Irazú Volcano -Half Day Trip

Highlights

Stand on top of Costa Rica’s tallest volcano
Guided Cartago tour features key historic sites
Convenient pickup and drop-off at downtown San Jose hotels

Summary

The trip begins by ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano, passing all types and forms of vegetation, from coffee plantations, to ferns, depending on the elevation. The trip leads up to a spectacular view of the massive crater which is home to a lagoon with a mystical green hue surrounded by jagged rocks. It should be mentioned, that on a clear day you can actually see both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! After an exciting tour of the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here will visit the mysterious ruins of the old Parish and take in the beautiful Basilica of our Virgin of Los Angeles (Virgen de los Angeles) with rich displays of carvings, statues and other art.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

Summit Irazu Volcano on a full-day tour from San Jose: you’ll have sweeping views to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans on clear days, but driving to the top keeps the day relaxed. Following your time at Irazu Volcano, a guided tour of Cartago helps make the most of the trip, with stops at a ruined parish and historic church.

What’s included?

Guide
Round Trip Transportation from San Jose
Tour operate with a minimum of 4 people
Entrance to Irazu Volcano Park
Not meals
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Covid-19 risk assessment of the activity completed (routes, visit of sights, possible crowds, number of people in the group, reduced services).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Destination Services

About operator:

Emerald rainforest, clouds of pastel coloured hummingbirds, smouldering volcanic peaks, tumbling rivers, and freshly picked oranges still warm from the glowing Central American sun: if Mother Nature can ever be accused of showing off, it is in Costa Rica. We are a leading company in Costa Rica, providing the best possible experience to our end customers. In key positions, we have employees with many years of experience in the tourism industry. We have two main offices and several REPs located in the most important areas.