Volcanic Expedition II
From $140 per adult · 7.5 hours · Departs 7:30 AM · Moderate
The Volcano and the Waterfall. Nothing Else, and That’s the Point.
For travellers who came for the volcano itself.
We hike the Las Pailas trail in Rincón de la Vieja National Park: 3.2 km (2 miles) through dry and wet tropical forest, past fumaroles venting steam, bubbling mud pots and an acidic crater lake.
Then we walk down to Oropéndola Waterfall and its turquoise pool, where you can swim whenever conditions allow. Lunch is a traditional Costa Rican meal.
How this differs from Volcanic Expedition: this tour ends after the waterfall. If you’d rather finish the day soaking in natural thermal pools with a volcanic mud bath, choose Volcanic Expedition instead.
- Private Tourist transportation.
- Certified Tour guide.
- Lunch (Costa Rican Tipycal meal)
- Fee to the Rincon de la Vieja National Park (Pailas trail).
- Fee to The waterfall.
- Confortable closed toe shoes for the hike.
- Sandals or water shoes for the waterfall.
- Bathing Suit.
- Waterproof mobile case.
- Towel.
- Sunscreen.
- Bug spray.
From Liberia: it’s 50 mn.
From: El Coco, Ocotal, Hermosa beach, Panamá beach, Papagayo Peninsula resorts such as: Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood, RIU, Secrets and Occidental Papagayo, it is 1 hour and 15 min away.
From Flamingo: Conchal, Brasilito, Potrero. Hotel, it’s 1 hour and 45 min.
From Tamarindo: it’s 2 hours away.
From Jw Marriot: it is 2 hours and 15 min away.
All tours give you private transportation. Offering you a customized experience. Upon request you have an option to stop along the way.
This allows you to enjoy the day at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything travellers ask us before booking. Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp.
How much is the tour?
$140 per adult, $130 per child (ages 10 and under).
What is the length of the tour?
About 7.5 hours, from 7:30 am to approximately 3:00 pm. Runs every day except Mondays.
How far is it from my hotel?
Travel time depends on where you are staying. As a general guide from Liberia: around 1 hour to hotels in Liberia itself, 1 hour 15 minutes to the Papagayo area (El Coco, Ocotal, Playa Hermosa), 1 hour 45 minutes to Flamingo, Conchal and Brasilito, and about 2 hours to Tamarindo. We confirm your exact pickup time when you book.
What is the difficulty level?
Moderate. Same trail as Volcanic Expedition (Las Pailas, 3.2 km), without the hot springs stop at the end.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included as part of the tour.
What is the minimum age for the tour?
5 years old.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 5 days before your tour for a full refund. Cancellations made 3 to 4 days before receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 3 days before the tour are non-refundable.
