Experience◎ Costa Rica

Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour

★★★★★

4.8(23 reviews)

|⏱ 8 hrs|👥 Private · up to 14|✓ For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

About This Experience

This tour combines the raw power of an active volcano with the serene beauty of lush rainforest and waterfalls, all in a single day. You’ll witness the dramatic landscape of Poás Volcano from a safe and accessible viewpoint, while learning fascinating stories about its eruptions and natural history.

At La Paz Waterfall Gardens, you’ll get up close to Costa Rica’s extraordinary wildlife, from colorful butterflies and hummingbirds to rescued monkeys and jungle cats. The trails, gardens, and waterfalls are carefully designed to immerse you in nature, creating unforgettable moments for photography, exploration, and discovery.

Itinerary

30 min

Poás Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural wonders.

Poás Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural wonders. The main crater, nearly 1.5 km wide, is among the largest active craters in the world. Visitors follow a short 0.5 km trail (about 10 minutes each way) to reach the overlook, where breathtaking views reveal the immense power of this active volcano. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating facts about Poás —from its last major eruption in 2017, to the acidic lagoon inside the crater, and how volcanic gases shape the surrounding ecosystem. You’ll also learn how scientists monitor the volcano daily to ensure safe visits, and why the fertile volcanic soil supports such rich biodiversity.

4 hrs

Discover one of Costa Rica’s most complete nature attractions.

Discover one of Costa Rica’s most complete nature attractions. Walk through trails leading to five stunning waterfalls, explore Central America’s largest butterfly observatory, and enjoy the Hummingbird, Orchid, and Bromeliad Gardens. Visit the Frog Pond, Serpentarium, Insect Exhibit, and the wildlife sanctuary where you can see monkeys, sloths, jungle cats, toucans, and more. La Paz combines waterfalls, wildlife, and rainforest into one unforgettable experience.

What's Included

✓Entrance fee to Poas Volcano & La paz waterfall gardens
✓Buffet lunch
✓WiFi on board
✓All Fees and Taxes
✓Air-conditioned vehicle
✓Port pickup and drop-off
✓Bilingual tour guide

Good to know

•Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
•Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
•The traveler needs to bring a rain jacket