Located in the heart of Cost Rica, the Central Valley, San José has an elevation of 3,839 feet (1.149 meters) above sea level and year round spring-like temperatures (70 °F / 23°C). Because of the International Airport and the variety and quality of accommodations, San Jose is the perfect gateway city to other destinations in the country, as well as a strategic location offering easy access to most of the country’s attractions!

This tour begins as you depart San Jose and ascend 5000 feet towards the Poás Volcano (8.200 feet), with one the largest accessible volcanic craters in the world. This volcano will enthrall you with the brilliant turquoise color of the water in its cauldron and the steam spurting from various volcanic events. Continue later to Doka, a 600-acre family owned coffee estate, located on the fertile slopes of Costa Rica's famous Poas Volcano where the crisp clean mountain air and abundant sunshine create the perfect conditions for the production of the finest Arabica coffee. Learn about the ancient techniques of coffee growing, harvesting, milling and roasting.