Poás Volcano-Coffee Farm & Artisan Towns Day Tour from San José

4.8 (16 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the best of Costa Rica’s nature, culture, and craftsmanship in a single unforgettable day. Begin with a visit to Poás Volcano National Park, where you’ll witness the dramatic crater of one of the country’s most iconic active volcanoes, surrounded by lush cloud-forest scenery and panoramic views.

Continue through scenic coffee fields to the Doka Coffee Estate, where you’ll learn about Costa Rica’s famous coffee-making process—from bean to cup—and enjoy a delicious lunch on the plantation.

Next, visit the charming town of Grecia, known for its beautiful parks and unique all-metal church, one of the most unusual architectural landmarks in Central America.

End your journey in Sarchí, Costa Rica’s artisan capital, where master craftsmen hand-paint traditional oxcarts and produce beautiful wooden souvenirs using techniques passed down through generations.

A perfect blend of volcano views, cultural heritage, and authentic Costa Rican traditions.

What's included

  • Transportation included from San Jose Hotels and nearby
  • Let us know if you have some special meal restriction or allergy
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Bilingual Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Operates with a minimun of 2 travelers
  • Bottled Water
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Poas Volcano National Park
    1h 30m
    To embark on this tour we will take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela. En route we will see the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the popular Mango Park.

    Then we will continue to The Poas Volcano National Park, where we will have 20 minutes to enjoy the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, **as per National Volcanic Security Bureau **
  2. San Pedro de Poas
    2h
    Next, after visiting the volcano, we will have time to enjoy a scrumptious lunch at Doka Coffee Plantation.
    Then we will continue our trip through the fern, flower and strawberry farms taking in the scenic vistas along the way.
    As we descend from the Poas Volcano we will stop to learn more about our golden bean, which is a term used to describe the unique and savory coffee of Costa Rica.
    Then we will be treated to a coffee tour in an actual coffee plantation to learn the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. The careful process involved in the cultivation, harvesting & roasting of the Golden Bean , finally we will savor the delectable product.
  3. Grecia
    1h
    The third stop is the town of Grecia, considered one of the cleanest towns in Latin America.
  4. Sarchi
    1h
    The last stop along the way is the town of Sarchi, known as the cradle of Costa Rican artisans

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at hotels located in the San José area and near by. The pickup time will depend on your hotel's location, so we kindly ask that you specify the place where you will be staying in your request.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If you are travelling with children, please let us know their ages, during the booking process
  • What to bring? Hat – Jacket - Walking shoes - Insect repellent - Binoculars – Camera – Raincoat

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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