Secrets of Guayabo and Irazú Volcano National Park from San Jose

4.9 (45 reviews) 10–12 hours Free cancellation

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Secrets of Guayabo and Irazú Volcano National Park from San Jose — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

View from Irazú lookout, 3 craters and Turrialba Volcano at the background — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We love to run this Experience since it feels like taking friends on a road trip filled with tradition and symbols that are characteristic of the costarican Culture: Volcanoes, Prehispanic cultures, Coffee, and Religion.

Our guides are highly knowledgeable and will make you feel like family. We are constantly checking the weather and your interests to make this tour better fit your mood. So some stops can be added or removed depending on your choices, however, we don´t want to give too many spoilers ;)

The only Full-Day Cartago Province Tour that combines Nature, Culture and Archaeological Sites.
Discover the details of the dwarf forest at Irazu Volcano Crater, one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world.
Enjoy the view and stop as much as you want to get great landscape, farms and rainforest photos.
A percentage of the earnings goes to Funga Conservation, a non-profit foundation.
Small-group tour with a maximum of 4 people ensures an intimate experience

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Oropopo Experience

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small-group tour
Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Included: Entrance fee to Archaeological Site
Included: Biologist or certified guide
Included: Entrance fee to National Park
Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: (Lunch price can range from $8-$14pp)

Itinerary

Irazu Volcano National Park

one hour Admission included

Visit the National Park where we can check and even be inside one of the 3 craters (inactive) of the Highest Volcano in the country. We will also experience the highland ecosystem of Paramo; a tropical dwarf forest.

Please pay your entrance fee on the day of the tour by cash.
Turrialba Volcano

30 min

We will visit the closest town to Turrialba Volcano,"La Central Town" where the sights are impressive due to the volcanic activity of recent years which has created a barren landscape.

The town is really interesting because it's kind of abandoned and has a spooky feel to it, however, the surroundings are full of farms with picturesque landscapes and views. With some luck, we will be able to see potatoes, carrots, beets, and other vegetables being harvested by locals and learn about costarican agriculture.
Guayabo National Monument

1 h 30 min Admission included

We will visit the most important archaeological landmark in the country. This prehispanic settlement was recognized as a Civil engineering World Heritage site and is located in a protected area surrounded by lush rainforest. You'll learn about costarican indigenous cultures and with luck, we'll see some interesting fauna as well.

Please pay your entrance fee on the day of the tour by cash.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Portal Colonial
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
Ananta Wellness & Retreat
Eco Hotel Puerto Urbano
Hotel Terrazas Boutique
Hotel Bougainvillea
Luxhigh Hotel & Casino
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Hotel Santo Tomas
Hotel Inca Real
Hotel Vesuvio

and 139 more pickup points

We pick-up from any hotel or location in San José City or surroundings. If you have any doubts about your hotel pick-up please contact us. If you are a SOLO TRAVELER please book through our website.