Top Activities on the Ground in Tamarindo - page 3

We pick up from the province of Guanacaste Guanacaste from hotels to hotels. Hiking through the Rincon de la Vieja National Park is a great experience for the entire family. We will also visit the La Leona Waterfall.

Explore the rainforest canopy via zip lines and hanging bridges. Both of these excursions will elevate you into the rainforest treetops across rivers and let you admire unbeatable wildlife. Your trip down the 1,378-foot (420-meter) waterslide will likely be the most exciting stop on your trip. This is one of the longest waterslides in Costa Rica with a series of exhilarating twists and turns. You’ll ride a horse and hike past the waterfall on your way to the hot springs, if horseback riding is not for you there is a truck that will take you to the hot springs. Rincón de la Vieja has 5 clearwater hot springs with tiled bottoms and some volcanic mud, the minerals in the mud are said to be beneficial to the skin. At the end of the tour, you’ll have a delicious lunch waiting for you at a local ranch. Cooks here prepare meals in the kitchen’s clay oven, which will give your meal an authentic flavor. Your tour guide will explain how your food went from the ranch’s gardens to your table.

Hike to the Celeste River is the sight of an unusual natural phenomenon where the river and its rocks suddenly turn light blue due to minerals washed off the ground into the river. These minerals are the result of the rivers location on the sides of the dormant Tenorio Volcano and the remaining vents from the depths of the volcano.  We will then follow the river downstream for a refreshing encounter with an enormous waterfall that spills down the sides of the volcano. Adventure off the traditional path to the spectacular ¨ Llanos de Cortez Waterfall¨. This secluded waterfall spans 30ft high and 40 ft wide and cascades into a white sand pond.   Enjoy swimming, hiking or just relaxing.

Hike to the Celeste River is the sight of an unusual natural phenomenon where the river and its rocks suddenly turn light blue due to minerals washed off the ground into the river. These minerals are the result of the rivers location on the sides of the dormant Tenorio Volcano and the remaining vents from the depths of the volcano.  We will then follow the river downstream for a refreshing encounter with an enormous waterfall that spills down the sides of the volcano. Adventure off the traditional path to the spectacular ¨ Llanos de Cortez Waterfall¨. This secluded waterfall spans 30ft high and 40 ft wide and cascades into a white sand pond.   Enjoy swimming, hiking or just relaxing. AT LEAST 4 PERSONS

Get a taste for adventure on this one-day tour that includes some of Costa Rica's top natural attractions. Ride horses over mountain passes and across open plains, and take in iconic views of Guanacaste's Pacific coastline and the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Then soar high above the rainforest canopy on a thrilling zipline tour that includes ten cables and waterfall views. After a day of excitement relax with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to your hotel.

Experience the best of Guanacaste nature tour in one day! There are three main activities during this day of adventure: Rincon de la Vieja , Oropendola Waterfall and relaxing with volcano-heated thermal waters, steam, and mud bath. The package also includes a delicious traditional lunch at Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant. Observe breathtaking nature and wildlife, incredible volcanic activity, and scenic beauty at Rincon de la Vieja National Park and discover unique wildlife! Then enjoy a walk Oropendola Waterfall and take a swim in its outstanding blue pool. After that, prepare yourself to partake in the hot springs and relaxing volcanic mud baths. The package also includes a delicious buffet lunch at Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant. Join us for an amazing day experiencing all the best that Costa Rica has to offer and return home with amazing vacation memories. You don’t want to miss it!

An intimate private tour of the most off the beaten path trail to La Leona waterfall on Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike alongside the blue waters of Rio Blanco located deep in the canyons of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano where you will spot wildlife with your local guide along the way. You will be lead along the shaded path that goes upriver, stopping by 5 different pools and passing through a stone canyon, caves and small waterfalls until you reach the entrance of the canyon that leads to La Leona waterfall. Here you put your things in a drybag to jump into the water and swim a short distance to the waterfall. The waterfall has a stone beach in front of it where you can take photos. There is also a nice pool to splash around for as long as you like.

Arenal volcano is considered the third most visited in Costa Rica. Since 1968 the volcano are acitive and from 2010 to the date are dorment. In the hiking activity you can see the lush vegetation of the rainforest formed by epiphytes plants, bromeliads, orchids. Inside the trails you will safely explore primary and secondary rainforest. Some birds that you will see are: toucans, parrots, oropendolas, colorful tanagers and parakeets. After the hiking activity you will be able to relaxing into the health mineral pools from the Bladi Hot Springs, considered the largest hot spring area in Costa Rica, surround of naturally heated Jacuzzis. What to bring:  Long pants, extra clothes, water proof jacket, bathing suit, towel, hat, insect repellent, hiking shoes or sneakers, bottle water, camera and binoculars.

Show off your fearless spirit on this 9-hour zipline and hot springs adventure by Rincon de la Vieja from Tamarindo. First, zoom through a rain forest on nine ziplines before taking the Tarzan Swing across a river. Then go to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, and choose from a variety of free-time activities, including soaking in the hot springs, taking a natural mud bath, or strolling through a botanical garden. With transportation from Tamarindo and all your activities taken care of for the day, you can spend more time discovering the natural wonders of Costa Rica and less time stressing about the details.