. Majid Asgari
        Written June 6, 2024
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        Kerry M
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        A wonderful tour, a pleasant experience. Larry our tour guide was personable and extremely knowledgeable and great fun.
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        Erwin Y
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        Nov 2024 • Family
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        Written November 25, 2024
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