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The previous price was RM 1,124 and current price is RM 1,011 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Costa Rica’s Iconic and Hidden Volcanoes in One Unforgettable Day

    This full-day adventure takes you to the iconic Irazú Volcano—the country’s tallest and most visited—and the rarely seen Turrialba Volcano, a raw and dramatic hidden gem that few tourists ever experience. From the sweeping views of Irazú’s crater to the untamed beauty of Turrialba’s active slopes, this tour offers an unbeatable contrast of Costa Rica’s volcanic wonders. Along the way, explore the historic city of Cartago and hear stories of culture, nature, and geology from your passionate local guide.

    Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure travelers seeking more than just the typical tourist route. Small groups, epic views, and exclusive access make this a must-do experience for those wanting to go beyond the ordinary.

    Two volcanoes. One epic day. A lifetime of memories. Book this unique tour and experience Costa Rica’s volcanic best like a local.

Activity location

  • Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Duran
    • A 7 km al norte de la ciudad de Cartago y a unos 18 kilometros al sureste del Volcan Irazu, a una altitud de poco mas de 2,335 msnm.
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Duran
    • A 7 km al norte de la ciudad de Cartago y a unos 18 kilometros al sureste del Volcan Irazu, a una altitud de poco mas de 2,335 msnm.
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

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Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 1,123.43
RM 1,011.09 x 1 AdultRM 1,011.09
Total
The previous price was RM 1,123.43 and current price is RM 1,011.09
10% off
Until Fri, 16 Oct

Private service

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Private: Enjoy an exclusive adventure exploring the majestic Irazú & Turrialba Volcanoes with a private local guide and transportation
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 1,307.26
RM 1,176.53 x 1 AdultRM 1,176.53
Total
The previous price was RM 1,307.26 and current price is RM 1,176.53
10% off
Until Fri, 16 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All applicable entrance fees are included in the experience.
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Local snacks or fruits, subject to availability
  • Inclusions
    We will make sure you get great photos at some of the most scenic spots along the way.
  • Inclusions
    Travel comfortably throughout the experience in a premium SUV, offering a smooth, private, and relaxed way to explore at our own pace.
  • Exclusions
    Guide tip
  • Exclusions
    We recommend to have breakfast before departure, as time is more limited at the beginning, with flexibility for a proper meal later.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch is not included, allowing you the flexibility to choose a place that best matches your preferences, with recommendations from your guide.

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Duran

We will stop in a viewpoint to see the Sanatorio Duran Ruins. Sitting in a beautiful area of the Cartago mountainside is the mysterious Finca Sanatorio Duran. Many people who visit Irazu Volcano drive right past it thinking it’s another abandoned farm when in reality, it was an important hospital back in the 1910’s – 1920’s for tuberculosis patients. Since the hospital closed in the 1960’s, it has decayed and now lays abandoned. Only in recent years was it turned into a tourist attraction for those curious and brave enough to venture into this place called the most haunted building in Costa Rica.

Irazu Volcano National Park

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
During the journey of approximately one hour we will observe beautiful natural landscapes and agricultural fields on the slopes of these brother volcanoes, to go to our first destination, the highest volcano in Costa Rica, the Irazú Volcano. After observing the main crater and walking around the different craters of this volcano surrounded by an amazing lunar landscape we will go to the restless Turrialba Volcano where we will observe his volcanic cone with its characteristic activity of gases and ash.

Turrialba Volcano

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Once in the Turrialba Volcano we will venture to walk through the impact zone of the 2014 and 2016 eruptions where we will be able to appreciate the destruction that these eruptions left as well as the changes in the vegetation and the affectation to the life of the local people.

Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles

We will visit the Basilica, it was constructed in honor of the apparition of the Virgin of the Angeles in 1635 who is the patron saint of Costa Rica. The stone statue is located in this church. The first building (chapel) was erected in 1639 and was later expanded, rebuilt and renovated. The current building is in Byzantine style and was constructed between 1912 and 1930 and designed by the architect Luis Llach. The facades were designed by the engineer Fabio Garnier. It was declared a historic architectural heritage site of Costa Rica in 1999. Our Lady of the Angels Basilica is a first-rate National Sanctuary. Hundreds of thousands of Costa Ricans make the pilgrimage to this site to profess their faith. It is one of the most important religious events in Costa Rica.

Ruinas de Cartago

We will visit the Cartago Church Ruins, built in 1575, Las Ruinas de la Parroquia's outer walls only remain today after being destroyed by two earthquakes, but the unique architecture and intricate design is still worth a visit. This isn't the only area of ruins that are worth a peek. Las Ruins of Cartago has a deep-rooted past that began with two brothers who were fighting over the same woman. After one brother killed the other one night, he decided to build a church on the site. Each time it was constructed, an earthquake destroyed it. After devastation in 1910, the ruins were left as they were, and it remains as the town square today.

Location

Activity location

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    Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Duran
    • A 7 km al norte de la ciudad de Cartago y a unos 18 kilometros al sureste del Volcan Irazu, a una altitud de poco mas de 2,335 msnm.
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Duran
    • A 7 km al norte de la ciudad de Cartago y a unos 18 kilometros al sureste del Volcan Irazu, a una altitud de poco mas de 2,335 msnm.
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

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