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A waterfall, clear blue water, rocky terrain, and a wooden bridge. 1
A volcanic crater surrounded by lush green forest. 3
A bird with blue and black plumage perched on a branch amidst dry leaves and twigs. 4
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Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs on Rincon de la Vieja

By Natives Way Costa Rica
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,349 per adult
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Features

Overview

  • 2 Hour Hike viewing Wildlife and Volcanic Activity
  • Swimming in a Natural Blue Lagoon Waterfall
  • Full Buffet Lunch with Salad and Dessert Bar
  • Natural Hot Springs and Volcanic Mud Bath at Rio Negro
  • Round Trip Transportation with Pick up/Drop off from Hotel

Activity location

  • Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    • Rincon de la Vieja
    • Volcan Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel, House or Condo Pickup Zone 2 - JW Marriott, Langosta, Tamarindo, Grande, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero
    • Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Self Drive to Park Entrance and Activities

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
  • Food and Drinks

Self Drive to National Park - Meet guide at 9:00 am

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 8,349.21 x 1 AdultP 8,349.21
Total
Price is P 8,349.21

Shared Tour with Transportation & Guide

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
  • Food and Drinks

Self Drive to Adventure Park:8:45 AM @ Hacienda Guachipelin

We pick up from hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas:
We make a stop in the morning on the way to the park for a bathroom break or to buy breakfast if you need to (not included).

  • Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM ($50 extra per booking, not per customer)

  • Langosta/Tamarindo: 6:30 AM

  • Conchal (W/Westin, Reserva Conchal), Brasilito: 6:45 AM

  • Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: 6:30 AM

  • Las Catalinas: 6:15 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

  • RIU Hotels Main Security Gate, Not the Lobby: 6:45 AM

  • Playas del Coco: 7:20 AM

  • Playa Hermosa & Panama

    • Occidental Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby) 7:30 AM

    • Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby) 7:30 AM

    • Villas Sol/Condovac Main Gate (not lobby) 7:30 AM

    • Mangroove lobby: 7:30 AM

  • Liberia Peri Supermarket: 8:30 AM

  • Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood (Main Gate): 7:20 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

  • Waldorf Astoria: 7:30 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

  • Dreams Las Mareas 6:30 AM ($200 extra per booking, not per customer)**

  • Pick up times are an estimate. Please be ready at the specified time but it may take us up to 20 minutes longer depending on that days pick up schedule and traffic.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30
Price details
P 8,967.67 x 1 AdultP 8,967.67
Total
Price is P 8,967.67

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided Volcano Hiking, Waterfall, and Hot Springs day tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fees and taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Buffet lunch, beverages, and bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Roundtrip transportation to and from Hotels, Condos, and Houses in Designated Areas
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary provided in English or Spanish
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities (optional)

Know before you book

  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
  • You must have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to walk in unpaved or uneven terrain. A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • If you have back, neck, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
  • Roundtrip transportation is available from all hotels, condos, and houses in Pinilla, Langosta, Tamarindo, Grande, Brasilito, Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, RIU Hotels, Ocotal, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama and Liberia
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel or house 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time

What you can expect

A full-day tour exploring the flora, fauna, and natural wonders of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity, have a visit to Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim in the blue lagoon, eat a typical Costa Rican lunch, and then relax in the hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.

Hotel Pick Up:

  • After pick up from your hotel, you will stop for coffee and/or breakfast, you will be driven (1-2 hours depending on pick-up location) up to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, the hike begins from the Pailas Sector.

Rincon del la Vieja National Park

  • Your guide, native to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, will help to spot wildlife such as Toucans, Capuchin monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Turkeys, Coatis, and much more. You will stop to view the volcanic activity including bubbling mud pots, fumaroles, and a mini crater.

Oropendola Waterfall

  • 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 refreshing lagoon. Then head over to a ranch where you will eat a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Hot Springs & Volcano Mud Bath

  • To finish the day, you will stop by the hot springs of Rio Negro naturally heated by the Volcano where you can do a soothing volcanic mud bath. Here you will get to enjoy 10 different hot spring pools at different temperatures and take in the natural world around you.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    • Rincon de la Vieja
    • Volcan Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel, House or Condo Pickup Zone 2 - JW Marriott, Langosta, Tamarindo, Grande, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero
    • Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel, House or Condo Pickup Zone 1 - RIU Guanacaste/Palace, Ocotal, Playas del Coco, Hermosa, Panama, Liberia
    • del coco, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    PERI Supermarket Liberia, Costa Rica
    • Plaza Sta Rosa, Guanacaste, Liberia Centro. Centro Comerial, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, El Sitio
    • Liberia, Costa Rica