Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike, Mud Bath and Hot Springs
Description
Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this day hiking tour. Take a 3-hour walk of moderate difficulty through the jungle, and along the way spot howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, toucans, and coatis. Walk alongside wheezing fumaroles, volcanic craters, and pools of bubbling mud, then cool off under the waters of the Oropendola Waterfall. After recharging energy with a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Río Negro. Full-day hiking tour of the Rincon de la Vieja Embark on a 3-hour hike through mud pools, fumaroles, and volcanic craters. Observe howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat. Swim below the Oropendola Waterfall. Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the Río Negro volcanic mud bath. Walk of moderate difficulty, suitable for all skills. This small-group sightseeing tour offers you a more personalized experience.
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Itinerary
The Rincón de La Vieja National Park is one of the most diverse ecological areas in the country. Around two volcanoes, Rincón (active) and Santa María (inactive), the park also houses an extraordinary display of local flora and fauna, while being part of the Guanacaste Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site. While plant life is impressive on its own, especially considering the huge concentration of purple orchids here, it is the concentration of volcanoes that truly amazes visitors. The Rincón de la Vieja volcano gave rise to the name of the park and contains nine separate but contiguous craters. It is one of the five largest volcanoes in the Guanacaste region and is believed to be over a million years old. Despite being considered active, it has not erupted since the early 1980s. The park sees a lot of volcanic activity, including vents, fumaroles, and boiling clay pots, and has at least 32 rivers that flow down its sides. There are a number of nature trails for guests, with some reserved for very experienced hikers. The most popular is the 2.5-mile La Pailas trail, which takes approximately two to three hours and is ideal for spotting wildlife, flora, waterfalls, and traces of volcanic activity. The most ambitious hikers can spend eight hours hiking to the top of the Santa María crater, from where you can see Lake Nicaragua on a clear day.
Relax in a Natural Pool in this beatiful place, swim in a clear water
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup in all hotels
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
This was probably my favorite day during our stay in Costa Rica. We were picked up and dropped off at our resort, and every stop was so fun and memorable. From hiking, seeing the volcano pits, swimming in the waterfall, and ending at the hot springs, it was an idyllic day! Our tour guide was on top of everything, stopped for us to grab a water, and was so friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend!
Thank you for share and comment part of your experience in Costa Rica; each adventure lived with A&E Tours Travel. It was a great pleasure for us to help you get to know this country and all our destinations. Thank you for your trust and especially thanks for visiting Costa Rica. We hope to see you again in the future to you, your family and perhaps your friends. A big hug and Pura Vida.. A&E Tours Travel Team
it was so hot outside it made the hike unpleasant. Plus a lot of walking upstairs which i did not like. On top of that the waterfall is seasonal and it had barely any water falling from it. The hot springs looked man made and unnatural.
I think the tour was wrong, summer and all the places visited are man-made... a comment that, rather than helping, harms for no logical reason.
Excellent Driver and tour Guide, Volcano tour, mud bath and springs unbelievable, so relaxing after a long and great day
Hello Thanks for your comments. Pura vida.
Yojhan was The Best tour guide! He drove us from the hotel and spent the entire day with us-telling us local sites and history. He pointed out good places for photos and tried hard to look out for monkeys for us to see! He patiently waited for us while we visited the hot springs for a long time. He was so kind and courteous! Highly recommend!
Hello Thanks for your comments, we appreciate your visit in Costa Rica , Pura Vida
Our tour guide “Yojhan” was very knowledgeable about nature and history and very eager to give us the best experience possible. Spending the day with him and the driver “Martine” made it that much more special!
Thanks for your comments, Pura vida.
We enjoy fresh air, wonderful views of the volcano, and swimming in crystal clear waters, excellent food
Hola agradecemos sus comentarios y el apoyo.Pura vida
