Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
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A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity. Next we will visit the Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim and play in the water. After the waterfall, it is time to eat a typical Costa Rican lunch following a trip to relax at the hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.
Your experience
Stop 1
National Park Hike With our bilingual naturalist guide, you'll walk 3.5-km (2 miles) in Las Pailas circular path through the tropical forest to enjoy the best views of the volcano, incredible nature, volcanic activity, and wildlife. The park is home to more than 300 species of birds, and many other animals, such as armadillos, bays, iguanas, coatis and white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, toucans, turkeys, and much more. You will stop to view the volcanic activity including bubbling mud pots, fumaroles, and a mini crater. The Las Pailas sector spectacularly shows the power of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano, the most active and largest volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Steam and sulfur come from natural fumaroles of the yellow and rusty soil. Witness clay pails in various shades of brown with boiling volcanic water, fine gray volcanic mud bubbles and explosions in large pails. This volcano is like no other in Costa Rica.
Stop 2
After the hike, take a short walk off the beaten path to Oropendola Waterfall just outside of the park, where you can jump in and swim in the blue lagoon.
Stop 3
Hot Springs & Volcanic Mud Bath After lunch you will driven to the Hot Springs. Surrounded by tropical dry forest, the Río Negro (Black River) Hot Springs feature ten pools with thermal waters heated naturally by the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.The soothing mineral waters are crystal clear and all natural. Relax and enjoy luxuriating in our healing waters. You can also try our volcanic mud “bath”, where you smooth volcanic clay mud on your body!
Stop 4
6:40 AM
Stop 5
6 am - 7:45 am
Stop 6
6:30 AM
Stop 7
6:30 AM
Stop 8
6:30 am
Stop 9
7:00 am RIU Guanacaste/Palace
Stop 10
7:30 am
Stop 11
7:40 am
Stop 12
7:20 am
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Transportation from Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood, Las Catalinas, Waldorf Astoria
- JW Marriott/Pinilla Pick Up Fee
- Gratuities
- Towel - Bring Your Own
Meeting and pickup
7:30 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)
Hilton Garden Inn in front of LIR Airport - 8:20 am
Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM - $50 fee per booking, not per person - billed separately Please let security know we are coming
Meet our guide at Park Entrance at 9:00 am
Liberia Peri Supermarket at main Liberia Intersection - 8:30 am
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood Main Gate - 7:20 am ($70 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately
Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby), Mangroove and other Hotels - 7:30 am
Villas Sol Main Gate, Condovac Main Gate, Occidental Papagayo Main Gateand other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am
7:20 am
RIU Hotels MAIN SECURTY GATE, not lobby 6:45 am - please bring copy of passport
6:30 am - $70 fee per booking, not per person
Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Grande - 6:30 am
Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Flamingo - 6:30 am
Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Conchal - 6:45 am
Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am
Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am
Self Drive 9:00 am @ Park Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6 AM Langosta/Tamarindo: 6:30 AM W/Westin Conchal: 6:45 AM Catalinas, Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: 6:30 AM RIU Hotels MAIN GATE: 7:00 AM Coco: 7:20 AM Secrets, Villas Sol, Mangroove: 7:30 AM Liberia: 8:20 AM Andaz, Four Seasons, Plt Hollywood: 7:20 AM
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Use "Special Requirements" field upon checkout to advise dietary information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, if you are a solo traveler please contact us
- If you do not need transportation, please meet us at the entrance of the National Park at 9:00 am.
- If your hotel is not listed, contact us for quoting
- Due to a new requirement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and the National Park Systems of Costa Rica, we need each person to send us the following information: Full Name on Passport, Passport number, Passport issuing country. You must carry a picture of your passport with you on your tour!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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