Things to do in Province of Cartago, Costa Rica: The Best Day Trips from

In this day tour you will be able to enjoy beautiful views from the Irazu Volcano National Park, Orosi Valley and explore Cartago City. Irazu is an active strato volcano with an irregular subconical shape. It towers 3,432 meters above sea level and spreads over 500 square kilometers, which makes it the largest volcano in Costa Rica.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, National Park fees, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommed)

Irazú Volcano, this colossus is the highest volcano in the territory with 3432 meters (11000 feet) above sea level, whose last eruptive phase includes the period between 1963 and 1965 with strong gas and ash emanations that were perceived throughout the country. On a clear, sunny day, both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans can be seen. After visiting the volcano, we will descend to the city of Cartago, the ancient capital of Costa Rica established in 1563 by the conqueror Juan Vázquez de Coronado, where a stop is made at the Basilica of the Virgen de los Ángeles, a pilgrimage place for many faithful, which is a tradition in force since 1635. We also visit the Orosi viewpoint, a beautiful valley considered among the 10 most beautiful on the planet, then we explore the ruins of Cartago, a beautiful building that survived a strong earthquake in 1910.

Inclusions: Lunch, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. You will be heading to Cartago Province, about 1-hour drive from San Jose Irazú Volcano is a National Park in the Central Volcanic Conservation Area of Costa Rica. The volcano is still active although the last major eruptions were between 1963 and 1965, with occasional minor eruptions and some small lava flows since that time. With our professional tour guide you will be able to explore the park and walk to the main lookout point. The Crater Principal lake has an unusual greenish yellow coloring caused by rainfall dissolving the minerals along the craters walls. It has also been known to change colour to rust-red depending on the minerals present. The Irazú Volcano is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private professional tour guide just for you

Exclusions: Lunch

We love to run this Experience since it feels like taking family friends on a Day Trip. The roads and route we choose let us showcase the countryside of Cartago Province, and the families and communities that live around this 2 beautiful volcanoes. The cool climate contrast with the warm and traditional people that inhabits these multicolored farmlands. AS AN EXTRA DESTINATION OF THE TOUR WE CAN: a) visit the "coffee country" of Aquiares Town and farms or b) visit the Basilica Of The Angels, the most important church in downtown Cartago. Other additional stops can be done, but we don´t want to give too many spoilers;)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Binoculars and fieldguides

Exclusions: National Park Entrance Fee (adults $15; kids $5), ($8-$14pp)

Rafting day in one of the best rivers to practice this sport, the Pacuare. Valid for any level, if you have not done it before, you will learn and if you have already done so you will enjoy it again. Departures from any hotel in San José. Includes breakfast and picnic lunch on the river. We will pick you up at your hotel in San José to travel to the Pacuare River. Upon arriving at the operations center we will wait for you with a delicious breakfast to gain strength. Once equipped and after the safety talk, we will launch in 6-person rafts for 4 hours along the river sailing class III and IV rapids. Halfway we will have a picnic to eat and continue to the operations center again. Once finished, we can change before returning to San José, we will leave you again in your hotel

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, complete equipment, Breakfast, Lunch, Rafting class III-IV

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We will visit two of the most impressive active volcanoes in Costa Rica and the most historical city of Costa Rica on a full day of adventure and excitement experience in an authentic local way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, We will take you nice photos on the best spots., Bottled water

Exclusions: We pretty recommend you to have a good breakfast before the departure otherwise we can stop for some fruits or snacks but we will no able to stop for a complete breakfast., Guide tip, Traveling With a Local is an unique and flexibility experience, we prefer to give you the freedom of what to eat, we will take time for lunch together and recommend some places in base of your wishes., Entrance Tickets (Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes Entrance Tickets around $20 per person))

This tour is the combination of the Irazú Volcano National Park and the Orosi Lankester Garden tours. To that end, the tour offers the mystique of the Irazú Volcano, and the enchantment of the lush gardens in Orosi.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

The tour is ideal for people who only have half a day to go on an excursion, since you can take the tour and ask us to drop you off at the international airport. This excursion takes us to one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, listed as one of the most beautiful and impressive, just one hour from downtown San José. We will be able to walk through the main crater, and after the tour we go to the highest point of the National Park, then we descend from the volcano to visit the most important church in Costa Rica, we know a little about the architecture and the different constructions that the structure has had. In addition, the church is famous for its pilgrimage and for the history of the Virgin of the Angels, in addition the facilities have a small museum and the holy water fountain.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

Immerse yourself in the natural landscapes of Central America and see Costa Rica’s best highlights on this full-day trip from San Jose! Visit the tallest volcano in Costa Rica, tour the old city of Orosi and explore the colorful Lankester Botanical Gardens.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

This tour is the combination of the Irazu Volcano National Park and the Orosi Lankester Garden tours. To that end the tour offers the mystique of the Irazu Volcano, and the enchantment of the lush gardens in Orosi.

Inclusions: Lunch, Tour Guide, Transportation from Hotels in San José, Tour operate with a minimum of 2 people.

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities