Costa Rica Adventure & Beach - 11 Days

A morning excursion takes you out of the capital to visit Irazu Volcano National Park, the Orosi Valley and Lankester Garden. The tour starts with a short and scenic walk from the park entrance up to the summit of Irazu - the highest volcano in Costa Rica. On a clear day you can see down into the crater of the volcano and enjoy an unforgettable bird’s eye view of both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean! On the descent, visit the Virgin of the Angels Basilica, a revered pilgrimage site, with large vaulted ceilings and exquisite stained glass windows. A stop will also be make at Lankester Garden, which has a world class collection of more than 800 species of orchids. Continuing on to the picturesque Valley of Orosi, you can visit one of the few remaining colonial churches before enjoying a tasty traditional lunch at one of the local restaurants. Returning to San Jose, spend the rest of the day at leisure.