This impressive volcano is located in the province of Guanacaste, northwest of San José and close to the Nicaraguan border. The volcano slopes are covered in interesting jungle vegetation. A bit further down, open pastures are the perfect terrain for horseback riding. Various volcanic activities can be observed all over this area, such as hotsprings, geysirs and boiling mud fields. Guests in good physical condition can hike to the top of the volcano, but there are also many other activities for those visitors who prefer their travel slightly less adventurous. Guided tours through the National Park are among the most important excursions here. It's an excellent spot to observe mammals and birds, combined with impressive volcanic elements. Another regional attraction is one of the largest canopy tours of Costa Rica. This is a tree-top-adventure, where you glide from platform to platform, hanging on steal cables with the help of safety equipment. There is a certain mystic at this place, especially in the evening, when the red sun disappears behind the mountains close to the Pacific Ocean.

Day 1:

You will be picked up at your city hotel and drive to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, together with other tourists, by collective bus (Interbus). Along the way you will pass San Ramón, Cañas and Liberia. For the next two nights you will stay at Rincón de la Vieja Lodge** (Cabañita). The afternoon is at your leisure, e.g. you can book a horseback-riding tour or just relax at the poolside. Dinner and overnight at Rincón de la Vieja Lodge**. Included meals: Dinner

Day 2:

Today we recommend a visit to Rincón de la Vieja National Park. In the park you can choose between 3 trails of about 2, 4 or 7-8 hours. The 2-hour-trail leads to a small waterfall and different volcanic phenomena, like boiling mudfields and sulphurous lagoons. The 4-hour-trail leads to a beautiful waterfall and the 7-8-hour-trail climbs up to the volcano crater. Return to the lodge, dinner and overnight at the lodge. Included meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 3:

In the later morning you will leave the lodge, by collective bus (Interbus) you head back to San José or to the hotel of your choice on the pacific coast. Included meals: Breakfast

*Rates may vary slightly subject to currency exchange rate fluctuations

Note: This tour does not operate between 22 Dec 07 - 3 Jan 08 and between 15 Mar 08 - 24 Mar 08.

No guided tours are included in this package. Excursions can be booked and paid for directly at the hotel.

NOTE: All our Costa Rica adventures can be combined to form individualized packages. Please ask if you need help creating your own itinerary. We also offer fly drive packages and some short mountain biking and white water rafting tours that are not mentioned in the index. Please ask.

For booking inquirires and further information, please contact Sacred Earth.

Options & Combinations:

Option 1) with beach hotels in Tamarindo

Instead of heading back to San José you can book a transfer by collective bus (Interbus) to Tamarindo at no extra charge.

Option 2) with Monteverde

Instead of heading back to San José, you can book a transfer by collective bus (Interbus) to Monteverde at no extra charge.

Option 3) with La Fortuna

Instead of heading back to San José, you can book a transfer by collective bus (Interbus) to La Fortuna at no extra charge.

Option 4) with beach hotels in Quepos / Manuel Antonio

Instead of heading back to San José, you can book a transfer by collective bus (Interbus) to Quepos / Manuel Antonio at no extra charge.