San Jose Day Tour: Poas Volcano (full day)

Introduction

This full-day tour takes you through the breathtaking Poas National Park and a couple of towns each unique in their own way and beautifully represent Costa Rican culture. Maximize your time in this eco-paradise and pick up some unique souvenirs and stories to bring home.

• Hike in the beautiful Poas Volcano National Park Eat lunch at Doka Estate Visit small towns Grecia and Sarchi to see traditional Costa Rican life firsthand

Duration: 1 day

Start/Finish City: Alajuela to Alajuela

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 1 - Easy

Light walking, few climbs more challenging than a flight of stairs. Easy does it.

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Trip Type: Day Tours

What's Included

Hike Poas Volcano National Park. Lunch at Doka Estate. Sightseeing in Grecia and Sarchi. Round trip transport.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Hike in the beautiful Poas Volcano National Park. Eat lunch at Doka Estate. Visit small towns Grecia and Sarchi to see traditional Costa Rican life firsthand.

Meals Included

1 lunch

Transport

Private van, walking.

Joining Instructions

Meeting Point:
At around 6 am your local guide will pick you up from your San Jose hotel lobby. This is a shared tour so it's possible that you'll have to stop at other hotels in order to pick up some other travelers before starting the way to Poas Volcano region around 6:40 am. The guide will then give a short briefing before start the adventure.

End Point:
Your Downtown San Jose Hotel

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

International Flights

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LGBTQ+ Safety

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