Costa Rica · National Parks

4-Day Costa Rica Escape with Poás Volcano and Punta Leona Beach

4 Days Round trip from San José Province Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Doka Coffee Estate on a guided coffee tour
02 Admire the crater and cloud forest at Poás Volcano National Park
03 Discover La Paz Waterfall Gardens with lush trails, wildlife exhibits, and five waterfalls
04 Relax on the scenic white-sand beaches of Punta Leona on the Pacific coast

Discover Costa Rica's highlights in just 4 days with a well-rounded itinerary featuring a guided coffee tour at Doka Estate, a visit to the active Poás Volcano, and time to explore the lush La Paz Waterfall Gardens. You'll also unwind on the white-sand beaches of Punta Leona on the Pacific coast, with private airport transfers included for a smooth start and finish to your trip.

Explore the cloud forest and enjoy panoramic views of one of the largest active craters in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities San Jose, Poás Volcano National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Costa Rica and Private Transfer to San José

Arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Meet your bilingual driver in the arrivals area for a comfortable private transfer to your hotel in San José or the Central Valley region.
Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax and recover from your journey.

Overnight: San José or Central Valley area
Meals Included: None

Day 02

Doka Coffee Estate, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Be picked up from your hotel in the morning.
Begin the day with a guided tour of the Doka Coffee Estate to learn about Costa Rica's renowned coffee-making process.
Continue to Poás Volcano National Park. Explore the cloud forest and enjoy panoramic views of one of the largest active craters in the world.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens, home to lush nature trails, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, wildlife exhibits, and five stunning waterfalls.
Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Overnight: San José or Central Valley area
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 03

Punta Leona Beach Escape on the Pacific Coast

Depart early in the morning for a scenic private drive to Punta Leona Beach on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.
Spend the day enjoying white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and the surrounding tropical forest.
Swim, sunbathe, or explore nature trails in the area.
Have an optional lunch at the beach resort, available at an additional cost or pre-arranged upon request.
Return to your hotel in the afternoon or early evening.

Overnight: San José or Central Valley area
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 04

Private Transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport

After breakfast and hotel check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer back to Juan Santamaría International Airport for your outbound flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Where this trip takes you

Doka Coffee Estate, Poás Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Punta Leona Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from San José Province 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Three nights of hotel accommodation (based on the selected category)
Daily breakfast
Round-trip private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
Full-day guided combo tour (Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Tour & La Paz Waterfall Gardens)
Full-day private tour to Punta Leona Beach
Professional bilingual guides for tours
Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned
Transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles

What's Not Included

International flights
Lunch on Day 3 (unless prearranged)
Dinners
Optional activities or additional stops
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Gratuities for guides and drivers

What to bring

Comfortable, lightweight clothing for warm weather
Light jacket or sweater (especially for the Poás Volcano area - cooler temperatures)
Closed-toe walking shoes or hiking shoes (recommended for La Paz and Poás)
Sandals or water shoes (for the beach day at Punta Leona)
Sunglasses and a sun hat
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Reusable water bottle
Camera or smartphone for photos
Small daypack for tours and excursions
Swimsuit and towel for beach day
Cash and/or credit card for personal expenses or optional meals
Travel-size toiletries and any personal medications

Know before you go

Our guides will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. We kindly ask that you be ready on time, as our maximum waiting period is 5 minutes after the confirmed pickup time.

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