Description

⚠ Heads Up! To keep our prices as low as possible, we only charge a small deposit online. The remaining balance is paid in cash on the day of service. This helps us avoid high processing and banking fees in Costa Rica, which can reach up to 23% due to local regulations and financial institution charges.

📩 Please use the link below to confirm your reservation and make the deposit. No PayPal account is needed — you can use any payment method with the link.

☕ Scenic Coffee Experience & Private Transfer
Puerto Caldera → Central Valley Coffee Route → San José

📝 Confirmation Details
🔗 Deposit Payment Link: TBD

👤 Client
Charles Stucki
Charles_stucki@yahoo.com

👥 Passengers: 2

🚐 ROUTE & TIMING

Pick up at Puerto Caldera Cruise Terminal at 8:00 AM

Possible route stops (depending on timing and preferences):

• Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour & Community Project
• Hacienda Alsacia (Starbucks Coffee Farm)
• Poás Volcano National Park
• La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park
• Fredo Fresas (Lunch stop)

Final destination: San José Downtown Hotel

📅 DATE
March 15, 2026

📍 Pick-Up Location
Puerto Caldera Cruise Terminal

📍 Drop-Off
San José Downtown

⏱️ Service Type
Full-day private transportation service

Because this is a full-day cruise excursion, the driver will help adjust the schedule depending on traffic, park availability, and your preferences. Some stops may need to be shortened or skipped depending on timing to ensure you return comfortably to San José without rushing.

Costa Rica mountain roads and park visits can take longer than expected, so flexibility during the day helps create the best experience.

💰 Total Price
USD $360 total

Deposit: USD $100
Cash balance to driver on the day of service: USD $260

Tours, entrance fees, food, and beverages are not included. Only private transportation with a professional driver is included in this quote.

🌋 Optional Stop – Poás Volcano National Park

Poás is one of the most famous volcanoes in Costa Rica and features one of the largest active craters in the world.

Visitors can walk a short paved trail from the parking area to the crater viewpoint. The visit is relatively easy and usually takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour total, including walking and viewing time.

Because the park operates with strict timed entry reservations, tickets must be purchased in advance.

🎟 Tickets must be purchased here:
https://www.sinac.go.cr/en-us/ac/accvc/pnvp/pages/default.aspx

Estimated visit time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

🌿 Optional Stop – La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

This private nature park is one of the most beautiful attractions in the Central Valley and includes:

• Several spectacular waterfalls
• Walking trails through rainforest
• Wildlife sanctuary with rescued animals
• Butterfly observatory
• Hummingbird garden
• Restaurants and viewpoints

A complete visit usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours to fully enjoy the trails and exhibits.

🌐 More information:
https://waterfallgardens.com/

Estimated visit time: 2.5–3 hours

Because of the travel time from the cruise port and the return to San José, visiting every attraction in a single day may be very exhausting. However, you can discuss your preferences with the driver and prioritize the places that interest you the most.

☕ First Stop – Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour & Community Project

A small community-run coffee project where visitors can walk through coffee fields, learn about Costa Rican coffee culture, and purchase fresh coffee directly from local farmers at very affordable prices.

This stop offers an authentic local experience and supports the surrounding community.

☕ Second Stop – Hacienda Alsacia (Starbucks Coffee Farm)

Located on the slopes of Poás Volcano, Hacienda Alsacia is the only Starbucks coffee farm in the world and offers a beautiful visitor center with mountain views.

The guided coffee experience explains coffee cultivation, harvesting, processing, and roasting.

Tour Duration: approximately 1.5 hours

Example English Tour Times
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM

💰 Tour Price
USD $35 per person (not included)

🎟 Reservations can be made directly here
https://www.starbuckshaciendaalsacia.com

🍓 Lunch Stop – Fredo Fresas

A popular local restaurant near Poás Volcano known for traditional Costa Rican dishes and delicious desserts.

Their famous dessert called “Mi Dulce Algo” (sweet plantain with cheese and caramel) is a favorite among visitors.

This is a great relaxing lunch stop before continuing the journey down the mountains toward San José.

If you’d like, I can also make a second version that sounds more like a cruise excursion sales pitch (much more persuasive) which usually helps convert cruise passengers faster.