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Private 1-Hour Scenic Flight Over Poás Volcano

Private 1-Hour Scenic Flight Over Poás Volcano

2 hours
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Embark on an exhilarating aerial tour aboard a Cessna 206 aircraft, soaring over San Jose City, the majestic Poas or Irazu Volcano, and quaint surrounding towns. Enjoy a musical backdrop perfectly synchronized to each moment of your flight, enhancing the experience as your professionally trained pilot or guide shares captivating insights. Marvel at the striking Poas Volcano, a key highlight viewed from above. Its immense crater, among the largest globally, spans 1.5 kilometers in diameter and plunges 300 meters deep, fringed by lush rainforest and the stunning Laguna Botos. Capture breathtaking photos of the vibrant volcanoes, witnessing firsthand their dynamic activity, from bubbling geysers and steaming fumaroles to the sulfuric sediments and the mesmerizing emerald lagoon nestled within the craters.

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Embark on a thrilling flight adventure aboard a Cessna 206 Aircraft, soaring above the vibrant city of San Jose, the breathtaking Poas Volcano National Park, Irazu Volcano, and charming small towns scattered below. Your journey is enhanced with a musical soundtrack perfectly synced to each phase of the flight, while our professionally trained pilot or tour guide provides insightful commentary, bringing the sights to life.

Among the highlights of this aerial escapade is the majestic Poas Volcano, a top attraction near San Jose, offering a spectacle from the skies like no other. Witness the vastness of its crater — one of the world's largest — stretching 1.5 kilometers in diameter and plunging 300 meters deep. The summit is a marvel in itself, enveloped by lush rainforest and home to the stunning Laguna Botos, a lake formed in a volcanic crater. Its deep blue waters strikingly set against the greenery offer a visual feast.

Capture breathtaking photographs of these active geological wonders, including the awe-inspiring volcanic activity. Behold geysers, fumaroles, vibrant sulfur sediments, and the captivating emerald lagoon nestled within the main craters. This aerial tour promises an unforgettable perspective of Costa Rica's natural beauty, leaving you with memories and images to cherish for a lifetime.

Itinerary

Explore the Skies: San Jose and Its Majestic Volcanoes

Embark on an exhilarating journey aboard a Cessna 206 Aircraft, soaring above the vibrant San Jose City, the majestic Poas Volcano National Park, Irazu Volcano, and quaint picturesque towns. Experience a unique vantage point with a musical backdrop beautifully synchronized to each phase of your flight, while spontaneous narration is expertly delivered by your professionally trained pilot or tour guide.

Poas Volcano, a highlight of any visit to San Jose, presents an awe-inspiring sight from above. Admire its vast crater, one of the world's largest, with dimensions of 1.5 kilometers in diameter and 300 meters deep. Surrounded by lush rainforests, the crater is home to the stunning Laguna Botos, a lagoon of volcanic origin whose deep blue waters create a striking contrast against the dense tropical foliage.

Seize the opportunity to capture breathtaking photographs of these remarkable active volcanoes. Bear witness to the dynamic volcanic activity, including geysers, fumaroles, sulfur sediments, and the captivating emerald-colored lagoon nestled within the main craters.

Itinerary:

Air tour of Poas Volcano, showcasing its immense crater and stunning surrounding landscapes.

The journey continues over Irazu Volcano National Park, offering views of its dramatic terrain.

Explore Alajuela, the province adjacent to Costa Rica's capital, San Jose. Home to the international airport, this area boasts a plethora of tourist attractions such as volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee plantations, dairy farms, and more.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Private Cessna 206 airplane just for you
  • 1 hour flight

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Guide gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Notes

Board a Cessna 206 Aircraft for an exciting adventure above San Jose City, Poas Volcano National Park or Irazu Volcano and small picturesque towns. Musical background, choreographed to each flight, accompanies spontaneous narration by the professionally trained pilot or tour guide.Poas Volcano is one of the most important attractions from San Jose and from the air is very impressive admire its huge crater, considered one of the largest in the world. This crater measures 1.5 kilometers in diameter (0.9 miles) and is 300 meters deep (900 feet). The summit, surrounded by beautiful rain forest, includes a volcanic origin lagoon called Laguna Botos. Its deep blue waters contrast with the dense tropical forest that surrounds it.Take spectacular pictures of these amazing active volcanoes and be a witness of the volcano activity, the geysers, the fumaroles, the sulfurs sediments and the emerald color lagoon inside the main craters

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We pick up at all hotels in San Jose area. If your hotel is not listed please send hotel name and address

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