T13 Rincón de la Vieja Volcano & National Park - 3 days
This 14,000 hectares national park is a volcanic massif of which the burnt-out Santa Maria (6,255 ft.) and the gently active Rincon de la Vieja (6,220 ft.) that last erupted in November of 1995, are the highest volcanoes. Experience on a hike the fascinating fauna and flora that changes from wet and dry to cloud forest; geysers, boiling mud pools, fumaroles and hot sulfur springs will take you into the magic world of Rincon de la Vieja!
Detailed
description T13Rincón de la Vieja Volcano & National Park / Guanacaste
Day 1
San
José - Guanacaste / Rincón de la Vieja
Pick-up at your hotel in San José by a shuttle bus and ride northbound on the Interamericana to Cañas, then continue to Liberia, from there you take a gravel road to a rustic mountain lodge at the slopes of the volcano. Afternoon at your disposal. ON Hacienda Lodge Guachipelin
Day 2
Rincón
de la Vieja National Park - (BF,L)
After breakfast, a full day of adventures begins: Choose from the following activities and participate in as many as you can in one day:
"The Canyon Tour", an exciting tour through the "Kazm Cañon", a majestic canyon made by the erosion of the Blanco River during millions of years. The tour includes canopy zip lines, rappeling, rock climbing, tarzan swings, via ferrata and hanging bridges.
Horseback riding to the waterfalls – e.g. Las Chorreras or La Oropendula, La Victoria
Azufrales Hot Springs at Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Rio Negro Tubing Adventure (class II & IV)
Please note that National Park entrance fees must be paid directly on spot when choosing a tour taking place in the park. ON Hacienda Lodge Guachipelin
Day 3
Rincón
de la Vieja - San Jose (or next destination) - (BF)
Return to San José or an alternative destination per shuttle bus.
BF =
Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, BL = Box Lunch
Available as:
Comfort+ Tour with English-speaking naturalist driver-guide and private vehicle
