Private Tour: Poas Volcano National Park

🏙️ Departure from: Alajuela & San José
⏰ Tour time: 08:00
📅 Duration: Half Day
👍 Difficulty Level: Easy
👶 Minimum Age: 1+
📝 Notes: Private Tour, price can vary by group size.

Description:

Experience a captivating half-day tour of Poás Volcano National Park, starting with a scenic 90-minute drive through the stunning Costa Rican countryside. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes dotted with dairy farms, tropical flower nurseries, strawberry plantations, cheese factories, charming souvenir shops, and local vendors. Don’t miss the chance to savor local flavors, including a traditional pretiño—a delightful pastry drizzled with syrup made in local sugar mills.

 This active volcano has erupted 40 times since 1828 and stands at an elevation of 2,708 meters (8,885 feet). The park features two notable crater lakes.

The northern lake, Laguna Caliente, is situated at 2,300 meters in a crater that spans approximately 1.7 kilometers wide and 300 meters deep. It’s one of the world’s most acidic lakes and possibly the largest crater lake globally. In contrast, Lake Botos, found in an inactive crater that last erupted around 7500 BC, is cold and clear, surrounded by lush cloud forest within the park.

Poás Volcano National Park is a favorite destination for both locals and international visitors, making a half-day tour the perfect way to experience its beauty. After our park visit, we’ll make brief stops at various local attractions, including souvenir shops, dairy farms, and cozy restaurants.

Tour Highlights:

• Explore Poás Volcano National Park
• Visit the crater and Botos Lagoon
• Short stops at different local attractions such as souvenir stores, dairy farms & restaurants