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Private day tour from San JoséIrazú Volcano, Cartago and the Orosi Valley Private Day Trip from San José
9h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in San José (the centre, Escazú, Santa Ana, Heredia and Alajuela)
Free cancellation, 24h
The craters of Irazú, the highest volcano in Costa Rica, then down to the basilica in Cartago and the coffee valley of Orosi, with its colonial church and the ruins of Ujarrás.
The day
Up to the craters early, before the cloud comes in, then down through the farms to the valley.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in San José. The road goes east to Cartago and climbs the slopes of the volcano.
08:30
Irazú Volcano National Park
A short walk to the edge of the main crater, more than 3,000 metres up. On a clear day you can see far across the country.
Park ticket not included
10:30
Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago
The most important pilgrimage church in Costa Rica, in the old colonial capital.
12:00
The Orosi Valley
A viewpoint over the coffee farms and the river, then the church of Orosi, an eighteenth-century church still in use. Lunch in the valley.
14:00
Ujarrás
The ruins of a colonial church in a park near the Cachí reservoir.
14:45
Back to San José
Through Paraíso and Cartago.
16:00
Back to your hotel
In the afternoon.
Photos by Juliana Barquero, Bernal Fallas, James Ahlberg on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
The Irazú park ticket, other entrances and lunch are not included.
Before you book
- Tickets
- Irazú tickets are sold only online by SINAC, the national parks service, for a set time. The crater area opens at 08:00 and the last entry is at 14:00. Book before the day.
- Altitude
- The craters are at more than 3,000 metres and it can be cold and windy. Bring a warm layer and walk slowly.
- Clouds
- Cloud often covers the summit by late morning, which is why we go there first.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €360. Choose the number of people when you book.
No. The crater viewpoints are a short walk from the car park, on mostly level paths.
Yes. The botanical garden is near Cartago. Tell us when you book and we will plan the day around it.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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