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Irazú Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens

A crater above the clouds, eight hundred orchids and a colonial valley, all before dinner.

Duration10 hours
DifficultyEasy
Departs6:00 to 7:00 a.m.
PickupHotels in San José

The day, in short

We drive up the slopes of Irazú, the highest active volcano in Costa Rica, to a crater that on a clear morning shows you both the Atlantic and the Pacific.

On the way down we stop at the Basilica of the Virgin of the Angels in Cartago, walk Lankester Gardens with the University of Costa Rica's collection of orchids and bromeliads, and finish in the Orosi Valley with one of the country's few colonial churches and a home-style lunch.

Highlights

  • Pickup at your hotel in San José
  • Irazú Volcano National Park and its crater
  • Basilica of the Virgin of the Angels, Cartago
  • Lankester Gardens, over 800 species of orchids and bromeliads
  • Orosi Valley and its colonial church

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Your day, step by step

  1. Early pickup at your hotel in San José
  2. Drive up to Irazú Volcano National Park
  3. Stop at the Basilica in Cartago
  4. Guided walk through Lankester Gardens
  5. Typical lunch in the Orosi Valley
  6. Return to your hotel

What's included

Included

  • Transportation
  • Bilingual guide, English and Spanish
  • Irazú Volcano National Park entrance
  • Lankester Gardens entrance
  • Lunch

Not included

  • 13% sales tax
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

Light jacket or sweater, walking shoes, raincoat, camera and binoculars. It is cold at the summit.

Good to know

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancel 48 hours or more before the tour and we refund 90%. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refundable.

Where do you pick us up?

At your hotel in San José and the surrounding area. After booking we confirm the exact pickup time by WhatsApp.

Do kids pay less?

Yes. 25% off for children 3 to 10. Babies up to 2 pay a seat fee.

How do I pay?

By card, right here, through a secure checkout. Your spot is confirmed and the receipt arrives by email.

I am a travel agency. Can I book for my clients?

Yes, through the agency portal: your net rate, bookings on credit, vouchers in your name and a monthly statement. Ask us for access.

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