Private Doka Estate Coffee and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour
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Experience the ideal fusion of Costa Rican agricultural heritage and stunning natural beauty on this premium full-day excursion. Your journey commences with a picturesque drive to the province of Alajuela, where you will visit the esteemed Finca Doka. There, you will engage in an interactive and comprehensive exploration of gourmet coffee production, encompassing seed germination, traditional cultivation, and roasting techniques for the finest beans. Following your immersion in the coffee world, you will proceed to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, the nation's most frequented privately owned eco-attraction. Accompanied by local Costa Rican experts, you will hike along safe, verdant trails to uncover five magnificent waterfalls, an aviary, a butterfly observatory, a hummingbird garden, and a wildlife reserve dedicated to the rescue of jaguars, pumas, and monkeys. A hearty buffet lunch will perfectly complement this enriching eco-experience.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Admission fee
- Lunch
- Snacks
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Doka Estate (Hacienda Doka) is a renowned, multigenerational coffee plantation situated on the fertile slopes of the Poás Volcano in Sabanilla, Alajuela. Owned by the Vargas family since the early 20th century, it is celebrated for preserving one of the oldest operating water-powered coffee wet mills (beneficio húmedo) in Costa Rica, designated as an architectural heritage site. Visitors can experience an authentic, traditional "seed-to-cup" journey, exploring coffee nurseries, processing plants, roasting rooms, and tasting sessions set against lush highland scenery.
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Stop 2
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park is one of Costa Rica’s premier ecological attractions, located along the forested slopes between Poás Volcano and the Caribbean lowlands near Vara Blanca. Spanning over 70 acres of primary cloud and rain forest, the private reserve features paved hiking trails leading to viewing platforms for five cascading waterfalls along the La Paz River. In addition to its waterfalls, it hosts the country's largest animal rescue sanctuary—home to an expansive walk-through aviary, a butterfly observatory, hummingbird gardens, frog and snake exhibits, and rescued jungle cats.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Your guide will wait for you at hotel lobby area or reception. He will be holding a sign with your name.
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Pickup is available from 43 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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From $325.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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