Irazu Volcano, small towns and Hot Springs. Private Tour

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Irazu Volcano, small towns and Hot Springs. Private Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cartago Highlights with Irazu Volcano & Hot Springs. Private Tour from San Jose — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your breath-taking adventure begins with a private pickup from your hotel and a relaxing drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside in air-conditioned deluxe transportation.

Discover the beautiful province of Cartago, the former capital city of Costa Rica, with our professional naturalist tour guide.

At the volcano, a short walk will take you to the main crater, with some free time to take lots of pictures.

Later, visit the Orosi Valley, a land surrounded by rainforest and lush vegetation, that transports our visitors to experience nature and relax at the Hot Springs of Hacienda Orosi.

Immerse yourself in one of the 7 thermal mineral water pools, explore the hacienda and its trails, visit the farm with many animals and taste a delicious lunch. The Hacienda also produce specialty coffee processed with thermo mineral water.

After enjoy all this, return to your hotel in San Jose.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Greenway Nature Day Tours

Ages: Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit to Orosi Valley, Town and Colonial Church
Included: Irazu Volcano National Park entrance fee
Included: 100% private deluxe transportation
Included: Towels and lockers at Hacienda Orosi
Included: Delicious lunch
Included: Professional naturalist tour guide just for you
Included: Entrance fee to Hacienda Orosi, Farm & Thermal Pools

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Tip for your professional guide

Itinerary

Irazu Volcano National Park

one hour Admission included

Here you can discover the grandeur of the highest volcano in Costa Rica. Easily accessible and close to the city, it has five craters and breathtaking views.

Observing the craters of the volcano is the main purpose of those who visit this National Park, located 19.2 miles (31 km) from Cartago city. With a beautiful mountain setting, low vegetation and a very wet and cold weather, this site presents fog most of the time.

On clear days you can see from its top both Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, much of the national territory and, and with a telescope even the Lake of Nicaragua.

Its maximum elevation is 11260 feet (3432 m) above sea level, being the highest volcano in Costa Rica.
Orosi River Valley

one hour

Beautiful landscape in the surroundings of Irazu Volcano and Cartago City
Iglesia de San Jose de Orosi and the Museum

one hour

One of the oldest churches build in Costa Rica is located here in Cartago City
Cartago

one hour

Cartago is a Costa Rican city southeast of San José. It’s known for La Negrita, the Black Madonna shrine at Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. Founded in 1563 by Juan Vasquez de Coronado, it was the first successful establishment in Costa Rica. Many pilgrims come to Cartago annually, to visit the nation's principal church, the enormous Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, on the feast day of the Virgin of the Angels (August 2). The church has a statue of a Black Madonna known as La Negrita, who supposedly had great healing powers. The sick come to her statue in hope of a miracle from La Negrita.
Hacienda Orosi

3 hours Admission included

Hacienda Orosi is a beautiful property that started as a farm for the cultivation of coffee because this region is one of the best for growing coffee.

Currently the farm has beautiful facilities for international tourism. It has beautiful pools with mineral hot springs that come directly from the mountain. It also has pens with various farm animals and a high-quality restaurant.

Upon arrival at this property, enjoy the beauty of the place and relax in any of the thermal mineral water pools.

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
Hotel Terrazas Boutique
Hotel Bougainvillea
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Hotel Santo Tomas
Hotel Inca Real
Hotel Vesuvio
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Hotel Los Diamantes

and 107 more pickup points

We pick up at all hotels in San Jose area. If your hotel is not listed please send hotel name and address

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.