Poás Volcano National Park – from Xandari
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Scenic drive to top of Poas, one of world’s widest accessible volcanic craters. Stand on its edge and look down into a bubbling blue cauldron. Poas has active fumaroles in its inner crater surrounded by jungle and reached by a walk-through dwarf cloud forest.
Tour Details
- Departure point: Xandari Resort & Spa, Tacacori, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Destination: Poás Volcano National Park
- Price unit: Total per private party for the selected number of participants; USD
- From the hotel: Approximately 45 minutes each way.
- Duration: Approximately 4 hours, including round-trip transportation.
- Departure: At your preferred time; however, 8:00 a.m. is recommended for the best views.
What to Expect
Your departure is arranged from Xandari Resort & Spa. Choose the exact size of your private party; the displayed rate covers that party, rather than each participant.
What’s Included
- Private round-trip transportation and admission to Poás Volcano National Park.
What’s Not Included
- Additional time beyond the published itinerary is not included; the supplier lists US$35.00 per additional hour for the private excursions.
What to Bring
- Wear long pants and comfortable shoes, and bring a light jacket and rain gear.
Requirements & Restrictions
- The requested date and departure time must be confirmed by Xandari. This service departs from the resort; transportation from other locations is not included.
- The supplier requires identification or passport details to arrange park tickets. Global Tours CR will coordinate these separately; do not enter document numbers in the comments box.
Booking & Availability
Select your preferred date and party size. Add any booking notes in the optional comments box. Published 2026 rates apply to the selected party size; later dates and additional arrangements require updated supplier confirmation. Availability, park access and timing are confirmed separately.
Cancellation Policy
Request changes or cancellation through Global Tours CR. The applicable supplier conditions will be provided with availability confirmation; no refund period is specified in the supplied excursion tariff.
Photo credits
- File:Poas crater.jpg — Peter Andersen. CC BY 2.5. Cropped to 16:9; color unchanged.
- File:Tourists Poas Volcano CRI 04 2023 5944.jpg — Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz). CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9; color unchanged.