Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

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.

1. 1

   Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja

   2 hours

   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.

2. 2

   Oropendola Warterfall

   1 hour

   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.

3. 3

   Rio Negro Hot Springs

   1 hour

   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!

4. 4

   Playa Conchal

   Pass by

   6:40 AM

5. 5

   Province of Guanacaste

   Pass by

   6 am - 7:45 am

6. 6

   Playa Flamingo

   Pass by

   6:30 AM

7. 7

   Tamarindo

   Pass by

   6:30 AM

8. 8

   Tamarindo Beach

   Pass by

   6:30 am

9. 9

   Sardinal

   Pass by

   7:00 am RIU Guanacaste/Palace

10. 10

    Playa Hermosa

    Pass by

    7:30 am

11. 11

    Playa Panama

    Pass by

    7:40 am

12. 12

    Playas del Coco

    Pass by

    7:20 am

13. 13

    Playa Matapalo

    Pass by

    7:00 AM RIU Hotels

14. 14

    Las Catalinas

    Pass by

    6:15 am

• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.