Poás Volcano-Coffee Farm & Artisan Towns Day Tour from San José
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Explore the best of Costa Rica’s nature, culture, and craftsmanship in a single unforgettable day. Begin with a visit to Poás Volcano National Park, where you’ll witness the dramatic crater of one of the country’s most iconic active volcanoes, surrounded by lush cloud-forest scenery and panoramic views.
Continue through scenic coffee fields to the Doka Coffee Estate, where you’ll learn about Costa Rica’s famous coffee-making process—from bean to cup—and enjoy a delicious lunch on the plantation.
Next, visit the charming town of Grecia, known for its beautiful parks and unique all-metal church, one of the most unusual architectural landmarks in Central America.
End your journey in Sarchí, Costa Rica’s artisan capital, where master craftsmen hand-paint traditional oxcarts and produce beautiful wooden souvenirs using techniques passed down through generations.
A perfect blend of volcano views, cultural heritage, and authentic Costa Rican traditions.
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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Transportation included from San Jose Hotels and nearby
- Let us know if you have some special meal restriction or allergy
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Bilingual Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Operates with a minimun of 2 travelers
Not included
- Bottled Water
- Tips
Itinerary
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Stop 1
To embark on this tour we will take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela. En route we will see the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the popular Mango Park. Then we will continue to The Poas Volcano National Park, where we will have 20 minutes to enjoy the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, **as per National Volcanic Security Bureau **
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Stop 2
Next, after visiting the volcano, we will have time to enjoy a scrumptious lunch at Doka Coffee Plantation. Then we will continue our trip through the fern, flower and strawberry farms taking in the scenic vistas along the way. As we descend from the Poas Volcano we will stop to learn more about our golden bean, which is a term used to describe the unique and savory coffee of Costa Rica. Then we will be treated to a coffee tour in an actual coffee plantation to learn the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce some of the best coffee in Costa Rica and around the world. The careful process involved in the cultivation, harvesting & roasting of the Golden Bean , finally we will savor the delectable product.
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Stop 3
The third stop is the town of Grecia, considered one of the cleanest towns in Latin America.
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Stop 4
The last stop along the way is the town of Sarchi, known as the cradle of Costa Rican artisans
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
We will pick you up at hotels located in the San José area and near by. The pickup time will depend on your hotel's location, so we kindly ask that you specify the place where you will be staying in your request.
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Pickup is available from 179 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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From $124.50 per person
- Free cancellation
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