Miravalles Volcano & Waterfall Tour with Mud Bath from Playa Hermosa

Boiling mud and steam rising from Miravalles Crater, then a soak in natural hot springs

This eight-hour volcano and waterfall tour from Playa Hermosa combines a swim at a waterfall, a short hike across Miravalles Volcano to observe boiling mud and steam from the crater, a natural sauna and volcanic mud bath, horseback riding on the volcano's slopes, visits to two more waterfalls, and a walk across hanging bridges. Professional bilingual guides lead the tour. Hotel pickup, transportation, lunch and bottled water are included. Suitable for all ages, though not recommended for pregnant travelers.

The experience

The day starts with a swim at a waterfall, then moves to Miravalles Volcano, where a short and easy hike takes you to the crater to watch boiling mud, hot water and steam rise from the ground. The volcano's geothermal activity powers a natural sauna and a volcanic mud bath where you can soak: both part of the tour. Afterward, you ride horseback on the volcano's slopes before visiting two additional waterfalls for photos and walking across hanging bridges that span between them.

A professional bilingual local guide leads the entire route and explains the volcano's history, the fauna and flora around you, and the geology of what you're seeing. Transportation is full air conditioning with insurance included, and the operator picks you up from your hotel. A traditional Costa Rican lunch breaks the day in the middle.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide.
• hotel pickup and full air-conditioned transportation.
• a swim at the first waterfall.
• entry to Miravalles Volcano with access to the crater, natural sauna and volcanic mud bath.
• horseback riding on the volcano's slopes.
• visits to two additional waterfalls.
• a walk across hanging bridges.
• traditional Costa Rican lunch.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (15 to 50 years) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by ARON THE BIG PAPI AMAZING ADVENTURE

Is this one for you?Eight hours is the full day commitment, which leaves the morning or evening free for other activities in Playa Hermosa. The tour packs multiple water stops, a meal, and both hiking and horseback riding into one route, so you experience the volcano's geothermal features, waterfalls and landscape without splitting the day across separate bookings.

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Top questions

What exactly do you do at Miravalles Volcano?

At Miravalles, you hike a short, easy trail to the crater to observe boiling mud, hot water and steam venting from the ground. You then use the volcano's natural geothermal features: a sauna and a volcanic mud bath where you can soak in the warm mineral water.

Can you swim at the waterfalls on this tour?

Yes. The first waterfall, where the tour begins, is a swim stop. The two additional waterfalls visited later are photo stops, so you can wade or take pictures but the primary swim happens at the start of the day.

How long is the hike on the volcano?

The hike to see the boiling mud and steam at the crater is described as short and easy, designed to be accessible for all physical fitness levels.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. The tour includes pickup from your hotel in Playa Hermosa, along with all transportation, bottled water and a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

What is the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 15 years old. The tour is otherwise suitable for all ages and all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers.