Irazu Volcano & Lankester Garden: Nature's Wonders

Explore Irazu Volcano’s mystique and Orosi Valley’s lush gardens on this captivating tour from San Jose. Perfect blend of nature and adventure.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - The journey commences with a trek southward along the Panamerican Highway, leading to the base of the majestic “Iztaru” (named after an indigenous village once located on the volcano’s slopes, possibly inspiring the current name of Irazu Volcano).
    The winding road passes through fertile lands where diverse vegetation…
What's Included
  • Certified bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)
  • Lunch included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation from San Jose hotels and nearby areas
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Bottled Water
Additional Information

Set off on an unforgettable adventure through Costa Rica’s stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage with this comprehensive day tour. Start at Irazú Volcano National Park, where you can stand atop the country’s tallest active volcano and admire its impressive crater and sweeping views.
Proceed to the captivating Orosi Valley, celebrated for…

Location
Irazu Volcano National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

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Brenda_r
Dec 2, 2025
Wonderful. - Excellent and very nice. Very responsible with the schedule. Both the guide and the chauffeur had a great look out for us all
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Adam_n
Nov 23, 2025
We have visited many... - We have visited many places during the trip and each of them was wonderful and totally different from each other. It was a great trip, we have felt that if we had some 15 minutes more on each of the stations it would have been even better.
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Scott_h
Jul 18, 2025
Amazing experience, but a pretty long day. Worth it if you're on the fence about it. - The volcano is a must. We got very lucky with the timing and it was clear when we arrived and we could see absolutely everything. The view is incredible. The clouds rolled in while we were there and then the view was gone. Lankester Gardens is very educational if nothing else. The incredible variety of orchids and other flora is nothing short of amazing. The basilica has a funeral going on so we were limited on what we could see but it was still very enjoyable. The lunch spot had amazing views and good food as well. The bus air conditioner worked very well and kept us comfortable.
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Barbaraou8430sq
Jun 6, 2025
Fantastic tour it is sure to please everyone - Everything about this tour was perfect from the moment our personal guide we were fortunate to get a personal tour that Day picked us up at our hotel and took us to the volcano and the valley and we were able to spend extended time as our wonderful tour guide Franklin Campos. he was so knowledgeable and educated us on so many different things involving the volcano the valley and the people of Costa Rica. We went on to tour, the beautiful Catholic Church. Just being in its presence was a religious peace. Then we went on to have a wonderful lunch nearby at a new restaurant. His tour company was trying, and it was superb and it was perfect that he was able to join us and we continued learning about the history of Costa Rica and building a friendship that will cross the ocean even after we leave. Then to top off the tour, we got to enjoy the beautiful garden of Lancaster complements of the university of Costa Rica. We were able to take our time and enjoy every plant tree bird that the garden held at one time they have 30,000 species of orchids from being planted to full bloom. I would greatly recommend this tour and if you are fortunate to have as your guide, a very fine gentleman named Franklin Campos, I assure you you’re in for a treat.
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198edenr
Apr 24, 2025
Epic Day! - I enjoyed our tour guide Martin, who knew so much about volcanos, history, and Costa Rican culture. He was a delight! Overall the bus trip up the volcano offered incredible views of the countryside. The higher up you go, be prepared for weather changes. It was freezing and wet because you are literally in the clouds. This can impact visibility so binoculars may be of help. If you feel slightly dizzy once you arrive you can opt to get coffee, treats, or souvenirs from a nearby shop. We were given several opportunities to take photographs of one of the oldest basilicas in CR. The Lankester Gardens is an incredible place with so many species of native and thriving plants that can't be found anywhere else. We only spent about an hour here, but it is worth another visit. Incredible pictures here too. We finished the tour with lunch at a restaurant along a river with more incredible views. Look up in the trees to find a character of a bird among multiple drooping nests. Epic day especially if weather permits!
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Driremiranda
Feb 24, 2025
Um "must do" na Costa Rica - Magnificent landscape, an amazing view. Walking the volcano crater is a unique experience!! Best trip I've ever done!!
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Jade
Feb 24, 2025
A great day trip - I had a great trip and Pedro was a wonderful guide. We were fortunate to have a very clear day at Irazú and got a good view of Turrialba as well. The lunch by the lake in Orosi Valley was spectacular!
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Alison_c
Jun 1, 2025
Great variety, more independent than guided - This tour had a lot of great variety on the trip which is great for people with a short time in the San Jose area. I would have loved some more guidance in the history of the volcano and more guidance generally but the tour guild was enthusiastic and open to questions; the food was excellent and the views were incredible.
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Sunshine795999
Nov 21, 2025
Dismal attention from guide named Max - The guide gave directions from the van and did not accompany us to the tours so we did not have precise details of the place. The worst part is that when the food for the customers arrived, Mr. Max took his and the driver's plates, not knowing if all the customers had our dishes. He was upset to question his unprofessionalism as he ate and customers without food. I definitely won't be rehiring with this agency.
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Samaria_o
Nov 19, 2025
Poor care from the guide - The tour is beautiful, but the guide Max is a rude person and as he is very very overweight he hardly does the activity with the group. Everything is narrated by the bus and when you arrive at the place it just tells you: you have x time to travel it. Also at lunchtime, the man took his plate and sat before everyone else without checking that the others were being served and when Sr made the remark he was upset and continued ruder. Too bad your service deserved the tour
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).