Rincón de la Vieja Tour from Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Volcano: Hiking + Waterfall + Hot Springs + Mud Bath
Experience the ultimate full-day hiking tour
This comprehensive package offers an array of a hiking in nature, a sumptuous buffet lunch, relaxing hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a magnifiant waterfall.
Tour Highlights
We’ll pick you up from your hotel, and you can grab a coffee or breakfast on the way (not included, but if you need to stop we can stop). Alternatively, you can choose to meet your guide directly at Ricon De La Vieja National Park.
Ricon De La Vieja Hike
You will follow your guide for a 2 hour hike to the National Park of Ricon De La Vieja the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Here, you’ll encounter fumaroles, geysers, bubbling mud pots, and more, making it a unique experience unmatched by any other volcano in Costa Rica.
Guided by our bilingual naturalist, enjoy a 3.5-km circular trail through the tropical dry forest, taking in remarkable views of the volcano, witnessing volcanic activity, and spotting diverse wildlife. Keep an eye out for over 300 bird species, along with other wildlife such as deer, armadillos, coatis, iguanas, and a variety of monkeys, including white-faced, howler, and spider monkeys.
La Oropendola Waterfall
After the hike, cool off with a swim at the La Oropendola Waterfall. A short walk from the park entrance takes you along a scenic path to the river, where you’ll wade a brief distance to reach the waterfall. Standing at an impressive 25 meters, La Oropendola cascades into a vibrant turquoise pool in the lush canyon of the Blanco River, creating a breathtaking tropical oasis.
buffet Costa Rican Lunch
Delicious, fresh meals are lovingly prepared by our Costa Rican chefs following time-honored traditional recipes from our region of Guanacaste and Costa Rica.
Hot Springs & Volcanic Mud Bath
Rich in minerals, the Rio Negro Hot Springs offer rejuvenating and therapeutic benefits that have been cherished worldwide for centuries. Set in a stunning natural setting, the volcanic hot springs are naturally heated by Rincon de la Vieja Volcano.
Surrounded by lush dry tropical forest, the Rio Negro Hot Springs provide a peaceful escape where the clear river flows beside 10 mineral-rich thermal pools along the riverbank. You can explore both sides of the river and the pools via two scenic suspension bridges.
For an added touch of relaxation, try the hot volcanic mud treatment, which acts like a natural spa body mask. Once the mud dries, rinse off in the cool river waters before soaking again in the thermal pools.
What To Bring
Bring secure shoes that can get wet, bathing suit, sunscreen, insect repellent, change of clothes, camera, & reusable water container.
Volcano: Hike + Waterfall + Hot Springs + mud bath
Location: Ricon De La Vieja
Duration: 10 hours, with transportation, about 1h45 each way
Price (taxes not included)
Adult: $150 USD
Children (5-11): $130 USD
Important Notice: Special Requirements for National Park Visits
In compliance with new regulations from the Ministry of Tourism and Costa Rica’s National Park System, we are required to collect specific information from each guest visiting the national parks. To ensure a smooth process, please provide your details immediately after booking (informations in your email booking).
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