Rincon de la vieja Volcano Hike, Oropendola Waterfall, Hot Springs & Lunch Combo

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Liberia, Costa Rica

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Booked 5+ times last week!

5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Nature lovers will enjoy this guided hike and wildlife-spotting excursion in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hike through the tropical rainforest to the Oropendola Waterfall, where you can refresh and enjoy a swim in the turquoise plunge pool. Next, warm up and soothe any body aches with a soak in the Rio Negro hot springs. A tasty buffet lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Slather yourself in therapeutic mud at the bud baths
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who love swimming and soaking
Get an up-close look at Costa Rica’s beautiful nature
Entry fees to the national park are not included

What's Included

Lunch

Buffet Lunch

Entrance fee to the National Park

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin & Adventure Center
208-50101 Guanacaste Curubande, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, Costa Rica
The journey kicks off at the Adventure Center located within Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja

Rio Negro Hot Springs

Oropendola Warterfall

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Janet_B

Shuttle to and from the 4 parts of the tour . Oliver our guide was so respectful and caring and gave us a lot of Info about the plants and animals around the volcano . He helped us get great pictures of monkeys and birds .We definitely got more out of the tour than we would have if we had gone on our own. The waterfall was amazing and we went back the next day early in the morning and had the place to ourselves . The buffet lunch was excellent in an open air restaurant with live music . The hot springs with mud was a relaxing and fun ending .

Reviews

4.4

based on 44 reviews

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This is perfect! Our...

Yasmeen_C, Jan 2026

This is perfect! Our guide was amazing and very informative. He didn’t rush us through and it appeared he really loved showing my group around. 10/10 experience.

Awesome time! Pura Vida

Chris_M, Aug 2025

challenging hike but all worth it. The waterfall swim is the best part after the long hike and the food was delicious. Thank you

Beautiful rainforest hike

Jaclyn_P, Jun 2025

Excellent guided tour. 4 mile hike through Rincón - followed by a shorter hike to waterfall for swimming. Definitely for those who are capable of long walks and light stairs. The lunch exceeded expectations- there was entertainment and it was buffet style. Our family of 6 enjoyed it all. FYI the road coming in is part gravel and many pot holes- don’t be deterred.

Great variety tour at Rincon de la Vieja

Janet_B, May 2025

Wonderful 3 hour hike thru National Forest with Johnny, great guide

RufusS_L, Mar 2025

Hiking thru national forest seeing birds, trees, animals and waterfalls. We had an excellent guide who knew the area and his subject matter in depth.

Beautiful park with lots...

Joel_G, Feb 2025

Beautiful park with lots to see and do. It was a well-organized tour and our guide was very experienced. The buffet lunch was excellent.

Awesome Tour

Lori_D, Jan 2025

Loved seeing all the wildlife and the hot springs. Johnny the guide was really excellent and helped out my son who was having some trouble with his knee.

Great way to see several aspects of the Park.

Dawn_M, Nov 2024

Our guide Chris was a wealth of knowledge about all the plants and animals in the Park. Lots we would have missed on the self guided option.

Excellent Experience

Lacey_S, Jun 2024

We were a group of 9 people ages 7 and up. Everyone loved it, our tour guide was amazing, lunch was delicious and the hot springs were a great way to end the day. Wear shoes that can get wet and towels are provided at the springs.

Our 5th anniversary! Pura vida

Anita_H, Feb 2024

We enjoyed the hike, our guide gave us a lot of history and information on the forest and its animals. He was able to locate a bunch of spider monkeys swinging through the forest which was amazing! The waterfall was beautiful and very cold and yet somehow that didn’t matter because of how beautiful it was. Th emus baths were very relaxing and made our skin so soft that we put it on twice. We Al so enjoyed the lunch buffet that was provided.

Gave up

lizzie_f, Feb 2024

Very confusing and frustrating. We were late due to the silly wristband and went on a goose chase to get it. Didn't go on the hike and everyone in the group was hungry and tired.

Impromptu Excursion

Tracy_V, Feb 2024

Johnny B Good was our guide and he was very good, pointing out spider monkeys, boa constrictors and birds. The waterfall was beautiful, although there is no changing area near the falls, as listed. The mud pots were interesting, along with the steam pots. Lunch at the hotel was very tasty, serving local fare. All in all a very worthwhile excursion.

Eduardo es maravilloso (Edward is wonderful)

William_C, Mar 2023

The area around the volcano, hot springs, waterfall, wildlife and the hike were excellent. We even saw some monkeys fairly close. The buffet lunch was very good. Edward was very knowledgeable and personable, and even his jokes were tolerable! Thank you.

Adventure, fun, relaxation

Kimberly_V, Dec 2022

Family of 5 (3 adult children)- we had a wonderful day. Perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. My legs are sore today from the climbing, but it was worth it!

It was all really...

Devan_F, Apr 2022

It was all really beautiful, but you didn't need to purchase the tour to access the waterfall or the park. The cost also didn't cover entry into the park.

Full Day of Adventure!

Amanda_B, Jan 2022

Wow! What an amazing tour. Our day was perfection from the time of arrival, ease of registration, personal tour guide for a guided hike who spotted a sleeping sloth, birds, snakes, and 3 species of monkeys. The waterfall swim was an awesome refresher from the heat of the hike and lunch after was a delicious authentic Costa Rican buffet with plenty of variety and options. Then the time spent at the thermal pools was not limited and thoroughly enjoyed. We had an amazing guide who served as informer and also our personal photographer. He went above and beyond to make our day awesome!