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Poas Volcano National Park Half day tour from San Jose
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Poas Volcano National Park Half day tour from San Jose
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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(888) 651-9785
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Discover the beauty of the Poas Volcano on a small-group tour from San Jose. Ascend the imposing volcano and learn about the various crops grown on its slopes including coffee. Notice the changing vegetation as you make your way to the summit which stands at 8,885 feet (2,708 meters) and take in the views of the main crater surrounding area from the top.
- Explore the Poas stratovolcano on a tour from San Jose
- Learn about the geology and natural history of the volcano
- Admire the views of the main crater and surrounding area
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a maximum of 15 guests
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Driver/guide
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
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6:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Dress code is smart casual
- 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 15 travelers
- OPERATED BY Destiny Travel Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy
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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Poas Volcano National Park Half day tour from San Jose?
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
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Poas Volcano National Park Half day tour from San Jose?
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
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Poas Volcano National Park Half day tour from San Jose?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Poas Volcano National Park Half day tour from San Jose?
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
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A memorable experience
Margie_P
, Aug 2022
It was a overcast day but clear enough to see everything when we visited. We went on a 1/2 day guided tour that picked us up from our hotel in San Jose and it was great.
Exceeded Expectations
Anonymous
, Jul 2022
Smooth operations, knowledgeable guide, excellent drivers, a terrific breakfast, well-chosen stops, and a stunning time at the Poas volcano.
Magic view.
Kimberly_Z
, Jun 2022
Freddie customized our trip based on our interests. We got a great view of the volcano. It materialize from the mist like magic, then disappeared again. Very special.
Wonderful Tour & Guide!
jfcarter52
, May 2022
This was an amazing tour! The breakfast was delicious and volcano was beautiful. Ricardo was very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely one of the best tour guides I've ever had!
Awesome Guide
lcgeer
, Apr 2022
We signed up for a half day tour and the guide went above and beyond taking us to a lunch spot and a coffee stop along the way. So nice to be driven up to the volcano and have information. We enjoyed the volcano and driving up from San Jose through all the eco zones.
quite expensive
Felix_L
, Mar 2022
It is quite expensive for a view minutes at the crater, but it is a good view on the vulcano if the weather is good.
Response from Host , Mar 2022
thank you for your comment. Clearly the Volcano 90% of the year is visible and tourists have the opportunity to admire it in its splendor, but we still depend on nature and maybe sometimes as you mention a few minutes and then the clouds cover the crater. We still hope you enjoyed your day and we are grateful to have given us the opportunity to serve you. Pura vida
Would not recommend
Galia_W
, Mar 2022
The guide was kind of rude and unpleasant. For the price ($100) I expected more. No breakfast, a short visit to a coffee farm. The entire tour felt rushed. I would book with a more reputable company next time.
Excellent!! Edgar was great
Alice_T
, Mar 2022
Our guide was Edgar and he was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We booked the poas volcano tour and on our way he showed us the coffee plantation and we had a coffee. And on our way back he stopped at somewhere where we got strawberries! It was great. Would recommend!
Beyond expectations
Dana_l
, Jul 2021
The tour was amazing and beyond our expectations! Our guide took us to many places on the way to the volcano (coffee field, wine and cheese tasting) and had a lot of knowledge to share about Costa Rica. We had a great time and the tour lasted for about 5 hours
Great Tour
JohnWesley_M
, May 2021
We had a great tour with Oscar. Although the volcano was cloud covered we enjoyed the informative tour. I’m glad we booked if.
View into an active volcano’s crater!!!!
Rocky_M
, Mar 2020
This is a must see experience while visiting San Jose. It is an active volcano, at our visit in February, the park just reopened after a two year closure due to an eruption. Entrance into the park is limited. You or your tour group MUST have a timed reservation. You will be required to wear a helmet, be escorted in a small group by a guide and only allowed at the top for 20 minutes. (Plenty of time) An ambulance type vehicle can transport the handicapped to the top.
ALL concessions, and facilities except for restrooms at the entrance station are closed. No concessions or restrooms at the top.
The view into the crater may be clouded over! Best to go early in the morning (by 9) and check the website and webcam for weather. If there are clouds... you will not see inside the crater! Or get your money back! If it is clear, the view is awesome! There are steam vents located around the crater’s lake that spew steam across the water and into the air. The desolate area around the crater edge shows the effects of the eruptions. Yellow paint circles the potholes made in the cement and metal railings from the last eruption.
This tour stopped at a beautiful coffee plantation and we waited there until our appointed time.
Response from Host , Dec 2020
A place not to be missed
David_M
, Mar 2020
Very good tour. Knowledge of guide, Oskar was very good and the place is magnificent. The day was very good planned, the time just suitable, long enough.
Beautiful drive.
Paul_M
, Feb 2020
Armando was a very professional driver, I felt comfortable the whole trip. It was nice to be a passenger instead of driving myself so that I could take in all the scenery from San Jose' to the volcano.
Super!
Dariusz_W
, Sep 2019
very interesting trip, unfortunately it was a cloudy day and there was not much seen. On the way to the volcano visit a coffee plantation. The guide very interesting talking about Costa Rica.
No pudimos ver el volcan...
MariaFernanda_B
, Mar 2021
No pudimos ver el volcan porque estaba nublado. Pero nuestro chófer Yuri y nuestro guía Oscar, fueron super amables y atentos, hicieron que mi visita fuera increíble.
Response from Host , Mar 2021
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