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

“Rachel and Olman were wonderful tour guides. Even though we couldn’t do the volcano because it was closed we still had a great time. The coffee plantation, hiking to see the waterfalls and being at the animal rescue was the best experience.”

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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

“We got picked up around 6am at our hotel, made a few more stops for people and headed to the first location. We absolutely loved the tour!! No pressure to buy anything at the official shops. Definitely a workout at the end with the waterfalls…”

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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

“Mario is an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and kind. Marioade the experience wonderful. Definitely a tour you don't want to miss.”

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5.La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s natural beauty on a full-day tour from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, featuring waterfalls, wildlife, and local cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Everything was great. Our tour guide was fantastic. The waterfall is breathtaking. The animal sanctuary is amazing. Lunch was good. Great experience”

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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

“Very well done park. A lot of attention to detail on making it a beautiful place to visit. Must do if staying near San Jose. Even the buffet lunch was good, and I'm not usually a fan of park food.”

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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 guide and driver. Comfortable bus. Highly recommend the tour. Rare opportunity to see the active volcano.”

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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

“Very simple to book, confirmed and then arrived to pick us up on time. Our guide Charlton was superb. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Lunch was included which was a nice bonus.”

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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

“Great tour. The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. Trip to the volcano was the highlight even though it was raining and the crater was somewhat obscured by clouds. The La Paz waterfall is gorgeous. I also greatly enjoyed the stop at the Starbucks coffee…”

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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

“It was only us on the tour for pickup which was great. The tour guide/driver was very friendly. The tour was good they tried to translate for us the information, gave a tour of the factory and the process of coffee, gave samples of different…”

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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

“What a great tour! Our guide and our driver were both fabulous. We enjoyed each stop and the everything was so beautiful. We highly recommend!!”

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More Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Tours

4.5La Paz Waterfalls6 hours (approx.)$135.00 5.0Horseback our Hacienda – 4 hours Coffee Tour4 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Super Combo Tour: Waterfalls Gardens + Coffee Tour + Poás Volcano9 hours (approx.)$199.90 4.5Poás Volcano Half-Day Tour with Coffee Experience from San José$109.61 4.5La Paz Waterfall Gardens Half-Day Tour from San José$133.34 3.5Poas Volcano National Park – Admission Ticket20 to 45 minutes (approx.)$32.00 4.5Doka Coffee Tour, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Day Trip from San Jose$184.00 4.5La Paz Waterfall Gardens From San José7 hours (approx.)$134.00 4.5La Paz Waterfalls Gardens Tour (Half day)7 hours (approx.)$147.00 4.5Day trip La paz Waterfall Gardens & Doka Coffee Plantations8 hours (approx.)$175.00 4.5Day trip DOKA Coffee Plantations & La paz Waterfall Gardens$175.00 4.0Doka Coffee Tour- Grecia & Sarchi From San José6 hours (approx.)$131.00 5.0San Jose City Tour & Tasting – Costa Rican Coffee and Chocolate$79.00 4.5Poas Volcano La Paz Waterfall Garden and CoffeeTour from San Jose10 hours (approx.)$225.00 5.0Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour6 hours (approx.)$255.00 4.5La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park Full-Day Tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$125.00 5.0Semi Private La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River from San Jose9 hours (approx.)$225.00 5.0Day Trip from San Jose to La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Safari in Sarapiqui River10 hours (approx.)$225.00 5.0Full day, the Aquiares way – Complete Coffee Tour8 hours (approx.)$108.00 4.5Half-day Poas Volcano6 hours (approx.)$122.00 4.5Britt Coffee Tour with lunch. Private Tour from San Jose5 hours (approx.)$195.00 4.5Doka Café, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Garden8 hours (approx.)$185.00 5.0Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. Private Tour10 hours (approx.)$308.00 5.0Poas Volcano – Half Day5 to 6 hours (approx.)$110.00

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