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

4.7 / 5

54 reviews

Activity provider: Destiny Travel Costa Rica
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    San Jose: Irazú Volcano, Cartago City & Orosi Valley Tour

    Activity provider: Destiny Travel Costa Rica

    4.7

    54 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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    Skip the ticket line
    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
    Full description

    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.

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

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Jacket
    • Comfortable clothes

    Know before you go

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

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 54 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.7/5
    • Transportation
      4.9/5
    • Value for money
      4.5/5
    • Service
      5/5

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    Jorge was a really nice guide, he explained us not only a lot about the volcano but also many other things like the history of Costa Rica and the nature. After the volcano he brought to see the city of Cartago and after that to a restaurant in the middle of a coffee farm were we had a really good lunch. Thank you for the tour, I highly recomendo it.

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    March 24, 2023

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    Best tour of my trip. Edgar was great guide, very accommodating, informative, and funny. Make sure to bring warm clothing - it can be literally freezing at volcano and very windy. Lunch was terrific at beautiful restaurant. Make sure to go explore the path in the garden below.

    March 24, 2023

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    Ronnie is an amazing tour guide, we learned so much about Costa Rica, he is very knowledgeable and passionate! The volcano was an amazing experience as well as a tour of Cartago city and the valley. Our lunch was at a coffee plantation it was magical. Will definitely be coming back to Costa Rica to explore more!

    March 24, 2023

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