Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens
1 / 5 · photos from this tourOne of the few Poás combos that actually goes inside La Paz Waterfall Gardens: coffee farm, the Poás crater and Botos Lagoon, then the buffet and a walk in the Gardens. The trade-off is a long day — 06:00 pickup, 10 hours — and $249 for one adult, not the $189 “from” price.
Price for the Poás Volcano, Coffee Plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour
GetYourGuide calendar, 1 adult · Updated November 2026
See prices for your datesCoffee, Crater and the Gardens: The Day
- 06:00 · Hotel pickupPickup in San José, air-conditioned transport.
- Coffee plantationHow the beans are grown, harvested and roasted, then a tasting.
- Poás Volcano National ParkThe crater, over a mile across and 1,050 ft deep, and a trail to Botos Lagoon.
- La Paz Waterfall GardensBuffet lunch of traditional dishes, then time to explore the gardens and falls.
- Return to San JoséAbout 10 hours in total.
GetYourGuide description and itinerary · time inside the Gardens is not stated
Included & Not
- ✓ All entrance fees
- ✓ Lunch
- ✓ Professional bilingual guide
- ✓ Air-conditioned transport
- ✕ Tips
- The listing does not say how long you spend in the Gardens — lunch comes first, then the walk.
- Clouds can hide the Poás crater; you see it on clear mornings.
- For more Gardens time, the Café Doka combo lists 3.5 hours inside.
What Guests Say About This Tour
Verified GetYourGuide reviews, quoted in full on photos from this tour.
4.64 tour rating“Such a fantastic experience, truly the most amazing way to start our trip in Costa Rica! All 3 places were absolutely stunning, and we got super lucky with the weather, as we could see the whole crater at Poás, and it was mesmerising. Our tour guide was really cool and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!”
Diána · Hungary · Jun 2023 · On GetYourGuide →
4.64 tour rating“Ricardo L. Was a super knowledgeable guide and really made our excursion memorable. He knew a ton about the volcanos and flora and fauna. I would 100% recommend Ricardo as a guide for future trips!”
Jacqueline · United States · May 2023 · On GetYourGuide →
4.64 tour rating“It was a very good trip! Visiting the Volcano and Lá Paz Park was fantastic! The Guide was very helpful and attentive to the entire group.”
Ana · Portugal · Dec 2023 · translated by GetYourGuide · On GetYourGuide →
Good for
- You want Poás and the Gardens in one day
- No car — pickup in San José
- Solo travellers: it books for 1 adult
- You want lunch and every entry sorted
Not for
- Late risers — pickup is at 06:00
- Anyone who wants hours in the Gardens: time inside is not stated
- Tight budgets — the photo-stop combos cost less, but skip the Gardens
Poás, Coffee and La Paz Gardens Tour: FAQ
Does this tour enter La Paz Waterfall Gardens?
Yes. The listing includes all entrance fees and lunch at the Gardens, then time to explore. How the day runs
What time is pickup?
06:00, from hotels in San José. Check dates
Is lunch included?
Yes, a buffet of traditional dishes at La Paz Waterfall Gardens. What is included
How long do you spend in the Gardens?
The listing does not say. If time inside matters most, the Café Doka combo lists 3.5 hours. Alternatives
Will I see the Poás crater?
On clear mornings. A guest wrote they got lucky with the weather and saw the whole crater. Guest reviews
How much does it cost?
$249 per adult when booking for 1 (listed from $189). Price
Check Dates for the Poás & Gardens Day
06:00 pickup · coffee, Poás crater and the Gardens · all entrance fees and lunch included.
Check dates · $249