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

“I have traveled the world and done countless excursions, but nothing compares to this experience in Costa Rica. It was, quite simply, one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. From the moment you arrive, you are treated like royalty. The organization is flawless;…”

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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 a beautiful day for this tour. Could have been hot but the winds cooled things down significantly. For the cold natured would recommend long sleeve or layer with windbreaker. Also lots of biting insects and mosquitoes in the forest so bring bug spray…”

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3.Guanacaste Zipline Safe & Fun for Kids 2+ & Families

Enjoy a safe, family-friendly zipline tour in Tamarindo with kid-friendly ziplines, wildlife spotting, and canopy walks—perfect for all ages for $65.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience with this zipline excursion! Naidel, Alonso, Daniel, Yelsin, and Andrey were all fantastic! Very professional and made us feel very comfortable and safe. Good for first timers, and those who have tried ziplining before. I'd recommend buying the photo package…”

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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

“This ziplining course is 10 connected ziplines. You will be accompanied by a guide and strapped into a safety harness. It is a really fun activity for those who have not ziplined before. We did not see any monkeys, but our guides Kenneth and Diego…”

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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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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

“Andres was an excellent guide! We got so many great pictures and even saw howler monkeys during the ATV ride. The zip lining blew away our expectations, which were already high. 10/10 would recommend this to anyone, so much fun for the entire family!”

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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

“We highly recommend this combination of ATV touring and zip lining. My wife and I each drove our own ATVs. There was instruction and a little practice area that allowed us to become familiar with the vehicles. Our Tour Leader, Hilmar, was WONDERFUL and provided…”

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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

“This tour was so much fun! Everyone was super nice and made the entire trip perfect! They provided all the equipment you could need to have fun and be safe. Highly recommend this tour! :)”

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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

“Great day out. Julian was a wonderful guide and very accommodating. River was beautiful and guides were very helpful. Lunch was delicious!”

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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

“Great experience with zip lining, horse back riding, cultural information and hot springs. I would recommend it”

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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

“Hiking and tuning in Rincon de La Vieja was a great way to spend the day in Costa Rica. A nice leisurely walk through the rainforest led to monkey sightings as well as birds and wild turkeys and agoutis. The dry forest was very hot…”

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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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