Wildlife & Nature
Rincón de la Vieja: Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs
Tamarindo
4.67 (789 reviews on Viator)
Full day
About this tour
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.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
National Park fees
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
What to bring
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
Is this tour a good fit?
Rated easy by the operator — no particular fitness level needed, and a reasonable pick for a first activity of the trip.
This takes the whole day, so plan it as the day rather than around it.
Free cancellation on this listing, which matters in the green season when an afternoon can turn wet.
Bring: 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.
Getting there
This tour runs in the Tamarindo area, about 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR) depending on traffic and your exact hotel.
When to go
What you see changes through the year: waterbirds crowd Palo Verde’s shrinking lagoons from December to March, olive ridley arribadas peak at Ostional between July and November, and humpback whales pass the coast from November to April and again from July to November.
Frequently asked questions
What's included?
This experience includes Hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Lunch and In-vehicle air conditioning.
What should I know before booking?
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.
Can I cancel my booking?
This tour offers free cancellation. Exact cancellation terms are shown at checkout on Viator.
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Duration
Full day
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Pickup
Hotel or meeting point
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