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San Jose: Irazú Volcano, Cartago City & Orosi Valley Tour

4.6 / 5

84 reviews

Activity provider:Destiny Travel Costa Rica
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Day trip

San Jose: Irazú Volcano, Cartago City & Orosi Valley Tour

Activity provider:Destiny Travel Costa Rica

4.6

84 reviews

From US$ 130 per person

Visit the summit of the highest active volcano in Costa Rica, at an elevation of 3,432 meters, followed by a visit to the city of Cartago and the Orosi Valley.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pickup/drop-off service is offered at any Hotel/Hostel/B&B/Airbnb in San Jose downtown, Alajuela downtown, and Heredia downtown. Please be ready for pickup at least 5 minutes prior to departure time.
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • See the summit craters of the highest volcano in Costa Rica
  • Visit the charming city of Cartago and visit its central basilica
  • Explore the beautiful Orosi Valley and stop for a traditional lunch
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Start with a pickup from your hotel and travel by minibus along the Panamerican Highway until you reach the base of the Irazú Volcano. Travel up the winding road through fertile farmlands where many types of fruit and vegetables are cultivated. 

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. At the summit of the volcano, on a clear day, marvel at the spectacular view of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Next, descend to the city of Cartago and stop at the Virgin of the Angels Basilica. Discover this local pilgrimage site which has large vaulted ceilings and exquisite examples of stained glass windows. 

Continue the tour through the Orosi Valley, an area of magnificent natural beauty. Visit one of the few remaining colonial churches in the region and stop for a tasty typical lunch at one of the local restaurants. Finally, be returned to your hotel to complete the tour.

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  • Bilingual English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • Typical Lunch
  • Gratuities

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Jacket
  • Comfortable clothes

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  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • This tour is suitable for people of all ages

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 84 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    5/5

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The trip was very good but I think it was overpriced for the activities included. Compared to the other trips we went on, this could’ve been priced less. Our driver and guide is very personable though and gives a fantastic impression of beautiful Costa Rica.

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May 28, 2023

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This was a great day trip, not far away from San Jose. Having the ability to visit Irazu volcano from a near distance, enjoy the views from over 3400m, and hear interesting stories from our guide Freddy, you can't ask for more. During the trip, we visited the old cathedral in Cartago and enjoyed lunch next to a lake in Orosi Valley. This was our first tour in Costa Rica, and we were not disappointed. Not to mention how Freddy literally had answers to every question we had. We truly enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to anyone.

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May 17, 2023

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Excellent tour, especially taking into acount luck with no rain in rainy season. The views from the Irazu Volcano are spectacular, the visit to the old capital of Costa Rica, Cartago, interesting, picturesque stop at Mirador de Ujarras for the view to the Valley of Orosi and ruins of XVI church. The trip ended with delicious lunch in Cachi. The tour guide, Freddie, was most kind and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this activity.

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