San José: Poás Volcano, Coffee Farm, & Blue Falls Tour

Discover Costa Rica’s highlights on a private tour from San José. Visit Poás Volcano’s steaming crater, taste coffee at a family farm & explore turquoise waterfalls at Blue Falls & Catarata del Toro
Begin your adventure with hotel pickup in San José and travel through the scenic highlands of Alajuela Province. Along the way, admire rolling coffee plantations, dairy farms, and misty mountains that set the stage for a day of natural wonders.

Your first stop is Poás Volcano National Park, home to one of the world’s largest active craters. Stroll along the paved trails to the main viewpoint, where you can observe the steaming turquoise crater lake, surrounded by dramatic volcanic formations. On clear days, enjoy sweeping views of the Central Valley and cloud forests beyond.

Next, visit a family-run coffee farm nestled on the volcanic slopes. Learn the full journey of Costa Rican coffee—from seed to cup—through harvesting, processing, and roasting demonstrations. Conclude with a guided tasting on a terrace overlooking lush mountain scenery, savoring the unique flavors shaped by the region’s volcanic soil.

Continue to Bajos del Toro, a peaceful rainforest area famed for its waterfalls and deep canyons. Stop for a relaxing lunch at a local mountain restaurant, enjoying fresh Costa Rican cuisine with breathtaking views.

Then, explore Blue Falls, trekking jungle paths to vibrant turquoise waterfalls and natural pools, where you can pause to swim if conditions allow. End your waterfall adventure at Catarata del Toro, one of Costa Rica’s tallest waterfalls, plunging dramatically into an extinct volcanic crater surrounded by dense rainforest.

Return to San José through winding mountain roads, concluding a full day of volcano vistas, authentic coffee culture, rainforest trails, and breathtaking waterfalls. This private tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and nature in one unforgettable day.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.