Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley and Lankester Garden Tour
Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, and Lankester Garden Tour
We'll pick you up from your hotel in San José and head to the province of Cartago, where we can find the Irazu Volcano. Along the route, we'll admire fertile lands and an abundance of local flora and fauna.
At 3,432 meters high (11,259 feet), the Irazu Volcano is considered the most active volcano in Costa Rica. We'll explore one of its craters and marvel at a fascinating green lake of varying depth. What's more, views of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from the volcano will take your breath away.
Then, we'll come back down to Earth as we make our descent into Cartago, the old capital city of Costa Rica. We'll pop into the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in the city of Cartago for a visit, and then we'll head to the Lankester Gardens, where we'll admire over 800 species of orchids and plants.
Next up, we'll recharge our batteries with a traditional Costa Rican meal. The menu consists of rice, beans, salad, meat (chicken, fish, or pork), dessert and a refreshing drink.
Then, we'll continue towards the spectacular Orosi and Ujarrás Valley, which are surrounded by beautiful mountains and diverse coffee and sugar cane farms, among others. During the colonial era, these valleys were settlements. In addition, they were also the scene of many different historical events such as pirate attacks, earthquakes and floods. This zone is also famous for the Franciscan Order, who were entrusted with the process of evangelisation and pioneers in the setting up of the first Catholic churches in the country.
At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to your hotels in San José after 11.5 hours of cultural adventure.
Pickup
The tour includes pickup and drop–off to and from certain hotels in San José. After making your booking, if your hotel is not on the list of hotels that include pickup, we'll contact you to confirm a meeting point for pickup.
More Information
Duration
11h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Expediciones Tropicales
Corporate name: Expediciones Tropicales S.A.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
