Poás Volcano + La Paz Waterfall Combo Tour
Discover one of Costa Rica’s most impressive active volcanoes and enjoy a beautiful waterfall experience surrounded by cloud forest, fresh mountain air, scenic landscapes, and a traditional lunch.
Experience
Experts
Tour
cancellation up to 48h in advance
DISCOVER.EXPERIENCE.ENJOY.
Why Choose This Experience?
Tour Description
Volcano, Waterfall & Mountain Beauty
This combo tour is a perfect way to experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Central Valley in one day. The adventure begins with a visit to Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of the country’s most famous active volcanic craters.
At the volcano, clients will enjoy a short walk to the main viewpoint, where they can admire the impressive crater and learn about the volcanic activity, surrounding cloud forest, and highland ecosystem.
After visiting Poás Volcano, the tour continues through scenic mountain landscapes toward the La Paz area. Along the way, clients can enjoy beautiful views, fresh air, coffee plantations, local farms, and the peaceful atmosphere of Costa Rica’s highlands.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Traditional Lunch
The experience continues with a visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, one of the most popular nature tours in the San José area. This beautiful park features five famous waterfalls, lush rainforest trails, scenic viewpoints, and one of the largest animal sanctuaries in Costa Rica.
Clients can enjoy the sound of the waterfalls, take beautiful photos, walk through tropical gardens, and learn more about Costa Rica’s wildlife and natural beauty in one unforgettable stop.
During the day, clients will also enjoy a traditional lunch, adding local flavor to this volcano, waterfall, and nature experience.
This tour is ideal for clients who want to combine volcano views, waterfall scenery, nature, photography, and Costa Rican landscapes without traveling too far from San José or Alajuela.
Every tour is different, and visibility at Poás Volcano depends on weather, clouds, park conditions, and volcanic activity.
What's Included
- Visit to Poás Volcano National Park
- Visit to La Paz Waterfall
- Traditional lunch
- Professional guide or driver-guide
- Scenic mountain drive
- Assistance throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets
Schedule & Details
- Poás Volcano National Park Hours: Open daily from approximately 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM, subject to park regulations and volcanic activity
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Poás Volcano / La Paz area
- Tour Style: Volcano, waterfall, nature and scenic tour
- Due to volcanic activity and park regulations, the recommended time at Poás Volcano is approximately 20 minutes at the main viewpoint, depending on visibility, weather conditions, and safety instructions from the park.
- Schedule may vary depending on national park entrance times, weather, traffic, availability, and pick-up location.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket or sweater
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Water bottle
- Camera or phone
- Sunscreen
- Cash for tips or personal expenses
Tour Gallery
Ready to Book Your Experience?
Spots are limited. Secure your tour today.
Secure your spot in just a few clicks.
Reservation Form
🔒 Your information is secure and encrypted.