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Premium Tour Poás Volcano Hacienda Café Starbucks and Cascada La Paz

By Adrian Gutierrez
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 1,150 and current price is RM 1,035 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the stunning Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most accessible and spectacular active volcanoes, and discover the volcanic region that gives life to some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. This tour from San Jose is designed for those who want to know not only the volcano, but also the nature, coffee and waterfalls that originate in its mountains.

The experience begins at Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, Starbucks’ only coffee farm in the world. Located on the slopes of the Poás volcano, here you will learn about the coffee process while enjoying views of the volcanic mountains.

Then visit the active Poás Crater and continue to La Paz Falls and the viewpoint of San Fernando Waterfall Viewpoint in Cinchona, where waterfalls, cloud forest, hummingbirds and typical food complete the experience.

More than a volcano tour, it is a way to discover the nature of this area of Costa Rica with all its diversity.

Activity location

  • Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
    • Waze Address: Visitors Center - Starbucks, On route 712 on the way to the Poas volcano
    • 20101, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
    • Waze Address: Visitors Center - Starbucks, On route 712 on the way to the Poas volcano
    • 20101, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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San Jose, Heredia and Alajuela
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia: Full-day private tour from San Jose, Alajuela and Heredia to Poás Volcano, Starbucks Coffee Farm, and La Paz Waterfalls.
Pickup included

Price details
RM 1,149.71
RM 1,034.74 x 1 AdultRM 1,034.74
Total
The previous price was RM 1,149.71 and current price is RM 1,034.74
10% off
From Jaco and Puntarenas Areas
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

From Jaco and Puntarenas Areas: Full-day private tour from Jaco to Poás Volcano, Starbucks Coffee Farm, and La Paz Waterfalls
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
RM 1,546.16
RM 1,391.54 x 1 AdultRM 1,391.54
Total
The previous price was RM 1,546.16 and current price is RM 1,391.54
10% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Starbucks Coffee Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks and local fruit tasting. (Subject to availability per season))
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transfer from San Jose with personalized pick-up from your hotel or Airbnb in a convenient exclusive SUV, offering flexibility and a personalized experience throughout the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Poas Volcano
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wi-Fi available during the transfer so you can stay connected, share photos or communicate during the tour. (Subject to coverage)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    A lunch break is contemplated during the tour at a local restaurant at the Cinchona viewpoint. Meals are not included to allow more flexibility according to your preferences.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for the guide or driver not included and at the discretion of the traveler.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, the only Starbucks coffee farm in the world. Located on the slopes of the Poás volcano, this estate combines agricultural research, sustainability and specialty coffee production and the beautiful Starbucks coffee shop of the world. During the visit you will learn how coffee is grown in volcanic soils and how each stage of the process, from plant to cup, influences the final taste. We will walk around the estate as the guide explains the coffee varieties, growing methods and work Starbucks does here to improve the quality and sustainability of coffee globally. The tour includes time to enjoy the panoramic views of the volcanic mountains and, if desired, taste a cup of coffee grown on the same estate.

Poas Volcano

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of the largest and most accessible active volcanic craters in the world. From the main viewpoint we will walk to the edge of the crater to observe its impressive volcanic lagoon and the landscape formed by the geological activity of the volcano. The guide will explain the eruptive history of the Poás, its scientific importance and how volcanic activity has influenced the ecosystems and soils of the region. We will also have time to enjoy the views of the volcanic mountains surrounding the park and the Botos lagoon with its beautiful turquoise color. Weather conditions can change rapidly in this high mountain area, making each visit a unique experience on one of Costa Rica’s most iconic volcanoes.

La Paz Waterfall

  • 30m
We will stop to take in the breathtaking La Paz Falls, one of the most iconic waterfalls in the Poás volcano region. From the viewpoint you can watch the river rush between rock formations and lush vegetation, creating one of the most photographed natural landscapes in the area. The guide will explain how the volcanic activity of the Poás has shaped this landscape and how the rivers that rise in its mountains feed these waterfalls. We will have time to enjoy the view, take pictures and appreciate the rainforest surrounding the waterfall. This stop allows you to discover another side of the Poás volcanic ecosystem, where water, mountains and vegetation create a truly spectacular natural scenery.

San Fernando Waterfall

  • 1h
We will stop at the viewpoint of San Fernando Waterfall Viewpoint, one of the most impressive scenic spots in the Poás volcano region. From here you can see the spectacular San Fernando Fall descending among the mountains covered with rainforest. This viewpoint offers a unique perspective of the area’s volcanic landscape, where rivers rising in the Poás Mountains form deep ravines and high-rise waterfalls. We will have time to enjoy the view, take pictures and observe cloud forest birds, including hummingbirds and other tropical species that frequent this area. Here we will also take time to have lunch at a local viewpoint restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious typical Costa Rican food while taking in the mountain scenery. Lunch is optional and not included.

Location

Activity location

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    Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
    • Waze Address: Visitors Center - Starbucks, On route 712 on the way to the Poas volcano
    • 20101, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
    • Waze Address: Visitors Center - Starbucks, On route 712 on the way to the Poas volcano
    • 20101, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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