8 hour(s)
English
Included
Visit a traditional Costa Rican coffee plantation
Explore the famous La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Discover native wildlife including toucans, monkeys, and butterflies
Enjoy scenic views of rainforest and volcanic landscapes
€ 186.33
€ 171.42
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Embark on a fascinating journey through Costa Rica’s rich culture and natural beauty with a visit to a traditional coffee plantation followed by an exploration of La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Your day begins with an immersive experience at a real coffee farm, where you’ll witness firsthand the process of growing, harvesting, and roasting one of the world’s most treasured crops. Learn about the history and significance of coffee in Costa Rican culture as you stroll through the plantation, guided by experts who will demonstrate the techniques used to produce this vital export. From bean to cup, this part of the tour offers a sensory and educational look into the country’s beloved “golden grain.”
Afterward, continue to one of Costa Rica’s most visited attractions—La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Nestled along the slopes of the Poás Volcano, this breathtaking reserve is home to the impressive La Paz Waterfall, formed by the river of the same name as it flows through volcanic terrain and lush rainforest. A well-maintained path leads you to several viewing platforms, including one that takes you behind the waterfall for a unique perspective. Within the gardens, you’ll also discover a wildlife sanctuary featuring native species like toucans, monkeys, butterflies, and jungle cats. This combined experience is the perfect blend of cultural insight and natural wonder, offering an unforgettable look at Costa Rica’s heart and soul.
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Breakfast and Buffet lunch
Professional Driver or Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Comfortable clothing
Camera
Public transportation nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Pickup is from hotel lobby; time applies to San Jose downtown hotels
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Vegetarian option available on request at booking
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Doka is one of the easiest coffee farms to visit near Poás, and the tour is very practical. They show every step of the process in the old, still-working mill, from the cherries to the drying patios. The guides know a lot about Costa Rican coffee varieties like Caturra and Catuai, and you can taste several roasts at the end. The place is simple, authentic, and very well organized. If you’re into this kind of experience, our channel is called Spotlight To Me.
A friend recommended that we stop by this plantation and we are so glad we had time for the tour. We started and finished with samples of tasty coffee and chocolates. The tour included a balance of farming practices and coffee processing; starting with seedlings, moving through adult plants, and finishing with the processing of coffee beans. The grounds are beautiful and the butterfly garden is a bonus. This is about a 30 minute drive from the SJO area and it is well worth the trip (even if you were not going to do the tour and opted for coffee tasting in the shop).
This is a wonderful tour. Very informative and interesting. The grounds are impeccably kept and easy to walk around. The coffee is very good. Opportunity to taste each one. Gives a whole new prospective on the cup of coffee I drink everyday.
I did the basic tour and is great. Francisco, our guide, explain us everything with patience and clarity. The gift shop was a little overpriced but the whole experience is worthy. The people from Costa Rica is super nice. The tour was not expensive at all and covers all the pieces from planting the seeds to the roast, and of course the tasting.
We had a great experience on the Doka coffee tour, even with just the two of us—it felt like a private tour in the best way. Our guide, Jonathan, was fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and even sprinkled in some German, which made it feel extra personal. Despite the rain, the tour was still a highlight of our trip. We loved getting to taste the coffee, and the hands-on elements—like holding actual beans and seeing the equipment up close—really brought the process to life. Lunch was a nice bonus and rounded out the visit perfectly. Highly recommend if you’re a coffee lover or just curious about how much work goes into your morning cup!
