Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Tour and Sarchi Oxcart

From USD $140.00
  • Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)

POAS VOLCANO / DOKA ESTATE COFFEE TOUR AND OXCART FACTORY
@ Poas, Alajuela

Full Day Tour

Eco-tour/Sightseeing/Hiking/Culture

Visit the Poas Volcano

The Poas Volcano, northwest of San José, is as captivating as the famous Irazu Volcano to the east. Towering to 9,000 ft., Poas is a phenomenon of nature. The active crater is one of the widest in the world, occasionally erupting with a discharge of smoke and steam. The ever changing panorama begins when we start our ascent from the Colonial city of Alajuela until we reach the Poas National Park. There is remarkable beauty in this sub-alpine environment. From the crater, a nature trail leads to a beautiful Volcanic lagoon.

Guided by an expert, the visitors will receive extensive information, which will make this activity an incomparable experience. The tour begins in the seedbed. There you will observe and be explained the development process of the plant up to the point of recollection of the ripe grain. The second station is the oldest humid coffee processing plant, declared to be an Architectural Heritage for Humanity in 2003, that works by hydraulic power. Next, the natural honey of the grain is cut in the fermentation tanks and a process is carried out that is significant to the taste of the coffee. Finally, the roasting plant Café Tres Generaciones is visited, where you will be explained and can observe the different types of roasts that are offered.

At the Oxcart Factory you will witness firsthand the creative artist and craftsman working on the Costa Rican famous Symbol.

 

This tour Includes: A/C Transportation, bilingual Tour Guide and Lunch

Please bring: Sun block, binoculars and camera.

Please wear: Shorts, T-shirt, Tennis shoes, Jacket and Hat.