Central Valley Tour: Volcano, Gardens, History

Embark on an unforgettable Irazú Volcano Tour and explore the stunning Orosi Valley, Ujarrás Ruins, and the breathtaking views of Lake Cachí. Discover Costa Rica’s highest volcano, rich history, and picturesque landscapes in just one day!

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - Explore the majestic Irazú Volcano, the tallest active volcano in Costa Rica, on a comprehensive and secure tour led by an expert guide. Located just an hour from San Jose, this giant stands at 3,432 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking landscapes and the chance to enjoy an unforgettable adventure.
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What's Included
  • Entrance to the Irazú Volcano National Park
  • Tea and coffee
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the highlights of the Central Valley in just one day with our comprehensive 4-in-1 tour. Begin your adventure at the majestic Irazú Volcano, the tallest in Costa Rica, where you can walk among the clouds and take in breathtaking panoramic views. Next, journey to the charming Orosi Valley, the cradle of Costa Rican colonial history, nestled…

Location
Irazu Volcano National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cousineaul22
Mar 15, 2026
Our guide and driver... - Our guide and driver (Nancy and Marvin) were wonderful and attentive. The mountainside is breathtaking and we visited and learned a lot about Central Costa Rica. One thing that I would like to advise, is that you need to add the travel time to the excursion time: this can take between 2-4 hours depending on traffic. It was quite worth it!
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737judyl
Mar 6, 2026
Great day! - This day trip was great even though the weather at the volcano was chilly and cloudy. The botanical garden was beautiful, neat, interesting. The Basilica of the Angels is a special experience. Lunch was tasty, the weather was perfect for eating outside, grounds were like another botanical garden!
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Daniela_f
Mar 5, 2026
Amazing tour! 100%... - Amazing tour! 100% recommended, very friendly guide and driver, and activities are very interesting and with stunning views.
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Karen_a
Feb 27, 2026
Great tour! - This was a great tour! Our guide was Abraham. He was very knowledgeable. A great tour if you’re looking to get out of San Jose for the day.
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Jeanpaul_l
Feb 26, 2026
the guide shared lots of... - the guide shared lots of history of every spots we visited during the trip. Very helpful for us to understand what we are visiting. Thanks!
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Christina_k
Feb 3, 2026
Lovely tour to some spots just outside of San Jose - A great full day tour to some highlights outside of San Jose. We went to Irazu Volcano, but didn't spend much time due to the weather. We saw a few scenic vistas and then visited the Basilica which was beautiful. Then a delicious lunch and the Ruins of Ujarras!
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723maxinep
Feb 2, 2026
Above and Beyond - Abraham was an excellent guide and went above and beyond the planned tour. We would recommend this guide to anyone who wants to see this part of Costa Rica.
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Leah
Jan 29, 2026
A little bit of everything! - Our guide Abraham was very knowledgeable and professional! He brought us around in a very nice vehicle and drove us all over. The volcano crater is MASSIVE- the view was amazing! 100% wear something for cold weather - long sleeve and pants are a must. Our favorite part, besides the voclanco, was the beautiful restaraunt & coffee farm. The view was my favorite the entire trip of ours. The food was delicious and we loved that it was included with this tour. The ruins we went to was also really interesting and beautiful!
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Candice_s
Jan 27, 2026
Wonderful experience! - We loved this tour! Our guide, Abraham, was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. We got incredibly lucky and were the only two people on the tour today. We were so grateful the tour wasn’t cancelled and enjoyed every minute.
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Laurence_s
Mar 14, 2026
Have a nice day enough... - Have a nice day, quite dense. Visit of the volcano interesting, the garden is pretty. Meals in a lakeside restaurant with a nice view.
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).