Irazú Volcano

Located in the highlands of Cartago you will be able to see its crater and fumaroles up close and pass through the city that was formerly the capital of Costa Rica combined with an orchid tour.

Volcanoes
Departure from San José
Exploring Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica, San José
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You will be able to admire the majestic volcano, visit important historical and cultural sites, and enjoy the lush vegetation of the area.

We will start ascending towards the great "Iztaru". At the top of the volcano, you will be able to observe the main craters and, on a sunny day, both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans can be seen.

Descending to the city of Cartago, we visit the Basilica of the Virgin of the Angels, which according to religious custom is a place of pilgrimage for many believers, then we move to the Lankester Gardens, a research center of the University of Costa Rica that protects more than 800 species of orchids and bromeliads in addition to countless other plants.

Later we will travel to the Orosi Valley, a place where creation overflows in scenery of unparalleled beauty. We will visit one of the few colonial temples and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

You will also be able to see the rustic "Casa del Soñador", an example of primitivist art.

Day 1

06:30

Departure from San José
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

08:00

Visit to the volcano
San Juan de Chicuá, Provincia de Cartago, Costa Rica

16:00

Visit to the Lankester Botanical Garden
Cartago, Cartago Province, Costa Rica

20:00

Return to San José
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

What this tour includes

Transportation

Professional tour guide

Entrance fees to tourist sites

Lunch

Conditions and cancelation policy

1- You can reschedule the trip at no additional cost as long as there are no price increases in services, otherwise the additional will be paid, applies to flight cancellations or illness due to pandemic theme, only assume the cost of the transfer for the return of the money.
2- Any change or cancellation of reservation can be made by phone or email.
3- If you cancel more than 5 days before the date of the tour you will pay a penalty of 5% of the price of the package for management costs.
4- If you cancel between 4 and 5 days before the date of arrival there is a 10% cancellation fee of the tour price.
5- If cancelled 3 days before the date of arrival there is a penalty of 100% of the total reservation.
6- If the client does not show up on time for the booked tour, 100% of the prepaid price will be charged.