San Jose

15 Best Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Tours

The classic San Jose triangle: Poas’ steaming crater at morning clarity, La Paz Waterfall Gardens’ toucans and cats and Hacienda Doka’s coffee from cherry to cup. Crater visibility runs on a morning timer; the early departures know it.

1.Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

Discover Costa Rica’s highlights with this full-day tour from San Jose, visiting Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and a coffee plantation in comfort and style.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Phenomenal and amazing experience with Rachel and Olman recomendable to anyone who plans to come to Cista Rica”

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2.Hacienda Café Doka, Volcán Poas & Jardines de La Catarata La Paz

Discover Costa Rica's highlights with this full-day tour visiting Doka Coffee Estate, Poas Volcano, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, all from San Jose.

★ 5.0

“Driver was on time and the guide was very friendly! Coffee plantation was pretty, breakfast was good there. The walk to the volcano was easy, we had good visibility. The waterfall gardens were beautiful!”

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3.Hacienda Doka Coffee Experience Tour

Discover Costa Rica's premier coffee plantation with this engaging 1h 15m tour, learning about coffee and sugar production, with tastings included.

★ 4.5

“This was so very enjoyable and enlightening! I learned so much about the coffee bean plants, the harvesting and the production! Ray was our tour guide and he did and excellent job! And the tasting of coffee and chocolate was delicious! I highly recommend this…”

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4.Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour

Discover Costa Rica’s natural wonders on this full-day tour visiting Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate, and La Paz Waterfalls—an authentic experience for nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“We spent most of our week exploring Costa Rica on our own, but for our last day we decided to book this full-day tour—and it became one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the moment of pickup to drop-off, everything was fantastic. Our…”

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6.Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Discover Costa Rica’s stunning waterfalls, wildlife, and cloud forests with all-day access to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Perfect for families and nature lovers.

★ 4.5

“So many beautiful things to see! I highly recommend this experience! It takes several hours (4-5) if you really want to take the time to see just about everything. Highly recommend !”

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7.From San José: Poás Volcano Crater, Coffee Tour and Breakfast

Discover Costa Rica's highlights with a tour from San José visiting Poás Volcano, a coffee plantation, and La Paz Waterfall — perfect for nature and coffee lovers.

★ 4.0

“Great trip with our guide Marcela, full of interesting facts and details, truly recommend! We were very lucky as the volcano was fully visible too.”

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8.Poás Volcano and Coffee Tour with Tasting and La Paz Falls

Discover Costa Rica’s highlights on this day trip, including Poás Volcano, coffee plantation, and La Paz Waterfalls, with expert guides and authentic sights.

★ 4.0

“To check the weather to see whether the vulcano will be visible or not, because if you book a few days in advance that the chances are not good , you would not book that trip!”

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9.Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s biodiversity on this full-day La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San Jose, featuring waterfalls, wildlife, and lush cloud forests for $130.

★ 4.5

“The visit to La Paz Gardens was wonderful- a combination of seeing animals up close and walking through the park to see waterfalls was perfect. The traffic was horrendous, so be prepared to be in the van for many hours.”

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10.Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s highlights in one day with this tour featuring Poas Volcano, waterfalls, and coffee farms from San José. Explore, learn, and enjoy.

★ 5.0

“I was terribly sick the entire time and I still had a lot of fun. I think this tour is definitely worth it. Also, my tour guide Johnny drove me back to my hostel because of how sick I was. Definitely a great your group.”

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12.Poas Volcano National Park Half Day tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s iconic Poas Volcano on a half-day guided tour from San Jose, featuring stunning crater views, coffee stops, and authentic local touches.

★ 4.5

“Great guide who explained things so well. Took extra time to wait for clouds to clear to see the volcano clearly. Breakfast was in a small family restaurant with authentic food. Stopped at a strawberry stand because someone asked if we could. Great experience.”

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13.Britt Coffee Tour from San José

Discover the Costa Rican coffee-making process on this 2-hour Britt Coffee Tour from San José, including tasting, lunch, and farm insights.

★ 4.5

“Our tour leader put on an excellent performance and I really learned something on the tour. The weather was beautiful and we stocked up at the store. A very nice two hours or so.”

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14.Poas Volcano + Coffee tour + Waterfall tour day from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s Poas Volcano, a coffee farm, and waterfalls on a full-day tour from San Jose. Enjoy stunning views, expert guides, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“You get just enough time at the volcano and waterfall! The coffee tour was pretty cool, and the guide there was very informative.”

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15.Poas Volcano + Coffee Plantations & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Trip from San Jose

Explore Costa Rica’s highlights with a full-day tour from San José, visiting a coffee plantation, Poás Volcano, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“We had an excellent tour with Jose. It ended up just being me and my husband. Breakfast in the coffee plantation was really big (lots of vegetarian options). We got to try lots of different coffees and chocolates. Jose kept an eye on the volcano…”

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More Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Tours

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