For a scenic day out, explore the beauty and wilderness of Costa Rica. Start your day with a journey through coffee plantations and flower farms to the Poas Volcano, finding a crater over 4,900 feet (1.5 km) wide! Surrounding the volcano is a lush reserve, teeming with native wildlife. Conclude your day with a visit to the scenic towns of Grecia and Sarchi.

The Poas Volcano (altitude: 9631feet) in Costa Rica is one of the world's largest geysers with a crater expanding over 4,900 feet (1.5 km). The volcano is active, but completely safe for observation. This tour begins with a beautiful drive through the lush coffee plantations and flower farms of the San Jose area. In addition to the volcano, the Poas National Park is a 9884-acre reserve with rich tropical vegetation and animal life. The tour includes a hike through the surrounding forest that is teeming with the tropical plant life and exotic birds. The hike concludes at a restful, emerald green tropical lagoon.

After your short hike, the tour continues with a wonderful drive through some of the largest coffee and sugar cane plantations of Costa Rica. Arriving first at Grecia, you will see the famous metal church, a spectacular sight with its rare and beautiful architecture. Next, tour the fascinating craftsman factories of Sarchi, where they build the famous oxcarts of Costa Rica. Splendidly decorated and in various sizes, these oxcarts are treasured worldwide for their unique beauty. You will not want to leave Costa Rica without one!