Poas Volcano Starbucks Farm and La Paz Waterfall Private Tour
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Experience the best of Costa Rica’s Central Highlands on this complete full-day journey. Your adventure begins at Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks' exclusive global agronomy research farm, where you will explore coffee fields with views of the Poás foothills, learn about sustainable coffee processing, and enjoy freshly brewed specialty coffee. Ascend higher into the cloud forest to Poás Volcano National Park to marvel at its massive active crater and steaming sulfur lake. Finish your day at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, strolling scenic pathways beside rushing waterfalls and observing rescued Costa Rican wildlife in a lush rainforest setting.
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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Admission fee
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips for Tour Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Poás Volcano is an active stratovolcano located in central Costa Rica, rising to an elevation of 2,708 meters (8,885 feet) above sea level. It is famous for housing one of the largest active volcanic craters in the world, stretching over a mile wide and featuring a striking, steamy turquoise-blue acidic lake surrounded by cloud forest landscapes.
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Stop 2
Hacienda Alsacia is Starbucks’ first and only global agronomy research and development farm, nestled on the slopes of the Poás Volcano in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Spanning over 240 hectares, this working plantation serves as both an open-air laboratory for sustainable coffee farming and a premier visitor center, where guests can take guided seed-to-cup tours, learn about disease-resistant coffee varieties, and enjoy fresh brews overlooking scenic waterfalls and lush volcanic hillsides.
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Stop 3
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park is one of Costa Rica’s premier ecological attractions, located along the forested slopes between Poás Volcano and the Caribbean lowlands near Vara Blanca. Spanning over 70 acres of primary cloud and rain forest, the private reserve features paved hiking trails leading to viewing platforms for five cascading waterfalls along the La Paz River. In addition to its waterfalls, it hosts the country's largest animal rescue sanctuary—home to an expansive walk-through aviary, a butterfly observatory, hummingbird gardens, frog and snake exhibits, and rescued jungle cats.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Your guide will wait for you at hotel lobby area or reception. He will be holding a sign with your name
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Pickup is available from 43 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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From $350.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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