Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The Doka-Grecia and Sarchi tour is a relaxing yet very enjoyable tour in which you will learn about our history and traditions. Also a great opportunity to get some coffee and souvenirs to take back home.
We take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela. En route we will pass the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria, our national hero and the famous Mango Park.
What's included
Transportation from Hotels in San José
Tour operate with a minimum of 4 travelers
Tour Guide
Special Option: °Vegetarian |° Gluten Free |Let us know if you have some special meal restriction |
Gratuities
Souvenir photos
Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
2h · Admission ticket included
First we will go to Doka Coffee Estate, where we will have a coffee tour in an actual coffee plantation where we will 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 and roasting of the Golden Bean will then be illustrated, very hands-on, and then we will savor the delectable product. After the coffee tour we will enjoy a Costa Rican lunch buffet.
Our Lady Of Mercy Parish Of Greece
45m
We will continue to Grecia, a very typical and traditional town, where we will admire the metal church, a building that has a rare architecture, with high ceilings, ornate stained glass windows, and classical lines.
Fabrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro
1h · Admission ticket included
Next we will visit the town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans. In Sarchi, you will be able to appreciate many of the art crafts and souvenirs that Costa Rica has to offer, as we visit a factory and souvenir shop managed by the local artists. Also you will see the world’s largest ox cart according to the Guinness Book.
The cart is 2 stories high, nearly 45 feet long (14 meters) and weighs 4400 lbs. (2 tons), and took 70 days to complete. Made out of wood (cedar) and decorated with bright colors, designed based on our typical and traditional oxcarts.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Tour departs from hotels in San Jose.
You must indicate the hotel’s name in order to confirm the booking.
Please confirm the pick up time at least 24 hours before the tour by contacting us
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Contact line available for handling hotel pick-up reconfirmations and day-to-day operational matters.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
