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Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley

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Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley
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Overview

Enjoy stunning views from Irazu Volcano National Park and Orosi Valley, plus wander through the streets of Cartago City on this popular tour that takes travelers outside for a taste of Costa Rican nature. Explore the active Irazu volcano some 3,432 meters above sea level and gain a deeper understanding of why Costa Rica's largest volcano is so impressive!
  • Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park
  • See the sites in Cartago City and Orosi Valley
  • Enjoy a day in nature
  • Round-trip hotel transport, lunch and guide included in tour
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Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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7:00 AM

Please arrive 30 minutes before your selected start time for pickup. Your operator can coordinate exact time and location.

Our representative will meet you at the lobby of your Hotel
Enjoy early morning pick up from your San Jose hotel and make your way 12 miles east along the Pan-American Highway to Cartago. Follow an expert guide through the Irazu Volcano National Park and check out craters, panoramic views and more. Visit the main Basilica of Cartago and continue on to the Orosi Coffee Valley, where you'll enjoy a savory lunch and incredible views. After a delicious meal at La Casona del Cafetal, located on the edge of Cachi Lake, you'll return to your San Jose hotel.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles
At around 11:30am, you will visit Cartago City's main attractions including the Los Angeles Basilica.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Irazu Volcano National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel in San Jose between 7 and 7:30am. You will then travel 12 miles Eeast through the Panamerican Higway to Cartago province. At 9:30am you will arrive at Irazu Volcano National Park for a short walk to the main craters, enjoying great panoramic views of the Caribbean and Central Valley. A tour guide will explain all important facts about history, activities, vegetation and wildlife
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Orosi River Valley ( El Valle del Rio Orosi )
At 12:15pm you will continue to the wonderful Orosi Coffee Valley, stop at a viewpoint for beautiful pictures of the region and proceed to a restaurant for a great lunch. Lunch will be served at 1:15pm at a Local Restaurant. Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel in San Jose, arriving at approximately 3pm.
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Duration: 2 hours 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Destiny Travel Costa Rica
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley.
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What is the social distancing policy during Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley.

Traveler Tips

  • "I had a private tour as I was the only person who booked a tour for the day." See review

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Hiking on a volcano
PXC
, Sep 2021
The trip to Irazu volcano was breath taking. The drive and guide were very good. I would recommend visiting the volcano.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Hello , thank you for sharing your comments. We are happy to know you enjoyed the trip.. Pura vida !!
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Awesome private tour with Roger
Brian
, Apr 2021
I had a private tour as I was the only person who booked a tour for the day. It was fantastic! Roger, the guide, was super friendly, we spoke in Spanish as much as possible which was very fun. The tour was excellent, lunch at a small "soda" was terrific, I really learned a lot from Roger and got to help him with some English too. Highlight of my visit to Costa Rica
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2021
Hello Brian.. Thank you for such a great review. We are glad to know you enjoyed the tour as well as practicing your spanish. Roger was very happy to assit you and it is good to know this was the hightlight of your visit to Costa Rica. Thanks for letting us be part of this experience. !! Pura Vida !!
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We enjoyed the tour, however it is...
Sergio D
, Mar 2018
We enjoyed the tour, however it is fast and furious, and thus it seems a bit overpriced at 100/pp tip included. The guide and driver were nice, safe, and knowledgeable, but the vehicle for the 6 guests was way too small and cramped. I wish a little more time had been spent in Cartago and the Orosi Valley we had the time, so I'm not sure what the big hurry was, but in general, a good, safe, and entertaining tour.
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Although it was windy and cold this...
kedwards01
, Dec 2016
Although it was windy and cold this was an amazing tour provided an exceptional experience to the volcano, valley, and Cartago City. The food was amazing.
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Our guide called the night before to...
Debbie L M
, Jun 2016
Our guide called the night before to confirm our pick up time and was right on time- perhaps even a few minutes early. My impression from the description was that it would only be a 20 minute ride from our hotel- the San Jose Marriot. After a 1 1/2 ride through San Jose morning traffic, we got to our destination. Although driving through San Jose and Cartago was very educational and our guides, Edgar and Oscar were very informative- we were surprised by the length of travel time. This was very true at the end of the tour as well. We were supposed to arrive at 3, but we arrived back at our hotel at 5. Despite the longer day than we expected, we still enjoyed our tour. We loved the ride up to the Irazu volcano. Beautiful part of Costa Rica we had not seen yet- an area busting with agriculture. Some great photos. The volcano did not look like the photo, but it was still very cool- there was no water in the crater, but we did see all three craters. Our lunch was great- overlooking a lake and god food. We stopped by a temple and that was super cool with neat plants and birds about. Just think the tour time needs to be better communicated.,
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Nice day tour, not too long for...
Debra K
, May 2016
Nice day tour, not too long for seniors or children. Driver/guide was friendly and helpful. Pick up was prompt. Some things not exactly as described: no water bottle provided we did not stop for overview/photo of Orosi Valley. My favorite parts were Irazu Volcano of course, and the oldest Catholic church in Orosi.
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