Description

Enjoy this half-day tour of Poás Volcano National Park, where your adventure begins with a relaxing 90-minute private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside. Delight in the beautiful rural scenery with multiple dairy farms, tropical flower nurseries, strawberry plantations, cheese factories, quaint souvenir shops, and small local vendors. Savor local flavors and take the opportunity to try a Prestiño, a traditional pastry topped with a special syrup made in local sugar mills.

Once at Poás Volcano National Park, we will visit the crater in small groups accompanied by the park ranger for about 30 minutes per group for safety reasons. Poás is an active volcano that has erupted 40 times since 1828. It has an elevation of 2,708 meters above sea level (8,885 feet). There are two crater lakes near the summit.

The northern lake, Laguna Caliente, is located at an elevation of 2,300 meters in a crater approximately 1.7 km wide and about 300 meters deep. It is one of the most acidic lakes in the world and possibly the largest crater in the world. Lake Botos, the southern lake, fills an inactive crater that last erupted in 7500 BC. It is cold and clear, and is surrounded by a cloud forest within the National Park boundaries.

Tour Highlights

- Explore Poás Volcano National Park.
- Visit the crater in small groups accompanied by a park ranger.
- Brief stops at various local attractions, such as souvenir shops, dairy farms, and restaurants.

What’s Included

- Private round-trip transportation.
- Bilingual park ranger guide.
- Lunch.
- Entrance fee.
- Water bottle.

What to Bring

- Comfortable clothing.
- Running/hiking shoes.
- Light/rain jacket.
- Insect repellent.
- Camera.
- Sunscreen.

Important Information

- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- All tours are subject to availability.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking and a maximum of 8 people.

Cancellation Policy

- If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, we require an email sent to info@wildcostarica.net at least 48 hours before your service. A full refund will be given excluding a 5% credit card fee.
- During the peak holiday season (December 20 - January 4) we require an email sent to info@wildcostarica.net at least 72 hours before your service. A full refund will be given excluding a 5% credit card fee.
- For events beyond our control, we may switch to a more suitable tour with equal or similar adventure appeal or offer other tour options to ensure you do not miss a fun day in Costa Rica. We reserve the right to cancel a trip due to unfavorable conditions and will only conduct a tour in accordance with our policies. A full refund is granted if (in rare occasions) no tour is conducted.
- No-shows for any acquired service are considered cancellations and are non-refundable.
- Once the trip begins, no refunds will be made for unused portions.