Rincon de la Vieja, Short Break
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Rincon de la Vieja, Short Break

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Created: Saturday, January 18, 2025
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Based on 2 adults
Created: Saturday, January 18, 2025
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Enjoy an exceptional two-night stay at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano surroundings; one of the most beautiful countrysides with ecological diversity in Costa Rica. At over 34,000 acres, Rincon de la Vieja has room for two volcanoes, 32 rivers and streams, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Rincon de la Vieja National Park: In a country of national parks and wildlife preserves, Rincon de la Vieja National Park is like no other in Costa Rica. This protected area hosts a wide variety of tropical forests; exotic and rare flora and fauna find refuge here. 

Waterfalls Paradise: Stunning and breath-taking waterfalls flow at Rincon de la Vieja and all of them have pools where you can swim in refreshing pure water.

Day 1: ARRIVAL SAN JOSE – RINCON DE LA VIEJA (260km – 4.5hrs)

After landing at Juan Santamaria Airport, a representative will meet and greet you before guiding you to the transport to your hotel. Arrive in Rincon de la Vieja (check-in around 3:00 pm) and enjoy the pristine surrounds of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, located in Costa Rica’s sunny Guanacaste province and immersed into the dry tropical forest. Enjoy free time at the hotel facilities. 

Overnight in Rincon de la Vieja.

Day 2: RINCON DE LA VIEJA (3.5km – 1.5hr hike)

Indulge in a tasty breakfast at the hotel. Today, be ready to explore the natural wonders of Rincon de la Vieja. Visit the Las Pailas sector; this section spectacularly showcases the power of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. You will admire fumaroles, geysers and bubbling mud pots. An expert guide will take you to a walk of 3.5km circular path through the tropical, dry forest to enjoy the best views of the volcano, volcanic activity, incredible nature, and wildlife sightings. When you finish the hike, get ready for a refreshing dip in the La Oropendola Waterfall. From the entrance of the national park is a small walk along a path of varied terrain that leads to the river. You also walk a small distance inside the river until you reach the waterfall. La Oropendola waterfall, with its impressive 25 meters, falls into a bubbling turquoise pool in the exuberant canyon of the Blanco River, creating an incredible tropical oasis. 

Overnight in Rincon de la Vieja.

Day 3: RINCON DE LA VIEJA – DEPARTURE SAN JOSE (260km – 4.5hrs)

Delight in one last breakfast at the hotel and at the agreed time, you will be picked up to transfer you to Juan Santamaria Airport. 

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Sun protection, sunglasses, bathing suit, closed shoes, a hat or cap and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay. 

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Destination Services Costa Rica
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Español
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TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English and Spanish-speaking guides only during included activities (Day 2). Please note you will be accompanied by local guides for the activities only. There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour.

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 2 nights’ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Rincon de la Vieja:

Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Guachipelin or similar 3* 

MEALS:

  • 2 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival and departure shared transfer from/to Juan Santamaria Airport or San Jose Hotel 

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Hiking to Rincon de la Vieja National Park and Oropendola Waterfall (Day 2)
Excluded
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • International and Domestic flights
  • Departure taxes
  • Visa fees 
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 Rincon de la Vieja:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Hacienda Guachipelin or similar 4*