Private Cartago Tour: Irazu Volcano, City Highlights, and Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs
Irazu Volcano National Park
Explore the stunning province of Cartago on a private tour with a naturalist guide. Visit the summit of Irazu Volcano, discover the historic Orosi Valley, and unwind at Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - Here you can discover the grandeur of the highest volcano in Costa Rica. Easily accessible and close to the city, it has five craters and breathtaking views.

Observing the craters of the volcano is the main purpose of those who visit this National Park, located 19.2 miles (31 km) from Cartago city. With a beautiful mountain setting, low vegetation and a very wet and cold weather, this site presents fog most of the time.

On clear days you can see from its top both Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, much of the national territory and, and with a telescope even the Lake of Nicaragua.

Its maximum elevation is 11260 feet (3432 m) above sea level, being the highest volcano in Costa Rica.

  • Orosi River Valley - Beautiful landscape in the surroundings of Irazu Volcano and Cartago City
  • Iglesia de San Jose de Orosi and the Museum - One of the oldest churches build in Costa Rica is located here in Cartago City
  • Cartago - Cartago is a Costa Rican city southeast of San José. It’s known for La Negrita, the Black Madonna shrine at Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. Founded in 1563 by Juan Vasquez de Coronado, it was the first successful establishment in Costa Rica. Many pilgrims come to Cartago annually, to visit the nation’s principal church, the enormous Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, on the feast day of the Virgin of the Angels (August 2). The church has a statue of a Black Madonna known as La Negrita, who supposedly had great healing powers. The sick come to her statue in hope of a miracle from La Negrita.
  • Hacienda Orosi - Hacienda Orosi is a beautiful property that started as a farm for the cultivation of coffee because this region is one of the best for growing coffee.
    Currently the farm has beautiful facilities for international tourism. It has beautiful pools with mineral hot springs that come directly from the mountain. It also has pens with various farm animals and a high-quality restaurant.
    Upon arrival at this property, enjoy the beauty of the place and relax in any of the thermal mineral water pools.
What's Included
  • Visit to Orosi Valley & Ujaras Valley
  • Private Naturalist Tour Guide
  • Entrance fee to Irazu Volcano
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee to Hacienda Orosi & Termal Pools
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Discover the beautiful province of Cartago with a professional naturalist tour guide and in a private basis tour with no other passengers and pushing guides. On this Private Tour, you will visiting the Summit of Irazu Volcano National Park, The Orosi Valley and its emblematic and Old Church and the enchanted Hacienda Orosi Hotel and Hot Springs, where you will taste the local flavors of Cartago and enjoy a relaxing time at the Thermal and Therapeutic Pool heated by the volcano.

  • Please bring your swimm suit and sandals for the thermal pool break.
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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