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Volcan Irazu
Irazú Volcano Half Day:

Departure time: 8:30 am
Includes: Guide, transportation, and entrance fee
Duration: 5 hours.




The Irazú Volcano tour offers an opportunity to sample some of Costa Rica's natural beauty and
rich heritage. You’ll explore the Irazú Volcano (11.000 feet above sea level) in the province of
Cartago.              
After admiring the enormous crater and breathtaking views (both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
on a clear day), you’ll continue this tour to the beautiful Lankaster Gardens. There are over 3000
species of plants, including a spectacular collection of orchids.
                       
                          
   Price: USD $ 50
Irazú Volcano, Basílica de los Angeles y
Valle de Orosi:


Departure time: 8:30 am
Includes: Guided tour, transportation, lunch and entrance fees
Duration: 8 hours.

Recommended Clothing: Light Jacket or sweater, camera,
sunglasses, sneakers or walking shoes, we highly recommend rain gear in the rainy
season.

Your first stop is the Irazú Volcano which is 11.000 feet above sea level; this is the
highest point on the Central Volcanic Mountain Range. We will continue, through the
hills of our Agriculture region, where potatoes, cabbages, and other vegetable crops
are grown. Higher in elevation you can observe our dairy farms as well, once reaching
Irazú Volcano you can view both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean on a nice clear day,
after admiring the enormous crater.

You will then visit Cartago, the old capital of Costa Rica, also the home of Our Lady of
the Angels Basilica, patroness of our country. This is a much-frequented place of
pilgrimage. After admiring our Cathedral, we will continue the tour to the beautiful Orosi
valley, where will see the oldest Catholic Church found in Costa Rica (1743). Here you
will experience the presence of our Spanish predecessors and their strong religious
beliefs, a delicious lunch is provided at a local restaurant. This tour offers an
opportunity to sample some of Costa Rica’s natural beauty and rich heritage.

Price: USD $ 76