Tamarindo

15 Best Rincon de la Vieja Adventure Tours

The volcano adventure days from Tamarindo: Guachipelin’s zipline-horseback-tubing combos, Rincon de la Vieja crater hikes and hot-spring mud to finish. One ranch, five adrenaline formats, one very full day.

1.Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo

Experience a full day of adventure in Costa Rica with ziplining, horseback riding, river tubing, and relaxing hot springs — all booked for just $135.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Can I just say how amazing our guide and driver was! thanks so much to Daphne and Armando for making our day so special. They were great at explaining every detail including where they would be and where we would be at all times. The…”

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2.Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Discover Rincon de la Vieja’s volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and hot springs on this full-day Costa Rican adventure, perfect for nature lovers and active travelers.

★ 4.5

“We had an incredible experience! Our guide Boom was extremely knowledgeable, professional biologist . We went above and beyond telling us about trees and animals we saw on the trail. He is very punctual, friendly and fun. He made us feel relaxed and welcomed. Our…”

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4.Rain Forest Canopy Tour from Tamarindo: Zipline, Hanging Bridge

Experience Costa Rica's rain forest from above with ziplining, hanging bridges, Tarzan swings, and free fall. Perfect for families and adventure seekers alike.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience at Rain Forest Canopy Tour. Our tour guides, Eduard and Nano, were both friendly and fun but also safety-oriented. The two of us had tried to zip line the afternoon before, but when we arrived and it was pouring rain,…”

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5.Costa Rica Monkey Jungle Zipline from Tamarindo

Experience the thrill of ziplining through Costa Rica’s tropical forest near Tamarindo with safe guides, wildlife sightings, and stunning canopy views for just $65.

★ 5.0

“I'm a bigger guy 6' 2" 280 and the harness fit me. Great guides that were knowledgeable. Me and the wife had an amazing time. It's about 40 minutes outside of Tamarindo . A great alternative to further away parks.”

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6.Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

Discover Costa Rica’s lush rainforests on this full-day tour with river tubing, a stunning blue waterfall, and wildlife spotting. Perfect for active explorers.

★ 5.0

“This was a great experience. It was a 3 hour private van ride to location but it was worth it!! The walk to the waterfall was good and we saw an entire group of monkeys. There were 240 steps to go up and down right…”

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7.Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Experience Monteverde's cloud forest with a thrilling zipline, hanging bridges, and a delicious Costa Rican lunch in this full-day adventure tour.

★ 4.5

“The drive to the cloud forest was rough! But is was beautiful! Our guide was great and the lunch was delicious! Amazing ziplines through the clouds.”

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8.ATV Zipline Tour from Tamarindo or Flamingo

Experience thrilling ziplining and ATV adventure in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Discover lush forests, wildlife, and scenic beaches on this fun-filled tour.

★ 4.5

“The best part of this excursion was by far the zip line. We had great guides and the views were amazing. This isn’t a zip line course for the faint of heart. The ATV portion was fun and a relatively short ride to the zip…”

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9.ATV and Canopy Zipline Tour from Tamarindo

Experience an adrenaline-filled day with ATV rides through rainforest and mountains, plus exhilarating ziplining — perfect for adventure lovers in Tamarindo.

★ 5.0

“The folks operating the tour are friendly. One of our ATVs got a flat tire. Be aware that the ATV goes through some challenging terrain with lots of rocks, undulations, water and steep hills. If you’re new to ATVs it may be a little tense.…”

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10.ATV + Zipline Combo Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal

Experience an exciting ATV and zipline combo in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, with professional guides, stunning views, and all gear included for a fun-packed day.

★ 5.0

“This adventure was so much fun! Our guide, Gustavo, was amazing! He would stop to point things out to us and teach us more about the culture and wildlife. We will definitely choose this experience again!”

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11.ATV and Zipline Combo Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal or Riu Hotel

Experience thrilling ATV rides and ziplining through Costa Rica's lush forests around Tamarindo. All gear, guides, and scenic views included for $130.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience!! Gustafo was an excellent guide on the ATVs, and he was patient and helpful as it was my first time driving an ATV. The zip lines had beautiful views of the forest. 10 out of 10 would recommend!!”

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12.Combo tour: Tubing, Canopy and Hot Spring from Playa Flamingo

Experience a full day of adventure from Playa Flamingo with zip-lining, tubing, horseback riding, and relaxing in hot springs—all in one affordable tour.

★ 5.0

“100% Recommend this excursion. 8 Zip Lines, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, River Tubing/Rafting (depending on river flow), Hot Spring Pool and the Best was the Mud Bath and sunbathing while the mud dried. The lunch was A+. Must do excursion!!!”

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13.RIO CELESTE RIVER: Tubing+Rainforest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Active Volcano (PRIVATE)

Discover Costa Rica’s natural wonders on this private tour featuring rainforest hikes, river tubing, waterfalls, and wildlife—perfect for adventure lovers.

★ 3.5

“It was great The guys doing the tubing were so great and I highly recommend . Great bonding time with family”

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14.Vandara Hot Springs & Horses+ Zipline+ sugarmill+ waterslide

Discover a full day of adventure at Vandara Hot Springs in Costa Rica, combining ziplining, waterslides, cultural demos, and relaxing hot springs—all private and family-friendly.

★ 5.0

“It was an amazing experience. Wilmer was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable about the country, and easy to talk to.”

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15.Hiking and Tubing at Rincon de la Vieja from Guanacaste Area

Experience Costa Rica’s Rincon de la Vieja with an 8-hour hiking and tubing tour from Guanacaste, guided, scenic, and full of wildlife and geothermal wonders.

★ 5.0

“the nature walk was excellent at Rincon. Saw bubbling lava and steam. Beautiful walk. Saw some animals as well like white faced monkeys, iguana, vulture, Tubing was awesome. Water was refreshing and clean. Fun, and safe activities. Bruised bums and skinned knee but well worth…”

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More Rincon de la Vieja Adventure Tours

5.0Sunset Zipline Experience Tour in Guanacaste1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$109.00 5.0Private tour in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park8 to 9 hours (approx.)$215.00 4.5Hike to Rincon de Vieja National Park and La Leona Waterfall8 hours (approx.)$180.00 5.0Premium Tour: Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Adventure Combo Tour8 hours (approx.)$220.00 5.0Premium Tour:Sloths and Río Celeste y Cortez Waterfalls (Tenorio Volcano Park)9 hours (approx.)$220.00 5.0Rainforest Volcano Tour10 to 11 hours (approx.)$205.00 4.5One Day Adventure Tour – Hacienda Guachipelin10 hours (approx.)$230.00 5.0Hanging Bridges and Nature Preserve at Tenorio volcano9 hours (approx.)$167.00 5.0Premium Tour: Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and Waterfall Hiking6 hours (approx.)$170.00 5.01 Full Private Tour to Arenal Volcano + Baldi Hot Springs13 to 14 hours (approx.)$183.00 5.0Tamarindo ATV and Zipline Combo Experience3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$135.00 4.0Arenal volcano pineapple + waterfall hike+ Coffee-chocolate tour10 to 11 hours (approx.)$210.00 5.0Premium Adventure Tour on the slopes of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano$170.00 5.0Waterfall Discovery & Zipline Adventure5 to 10 hours (approx.)$230.00 4.5Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine10 to 11 hours (approx.)$159.00 5.0Ziplining, Tarzan Swing Hot Springs Adventure from Tamarindo, Rincon de la Vieja9 hours (approx.)$175.00 5.0Arenal Volcano Hiking trail Observatory& Hot Spring+ lunch buffet4 hours (approx.)$270.00 3.5ATV & Zipline Tour$110.00 5.0Customizable Zipline Adventure$99.00 4.0Water Tubing and Hot Springs Adventure by Rincon de la Vieja from Tamarindo$185.00

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