This tour can be taken combined with the Irazú - Orosil - Lankaster One Day tour, or, if you have already visited the volcano and are more interested in tropical plants, this is the right choice.

Although this tour is short, it allows you to see one of the largest orchid collections in Costa Rica.

On your visit, you will notice the incredible collection of vegetation from the diferent regions of Costa Rica. From dry forest to rain forest or cloud forest.

Cactus in Costa Rica? Yes, the North West region of Costa Rica (Guanacaste Province) is a dry region and host many species of cactus, most of them are here in the garden.

The gardens are a tropical Paradise featuring over 800 varieties of exotic orchids and a multitude of various tropical flowers and jungle plant life.

This tour continues with a ride through the unique beauty of the famous Orosi Valley and Reventazon river.

The area is noted for its rich soil, abundant plant life and resplendent coffee plantations.

Along the way we will visit one of the oldest colonial churches. Afterwards, you will stop at the Cachi Hydroelectric Dam. On the return trip to San Jose, you will visit the city of Cartago, an ancient capital of Costa Rica, where tourists can learn a little more about Costa Rican religious life.