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 A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincon de la Vieja 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.

  • 2 Hour Hike in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
  • Visit to Oropendola Waterfall
  • View Wildlife and Local Flora
  • Buffet Lunch
  • 10 Hot Spring Pools in Rio Negro
  • Volcanic Mud Bath
  • Pick-up and Drop-off at your Hotel or private residence
Shared Tour & Transportation
  • Adults: $140 
  • Children Ages 0-11: $115  
Private Tour
  • 2-3 people: $275 per person 
  • 4+ people: $200 per person
Self Drive to Park
  • Adults: $120
  • Children Ages 0-11: $100
Rincon de la Vieja National Park Tour Itinerary
Hotel Pick up

After pick up from your hotel, you will stop for coffee and/or breakfast, you will be driven (1-2 hours depending on pick up location) up to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, the hike begins from the Pailas Sector.

Rincon de la Vieja 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.

Hot Springs & Volcanic Mud Bath

After lunch you will drive to the Hot Springs. Surrounded by the Rincon de la Vieja’s tropical dry forest, the Río Negro (Black River) Hot Springs feature ten pools with thermal waters heated naturally by the Rincon 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!

Self Drive

Meet your guide at the National Park @ 9:00 AM – your maps link will be sent upon confirmation.

Pick up Information

We pick up from hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas:’

  • Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM
  • 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 ($60 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 ($50 extra per booking, not per customer)
  • Dreams Las Mareas 6:30 AM ($200 extra per booking, not per customer)
Important Information for Rincon de la Vieja National Park Tour Pick Up

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.

Special Requirements

Due to a new requirement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and the National Park Systems of Costa Rica, we must provide specific information for each client visiting the national parks. It is extremely important that you send us your information as soon as you make your reservation.

Please provide this info for every single person in your party and reply in the following format
Full Name on Passport:
Passport number:
Passport issuing country:
Special Notes
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • We operate this tour rain or shine!
  • In effort to eliminate single use plastic bottles on our tours, please bring a reusable water bottle.  We have large water containers to refill them.

PICK UP TIME: Depending on location, will be provided with your booking!

RETURN TIME: Around 6.30 pm 

DRESS CODE: Comfortable walking shoes and clothes, bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, change of clothes, camera, reusable water container

Includes: 

  • Round trip ground A/C transportation
  •  certified bilingual guide
  • pick up at your hotel / house
  • entrance to the park
  • buffet style lunch
  • hot springs & mud bath 

Cancellation Policy 

  • All cancellations must be received in writing by BEACH SHUTTLES EMAIL during office Hours 8 am – 6 pm
  • An administrative charge of 20% applies to all cancellations, refunds may take up to 15 business days through CR Banks and Foreign Banks.
  • Services canceled for less than 0-48 hours prior to your tour will subsequently result in a 100% penalty. 

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