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- Spanish
Immerse yourself in the world of premium coffee and witness the staggering geothermal power of an active volcano on this exclusive private day trip from San José. Your scenic journey winds upward into the fertile Alajuela highlands, taking you past rolling dairy farms, vibrant flower nurseries, and strawberry plantations. Along the way, you'll sample rich local flavors, including a traditional prestiño pastry drizzled with pure sugar mill syrup. At the Poás Volcano National Park, your guide will lead you to the edge of the colossus's main crater—one of the largest in the world, stretching 1.7 km wide—to marvel at the boiling, highly acidic Laguna Caliente and its active fumaroles. The journey continues to Hacienda Alsacia, the only Starbucks property in the world dedicated to coffee research and experimental sustainable farming, where you will explore the fascinating lifecycle of coffee and enjoy a traditional local lunch.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will wait for you at hotel lobby area or reception. He will be holding a sign with your name
Itinerary
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1Poas Volcano National Park
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm
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.
2 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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