Liberia: Volcano Horseback, Tubing & Zipline with Hot Springs
One Day, Four Adrenaline Hits: Volcano, Rapids, Canopy & Thermal Pools
You ride horses on volcanic slopes, tube rapids in the Rio Negro, zipline through Rio Blanco Canyon, and soak in natural hot springs: all in one day with a Costa Rican lunch included. Transport, all gear, water and cooler are provided. Plan for a full day of back-to-back activity, not a leisurely pace.
Step-by-step itinerary
Adventure activities at Rincón de la Vieja
- Ride tubing on Rio Negro rapids
- Enjoy authentic Costa Rican buffet lunch
- Zip line through Rio Blanco Canyon
- Relax in volcanic hot springs and mud baths
What’s included
Horseback riding equipment, tubing gear and wetsuit, zipline harness and safety equipment, bottled water throughout the day, a cooler with ice, a Costa Rican buffet lunch, and air-conditioned vehicle transport to and from each activity. Car seats available for $20 USD per seat if traveling with infants.
Times
- Every day 07:00
Before you book
Operated by Costa Rica Unique Transfers and Tours
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
Traveler reviews
The experience
What's it like to wake up knowing you're about to ride horses into a volcano, then tube Class II–III rapids, then fly through a canyon on a zipline, then soak in mud baths before sunset? That's the shape of this day near Liberia, at the base of Rincón de la Vieja. It sounds like someone stacked four separate tours into one, and that's kind of the point. You're not choosing between adventure and relaxation, you're doing both, back to back, in the same afternoon.
The day starts with horseback riding along the slopes of the volcano itself. After that, you're in a wetsuit heading into the Rio Negro for tubing through Class II–III rapids: the kind that make your heart jump but don't require expert skills. Your guide handles the safety briefing and the route. You handle the paddle and the adrenaline. Lunch comes after, a proper Costa Rican buffet, not a protein bar, eaten while you're still buzzing from the water. The air-conditioned vehicle gets you to the next stop without the drive feeling like a comedown.
Then the zipline. The Rio Blanco Canyon tour is the part people talk about afterward. You're moving through the canopy above the canyon floor, and the views aren't just there for the camera. It's the kind of height and speed that makes you forget to be nervous. After that, the hot springs feel less like an ending and more like permission to stop moving. The natural volcanic pools and mud baths are set in a rustic space, and the heat and minerals do something real to muscles that just spent hours working. You leave the day completely spent in the best way.
The combo works because it doesn't ask you to choose. You get all the equipment (saddle, wetsuit, harness, everything) included. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters in the Guanacaste heat. Lunch is included. Bottled water and a cooler with ice travel with you. If you're fit enough to handle moderate physical activity and you don't have spinal issues or pregnancy complications, this is the day that makes Liberia worth the trip. Book it for a day when you're rested, because you'll sleep well that night.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want maximum variety in one day and can handle four different activities back-to-back without breaks. The combo format is what keeps the cost down and the schedule tight. Not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular limitations.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How fit do I need to be for this combo tour?
You need at least moderate physical fitness. The tubing, horseback riding and zipline all require sustained effort, though none demand technical skill. If you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have poor cardiovascular health, this tour is not recommended.
What's included in the price?
All equipment for horseback riding, tubing and zipline; lunch (Costa Rican buffet); bottled water; cooler with ice; and air-conditioned vehicle transport. Car seats cost $20 USD extra if needed.
What's the Rio Negro tubing like?
Class II–III rapids: exciting and adrenaline-fueled, but not extreme. You paddle your own tube with a guide leading the route. No prior experience needed.
Can I do just one activity instead of all four?
This is sold as a combo package. If you want individual activities, you'd need to book separately. This tour bundles all four together.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit, sunscreen, a change of clothes, and a towel. All safety equipment and gear are provided. Water and snacks travel with you.
Is the hot springs part natural or developed?
The volcanic hot springs and mud baths are natural, set in a rustic environment. They're not a spa facility, but genuine thermal pools heated by the volcano.
Liberia: Volcano Horseback, Tubing & Zipline with Hot Springs
8h–9h · EN · ES
from US$ 190 per person
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