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Costa Rica Adventure: Irazu Volcano, Orosi, Lankester and Cartago Full Day Tour with Lunch
4.0
14 Ratings
Irazu Volcano National Park
Embark on a thrilling full-day adventure in Costa Rica, exploring the majestic Irazu Volcano, the historic city of Cartago, the beautiful Lankester Botanical Garden, and the picturesque Orosi Valley. Enjoy a traditional lunch and immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of Costa Rica.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Irazu Volcano 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.
- Jardin Botanico Lankester - we will stop at the 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.
- Orosi River Valley - Valley of Orosi, an area that overflows with unparallel beauty. We will be able to visit one of the few remaining colonial churches and we will stop to enjoy a scrumptious typical lunch at one of the local restaurants.
What's Included
- Transportation from Hotels in San Jos
- Lunch included
- Minimum of 2 people to operate the tour
- Experienced Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Ascend to the nation’s tallest volcano, peaking at 3432 meters above the level of the ocean. Subsequently, explore the historical city of Cartago, which once served as Costa Rica’s capital city, including a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, a revered pilgrimage site. Then, take in the beauty of the Lankester Botanical Gardens, established to safeguard over 800 varieties of orchids. Proceed to the picturesque Orosi Valley, a significant colonial period settlement. Here, you will see the age-old church and indulge in a sumptuous traditional meal from the region.
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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W7477dokima
Aug 25, 2023
Very special day!! - Jose was incredible and truly made our day special. Would recommend Jose to anyone!! Vehicle is brand new and sparkling clean.
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Mirag62
Aug 3, 2023
Recommendable - It was well organized. The guide spoke English and was telling us a bit about the country, culture and nature. At the different sites he always gave us like a small introduction and then let us walk around on our own. If we had any questions we could ask him when being back at the bus. Along the fascinating volcano and Lancester Botanical Gardens and the beautiful Orosi valley we also stopped at some nice viewpoints. And the food in the restaurant was delicious.
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Garlenc
Dec 15, 2022
Knowledgeable informative... - Knowledgeable informative guide , good organization of time, full day program, enjoyable. Pickup was on time
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Earl_p
Nov 8, 2019
Wonderful Tour - My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience! Maria was a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable. Even with the clouds, the volcano experience was a cool and unforgettable one.
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876yennya
Jun 29, 2023
High-school trip - The experience was great,the gardens were gorgeous and unbelievable to the eyes,as well as the volcano.
Our tourist guide explain to us a lot of things about the country and were they came from, like old bills,national symbols...
After a long day with my friends and teachers,I enjoyed everything pretty much.
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Rickiey2017
Dec 4, 2019
The weather wasn't their fault - See the view in the photo? I didn't get to see that because it was cloudy. You can't blame them for that. So the volcano was a bust.
The Orosi portion. Yeah....there was goood points and their was bad points. The stop in to see the church was gorgeous, one should see it.
HOWEVER: They drop you off six blocks from the church so that you have to walk to it. No problem there, I don't mind the walk. What I DID mind was the "forced death march". You are walking past six blocks worth of interesting little shops and stuff, and they are rushing you so that you don't get to stop in and look around. I would have liked to stop in and look around.
The lunch by the lake in Orosi: The food was "meh", the coffee was great, and the picturesque view was spectacular. Great place to take a photo as a couple. Like, seriously beautiful.
The Lankester church was interesting, although its graveyard was also interesting. I also felt rushed there.
The Lankaster plant place was pretty. My wife loved it. I didn't care about it in the slightest and was bored to death. I don't care about plants.
Overall this is a good tour, but is way too 'rushed', they don't let you stop and smell the roses or see the sights.
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Anel
Sep 5, 2019
Great trip, but..... - It was a great trip, however, it would have been great that the booking agent would have mentioned that it is important to go prepared for cold weather. It was windy and temperatures where around 36 degrees Fahrenheit. The guide Martin, was exceptional providing great information and tips. Leaving the cold mishaps, overall it was a fun experience.
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Dmitry
Mar 18, 2018
Not a bad tour. This is one of the... - <p>Not a bad tour. This is one of the most interesting places around of San Jose, while there is no access to Poas and Turrialba.<br/>
In the orchid garden of Lankester in late February, orchids were very few. The park itself is beautiful</p>
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Georgia_l
Jun 17, 2021
Not so interesting - This tour is sadly not as interesting as it seems, so we were a bit disappointed.
Lunch was average and not as tasty as other local restaurants we tried on different tours.
Antonio, however, is a nice, knowledgeable guide and careful driver.
We enjoyed his company, although he is a bit slow paced and old fashioned for young, energetic people like us.
We feel like he would be a better match for people aged 50+, who enjoy to take it slow and not walk too much.
Overall, we feel this tour is overpriced for what it offers.
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Lisa_e
Aug 15, 2022
Not cooperative at all - Our flight got canceled so we were stuck in the US. That‘s why we couldn‘t participate. When we asked for a refund they didn‘t even give us half od the costs back. Not cooperative at all! Even after we explained to them our side of the story.
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