Private Tour
Private Tour Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and Oropendola Waterfall
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Get a Deep Look into the Guanacaste Volcanic Range to experience one of the hallmarks of conservation, biodiversity, and richness of Costa Rica. A 2.5 hours sightseeing drive will take us to a destination that combines biodiversity richness, with fascinating geologic history and the pleasure of soaking in the unspoiled waters of a crystal clear waterfall.
Discover the mountains of the country away from the coast
Enjoy the sightseeing drive through the countryside and farmlands
Unveil Flora, Fauna, and Funga of the National Park
Feel the volcanic activity through the whole “2 miles Pailas Loop Trail”
Refresh and cool off in the all-time favorite Oropendola Waterfall
What to Bring:
Sun Protection
Hiking Shoes
Reusable Bottle of Water
Rain Gear (May to Dec.)
Swimwear, Towel or Change of Clothes
Insect repellent
Important Details:
Difficulty Level: intermediate (4 kms. with ups and downs)
10-11 hours departing from Avellanas and Junquillal Area
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rincon De La Vieja Volcano National Park
We will start the day by checking in at Las Pailas Ranger Station (Santa María Ranger Station can be combined on another tour). We will hike Las Pailas Trail which is a loop of 2 miles that showcases a variety of ecosystems and unique geological features. The goal of the walk is to discover the intricate biome that inhabits the skirts of the Guanacaste Volcanic Range while experiencing the volcano's high-activity mud pools, fumaroles, and other signs of volcanic behavior.
Rincon de La Vieja
Break, snacks, and start of 15-minute walk to Oropendola Waterfall
What‘s Included
$2pp donation to AVELLANAS MANGROVE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Private Transportation (discount available if you provide it)
Liability Insurance
Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
1% of sales in the company go to the NGO Funga Conservation
Snacks and Fruit
Lunch $9-$15
Breakfast (if coordinated $6-$10pp)
Departures from Tamarindo and Langosta have an extra cost (around $15-$25)
Rincon de la vieja National park ($17pp)
Oropendola Waterfall ($18pp)
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Private Tour Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and Oropendola Waterfall
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Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
861samahl,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marcelo was excellent! We really enjoyed the tour and he was so informative. We were able to see so much. Highly recommend!
Fun nature exploration
Global61949205842,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun experience. They are very knowledgeable and their expertise is so helpful. Very fun way to explore costa rica and its wildlife
Learn from nature and get a Waterfall massage
C593FVfeliper,Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a beautiful way to celebrate the birthday of a friend, easy hike, and lots of waterfalls and hotsprings, we learned a lot about mushrooms, butterflies and moths, our guide even showed us a snake.
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