This tour is a combination of the Irazu Volcano National Park, the Orosi Valley, and the Lankester Garden tours. With this excursion, you will see an impressive volcano, visit important historical and cultural places in our country and also will have the opportunity to see beautiful plants. To that end, the tour offers the mystique of the Irazu Volcano and the enchantment of the lush gardens in Orosi. The tour will begin with us trekking south along the Panamerican Highway until we reach the base of the behemoth “Iztaru” (a name of an indigenous village that was situated on the flanks of the volcano, and a likely candidate as a possible origin for the current name of the Irazu Volcano).
The winding road traverses fertile lands in which all types and forms of vegetation are cultivated, all the while affording us a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding hills and valleys. And, at the very top of the summit, on a clear day, one can be privy to an unforgettable bird’s eye view of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
As we descend to the city of Cartago we will stop at the Virgin of the Angels Basilica – a famous peregrination site for many believers, some of which travel for days or even weeks on foot, in a pilgrimage of faith, to the site. The Basilica has large vaulted ceilings and exquisite examples of stained glass windows and is a must-see.
Next, after we visit the Basilica we will stop at the Lankester Gardens, a University of Costa Rica Center for Investigation that protects more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads, and countless species of other plants.
Then, we will continue to the Valley of Orosi, an area that overflows with unparalleled beauty. We will be able to visit one of the few remaining colonial churches and we will stop to enjoy a tasty typical lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Includes:
- TRANSPORTATION
- BILINGUAL GUIDE (ENGLISH/SPANISH)
- ENTRANCE FEE TO: IRAZU VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
- ENTRANCE FEE TO: LANKESTER GARDENS
- LUNCH
*Children (3 – 10 years old): 25% discount
*Children 0-2 years old pay car seat charge fee
*This tour will not operate on Mondays or Tuesdays
*A minimum of 2 passengers is required for this tour to operate. Your reservation will be placed on hold until the tour meets the minimum number of required passengers. Once this requirement is fulfilled, we will send you a confirmation message.
Cancellation Policy for one-day tours
- Cancellation must be made a full 48 hours prior to the service, otherwise, a penalty of 100% will be applied
- 90% refund if cancelation is made 48 hours or more prior to the service (10% charged to cover bank refund fees).
- No refunds for No shows.
What to bring?
- HAT
- LIGHT JACKET OR SWEATSHIRT
- CAMERA
- BINOCULARS
- WALKING SHOES
- RAINCOAT
