Secrets of Guayabo and Irazú Volcano National Park from San Jose
4.9 / 5 · 45 traveler reviews
We love to run this Experience since it feels like taking friends on a road trip filled with tradition and symbols that are characteristic of the costarican Culture: Volcanoes, Prehispanic cultures, Coffee, and Religion. Our guides are highly knowledgeable and will make you feel like family. We are constantly checking the weather and your interests to make this tour better fit your mood. So some stops can be added or removed depending on your choices, however, we don´t want to give too many spoilers ;) • The only Full-Day Cartago Province Tour that combines Nature, Culture and Archaeological Sites. • Discover the details of the dwarf forest at Irazu Volcano Crater, one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. • Enjoy the view and stop as much as you want to get great landscape, farms and rainforest photos. • A percentage of the earnings goes to Funga Conservation, a non-profit foundation. • Small-group tour with a maximum of 4 people ensures an intimate experience
Your experience
Stop 1
Visit the National Park where we can check and even be inside one of the 3 craters (inactive) of the Highest Volcano in the country. We will also experience the highland ecosystem of Paramo; a tropical dwarf forest. Please pay your entrance fee on the day of the tour by cash.
Stop 2
We will visit the closest town to Turrialba Volcano,"La Central Town" where the sights are impressive due to the volcanic activity of recent years which has created a barren landscape. The town is really interesting because it's kind of abandoned and has a spooky feel to it, however, the surroundings are full of farms with picturesque landscapes and views. With some luck, we will be able to see potatoes, carrots, beets, and other vegetables being harvested by locals and learn about costarican agriculture.
Stop 3
We will visit the most important archaeological landmark in the country. This prehispanic settlement was recognized as a Civil engineering World Heritage site and is located in a protected area surrounded by lush rainforest. You'll learn about costarican indigenous cultures and with luck, we'll see some interesting fauna as well. Please pay your entrance fee on the day of the tour by cash.
What’s included
- Small-group tour
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance fee to Archaeological Site
- Biologist or certified guide
- Entrance fee to National Park
- Private transportation
Not included
- Lunch
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mostly Sightseeing tour, but we can walk on some several stops
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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