Hiking Tour of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park

Hiking Tour of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Native's Way Costa Rica, Meters West Of Banco Nacional 50 Next to La Oveja Negra Surf Club, Tamarindo 50503 Costa Rica

We will pick you up from your hotel, condo, or house and

stop for coffee and/or breakfast on the way, you will be driven (1-2 hours depending on pick up location) up to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Here you will prepare for your hike in the National Park in the Pailas Sector. You may also meet us at the park entrance at 8:30 am if you wish.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rincon de La Vieja National Park, Costa Rica

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.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Rio Negro Hot Springs, Rincon de La Vieja 50101 Costa Rica

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!

Duration: 1 hour