Irazu Volcano Orosi Valley and Lankester Gardens from San Jose
4.7
18 Ratings
Cartago

This tour is the best combination of the Irazu Volcano National Park and the Lankester Garden tours. It offers the mystique of the Irazu Volcano, and the enchantment of the lush gardens in Orosi Valley.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Volcán Irazú-SINAC National Park - The tour will begin with us trekking south along the Panamerican Highway until we reach the base of the behemoth “Iztaru” (a name of an indigenous village that was situated on the flanks of the volcano, and a likely candidate as a possible origin for the current name of the Irazu Volcano).

The winding road traverses fertile lands in which all types and forms of vegetation are cultivated, all the while affording us a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding hills and valleys. And, at the very top of the summit, on a clear day, one can be privy to an unforgettable bird’s eye view of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

  • Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles - A famous peregrination site for many believers, some of which travel for days or even weeks on foot, in a pilgrimage of faith, to the site. The Basilica has large vaulted ceilings and exquisite examples of stained glass windows, and is a must see.
  • Jardin Botanico Lankester - Lankester Gardens, a University of Costa Rica Center for investigation that protects more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads and countless species of other plants.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Professional Bilingual Tour Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Transportation included from San Jose Hotels and nearby
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Bottled Water
Additional Information
  • What to bring? Coat - Camera - Binoculars - Comfortable walking shoes - Raincoat
  • If you are travelling with children please let us know their ages, during the booking process.
Location
Volcán Irazú-SINAC National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anke_s
Mar 19, 2024
Great tour to Irazu & wonderful botanical garden - Nice to be picked up at the hotel. We were a small group of 10 people in the morning and only 8 in the afternoon. Our guide Marco did a great job explaining all to us in Engish & Spanisch. Our driver David drove us safly everywhere. The Lankester Garden was just amazing- a MUST for all orchids' fans. And we had a woderful Lunch on a terrace with lake view. A marvelous Day!
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Louismartin_d
Feb 10, 2024
Great day trip outside of San Jose - We were the first to be picked up since staying near the airport, so very early start. Had plenty of time to walk around Irazu, then Lankester gardens, the basilica and cartago and a nice lunch in the Orosi valley, near a lake. Would recommend without hesitation if you want to get out of San Jose for a day!
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Karen_b
Jan 6, 2024
Full day in Orosi Valley - We were lucky to have a clear day to view the 3 volcanic craters and the Caribbean sea over the mountain range. Fingers of clouds sat below us and at a distance. It was sunny, but windy and cold at this altitude, so we were glad we brought a coat. The Lankester garden in Cartago was another highlight, containing sections of orchids, ferns, cactus/ succulents, a Japanese garden, and other tropicals. Our guide Adrian was very knowledgable about the flora and educated us about epiphytes and parasites. I was impressed with the ornate gold-lined arches in the Basilica in Cartago. Our last stop at the ruins of the first church in CR seemed like a bonus bc it was not listed in the tour itinerary. We hit 10,000 steps by this time. La Casola Del Cafatel was a lovely place to relax over a traditional lunch. It is a grand property that houses the restaurant and a coffee plantation (we did not visit). We sat on a covered terrace overlooking a lake and watched hummingbirds drink nectar from the blossoms of plants growing on nearby arches. Great day of CR history, culture, and nature in the valley, espacially after you've seen San Jose. (Logistics: The van stops regularly for restroom breaks and snack purchases. Well organized!)
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Josu_h796
Nov 23, 2023
Irazu Volcano Tour - The Irazú National Park is impressive, due to its height and climate you suddenly feel in another place and it is a very cool feeling, the visits along much of the way are very beautiful, José explained to us very well along the way what we were about observing, we visited Cartago, some viewpoints, the food is in a very nice place and there are also coffee plantations around it and you can walk towards a river near the restaurant, the Lankester garden is very beautiful, and it is a good tour, José told us He was explaining about the trees, plants and more.
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E8956sslynnc
Oct 11, 2023
Very educational ! - We had a very educational day with our guide Martin. He taught us all about the history and ecology of this area and it surrounding valleys. Once we were free from city traffic the drive through the country side was beautiful!
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Milushka_r
Aug 13, 2023
Awesome experience - Totally recommended. We had a very nice, informative trip. Lots of information. Our driver Jesus, Chucho, was very nice and explained sooo much to us. We enjoyed every part of the tour.
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Lukas_h
Mar 30, 2023
Good datyour with many things to see - Great guide with Martin. Lots of Information given during the tour. Comfortable vehicle with a safe driver. Really nice place for lunch surrounded by greenery and views on a lake. Really worth the money.
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Mihail_g
Jan 27, 2023
Very nice tour - The tour was nice but we couldn‘t really see the volcano! But anyway the guide was great, and we saw beautiful landscapes :)
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Kaili_m
Dec 23, 2022
Great service poor weather - Great service but wasn’t able to see the volcano due to poor weather condition. Thank you for all the service!
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Macarenag904
Feb 11, 2024
Wonderful places but bad guide :( - The destinations are really beautiful, the transportation is comfortable and they are also great pick-ups. Although at the time of making the reservation we saw many references and this tour was quite accessible to us in relation to our time and money, we hoped that since it is a one-day tour the guide, María, would explain to us in detail what this would consist of. I regret to mention that we felt quite distant from her throughout the tour, given that her attitude was blasé and very unfriendly. We felt that more than giving us a tour to understand all these wonderful destinations, for her it was a procedure that had to be finished quickly. We hope you have better luck with the guide if you decide to take it.
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