Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local
Discover Costa Rica’s Iconic and Hidden Volcanoes in One Unforgettable Day
This full-day adventure takes you to the iconic Irazú Volcano—the country’s tallest and most visited—and the rarely seen Turrialba Volcano, a raw and dramatic hidden gem that few tourists ever experience. From the sweeping views of Irazú’s crater to the untamed beauty of Turrialba’s active slopes, this tour offers an unbeatable contrast of Costa Rica’s volcanic wonders. Along the way, explore the historic city of Cartago and hear stories of culture, nature, and geology from your passionate local guide.
Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure travelers seeking more than just the typical tourist route. Small groups, epic views, and exclusive access make this a must-do experience for those wanting to go beyond the ordinary.
Two volcanoes. One epic day. A lifetime of memories. Book this unique tour and experience Costa Rica’s volcanic best like a local.
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Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local
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What's included in Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local
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Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos DuranPass-by Only
We will stop in a viewpoint to see the Sanatorio Duran Ruins. Sitting in a beautiful area of the Cartago mountainside is the mysterious Finca Sanatorio Duran. Many people who visit Irazu Volcano drive right past it thinking it’s another abandoned farm when in reality, it was an important hospital back in the 1910’s – 1920’s for tuberculosis patients. Since the hospital closed in the 1960’s, it has decayed and now lays abandoned. Only in recent years was it turned into a tourist attraction for those curious and brave enough to venture into this place called the most haunted building in Costa Rica.
Irazu Volcano National Park
During the journey of approximately one hour we will observe beautiful natural landscapes and agricultural fields on the slopes of these brother volcanoes, to go to our first destination, the highest volcano in Costa Rica, the Irazú Volcano. After observing the main crater and walking around the different craters of this volcano surrounded by an amazing lunar landscape we will go to the restless Turrialba Volcano where we will observe his volcanic cone with its characteristic activity of gases and ash.
Turrialba Volcano
Once in the Turrialba Volcano we will venture to walk through the impact zone of the 2014 and 2016 eruptions where we will be able to appreciate the destruction that these eruptions left as well as the changes in the vegetation and the affectation to the life of the local people.
Inclusions
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- We will shot you great photos on the best spots.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Tickets (Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes Entrance Tickets $35 per person)
- We pretty recommend you to have a good breakfast before the departure otherwise we can stop for some fruits or snacks but we will no able to stop for a complete breakfast.
- Guide tip
- Traveling With a Local is an unique and flexibility experience, we prefer to give you the freedom of what to eat, we will take time for lunch together and recommend some places in base of your wishes.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick you up in your hotel, hostel or Airbnb, I will set in advance the pick up time at your place, it could be any Hotel, Hostel or Airbnb in San Jose, Heredia, Alajuela or Cartago metropolitan areas.
