Referred to as the City of Flowers, Heredia’s colorful city landscape surrounds the downtown plaza, where people come to sit under the mango trees and listen to outdoor concerts. Much smaller than San Jose and only 6 miles north, it features numerous historical buildings and 18th-century colonial architecture plus plenty of adventure tours beyond the city limits. Here you will find coffee plantation tours, walking garden tours amid beautiful waterfalls, or tours to outlying artisanal towns. Its central location provides access to several volcanoes along the central corridor, including the active Poas Volcano. Protected national and private parks offer hiking, birdwatching, ziplining and hot springs tours among others, where you can experience the magic of exploring wildlife in tropical rain and cloud forests. Imagine seeing the rare Resplendent Quetzal or finding a family of monkeys looking at you!
Embark on a journey of sensory delight as we begin our day at the Doka Coffee Estate, where a sumptuous breakfast awaits. Nestled within the vibrant heart of a thriving coffee plantation, this experience will immerse you in the time-honored artistry of coffee production, unveiling the secrets of Costa Rica's world-renowned coffee. Here, you'll delve into the ancient techniques passed do ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Learning Family, Culture
On this multifaceted guided cultural tour you’ll visit an award-winning coffee plantation, an ornately designed historical church, and the artisan town of Sarchi, known for its excellent craftsmanship of sustainable hardwood furniture as well as creative souvenirs.This fun filled day will begin when you are picked up in an air-conditioned van and driven along the Pan-American highway t ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Learning Family
This tour takes you to the very top of Irazu Volcano for a half mile hike around 3 different craters, with steaming fumaroles and luminous lagoons. The Irazu Volcano, sitting at an elevation of 11,260 feet, is the highest active volcano to be found in Costa Rica and the only one with roads leading all the way to the top.Viewing it from the surrounding cities, you’ll see it’s iconic c ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Learning Family, Culture, Hot Springs
You’ve traveled this far now you won’t want to miss the tallest volcano, the miracle of the Black Stone, the healing waters of the Basilica, or a fabulous afternoon of lunch and hot springs surrounded by magnificent scenery. Welcome to Costa Rica! The tour begins when you are picked up from your hotel and taken across the Central Valley passing by scenic fields and farms. Your first ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Romance, Learning Family, Waterfalls
This guided garden tour surrounds you with native tropical flowering plants and trees as you hike to 5 beautiful waterfalls. You’ll see monkeys, wild cats, exotic birds, and snakes as La Paz Waterfall Gardens is also a rehabilitation center for rescued wildlife. This is a unique opportunity to see in one place the amazing flora and fauna that makes Costa Rica so awe-inspiring.Your day ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Learning Family, Culture
On this exciting full day combo tour you will hike the active Poas volcano, tour the Doka Coffee Estate where you can sample the “World’s Best Coffee”, visit an historical church in Grecia, explore the small artisan town of Sarchi, and stop to enjoy a typical Costa Rican midday meal.Your day will begin bright and early when you are picked up from your hotel and driven to your first ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Learning Family, Culture, Hiking, Waterfalls
Come sip a cup of the “World’s Best Coffee” and enjoy a delicious breakfast while touring the Doka Coffee Estate. Revved up and ready, you’ll take a short walk to the summit of Poas Volcano with its stunning views. Combined with a visit to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you’ll again stop to eat, you will have completed a Costa Rican experience others have only dreamed about!< ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Learning Family, Culture
The vibrant city of San Jose has much to offer in the way of history, architecture, museums and art. Did you know that San Jose was the third city in the world to use electric lights following New York and Paris? This guided tour will unveil many facets of the city’s cultural development as you go on a unique adventure exploring its streets and avenues. The day will begin when you are ...
Suggested age range: 1+
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