Ziplining, Horseback Riding & Hot Springs at Rincón de la Vieja

Twelve cables and a Tarzan swing lead to horseback riding, river tubing, and natural hot springs fed by the volcano.

A full-day activity in the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano area combining ziplining on a 12-cable course with 24 platforms, horseback riding through dry forest, 3.5-mile river tubing starting at Victoria Waterfall, and natural hot springs with volcanic clay at Rio Negro river. Includes bilingual guide, typical Costa Rican lunch, air-conditioned vehicle pickup at 6:15 am, and all national park entrance fees. Returns around 5:00 pm after a 1 hour 45 minute drive.

The experience

The day starts with the zipline course: 12 cables strung between 24 platforms, plus a Tarzan swing, rappelling, and a rock-climbing wall. After that comes horseback riding through the dry forest, which leads to the tubing section: a 3.5-mile stretch of the Rio Negro that starts at Victoria Waterfall and mixes rapids with calmer float zones where you watch the landscape pass.

A typical Costa Rican lunch breaks the afternoon before the final stop: natural hot springs fed directly from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. The water arrives warm, and the site includes full-body volcanic clay mud where you can soak and absorb the minerals while the guide brings drinks. The whole day runs about seven hours from pickup to return, with a bilingual guide managing the transitions and an air-conditioned vehicle handling the 1 hour 45 minute drive to the volcano area.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup at 6:15 am.
• typical Costa Rican lunch.
• fresh fruits and beverages throughout the day.
• all national park entrance fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Playa Grande Shuttle & Tours

Is this one for you?The full day (roughly seven hours from pickup to return) means you commit the morning and most of the afternoon, leaving the evening free. Bring closed-toed shoes that can get wet, a swimsuit, sunblock, and a towel. The guide handles the transitions between ziplining, riding, tubing, and the hot springs.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What exactly is the zipline course like at Rincón de la Vieja?

The course has 12 cables strung between 24 platforms, plus a Tarzan swing, rappelling section, and rock-climbing wall built into the setup.

How long is the river tubing part, and what should I expect?

The tubing stretch runs 3.5 miles starting at Victoria Waterfall, mixing sections of rapids with calmer areas where you float and take in the forest and water around you.

Are the hot springs actually hot, and what do I do there?

Yes, the water comes straight from the volcano and stays warm. You can soak in the natural springs and use the full-body volcanic clay mud available on-site, which contains minerals from the volcano.

What time does the day start and end?

Pickup begins at 6:15 am, and you return around 5:00 pm. The drive to the volcano area takes 1 hour 45 minutes each way.