San José: Private Irazú Volcano, Cartago & Orosi Tour｜Costa Rica

Leave San José behind and journey into the cool highlands of Cartago Province on a private day tour. Discover the volcanic craters of Irazú, historic Cartago, the coffee-covered Orosi Valley, and the colonial Ruins of Ujarrás.

After pickup from your San José hotel, travel by private vehicle through the Costa Rican countryside, passing farmland and mountain scenery on the way to Irazú Volcano National Park. Follow paved paths across the volcanic landscape to the Main Crater and Diego de la Haya Crater, then enjoy sweeping views from Playa Hermosa Viewpoint. On exceptionally clear days, you may even see both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Descend to the historic city of Cartago and visit the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, Costa Rica’s most important Catholic pilgrimage site. Admire its distinctive architecture and hear the story of La Negrita, the country’s patron saint.

Travel along winding mountain roads into the scenic Orosi Valley, surrounded by rivers, forested slopes, and green coffee plantations. Visit the peaceful town of Orosi and explore the Colonial Church of San José de Orosi, the oldest continuously operating church in Costa Rica. Then join a guided coffee tour overlooking the valley, discover how local coffee is grown and prepared, and enjoy a tasting of freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee.

Finish at the Ruins of Ujarrás, where the remains of a centuries-old colonial church stand among peaceful gardens. Walk between the weathered stone walls and learn about this historic Spanish settlement before relaxing on the private return journey to your San José hotel.