This document provides information on various day trip options available through Green Tours out of the Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat. Trip options include visiting volcanoes like Volcán Póas, waterfalls at La Paz Waterfall Garden, zip lining at Canopy Tour at Colinas del Poás, butterfly and orchid farms, a small zoo called Zoo Ave, city tours of San Jose including food tours, and coffee plantation tours. Each trip listing includes location, duration, departure times, pricing and what is included.

1. Green Tours
Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat
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DAY TRIPS
A. Volcán Póas
A scenic drive through the green countryside up to the top of Poás
Volcano, one of the widest accessible volcanic craters in the world.
Stand on the edge and look down into the bubbling blue cauldron.
Currently Poás has very active fumaroles in the inner part of the
crater.
The second crater, Botos, is a crystal
clear rain-fed lake surrounded by
highland jungleand reached by a walk
of about ½ mile through a unique
dwarf
cloud forest.
Distance from the hotel: 50 minutes.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Departure: At your discretion but for enjoying the best view, 8:00 am
departure is best. During the summer 2:00 pm is fine.
Return: 12 PM or 5 PM
Tariff with Asclepios driver: $ US 120.00 1-2 person, US$ 20.00 additional person (round trip
transfer).
Include: Entrance fee.
Attire: Long pants, comfortable shoes and bring a jacket and raincoat in rainy season.
Add: US $ 55.00 per person with La Paz Waterfall Garden.
Add: US $60.00 per person with Canopy tour.
B. La Paz Waterfall Garden
La Paz Waterfall Garden is a private cloud forest reserve located on
the slopes of the Poás Volcano National Park at 5.000 feet.
This place offer 2.17 miles of walking trails, butterfly observatory,
hummingbird garden, serpentarium, frogs among others.
Distance from the hotel: 50
minutes.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Departure: At your discretion
but for enjoying the best view, 8:00 am departure is best. During
the summer 2:00 pm is fine.
Return: 12 PM or 5 PM
Tariff with Asclepios driver: $US140.00 1 person, US $ 45.00
additional person (round trip transfer).
Include: Entrance fee
Attire: Long pants, comfortable shoes and bring a jacket and raincoat in rainy season.

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C. Canopy Tour at Colinas del Poás
Adventures zip line tour on the slopes of the Poas Volcano,
surrounded by an exuberant primary cloud forest. Glide
through the forest canopy in a harness, landing at platforms
around the trees and feel the experience to be flying.
Distance from the hotel: 40 minutes.
Duration: Approx. 4 hrs hours
Departure: 8:00 am – 9:15 am or 1:30 pm. During the rainy
season early departures are recommended.
Tariff: US $ 140.00 1 persons, US $ 60.00 additional person
(round trip transfer).
Include: Entrance and guide tour.
Attire: Long pants, comfortable shoes and bring a jacket and raincoat in rainy season.
D. Butterfly Farm
This farm and butterfly refuge rear and export live butterflies. Learn about all four stages of their cycle –
egg, larva, pupa and adult. A diverse and beautiful living collection.
Distance from the hotel: 30 minutes.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Departure: 8:00 am – 9:15 am or 2:15 pm. During the rainy
season early departures are recommended.
Tariff: US $ 80.00 1-2 persons, $ US 25.00 additional person (round
trip transfer).
Include: Entrance and guide tour.
Early departure recommended.
Add: US $ 25.00 per person with The Orquid Farm
E. Orquid Farm
Enjoy one of the most beautiful and develop flower in the world in a private farm surrounded by a
beautiful garden. Learn about the process behind of this magnificent plant and admire its permanent
exhibition.
Distance from the hotel: 25 minutes.
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
Departure: 8:00 am – 9:15 am 2:00pm. During the rainy season
early departures are recommended.
Tariff: US $ 60.00 1-2 persons, US$15.00 additional person, (round
trip transfer).
Include: Entrance and guide Tour.
Extra time cost: US$15.00 per hour
Add: US $ 25.00 per person with The Butterfly Farm

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Asclepios Wellness & Healing Retreat
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F. Zoo Ave – Bird and Animal Zoo
Small fascinating bird and mammal zoo in a lovely garden setting,
operated by the non-profit Nature Restoration Foundation. Zoo
Ave, originally a bird zoo, now includes many types of Costa Rican
mammals and reptiles. All animals were former pets or injured
wildlife.
Distance from the hotel: 15 minutes.
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
Departure: 8:00 am – 9:15 am or 2:00pm. During the rainy
season early departures are recommended.
Price: US $ 80.00 1-2 persons, US $ 20.00 additional person
(round trip transfer).
Include: Entrance fee.
G. San Jose City Tour
Day tour introduces to Costa Rican culture, history and lifestyle with visits to San José museums, parks,
theaters and neighborhoods. Includes stop for a souvenir shopping.
Distance from the hotel: 1 hour. Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Departure: 8:00 am. During the rainy season early departures
are recommended.
Tariff: US$120.00 1-2 persons, US$30.00 additional person
(round trip transfer).
Include: Entrances fees attractions and tour guides.
Notes: Museum closes on Mondays.
H. Food Tour
Night tour, discover the hidden and authentic restaurants in the city of San Jose.
Distance from the hotel: 1 hour. Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Departure: 7:00 pm.
Tariff: US$100.00 1-2 persons, US$20.00 additional person (round trip transfer).
I. Coffee Tour
The Coffee tour offers you an unforgettable experience about a coffee plantation, wet mill or processing
plant and roasting room.
Distance from the hotel: 40 minutes
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Departure: 8:00 am
Price: US$80 1 person, US$30 additional person.
Include: Entrance and guide Tour.