Poás · half day · easy
Poás Volcano tour: an active crater and its acidic lagoon
We take you to Poás Volcano National Park with a guide. A short walk leads to the main viewpoint, where on clear days you see the active crater, its acidic lagoon and fumaroles.
Tour at a glance
The route
How the Poás trip goes
Up the mountain
We drive you up to the park, timed to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before your entry slot.
Entry
You show your SINAC digital ticket code at the entrance and your guide leads the way.
The crater
A short walk takes you to the main viewpoint over the crater, the acidic lagoon and the fumaroles.
Visitor center
Your guide explains the volcano’s geology, flora and fauna before the ride back or on to La Paz.
Included
- Round-trip transport
- Guide during the visit
- Explanations on geology, flora and fauna
- Help planning your SINAC entry time
What to bring
- Warm jacket: it is cold at the top
- Raincoat
- Closed-toe shoes
- Your SINAC digital ticket code
Choose your day
Two ways to visit Poás Volcano
More day trips
Other day trips from the Northern Zone
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Five waterfalls, a wildlife sanctuary, butterfly garden and hummingbird garden on rainforest trails in Vara Blanca.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Walk the official trails over historic lava flows with views of the volcanic cone and Lake Arenal.
Dinoland in Bajos del Toro
A family park with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, the Río Agrio waterfall and an optional 195-metre dry slide.
Community coffee tour
The full seed-to-cup process on a cooperative farm in San Miguel de Sarapiquí, a walk to El Congo Waterfall and a typical lunch.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Access depends on volcanic activity and on SINAC, and the park has closed at times. We check the park status before every trip; if it closes on your date, we offer another day or a full refund of our service.
Yes. Entry must be booked in advance on the official SINAC website, and the fee is paid there, not to us. Bring your digital ticket code and we plan the trip around your entry time.
On clear days, yes: the crater, the acidic lagoon and the fumaroles. Clouds can cover it quickly, and mornings are usually clearer, so we recommend an early entry time.
About 1 to 2 hours inside the park, depending on your pace, so the trip takes about half a day. The park is roughly 50 km from Alajuela.
Yes, it is one of the best combinations in the area: the crater in the morning and La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the afternoon. Ask us for the full-day option on WhatsApp.
Bring a warm jacket, a raincoat and closed-toe shoes, as it is cold and often wet at the top. You can cancel our service free of charge up to 24 hours before; the SINAC entry follows SINAC’s own rules.
Book on WhatsApp
Tell us your dates and we will plan the day
One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.