Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Farm Tour

Three ecosystems in one day: crater, rainforest, and coffee plantation

A private tour from La Paz visits Poás Volcano's 1.5 km crater, La Paz Waterfall Gardens with five waterfalls and animal sanctuaries, and Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks' only coffee farm, where you walk the plantations and drink coffee with mountain views. A bilingual guide leads the route. Pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. La Paz Waterfall Gardens4h · entry included
2. Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm1h 30m · entry included

Volcano, waterfalls, and coffee tour

• Visit Poás Volcano crater overlook
• Explore La Paz Waterfall Gardens
• Tour Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
• Enjoy coffee with mountain views

The experience

You start at Poás Volcano, where a short 0.5 km trail (about 10 minutes each way) leads to an overlook of one of the world's largest active craters. The crater spans nearly 1.5 km across, and standing at the edge lets you see the raw geology: steam vents, sulfur deposits, the scale of the thing itself. From there, the route moves to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a single stop that holds five waterfalls, cloud forest trails, a butterfly observatory, hummingbird garden, and animal sanctuaries where jaguars, pumas, monkeys, and toucans live behind the scenes. You walk among the gardens and past the water. The park is built so you move through the landscape rather than watch it from a distance.

The final stop is Hacienda Alsacia, the world's only Starbucks coffee farm, planted across the lush mountains of the Central Valley. You walk through the scenic plantations, see how Starbucks grows, processes, and roasts its coffee, and watch sustainable farming in action. The experience ends with a freshly brewed cup you drink on the farm, looking out over the valley: a moment and a view you won't find anywhere else. A bilingual guide leads all three stops. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and pickup from your hotel is included.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• bilingual tour guide in English and Spanish.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• buffet meal.
• all fees and taxes.
• WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Syl Travel Day Tours

Is this one for you?Seven to eight hours fills most of a day, so book this if you want to see three major sites in one trip and don't mind a full schedule. A moderate level of fitness helps with the walking at each stop, and you'll want to bring a rain jacket for the cloud forest and waterfalls.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

How long does the tour take, and does it leave time for other activities in La Paz?

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours total, which fills most of a day but leaves the early morning or late afternoon free if you want to explore the city itself or rest at your hotel before or after.

What is the hike like at Poás Volcano?

The trail to the crater overlook is 0.5 km and takes about 10 minutes each way, so it is short and manageable for most visitors. The payoff is standing at the edge of one of the world's largest active craters.

What animals will I see at La Paz Waterfall Gardens?

La Paz holds jaguars, pumas, monkeys, and toucans in animal sanctuaries, plus a butterfly observatory and hummingbird garden. The park is designed so you encounter the wildlife as you move through the gardens and along the waterfall trails.

What happens at Hacienda Alsacia?

You walk through the coffee plantations, learn how Starbucks grows and processes its beans, and see the sustainable farming practices on the farm. The tour ends with a freshly brewed cup of coffee you drink on-site, overlooking the Central Valley.

What should I bring or wear?

Bring a rain jacket, as the cloud forest and waterfalls mean wet conditions are common. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the trails at Poás and La Paz Waterfall Gardens.