Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
Overview
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12 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
If your hotel is not listed, contact us for quoting
Due to a new requirement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and the National Park Systems of Costa Rica, we need each person to send us the following information: Full Name on Passport, Passport number, Passport issuing country. You must carry a picture of your passport with you on your tour!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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 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.
Oropendola Warterfall
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.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Park fees
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Transportation from Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood, Las Catalinas, Waldorf Astoria
Towel - Please bring your own
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Shared Transportation & Guide
Shared Tour - Max 15 people: Round trip Transport to/from JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Flamingo, Potrero, RIU Hotels, Coco, Hermosa, Panama, Liberia
Pickup included
Self Drive/Meet at Park
Drive your Own Vehicle : Meet your guide at Rincon de la Vieja National Park at 9:00 am & follow our tour bus to Lunch and Hot Springs
Reviews
662 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One Fabulous Day!!
Karen S,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an incredible experience! We started with the volcano hike. On the hike we saw fumaroles, mud pots, a beautiful waterfall, many spider monkeys, various iguanas, and snakes including a boa. And got a stunning view of the volcano. The Oropendola Waterfall swimming is amazing! After our delicious traditional lunch we enjoyed the hot springs and mud bath in a beautiful setting. Our guide Dafne connected with us and made the whole day even more fun! She knows the area well and is a wealth of information. Danny, our driver, was safe and conscientious on the road. One of our best travel days ever!
Great Guide, Beautiful Hot Springs, Easy Volcano Hike
Tim M,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This Rincón de la Vieja volcano hike, waterfall swim, and hot springs tour was well organized and led by an excellent guide. JC was very knowledgeable and personable, sharing insights about the rainforest, wildlife, and volcanic landscape along the hike. The walk itself is quite manageable, we’re in our late 50s and in ok physical shape, and had no issues. While the hike and scenery were interesting, the experience felt more relaxed than adventurous, and the pace was a bit slow at times. We didn’t see any sloths, and there was some waiting around, including about 30 minutes after pickup while the guides had breakfast. The hot springs, mud baths, and waterfall swim were the clear highlights and absolutely worth it. I highly recommend bringing water shoes, as the rocky bottoms make walking barefoot difficult. Overall, this is a good tour, especially if you’re looking for an easy hike and a laid-back, educational experience. If you want more adventure, you may want to choose a more active tour.
Costa rice holiday
patrick s,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff are attentive to your needs. The experience is located at the Rincon volcano. This group does a nice job of organizing the activities. Note that it is a shared experience and because of such, at least an hour to an hour and a half of your time is spent Picking up other passengers for transportation. Regardless, the remainder of the trip is very similar to a private experience since the number of participants are limited.
Go on this tour!!
Joseph G,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A long day but very informative! Saw & learned about fauna & animals. Waterfall dip was refreshing. The hot springs set up is very well done, clean changing rooms & lockers. Great setting!
Great vibes, will def rebook!
Pioneer07434469831,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver Armando picked up on time ! This hike was very moderate but Daphne made it super fun. For my very first hike I was very nervous. However Daphne communicated Many details about the area and was really informative
Jungle Volcano Hike
Brian K,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very well run adventure with a pleasant guide and driver. There was a total of three stops and a buffet lunch was included. The tour group will likely be mixed company, some younger folks and some older, so it makes for a leisurely stroll around the scenery of the volcano park. The waterfall is nice for viewing a taking a dip in colder water and then there is the hot springs. I stayed at Hotel Boyeros and pick up was at the supermarket across the street. This was the final pickup on the tour (Liberia) and was on time at 830 am. We were also the first to be dropped off after the tour, so it made for a nice trip. Some folks on the tour were picked up 630am - so they had a 2.5 hour bus ride to the attractions and 2.5 hours back to their hotels.
5 star excursion!
973kerstyb,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was amazing, our tour guide Daphne and driver Armando were exceptional. They went above and beyond to accommodate and were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was also delicious.Couldn't be happier with the experience.
Daphne and Alberto were...
Alyse C,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daphne and Alberto were amazing guides! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was beautiful!! This is a must see.
So fun!
tiffanyu540,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was great and we loved our guide and driver! We got to do and see a lot! We walked 13,000 steps in the day and hike was easy for us but we are used to hiking a lot.
Great day
BackPacker715637,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was a great guide, looked to find monkeys and things for ua to see Very knowledgeable Would recommend this tour! It was an amazing day! Bring bug spray
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