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Escazu Tours

Escazu Tours

Let’s say you prefer the big city style, you love the vibe of cappuccinos, shopping malls, and international fine dining. Escazu may be the place for you! Just five miles west of the bustling capital city of San Jose, Escazu features boutique hotels, high-end shops such as Tiffany’s, Armani’s and Carolina Herrera, as well as a host of excellent restaurants. A city tour of nearby San Jose can make it easy for you to attend museums, explore the National Theater, plus visit top architectural and historical landmarks. Because of its centralized location in Costa Rica, you’ll also find exciting adventure tours that will take you to active volcanoes, whitewater rafting, rainforest ziplining, hiking lush tropical gardens, or off for a day at the beach! Surrounding Escazu, the temperate Central Valley provides the perfect climate for touring a family run coffee plantation and enjoying a fresh cup of delicious coffee.

San Jose City Tour

Today you’ll be picked up from your hotel by a knowledgeable city tour guide

Today you’ll be picked up from your hotel by a knowledgeable city tour guide. You’ll board the privately owned, air-conditioned bus and drive to the National Theater Lobby, also known as “The jewel of San José”, a masterpiece in art and architecture built by Costa Ricans and completed in 1897.
Then we will visit the Museum of Gold (an archaeological interest site), then the Central Market, place full of the Costa Rican cultural heritage and traditions, where you will be able to browse and buy some local art crafts.
We will point you out several historically important or main buildings in our city: The Costa Rica University, The Old Train Station, The National Liquor Factory, The National Supreme Election Bureau, the Asamblea Legislativa (equivalent to The Congress), The Metallic Building, some parks and various sites of interest. This will be an introduction to our Capital City, and information about our economy, cultural, politics, religion and general current events. We will stop by an Art Gallery, where you will be able to get some souvenirs to take back home. This San Jose City tour includes a bilingual guide, all entrance fees, and transportation from Alajuela, Escazu, and San Jose. One way transport from your hotel to the start of the tour typically takes between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours depending on the location of your hotel and traffic conditions. Total time of city tour and round trip transportation is usually between 4.5 and 6 hours. Please wear comfortable walking shoes plus bring camera, hat, sunscreen, umbrella.

Whitewater Rafting Rio Pacuare - Exploradores

Today you’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken whitewater rafting down the famous Pacuare River

Today you’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken whitewater rafting down the famous Pacuare River. Your guide and safety kayaker will go over safety instructions and show you how to use all equipment. You’ll be paddling 18 kilometers downstream encountering over 50 Class lll and Class lV rapids, going through steep rock faces and passing a 150 foot waterfall. At the end you will have a chance to take a shower and change into dry clothes. Lunch will then be provided before the trip back to your hotel. This tour includes bilingual rafting guides, high quality equipment, lunch, as well as transportation from Alajuela, Cahuita, Escazu, Puerto Viejo and San Jose. One way transportation from your hotel to the river can take between 1.5 and 3.5 hours depending on your pick-up location (ask for details). The total time of whitewater rafting, lunch and round trip transportation can take between 8 and 12 hours. Please wear secured water shoes, bathing suit, clothes to get wet in, plus bring insect repellent, a dry change of clothes for after the tour, and a plastic bag to put your wet clothes in. NOTE: If river conditions are not safe, the tour might be changed to an alternate river or need to be cancelled.

Irazu Volcano - Half day

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Irazu Volcano National Park where you will go for a half mile guided

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Irazu Volcano National Park where you will go for a half mile guided hike around the tops of 3 craters. Some of the craters contain lakes and you may see smoking fumaroles. After your hike you’ll go to the town of Cartago where you will see historical architecture, visit the ornate Basilica church as well as learn the significance of various ruins. This tour includes a bilingual guide, entrance fees, and transportation from Alajuela and San Jose. One way transport to the volcano typically takes from 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the location of your hotel. Combined time of touring Irazu Volcano and the town of Cartago with round trip transportation usually takes between 5 and 6 hours. Please wear comfortable enclosed walking shoes and bring rain gear, sweater or jacket, sun block, camera, plus extra spending money if you would like to purchase souvenirs or snacks.

Doka Estate - El Veradero Coffee Tour

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Doka Coffee Estate where you will go on the El Veradera guided

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Doka Coffee Estate where you will go on the El Veradera guided coffee plantation tour. Here you will see how old traditions and modern technology merge as you walk through lush gardens, see an old coffee mill, learn what it takes to make your morning cup of joe taste so good and enjoy their coffee museum. As recipients of the Worlds Best Coffee award for 2 consecutive years, Doka Estate Coffee Tour is devoted to sharing the art and tradition of quality coffee production from bean to cup. This tour includes a bilingual guide, entrance fee, and transportation from Alajuela, the Alajuela suburbs, Escazu, and San Jose. One way transport typically takes between 1 and 2 hours depending on where you are picked up, however on occasion it can take longer due to unpredictable traffic conditions. The combined time for plantation tour and round trip transport usually takes from 4.5 to 6 hours. If you like coffee, this tour is sure to keep you awake!

Irazu Volcano and Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs

Today’s tour will take you to the top of Irazu Volcano where you can leisurely explore the rim, then to Costa Rica’s most iconic church,

Today’s tour will take you to the top of Irazu Volcano where you can leisurely explore the rim, then to Costa Rica’s most iconic church, the Basilica, located in Cartago and steeped in tradition. Next, you’ll head to Orosi where you’ll tour the oldest operating church, built in 1767, before enjoying a hearty lunch followed by soaking in warm thermal waters surrounded by a fish-eye view of exquisite landscapes. This tour includes a bilingual guide, all entrance fees, lunch as well as transportation from San Jose and Alajuela. One way transport to Irazu Volcano can take from 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic and the location of your hotel. Total time of all activities, lunch and round-trip transportation typically takes 9 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes, plus you’ll need a jacket, swimsuit, hat, sunscreen, and camera.

Doka, Grecia, Sarchi, Oxcart factories and stores with lunch

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Doka Coffee Estate for a guided tour and award-winning cup of coffee

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Doka Coffee Estate for a guided tour and award-winning cup of coffee for the first of your three stops. On this multifaceted cultural tour you’ll also go to an ornately designed historical church in the town of Grecia as well as visit the artisans known for their excellent craftsmanship of sustainable hardwood furniture and creative souvenirs in the town of Sarchi. Today’s tour includes a bilingual guide, all entrance fees, lunch and transportation from hotels in Alajuela, Heredia, and San Jose. One way transportation typically takes from 1 to 2 hours depending on the location of your hotel. Occasionally heavy traffic conditions can add to travel time. Combined time of visiting the three cultural sites, stopping for lunch, plus round trip transportation typically takes between 6 and 7 hours. You might like to bring extra spending money to purchase souvenirs.