Connect with two key pieces of Costa Rican life: coffee and wilderness on this combination tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and the Doka Coffee Estate plantation. This full-day, guided tour kicks off with a tour of plantation where you’ll learn how your cups gets from bean to breakfast. Afterwards, hike over volcanic terrain, under waterfalls, and into the rainforest during a challenging hike in the nature reserve.

Learn about cultivation and harvesting of coffee beans
Hike to La Paz Waterfall Gardens
See waterfalls, animal and plant life, volcanic geology
Lunch, transportation, entrance fees, skip-the-line access included

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

10:00 am

Pickup details

Travellers will be picked up at the Hotel lobby

What To Expect

La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Province of Alajuela

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
Stroller accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Service animals allowed
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

14 reviews

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Amazing would recommend

Esther_M, Aug 2023

Well guided and really wonderful experience, helped us every single step of the way. Waterfalls were fantastic

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Esther, we are happy to know you had such a great day during this excursion. thank you for sharing.

La Paz amazing

Gerald_J, Nov 2022

Pickup up on time by a knowledgeable and professional tour guide. It was a small tour group and the San Jose traffic is challenging. The coffee tour was just ok, but the waterfall gardens in the rain forest was outstanding. La Paz is a must tour to do, and the lunch buffet was good. Plenty of restroom breaks was appreciated. The only negative is that we did not tour the DOKA Estate, instead we stopped at the La Casa de Cafe overlooking a coffee field and got a coffee history lesson. Wear a comfortable sturdy OLD pair of tennis shoes, as your shoes will get wet and a little muddy. Also it’s a lot of stairs on the waterfall part of the tour. Recommend

Words can’t describe the experience.

Nikaury_C, Aug 2022

It was an AMAZING trip, very educational, Oscar and Francin were very knowledgeable, very welcoming and friendly service, of course the driver did a great job as well but keeping us safe on the road

Response from Host, Aug 2022

We are glad to know you did enjoy the excursion and that Oscar and Fran did a good job. Thank you for sharing your experience

Fun with Francia

Margie_P, Aug 2022

A great experience with an excellent guide-Miss Francia! She made everything fun, even in the rain. Be prepared for a steep trip up and down the stairs when viewing the waterfall

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Awesome.. thank you for your comments.. Glad to know Miss Francia did a good job and that you were able to enjoy the places.. Pura vida

Not what we booked

Justin_P, June 2022

We were not taken to Doka Coffee Plantation as booked. Instead the guide took us to a small coffee shop overlooking a farm where we bought a cup of coffee. When I asked I was told this was Doka, but it was not. It was Tres Generaciones Cafe.

Simply wonderful

oluwatamilore_m, June 2022

If you’re looking to really connect with nature, this is the trip for you. I was marveled by the wonderful things I saw and experienced throughout this trip. Oscar our driver and tour guide was simply amazing and exceptional. Would definitely do this again.

Response from Host, June 2022

Thank you very much for your comments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour to the fullest and that your guide Oscar did an excellent job. Pura vida

Great day out

James_T, Mar 2022

The waterfalls! Very impressive but the whole park was interesting and well laid out with plenty to see

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hi James.. Happy to know you lked the tour.. thank you for the feedback ..

Beautiful day

Gaby_J, Jan 2022

We loved visiting the Dako Coffee Plantation and learning about the history of coffee growing in Costa Rica, as well as the coffee cultivation and harvest. The rescue 'zoo' at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens was interesting, but of course the highlight was the 5 waterfalls. They were flowing full and in such a beautiful natural setting. Our guide, Edgar, was eager to talk to us about the eastern Central Valley and Póas Volcanic region as we were driving through.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Hello, we are happy to know you enjoyed the tour and were able to admire and learn about Costa Rica`s nature and wildlife... thank you for the feedback !! Pura vida

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