Chocolate Tour & Baldi Hot Springs. Private Tour from San Jose

5.0
(4 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned deluxe transportation

With the view of the majestic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna of San Carlos, enjoy the sweetest rainforest experience, discovering the ancient secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use, in tropical America, to the processing of the product we know and enjoy today.

Considered as a “Gift of the Gods”, the cacao tree was very important to the ancient culture, it was not only used as a ceremonial drink, but its seeds were also used as currency because of its economic value , in many regions of Mesoamerica, including Costa Rica.

This tour is an interactive experience where you will be able to process and taste your own chocolate bars.

After this experience, you will visit Baldi Hot Springs, a the deluxe complex of multiple thermal pools where you will relax and enjoy a buffet lunch.

What's Included

Lockers and Towel are included at Baldi Hot Springs
Delicious Buffet lunch with unlimited soft drinks and coffee
Chocolate tour where you will learn all about cacao and chocolate
Private professional tour guide
Private deluxe transportation form your hotel in San Jose
Be able to make your own chocolate bar using different ingredients
Entrance Fee to Baldi Hot Springs. A beautiful complex of thermal pools
gratitudes for guide
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up at all hotels in San Jose area. If your hotel is not listed please send hotel name and address

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
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    With the view of the majestic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna of San Carlos, enjoy the sweetest rainforest experience, discovering the ancient secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use, in tropical America, to the processing of the product we know and enjoy today. Considered as a “Gift of the Gods”, the cacao tree was very important to the ancient culture, it was not only used as a ceremonial drink, but its seeds were also used as currency because of its economic value , in many regions of Mesoamerica, including Costa Rica.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
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    La Fortuna de San Carlos

    With the view of the majestic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna of San Carlos, enjoy the sweetest rain forest experience, discovering the ancient secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use, in tropical America, to the processing of the product we know and enjoy today. Considered as “a gift of the Gods”, the cacao tree was very important to the ancient culture, it was not only used as a ceremonial drink, but its seeds were also used as currency because of its economic value, in many regions of Mesoamerica, including Costa Rica. In this 2-hour “hands on” program, you will have the opportunity to learn interesting aspects of cocoa and chocolate, from its origin and history, participating in all the production process, from the harvesting of the fruit, drying and grinding of the seed, also the developing of the traditional drink of our ancestors, and of course enjoying a high quality organic chocolate.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
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    Baldi Hot Springs

    At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream came true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant stem room, luxury pool bars, Giant water-slides, relaxing areas and much more.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Greenway Nature Day Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Cultural Tours
Culinary Tours
Chocolate Tours
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Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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