Marvel at the magnificent Irazu Volcano crater, an incredible array of plant species in the Lankester Gardens, and the Orosi Valley's natural beauty.
Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden Tour
We'll pick you up from your hotel in San José and head to the province of Cartago, where we can find the Irazu Volcano. Along the route, we'll admire fertile lands and an abundance of local flora and fauna.
At 3,432 meters high (11,259 feet), the Irazu Volcano is considered the most active volcano in Costa Rica. We'll explore one of its craters and marvel at a fascinating green lake of varying depth. What's more, views of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from the volcano will take your breath away.
Then, we'll come back down to Earth as we make our descent into Cartago, the old capital city of Costa Rica. We'll pop into the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in the city of Cartago for a visit, and then we'll head to the Lankester Gardens, where we'll admire over 800 species of orchids and plants.
Next up, we'll recharge our batteries with a traditional Costa Rican meal. The menu consists of rice, beans, salad, meat (chicken, fish, or pork), dessert and a refreshing drink.
Then, we'll continue towards the spectacular Orosi and Ujarrás Valley, which are surrounded by beautiful mountains and diverse coffee and sugar cane farms, among others. During the colonial era, these valleys were settlements. In addition, they were also the scene of many different historical events such as pirate attacks, earthquakes, and floods. This zone is also famous for the Franciscan Order, who were entrusted with the process of evangelization and pioneers in the setting up of the first Catholic churches in the country.
At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to your hotels in San José after 11.5 hours of cultural adventure.
Irazu Volcano Visit
If you prefer a shorter option, you can choose the tour to only the Irazu Volcano. In this option, we'll focus solely on visiting the volcano, enjoying its impressive landscapes and panoramic views of the crater. What amazing photos! After the visit, we'll return directly to San José, and the total duration will be 6 hours.
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes pickup and drop–off to and from certain hotels in San José. After making your booking, if your hotel is not on the list of hotels that include pickup, we'll contact you to confirm a meeting point for pickup.
