Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Get a Deep Look into the Guanacaste Volcanic Range to experience one of the hallmarks of conservation, biodiversity, and richness of Costa Rica. A 2.5 hours sightseeing drive will take us to a destination that combines biodiversity richness, with fascinating geologic history and the pleasure of soaking in the unspoiled waters of a crystal clear waterfall.
Discover the mountains of the country away from the coast
Enjoy the sightseeing drive through the countryside and farmlands
Unveil Flora, Fauna, and Funga of the National Park
Feel the volcanic activity through the whole “2 miles Pailas Loop Trail”
Refresh and cool off in the all-time favorite Oropendola Waterfall
What to Bring:
Sun Protection
Hiking Shoes
Reusable Bottle of Water
Rain Gear (May to Dec.)
Swimwear, Towel or Change of Clothes
Insect repellent
Important Details:
Difficulty Level: intermediate (4 kms. with ups and downs)
10-11 hours departing from Avellanas and Junquillal Area
What's included
$2pp donation to AVELLANAS MANGROVE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Private Transportation (discount available if you provide it)
Liability Insurance
Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
1% of sales in the company go to the NGO Funga Conservation
Snacks and Fruit
Lunch $9-$15
Breakfast (if coordinated $6-$10pp)
Departures from Tamarindo and Langosta have an extra cost (around $15-$25)
Rincon de la vieja National park ($17pp)
Oropendola Waterfall ($18pp)
What to expect
Rincon De La Vieja Volcano National Park
2h · Admission ticket not included
We will start the day by checking in at Las Pailas Ranger Station (Santa María Ranger Station can be combined on another tour). We will hike Las Pailas Trail which is a loop of 2 miles that showcases a variety of ecosystems and unique geological features.
The goal of the walk is to discover the intricate biome that inhabits the skirts of the Guanacaste Volcanic Range while experiencing the volcano's high-activity mud pools, fumaroles, and other signs of volcanic behavior.
Rincon de La Vieja
1h
Break, snacks, and start of 15-minute walk to Oropendola Waterfall
3h · Admission ticket not included
We will walk down through a deep canon for about 10 minutes through several steps and a hanging bridge, to finally reach a platform where we will climb down to the waterfall pool.
Rincon De La Vieja Volcano National Park
1h · Admission ticket not included
End of the walk and lunch at Traditional Restaurant 30 minutes away from the National Park.
Santa Cruz
2h
At the end of the day, we will drive back to drop you off at your hotel
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up from your Hotel or Accomodation (Avellanas, Playa Negra and Junquillal Area)
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
