Rincón de la Vieja Tour: Explore Flora, Fauna, and Hot Springs

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. Hike through lush forests, swim in a stunning waterfall, indulge in a delicious lunch, and unwind in rejuvenating hot springs and volcanic mud baths.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja - 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…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation from Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood, Las Catalinas ($50 pick-up fee)
  • Towel - Please bring your own
Additional Information

A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna, and natural wonders of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day includes a moderate 2-hour hike where you will encounter wildlife and witness volcanic activity. Next, we will visit the Oropendola Waterfall, where you can swim and play in the water. After the waterfall, we will enjoy a typical Costa…

Location
Tamarindo Diria
Calle Central
Cancellation Policy

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

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Betsy_c
Oct 13, 2024
Rained a ton but still fun - Alejandro was an excellent source of information about the forest. We saw several animals which was fun. The hot springs was a nice way to end the day.
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380alleng
Sep 23, 2024
Super fun and very knowledgeable - We had a great tour with ALEJANDRO at the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Tour. We had so much fun learning so much about all useful purposes the different trees have, and about the different animals and their functions. Because of ALEJANDRO I now appreciate nature and animals much more. ALEJANDRO also explained how volcanos were formed and showed pictures that helped us understand better volcanic formations and how Costa Rica is utilizing them for renewable energy. This increased my interest in learning more about Volcano's. This was a great tour! The hot springs were also great. The best one was the 103 F hot spring. So hot!. The waterfall was very refreshing. I am looking forward for another tour with ALEJANDRO the next time I come to Costa Rica.
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Allen_g
Sep 23, 2024
Super fun and knowledgeable - We had a great tour with ALEJANDRO at the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Tour with "Native's Way Costa Rica" Tour. We had so much fun learning so much about all useful purposes the different trees have, and about the different animals and their functions. Because of ALEJANDRO I now appreciate nature and animals much more. ALEJANDRO also explained how volcanos were formed and showed pictures that helped us understand better volcanic formations and how Costa Rica is utilizing them for renewable energy. This increased my interest in learning more about Volcano's. This was a great tour! The hot springs were also great. The best one was the 103 F hot spring. So hot!. The waterfall was very refreshing. I am looking forward for another tour with ALEJANDRO the next time I come to Costa Rica.
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Justina_h
Aug 29, 2024
Fantastic - Alejandro was an excellent and very attentive guide. He was courteous and provided great details and instructions during the tour.
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Goplaces4928894302
Aug 28, 2024
Go for the hot springs alone - Not going to lie, I booked this on a whim. No clue what I was signing up for but I’m so glad I did it. The water fall and hot springs were my favorite parts. I would go back on my own to both. I could spend all day in the hot spring. The hike was also a lot of fun. It was very easy and we saw a lot of cool plants and trees. I highly highly recommend it, not too long of a day either!
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Albertachickcalgary
Aug 19, 2024
Amazing full day trip - Amazing day trip! Brandon (the driver) arrived on time for pickup. Our guide Alejandro was very informative and shared a lot of history about CR on the drive. He was also friendly and open to questions. Had a great hike! The path was easy to walk but there are a lot of stairs so bring good shoes ( runners are fine and don’t need hiking boots). The Oropendola waterfall is a must see and the water was a beautiful turquoise. The lunch was excellent as were the hot springs. It’s a full day so bring your energy but well worth the time. Thank you Alejandro!
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Elise_k
Aug 18, 2024
Fun tour - This was AMAZING ! Alejandro and mambo made the experience so so much better. Only thing I could complain about is the name , it’s more of a walk/trail than a Hike but it was still amazing , fun and beautiful experience. Will do it again ! The waterfall was the best !
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Cheyenne_s
Aug 18, 2024
Good experience with beautiful views - The hike was pretty easy for a group of 20-something’s. We wore chacos with no trouble. Waterfall was beautiful and the hot springs were great to experience at the end of the day. The mud bath is actually a mud bowl and you just rub the mud on you then jump in the river to wash it off. Restaurant/food (included) was delicious, but at the end of the day- so we were all pretty hungry by that time. I’d definitely recommend packing a sandwich/light snack. After the hike, you do stop a snack shop but it’s mostly just chips and drinks. Bring extra money for snacks and tipping! We saw monkeys, a snake, turkeys, tons of butterflies and birds, and even a baby viper. Views were amazing!
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Lakisha_c
Aug 17, 2024
Hiking with an ending of relaxation - My family really enjoyed this activity. We got to do alot in this one excursion. The timing for each stopping point was just enough. We spotted a few monkeys in the trees, the volcano hike was at a great pace for our large group of 15. The waterfall was beautiful, but very cold water to swim; however, most of us still got in. The mudbath was a nice experience and the hotsprings gave a relaxing touch to end the full day excursion. Our tour guide Necol did a good job of keeping our group on track. Would highly recommend this activity.
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Kallie_f
Oct 14, 2024
Long day - Tour guide was great (Kevin) Day was long! Mud bath is taking a cup of mud and rubbing it over body (not actually mud bath) If you’re up for a long day of walking and seeing nature, I recommend.
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).