Poás Volcano and Coffee Farm Tour from San José

Crater rim at high elevation, then down to where coffee grows and water falls.

This tour from San José combines three stops: Poás Volcano, one of Central America's most active peaks at 2,708 meters; Hacienda Alsacia, a working Starbucks coffee farm where you learn how the beans are grown and processed; and La Paz Waterfalls in the Sarapiquí mountains. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and all activity fees are included in the 8 to 10 hour day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit volcano, waterfall, and coffee farm

• Pick up from San José lodging
• Travel to Poás Volcano
• Explore Poás Volcano area
• Enjoy typical lunch
• Visit La Paz Waterfalls
• Tour Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm

The experience

The day starts at your San José hotel, where the driver picks you up and heads toward the volcano. On the way, the route passes through strawberry and ornamental plant farms, then the large coffee plantations that blanket the region. You'll see the scale of what grows here before you arrive at the volcano itself.

At Poás, you stand at the crater rim of one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes. The 2,708-meter elevation puts you above much of the Central Valley, and the crater itself is the main event: a massive geological feature that dominates the landscape. After time at the volcano, the group moves on to Hacienda Alsacia, the Starbucks-owned coffee farm. Here you walk through the working farm, see how the beans are grown and processed, and learn about one of the world's most recognized coffee brands operating in its own origin country.

Lunch is included and served during the tour. Afterward, the final stop is La Paz Waterfalls, a series of cascades in the Sarapiquí mountains where you can see the water in its full drop. The return to San José happens in the late afternoon, completing the loop in roughly 8 to 10 hours.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in San José.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• an English-speaking guide and driver.
• lunch at a typical local restaurant.
• entry to Poás Volcano, Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm, and La Paz Waterfalls.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Costa Rica Itinerary

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying near San José and want one trip covering the volcano, coffee plantations, and a waterfall. Your guide picks you up from your hotel and manages all logistics.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

How high is Poás Volcano and what will I see at the crater?

Poás Volcano reaches 2,708 meters and is one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes. At the crater rim, you stand above the Central Valley and look directly into the volcanic crater itself: the main feature of the stop.

What happens at the Hacienda Alsacia coffee farm?

Hacienda Alsacia is a working Starbucks coffee farm where you walk through the plantations, see how the beans are grown and processed, and learn about the coffee production from one of the world's largest coffee brands.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately during the day.

What's the total length of this tour?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, covering three main stops with travel time between them.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in San José are included, and an English-speaking guide and driver lead the entire day.