Most combos pair the Poás crater with a coffee farm and a stop at La Paz Waterfall. Only three of them go inside the Gardens — the rest stop at the free roadside fall.
For Poás and the Gardens, book the Destiny combo ($249, all entrance fees) or the Café Doka combo ($170 pp, 3.5 h inside, min 2). The two best-sellers cost less but only stop at the roadside fall.
Pick any two and compare them line by line.
Teal = better of the two on that line.
| Tour | Inside the park | Meals · park entry | Rating | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poás, Coffee Plantation & Gardens Our pick Destiny Travel · 10 h | Lunch + walk after | ✓ Lunch✓ Gardens entry | 4.6484 reviews | $249 06:00 | Dates |
| Poás, Café Doka & La Paz Our pick Marbella Tours · 10 h · min 2 | 3.5 h in the park | ✓ Breakfast + lunch✓ Gardens entry | 4.6460 reviews | $170 pp 06:00 | Book |
| Poás, La Paz Waterfalls & Doka Our pick RUTA CR · 10–12 h | 3 h guided | ✓ Breakfast + lunch✓ Gardens entry | 56 reviews | $194 | Book |
| Volcano, Waterfall & Coffee Farm Our pick Costa Rica Tours · 1 day | ≈30 min photo stop | ✓ Lunch✕ Roadside only | 4.68724 reviews | $139 08:00 | Book |
| Poás, La Paz Waterfall & Coffee Our pick Inside Tours · no Thursdays | Roadside fall, 1.5 h | ✕ No meals✕ Roadside only | 4.4757 reviews | $105 06:00 | Book |
| Poás Coffee Tour & La Paz Our pick Inside Tours · 10 h | Roadside fall, 30 min | ✕ No food✕ Roadside only | 4.6927 reviews | $105 06:00 | Book |
| Coffee Farm, Poás & La Paz Our pick Inside Tours · no Thursdays | Roadside fall | ✓ Breakfast✕ Roadside only | 4.4557 reviews | $105 06:00 | Book |
| Private Poás & La Paz Our pick tatequietour · max 4 | Roadside overlook | ✕ Fruit only✕ Roadside only | 4.9453 reviews | $324 (1 adult) 05:30 | Book |
GetYourGuide live price, 1 adult (pp = per person, min 2; private = price for 1 adult booking) · time at La Paz as stated in each listing
Gardens-only tours comparedGardens entry is in the price, with lunch. Time inside ranges from “after lunch” to 3.5 hours.
Our pick1 / 5For: Poás and the Gardens with a solo booking.
Longest in park1 / 3For: the most Gardens time; two or more travellers.
Cheaper and the most reviewed — but the La Paz stop is the free 37 m fall by Route 126, not the Gardens.
Most reviewed1 / 3For: Poás and coffee on a budget.
Lunch included1 / 4For: a full Poás day with lunch and a later pickup.
Your own guide and vehicle. Both stop at the roadside fall, not the Gardens.
DoTicoTours, no reviews yet: Cinchona lookout breakfast, roadside fall, Gardens visit with entry not included. Max 4. See it on GetYourGuide
MacTours, private group up to 6, no reviews yet: roadside fall, Río Cuarto lagoon, Alsacia farm. 12 hours. See it on GetYourGuide
My CR Concierge, no reviews yet, min 2: Doka, Poás, a scenic drive past La Paz — no Gardens admission. See it on GetYourGuide
De ride con Jose, no reviews yet, min 2: the itinerary lists Doka and Poás but not La Paz — check before booking. See it on GetYourGuide
Destiny combo listing (GetYourGuide)
Full review of this comboGetYourGuide listings · we do not print Poás park prices or hours, which change
Verified GetYourGuide reviews, each on a photo from its tour.
4.64 tour rating“Such a fantastic experience, truly the most amazing way to start our trip in Costa Rica! All 3 places were absolutely stunning, and we got super lucky with the weather, as we could see the whole crater at Poás, and it was mesmerising. Our tour guide was really cool and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!”
Diána · Hungary · Jun 2023 · Poás, Coffee & Gardens →
4.68 tour rating“Excellent service from start to finish. Everything was very well organized, and the experience was wonderful. We visited the Poás Volcano, Botos Lagoon, La Casita del Café, and La Paz Waterfall. Our tour guide, Charly, was excellent: very friendly, attentive, and always ready to explain things and help us throughout the tour. I definitely highly recommend the service and would use it again on a future visit to Costa Rica.”
Georgette · Mexico · Oct 2026 · translated by GetYourGuide · Volcano, Waterfall & Coffee Farm →
4.4 tour rating“Luis was very knowledgeable and friendly. The bus was new and comfortable. We were patient and were able to see both the Laguna and the Crater. The tour around the coffee farm was amazing, and the staff were really nice. Totally recommend this tour.”
Edwin · Dominican Republic · Sep 2026 · Poás, Waterfall & Coffee Tasting →
Yes, if it enters the Gardens: you get Poás, coffee and the five falls in one day. If a waterfall photo is enough, the cheaper combos do the job. Compare
Three listed here do; the two best-sellers stop only at the free roadside fall. Combos that go inside
From about 1 hour on the best-sellers to 2–2.5 hours on others, as each listing states. See each tour
On clear days. Listings warn it may be fogged. Poás tips
A warm layer for Poás, plus grip shoes and a rain layer for the Gardens trail. Before the volcano
Between 05:30 and 08:00, depending on the tour. Start times
Yes: a private tour for up to 4 in an electric vehicle ($324 for 1 adult), and a private group tour at $150 per person for two or more. Both stop at the roadside fall. Private options
One tour runs from Jacó at $251 per person (min 2), without Gardens admission and no reviews yet. Variants
Coffee plantation, Poás crater and La Paz Waterfall Gardens · all entrance fees and lunch · ★ 4.64 (84).
Check dates · $249