Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden from San José

Incredible activity, lots of walking. It was very windy and a bit cold on the volcano, so consider bringing a sweater. A...

Luis Carlos

Marvel at the magnificent Irazu Volcano crater, an incredible array of plant species in the Lankester Gardens, and the Orosi Valley's natural beauty.

Details

Duration

11 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned
Food and drinks (depending on selections)

When to book

You can book up to 4 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 720 Travelers·81 reviews

August 31, 2026
Anónimo
Montevideo, Uruguay
Great activity. We were able to see the Irazú volcano. It's recommended to bring an umbrella. The Orosi Valley is beautiful. The Lankester Gardens are...
Traveling solo
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July 12, 2026
Luis Carlos Román Escobedo
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Incredible activity, lots of walking. It was very windy and a bit cold on the volcano, so consider bringing a sweater. Although in the Cartago area wh...
Traveling solo
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September 26, 2026
Angy
Cdmx, Mexico
The best part was the end, with lunch at the coffee farm overlooking the beautiful dam. The food was excellent, and the coffee was outstanding.
As a couple
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August 31, 2026
David Fernández
Madrid, Spain
A friendly guide who maintained a good conversation and provided information about each place in both English and Spanish. He gave great advice both f...
Traveling solo
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August 30, 2026
Kathy
Castle Rock, United States
The tour was very good and interesting! As a female traveling alone I felt very safe and appreciated being picked up and dropped off at my hotel.
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August 2, 2026
Jaime
Culiacán, Mexico
Spectacular views of the volcano; the weather was perfect. Katya, our guide, was always very attentive and knowledgeable, explaining every detail. The...
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July 21, 2026
Ricardo Carrero Padilla
Bogota, Colombia
Excellent tour.
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April 10, 2026
Carlos Andres
Colombia
Good activity. Good guide. It would have been nice to have spent more time at the volcano.
Traveling solo
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March 25, 2026
Marco Antonio
Madrid, Spain
A full day trip with a great overview of the volcano and its history, plus a visit to the Lankestet gardens. Highly recommended. The guides were very ...
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March 24, 2026
Anónimo
Chihuahua, Mexico
It was nice, they treated us very well but they arrived 1 hour 30 minutes late for us.
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Marvel at the magnificent Irazu Volcano crater, an incredible array of plant species in the Lankester Gardens, and the Orosi Valley's natural beauty.

Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden Tour

We'll pick you up from your hotel in San José and head to the province of Cartago, where we can find the Irazu Volcano. Along the route, we'll admire fertile lands and an abundance of local flora and fauna.

At 3,432 meters high (11,259 feet), the Irazu Volcano is considered the most active volcano in Costa Rica. We'll explore one of its craters and marvel at a fascinating green lake of varying depth. What's more, views of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from the volcano will take your breath away.

Then, we'll come back down to Earth as we make our descent into Cartago, the old capital city of Costa Rica. We'll pop into the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in the city of Cartago for a visit, and then we'll head to the Lankester Gardens, where we'll admire over 800 species of orchids and plants.

Next up, we'll recharge our batteries with a traditional Costa Rican meal. The menu consists of rice, beans, salad, meat (chicken, fish, or pork), dessert and a refreshing drink.

Then, we'll continue towards the spectacular Orosi and Ujarrás Valley, which are surrounded by beautiful mountains and diverse coffee and sugar cane farms, among others. During the colonial era, these valleys were settlements. In addition, they were also the scene of many different historical events such as pirate attacks, earthquakes, and floods. This zone is also famous for the Franciscan Order, who were entrusted with the process of evangelization and pioneers in the setting up of the first Catholic churches in the country.

At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to your hotels in San José after 11.5 hours of cultural adventure.

Irazu Volcano Visit

If you prefer a shorter option, you can choose the tour to only the Irazu Volcano. In this option, we'll focus solely on visiting the volcano, enjoying its impressive landscapes and panoramic views of the crater. What amazing photos! After the visit, we'll return directly to San José, and the total duration will be 6 hours.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pickup and drop–off to and from certain hotels in San José. After making your booking, if your hotel is not on the list of hotels that include pickup, we'll contact you to confirm a meeting point for pickup.

9.2

Exceptional 720 Travelers·81 reviews

August 31, 2026
Anónimo
Montevideo, Uruguay
Great activity. We were able to see the Irazú volcano. It's recommended to bring an umbrella. The Orosi Valley is beautiful. The Lankester Gardens are...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 12, 2026
Luis Carlos Román Escobedo
Ciudad De México, Mexico
Incredible activity, lots of walking. It was very windy and a bit cold on the volcano, so consider bringing a sweater. Although in the Cartago area wh...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 26, 2026
Angy
Cdmx, Mexico
The best part was the end, with lunch at the coffee farm overlooking the beautiful dam. The food was excellent, and the coffee was outstanding.
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 31, 2026
David Fernández
Madrid, Spain
A friendly guide who maintained a good conversation and provided information about each place in both English and Spanish. He gave great advice both f...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 30, 2026
Kathy
Castle Rock, United States
The tour was very good and interesting! As a female traveling alone I felt very safe and appreciated being picked up and dropped off at my hotel.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 2, 2026
Jaime
Culiacán, Mexico
Spectacular views of the volcano; the weather was perfect. Katya, our guide, was always very attentive and knowledgeable, explaining every detail. The...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 21, 2026
Ricardo Carrero Padilla
Bogota, Colombia
Excellent tour.
With friends
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April 10, 2026
Carlos Andres
Colombia
Good activity. Good guide. It would have been nice to have spent more time at the volcano.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 25, 2026
Marco Antonio
Madrid, Spain
A full day trip with a great overview of the volcano and its history, plus a visit to the Lankestet gardens. Highly recommended. The guides were very ...
Is this useful?
March 24, 2026
Anónimo
Chihuahua, Mexico
It was nice, they treated us very well but they arrived 1 hour 30 minutes late for us.
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Marvel at the magnificent Irazu Volcano crater, an incredible array of plant species in the Lankester Gardens, and the Orosi Valley's natural beauty.

Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden Tour

Next up, we'll recharge our batteries with a traditional Costa Rican meal. The menu consists of rice, beans, salad, meat (chicken, fish, or pork), dessert and a refreshing drink.

At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to your hotels in San José after 11.5 hours of cultural adventure.

Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley, & Lankester Garden Tour