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Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local

By Adrian Gutierrez
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $387 and current price is CA $348 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 travellers 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.

Activity location

  • Turrialba Volcano
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Turrialba Volcano
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

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Explore Iconic Irazú & Hidden Turrialba Volcanoes with a Local
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
CA $386.24
CA $347.62 x 1 AdultCA $347.62
Total
The previous price was CA $386.24 and current price is CA $347.62
10% off
Until Fri, Nov 21
Private service
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Private: Enjoy an exclusive adventure exploring the majestic Irazú & Turrialba Volcanoes with a private local guide and transport
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
CA $449.44 x 1 AdultCA $449.44
Total
Price is CA $449.44
Until Fri, Nov 21

What's included, what's not

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    WiFi on board
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    Bottled water
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    We will shot you great photos on the best spots.
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Entrance Tickets (Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes Entrance Tickets $35 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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.
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    Guide tip
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travelling 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.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ruinas Sanatorio Carlos Duran (Pass by)
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
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles (Pass by)
We will visit the Basilica, it was constructed in honour of the apparition of the Virgin of the Angeles in 1635 who is the patron saint of Costa Rica. The stone statue is located in this church. The first building (chapel) was erected in 1639 and was later expanded, rebuilt and renovated. The current building is in Byzantine style and was constructed between 1912 and 1930 and designed by the architect Luis Llach. The facades were designed by the engineer Fabio Garnier. It was declared a historic architectural heritage site of Costa Rica in 1999. Our Lady of the Angels Basilica is a first-rate National Sanctuary. Hundreds of thousands of Costa Ricans make the pilgrimage to this site to profess their faith. It is one of the most important religious events in Costa Rica.
Ruinas de Cartago (Pass by)
We will visit the Cartago Church Ruins, built in 1575, Las Ruinas de la Parroquia's outer walls only remain today after being destroyed by two earthquakes, but the unique architecture and intricate design is still worth a visit. This isn't the only area of ruins that are worth a peek. Las Ruins of Cartago has a deep-rooted past that began with two brothers who were fighting over the same woman. After one brother killed the other one night, he decided to build a church on the site. Each time it was constructed, an earthquake destroyed it. After devastation in 1910, the ruins were left as they were, and it remains as the town square today.

Location

Activity location

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    Turrialba Volcano
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

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    Turrialba Volcano
    • Cartago, Costa Rica

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