Playa Matapalo Tours
Volcano Crater Tour and Waterfalls
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Volcano Crater Tour and Waterfalls

By Issys Tours Costa Rica
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Ages 4-65, max of 15 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Waterfalls
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Issys Tours Costa Rica
  • Entry/Admission - Miravalles Volcano
What's not included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica, Playa Matapalo, Carrillo, Guanacaste Province, Sardinal, Costa Rica
    In the hotel lobby
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Infant seats available
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39698P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Infant meals not included
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Infant seats available upon request only
    • Please provide Lodging name
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39698P6

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    per adult
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    Greg B
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    Abraham was our guide and he is very knowledgeable, friendly, and goes the extra mile to make it memorable. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone
    Written 26 August 2019
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