# 5-Day Costa Rica Essence Tour: Poas Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcanic Area, Waterfall Park, Rainforest Adventure | Central America Switzerland Tour in SO — San José → San José. Listed and booked on Yatra For Fun (yatraforfun.com) — our Kathmandu concierge confirms availability, prices it in NPR, and sends a payment link within 2 business hours. ## Key facts - Type: multiday - Country: SO - Route: San José → San José - Duration: 5.00 day - Price from: $1,702 - Rating: 4.40 / 5 (10 reviews) - Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 8766 ## Summary •Nature Wonders: Rainforests, sloths & toucans in eco-paradise Costa Rica •Volcano Adventure: Poás Volcano cloud forest & giant crater views •Eco Hot Springs: Relax in natural thermal pools ## Categories Daily Departure, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Home - San José Fly to San José, the capital of Costa Rica, known as the "Switzerland of Central America". Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up at the airport with a sign and take you to your hotel. 【Costa Rica San Jose City VIP City Bus Tour】- City Tour in the afternoon & Dinner(Exterior, no entry) Duration: 15:15 pm - 19:00 pm VIP City Bus offers you an excellent city tour of Costa Rica. Our unique tour double-decker coach will take you from your hotel to downtown San José to witness the city's major historical landmarks, get an immersive panoramic cultural experience, and better understand the evolution of Costa Rica. Places we visited on our guided walk of San Jose include the National Theater (Hall) cherished by Costa Rica, the Museum of Art, the Cathedral, the ancient and authentic Central Market, an in-depth description of the National Monument, and influential historical events that took place in Plaza de la Democracy. Our VIP city bus tour will take you comfortably and safely through the narrow and busy streets of San Jose, past beautiful outdoor city attractions. The itinerary includes: VIP double-decker bus + bottled water + bilingual tour guide + special dinner + round-trip hotel transfer. Walking Tour: National Theatre lobby, art museum, central market shopping, metropolitan cathedral, democracy square, central street and national monument. ### Day 2: San Jose - Poas Volcano - LaPaz Waterfalls - Doka - San Jose Depart in the morning for Poas Volcano , an hour and a half drive from San Jose, with picturesque views and a passing through the cloudy forest area of Poas Volcano National Park. Upon arrival at your destination, ascend to the top of the mountain with your guide overlooking some of the largest volcanic craters in the world. Then visit the well-known coffee label "DOKA Coffee Garden" , under the guidance of the commentator, you can learn about the coffee planting, harvesting, roasting to packaging process, and there are different flavors of coffee in the store for visitors to try. After Poás, we will continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden , where we will enjoy a buffet lunch (rated 4 Forks by the Costa Rican Tourism Council) that includes multiple selections of Traditional Costa Rican dishes and much more. At La Paz Waterfall Gardens we will go through walking trails surrounded by lush tropical rain forest. Here we will appreciate flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and hummingbirds. There are also, educational animal exhibits to enjoy such as the Aviary, the Butterfly Observatory, Hummingbird Garden, Serpentarium, Jungle Cats Exhibit, and the Frog Exhibit. This isdefinitely a tour enjoyed by nature lovers from all ages. ### Day 3: San José - Arenal Volcano - Eco Termales Hot Springs On the way to Arenal, we will stop in Sarchí , a town famous for its traditional ox carts. Here you will see the world's largest ox cart, recognized by the Guinness World Records. This impressive cart, made of cedar wood, is decorated with vibrant colors such as bright orange, featuring elegant and intricate designs that highlight Costa Rica's traditional craftsmanship. Pulled by oxen and built to a height of two levels, the cart took 70 days to complete. The journey then continues through a variety of agricultural plantations, including pineapple farms, mango orchards, ornamental plants, and livestock farms, before arriving at the charming town of La Fortuna . We will stop at a scenic restaurant overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano to enjoy lunch. This tour offers the perfect combination of admiring the grandeur of Arenal Volcano and relaxing in the soothing waters of Eco Termales Hot Springs . ### Day 4: Arenal Volcano - San José After breakfast, you will have time to enjoy the natural hot springs. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 pm (luggage can be stored at the hotel front desk after check-out). In the afternoon, we will head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges Trail , one of Costa Rica's premier eco-tourism attractions. The trail features six safe and elegant suspension bridges, offering breathtaking views of lush primary rainforest and opportunities to spot diverse wildlife. Keep an eye out for species such as toucans, motmots, laughing falcons, keel-billed toucans, howler monkeys, northern tamanduas, coatis, and Central American spider monkeys. We will also take a guided walk through Arenal Volcano National Park , where you can admire the park's impressive landscapes and rich biodiversity. Afterward, return to the hotel to relax, with the option of enjoying the natural hot springs once more. Overnight at Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa. At 19:00 pm, transfer back to San José. ### Day 5: Transfer out Depending on your flights, the driver will drop you off at the airport. End of tour. ## Guide languages English Live, Spanish Live ## Links - Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/103272249-5-day-costa-rica-essence-tour - WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951