
Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden Tour
Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden Tour. Participants will be picked up from hotels in San José and travel to the province of Cartago to visit the Irazu Volcano. The journey includes views of local flora and fauna. The Irazu Volcano...
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Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden Tour
Participants will be picked up from hotels in San José and travel to the province of Cartago to visit the Irazu Volcano. The journey includes views of local flora and fauna.
The Irazu Volcano stands at 3,432 meters (11,259 feet) and is the most active volcano in Costa Rica. Tour participants will explore one of its craters and see a unique green lake within it, with remarkable views of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Next, the tour moves to Cartago, where visitors will stop at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels before proceeding to Lankester Gardens, home to over 800 species of orchids and plants.
A traditional Costa Rican meal will be provided, consisting of rice, beans, salad, choice of meat (chicken, fish, or pork), dessert, and a drink.
The tour continues to the Orosi and Ujarrás Valley, notable for its stunning mountains and historical significance including colonial settlements and events like pirate attacks and earthquakes. This area is also recognized for the Franciscan Order and the establishment of early Catholic churches.
The total duration of the tour is 11.5 hours, concluding with a return to hotels in San José.
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes pickup and drop-off at certain hotels in San José. If a booked hotel is not listed for pickup, participants will be contacted to confirm a meeting point.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Transport by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Admission to sites mentioned
- Food and drinks
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility