Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. 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.

   · 2 h· Admission included

2. 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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

3. 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. Relax and enjoy luxuriating in our healing waters. You can also try our volcanic mud “bath”, where you smooth volcanic clay mud on your body!

   · 1 h· Admission included

4. 6:40 AM

   · Non-stop passage

5. 6 am - 7:45 am

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6. 6:30 AM

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7. 6:30 AM

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8. 6:30 am

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9. 7:00 am RIU Guanacaste/Palace

   · Non-stop passage

10. 7:30 am

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11. 7:40 am

    · Non-stop passage

12. 7:20 am

    · Non-stop passage

13. 7:00 AM RIU Hotels

    · Non-stop passage

14. 6:15 am

    · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Self Drive Meeting Point -Meet your guide at the Adventure Park @ 9:00 AM - your maps link will be sent upon confirmation. We pick up from hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas:' -Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM ($50 extra per booking, not per customer) -Langosta/Tamarindo: 6:30 AM -Conchal (W/Westin, Reserva Conchal), Brasilitos: 6:45 AM -Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: 6:30 AM -Catalinas: 6:15 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer) -RIU Hotels Main Security Gate, Not the Lobby: 6:45 AM -Playas del Cocos: 7:20 AM -Playa Hermosa & Panama (Occ/Sects Papagayo, Villas Sol, Condovac, Mangroove): 7:30 AM -Liberia Peri Supermarket: 8:30 AM -Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: 7:20 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer) -Waldorf Astoria: 7:30 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

How to use your ticket

What to wear: - Hiking: Comfortable hiking or walking shoes, light fresh clothing - Waterfall & Hot Springs - Bathing suit, flip-flops or sandals, please bring a towel What to Bring: - Refillable water bottle - bathing suit - change of clothes - close-toed shoes that can get wet - Flip Flops or Sandals - Sunscreen - Insect repellent - Camera - Towel • Self Drive - Please meet at Rincon de la Vieja National Park at 9:00 AM Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/vGFUKJVsE7BBDLqA7 We pick up from hotels, condos and private houses: We make a stop in the morning on the way to the park for a bathroom break or to buy breakfast if you need to (not included). - Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM (extra fee) - Langosta/Tamarindo: 6:30 AM - Conchal (W/Westin, Reserva Conchal), Brasilito: 6:45 AM - Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: 6:30 AM - Las Catalinas: 6:15 AM (extra fee) - RIU Hotels Main Security Gate, Not the Lobby: 6:45 AM - Playas del Coco: 7:20 AM - Playa Hermosa & Panama - Main Gate (not lobby) of the following: Occidental Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol/Condovac 7:30 AM - Mangroove lobby 7:30 AM - Liberia Peri Supermarket: 8:30 AM - Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood (Main Gate): 7:20 AM (extra fee) - Waldorf Astoria: 7:30 AM (extra fee) Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour. Please be ready outside 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time, but it can take up to 20 minutes longer depending on the day's pick up schedule and traffic. If your hotel is not listed, please email us at info@nativesway.com to confirm your pick up location and time. Special Notes - We operate this tour rain or shine! - In an effort to eliminate single-use plastic bottles on our tours, please bring a reusable water bottle.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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!

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Activity offered by Native's Way Costa Rica via Viator.