Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park trail, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Volcano & Hot Springs · Private Tour

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano & Hot Springs

Hike among fumaroles and bubbling mud pots in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, swim at La Oropéndola Waterfall and unwind in hot springs and a volcanic mud bath.

  • DurationFull day (approx. 9 hours)
  • ScheduleHotel pickup around 7:00 a.m. · Return around 4:00 p.m.
  • LocationRincón de la Vieja National Park, Guanacaste
  • Activity levelEasy to moderate – suitable for families
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park trail, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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About this tour

Rincón de la Vieja is Guanacaste’s living volcano — a national park where steam rises from the ground, mud pots bubble and dry forest meets waterfalls. This private tour pairs an easy guided hike with a refreshing swim, a home-style lunch and a relaxing afternoon in natural hot springs.

Your day

Guided hike in Rincón de la Vieja National Park

Walk well-maintained trails while your guide explains the park’s geothermal activity, plants and wildlife. Fumaroles, steam vents and bubbling mud pots make this one of Costa Rica’s most fascinating parks, and monkeys, iguanas and colorful birds are common along the way.

La Oropéndola Waterfall

Cool off in the crystal-clear pool of La Oropéndola, a beautiful cascade framed by green vegetation — ideal for photos and a swim.

Lunch, hot springs and mud bath

After a traditional Costa Rican lunch, end the day soaking in natural hot springs and trying a volcanic mud bath — the perfect way to relax after an active morning.

Tour Highlights

  • Active volcanic features: fumaroles, mud pots and steam vents
  • Swim at La Oropéndola Waterfall
  • Wildlife spotting in a national park
  • Natural hot springs and volcanic mud bath
  • Nature, culture and relaxation in one day

What's Included

  • Private round-trip transportation from your hotel
  • Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
  • All entrance fees
  • Traditional Costa Rican lunch
  • Bottled water

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Change of clothes
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Hat and sunglasses

Location & Good to Know

Location: Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Guanacaste. Private round-trip transportation from hotels in the Papagayo Peninsula, Playas del Coco, Tamarindo, Reserva Conchal and other areas of Guanacaste can be arranged — ask us about pickup from your hotel.

  • Drive time from the Papagayo Peninsula is approx. 1 hour 40 minutes.

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