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Rincón de la Vieja: Volcanic Hike & Waterfall
Discover the wonders of Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a guided hiking tour that showcases volcanic terrains, diverse wildlife, and the breathtaking Oropendola Waterfall. Delight in a rejuvenating swim, picturesque trails, and a genuine Costa Rican adventure, all led by knowledgeable guides and complemented by private transportation.
Discover the wonders of Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a guided hiking tour that showcases volcanic terrains, diverse wildlife, and the breathtaking Oropendola Waterfall. Delight in a rejuvenating swim, picturesque trails, and a genuine Costa Rican adventure, all led by knowledgeable guides and complemented by private transportation.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rincon De La Vieja Volcano National Park - 1. The adventure begins on the Las Pailas trail, a 2-mile (3 km) loop that meanders through lush rainforest and open fields.
- The trail’s initial section offers breathtaking views, leading to one of the park’s most remarkable features: steam vents, also known as fumaroles. These appear as large holes in…
- Rincon De La Vieja Volcano National Park - 1. The adventure begins on the Las Pailas trail, a 2-mile (3 km) loop that meanders through lush rainforest and open fields.
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The trail’s initial section offers breathtaking views, leading to one of the park’s most remarkable features: steam vents, also known as fumaroles. These appear as large holes in the ground, continuously releasing steam, accompanied by unique gurgling sounds and a distinct sulfur aroma.
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Along the path, visitors might spot white-faced monkeys, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, and a wide variety of bird species.
- Oropendola Waterfall - The journey to La Oropendola Waterfall starts with a short walk from the national park entrance, traversing varied terrain until reaching the river. After a brief stroll along the river, the path leads to the stunning La Oropendola waterfall.
Standing at an impressive 25 meters, it cascades into a bubbling turquoise pool within the vibrant canyon of the Blanco River, creating an extraordinary tropical oasis.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the refreshing waters, surrounded by the natural beauty of this picturesque setting, for a truly unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Private tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Costa Rican typical lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Private tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Costa Rican typical lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 7 years old
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- What to bring: tennis shoes, comfortable clothes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, extra change of clothes, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera, and a copy of your passport.
- The child rate applies only when sharing accommodations with two paying adults.
- Minimum age is 7 years old
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- What to bring: tennis shoes, comfortable clothes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, extra change of clothes, sunglasses, hat or cap, camera, and a copy of your passport.
- The child rate applies only when sharing accommodations with two paying adults.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Andrew_g
Aug 18, 2024
Unforgettable Adventure with an Exceptional Guide in Rincón de la Vieja - We had an amazing time at Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja. The hike through the national park was the highlight of our day, with beautiful scenery and ending with a swim at the stunning Oropendula Waterfall. After the hike, we enjoyed a relaxing visit to the hot springs.
Our guide, Christian, really stood out. He was knowledgeable and passionate about the culture and nature around us, making the experience even better. His insights added a lot to the tour.
We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area. Christian’s guidance made it a memorable experience.
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Veronique_b
Mar 15, 2022
A great day! - Jose our guide was excellent. He was nice and attentive to our needs. He was knowledgeable and our day was super pleasant. We learnt a lot, had a great hike, enjoyed the waterfalls and the thermal springs. The only thing that would have made it better was to have cold water available as was promised.
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Alex_g
Jan 29, 2021
Everything “Pura Vida” on this tour! - The ideal private tour! Started off with our hotel pickup, right on time and in a comfortable transport van with AC. Samuel was our driver, he was incredibly careful in driving and also very friendly (even gave us tips of where to get the best prices on souvenirs!).
Marvin was our tour guide, he introduced himself as our “best friend for the day”! Very conversational and friendly throughout the trip, and highly knowledgeable about all the nature & wildlife. Knew right off hand the names of the species of all the animals we saw, as well as the plant life and the history around all the areas we visited. He speaks great English, we traded teaching each other new conversational phrases throughout the day.
The trip location was great - got to see rainforest, dry forest, volcanic mud pits, geysers, and got to swim at the Oropendola waterfall! Hike was moderately easy, Marvin definitely kept at our pace - oh, and he was incredibly thoughtful with the Covid protocols! Had mask on, sanitizer ready, and gave us space if we had to take a breather during the hike. Lunch was great, solid restaurant with good preparation of the Costa Rican typical lunch.
Stopped by a coffee and souvenir shop on the way back to the hotel (wasn’t originally on the itinerary, so it was very cool they did that). All in all, great experience and would highly recommend Green Life Tours! Pura vida!
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Warre75
Dec 16, 2020
Birthday Trip - Carlos was a phenomenal tour guide and this was our first time zip lining and doing it together as a couple was amazing and the instructors were sooo helpful and made the experience even that more amazing.
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Hilawever
Feb 25, 2020
Great short hike and good information - Carlos was super guide on our trip to Rincon de la Vieja. He took the time to impart his knowledge of the local plants and animals, all with a big smile and a fun sense of humor. The casado lunch was delicious as well. I'd do it again in a heatbeat.
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Debiromero94
Dec 10, 2019
Omnilife Costa Rica 2019 nforce - Excellent accompaniment on our excursions. Thank you. Thank you. You were more magical than you already are.
Carlos beautiful our guide🙂🤗
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622alexsanderv
Dec 8, 2019
N Omnilife Force - Spectacular everything I was fascinated with all the tuors and the country and Nature I recommend data my friends familiar Costa Rica is the right place to spend the holiday and he extreme sport
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Gloriamunoz_m
Dec 3, 2019
Excited - I loved all the activities and sports we do, wonderful guides. I'm leaving looking forward to returning. Thank you all.
#teamCarlos #CarlosPower #Nforce
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B3988pvkareng
Dec 3, 2019
Youth trip NFUERZA Omnilife 💜 - Congratulations you made the best decision to leave Carlos Bello as a guide is an excellent person dedicated to his profession I take care of us a lot and told us everything the tours very correct to give the specifications of each trip we made
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Adiileneo
Nov 29, 2019
Omni Group - Excellent Service
Loved everything I enjoyed to the fullest
Thank you to Mr. Carlos. Nice to meet you for being a great guide friend.
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