Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park Tour
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 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.
National Park Hike
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 blue lagoon.
Buffet Lunch
You will then be driven back to have a plentiful full buffet lunch. There are plenty of options for dietary restrictions such as vegetarians, gluten free, and vegan. Includes a salad bar, many choices of entrees and sides, dessert bar, fresh juice, coffee and tee.
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, and the river flows through the pools constantly refilling them with water. Relax and enjoy luxuriating in our healing waters. You can also try our volcanic mud “bath”, where you smooth volcanic clay mud all over yourself like a spa “masque,” then after it dries, wash it off with a cool river water shower. The hot springs water will feel great afterwards!
Self Drive to the National Park: 8:45 AM @ Rincon de la Vieja National Park Entrance
Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM (please let reception or security know we are coming to pick you up)
Tamarindo Hotels, Condos, Apartments, Houses: 6:30 AM
Langosta Hotels, Condos, Apartments, Houses: 6:20 AM
Conchal, Brasilito Hotels, Condos, Apartments, Houses: 6:45 AM
Grande, Flamingo, Potrero Hotels, Condos, Apartments, Houses: 6:30 AM
Catalinas: 6:15 AM ($60 transport fee per booking, not per person)
RIU Hotels MAIN SECURITY GATE, not lobby: 6:45 AM (bring copy of passport)
Playas del Coco Hotels, Condos, Houses: 7:20 AM
Playa Hermosa & Playa Panama Hotels, Condos Houses (Occidental Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Condovac, Mangroove): 7:30 AM
Liberia Peri Supermarket: 8:00 AM
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: 7:00 AM ($50 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.
Special Requirements
Due to a new requirement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and the National Park Systems of Costa Rica, we must provide specific information for each client visiting the national parks. It is extremely important that you send us your information as soon as you make your reservation.
Please provide this info for every single person in your party and reply in the following format
Full Name on Passport:
Passport number:
Passport issuing country:
IMPORTANT: You must carry a picture of your passport with you on your tour!
Please send the information to our email or WhatsApp:
info@nativesway.com
+506 8908 9525
Special Notes
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- 4 person minimum, if you are a single traveler, contact us to see which dates are open
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- We operate this tour rain or shine!
- In effort to eliminate single use plastic bottles on our tours, please bring a reusable water bottle. We have large water containers to refill them. We will provide one for you if you do not have one!
Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before start of the tour.
- Cancellations less than 48 hours before the start of the tour will be subject to a 100% cancellation charge. Extreme cases are taken into consideration.
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Departure/Return Location
JW Marriott, Langosta/Tamarindo, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, RIU Hotels, Ocotal, Playas de Coco, Hermosa, Panama, Planet Hollywood, Andaz, Four Season,and Liberia Hotels, Condos, & Houses -
Departure Time
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM (you will receive your pick up time upon booking) -
Return Time
5:30 PM -
Dress Code
Comfortable walking shoes and clothes, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, change of clothes, camera, reusable water container -
Included
GuideLunchRound Trip TransportationWater -
Not Included
BeerBreakfastEntrance to National ParkKayakOpen BarPaddleboardSnacksSnorkeling
Tour Plan
Hotel Pick up
National Park Hike
Oropendola Waterfall
Buffet Lunch
Hot Springs & Volcanic Mud Bath
Tour Location
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Guanacaste Province