Water Tubing and Hot Springs Eco Adventure at Rincon de la Vieja from Playa Hermosa

Summary

Your day begins with hotel pickup from your lodging near Playa Hermosa or Panama Beach between 7 and 8:30 a.m. (exact time given upon reconfirmation). Head away from the coast and toward the tropical rain forest on the north side of Rincon de la Vieja volcano. Arrive at Blue River Resort and Hot Springs at roughly 10 a.m. Enjoy a welcome cocktail at the spa while your change clothes, and then take a short drive a private park on Rio Azul. Jump into a water tube and float down the river for two hours, keeping watch for sightings of wild animals like howler monkeys and iguanas in their natural habitat. At 12:30 p.m., return to Blue River Resort for an hourlong lunch, and then spend the remainder of the afternoon enjoying your choice of activities during free time. Swim in natural mineral pools, tour the 700 species of plants at a botanical garden, spot Blue Morphos and more at a butterfly garden, jump into hot springs, or opt for a spa treatment (own expense). Return to your hotel around 4 p.m.

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Combine Costa Rica’s premier heart-stopping water tubing adventure followed by the ultimate in relaxation - natural hot springs (3 hot springs pools, 2 freshwater pools), mud bathing and natural sauna, meandering botanical gardens with bird sanctuaries, fish and a caiman lagoons, butterfly gardens and much more. All this in a lush rain forest, smoking volcano crater views of Rincon de la Vieja, blue river and waterfalls. Your in for a special treat!

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • All activities

  • Bilingual guide - English and Spanish

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Locker & Change-room

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Spa Treatments

  • Gratuities

  • Sun block, bug repellent and other necessities (some available for purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Your health and well-being are our priority. In response to COVID-19, cleanliness and hygiene protocols have been set up to ensure the health and security of our guests and visitors.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Blue River Hot Springs Eco-Adventure Tours

About operator:

Rincon de la Vieja Tours offers amazing nature adventures along the base of Rincon de la Vieja – about an hour from Liberia. Tours include transportation from Guanacaste beaches and Liberia. Only the north side of the Rincon is in the rainforest and has blue volcanic rivers, the “emerald green” natural mineral hot springs and abundant tropical wildlife. You’ll be entering a ”paradise on earth” and will have an adventure of a lifetime.Rincon de la Vieja is based out of Blue River Resort & Hot Springs and offers three tours. Two are combo-tours that feature either an adventure to the incomparable blue volcanic rivers and majestic waterfalls by horse or car. Or choose the canopy tour, through rainforest, waterfalls and ending with a Tarzan Swing. These combine with a visit to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs. The third tour option is to spend the day at Blue River Resort & Spa to experience the the hot springs pools, botanical gardens, butterfly gardens, mud bath and natural sauna, the Spa, gym and more. We pick up early morning and deliver you home in time for dinner.

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