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Great👍👏
Gabriel was excellent tour guide. Very informative and helpfull and considerate!!
Operator response
Thank you for your review. It's always a pleasure.
Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8–10 hours
- Price from
- $225 / person
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 266 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gabriel´s Custom Tours
Description
This tour offers the perfect balance of a little activity in contact with nature hiking in a tropical rainforest and witnessing volcanic activity from a safe distance and the opportunity of relax at a natural swimming pool at the base of a beautiful waterfall and as a plus end up with a deserved break in the volcanic mineral hot springs. All this at the convenience of going in a private and comfortable transportation. By providing private transportation and a personal tour guide to each individual tour. We guarantee flexibility and a very personalized experience. WE JUST ADDED A LITE VERSION OF THE TOUR. CHECK IT OUT. In order to make your trip very enjoyable,now we also give you the opportunity to walk a shorter trail instead of the 2 hour hike , it's only about half mile walk in the forest where you can see 4 small extra waterfalls. IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THE LITE TOUR JUST BOOK THE TOUR AND SEND US A MESSAGE TO ASK FOR THE LITE VERSION.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 23
- Adult (ages 11–90)
- $225
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $200
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja
Hiking on a secondary forest trails at the base of an active volcano, this is a perfect tour for nature lovers. Bird watching,volcanic steam vents, bubbling mud and wildlife. We are adding an option for a lite version of the tour, we will take you on a shorter trail to avoid the longer Hike. IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THE LITE VERSION OF THE TOUR, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY CHOOSING IT ON THE PRICING SECTION.
Oropendola Warterfall
This beautiful waterfall located just outside of the park is a perfect pause to refresh after the hike, you can swim on the natural pool at the bottom and relax before lunch.
Rio Negro Hot Springs
After a delicious buffet lunch, you will have the chance of discovering the healing properties of the volcanic mud and the natural hot springs,this is the best way release the stress and finish a perfect day of adventure.
Liberia
SOUVENIRS SHOPPING as an extra we will let you spend some time on the biggest souvenir shop in the country, this will be a great opportunity to try a free sample of a good quality Costa Rica coffee and chocolate. (This is an optional stop)
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
You can buy alcoholic beverages at lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any Hotel or house in Tamarindo,Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, Coco Beach, Papagayo península etc. In Guanacaste. 9 SINCE OUR TOURS ARE PRIVATE, WE CAN'T TAKE 1 PERSON BOOKING. PASSPORT INFORMATION REQUIRED: Since August 1 2022 is required to provide names and passport numbers for everyone going to visit national parks in Costa Rica. Thanks for your understanding.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
266 reviews
How it compares in Playa Flamingo
- No. 9 by number of reviews among 566 tours in Playa Flamingo
- Starting price $225 is 13% above the typical $200 for tours of similar length in Playa Flamingo
- Price unchanged over the last 20 days
Excurgo comparison of 566 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour take?
Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour lasts about 8–10 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $225 per person for this Playa Flamingo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.
How much does Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $200, adults from $225. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any Hotel or house in Tamarindo,Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, Coco Beach, Papagayo península etc. In Guanacaste. 9 SINCE OUR TOURS ARE PRIVATE, WE CAN'T TAKE 1 PERSON BOOKING. PASSPORT INFORMATION REQUIRED: Since August 1 2022 is required to provide names and passport numbers for everyone going to visit national parks in Costa Rica. Thanks for your understanding. Pickup points include Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica.
What languages is Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 266 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gabriel´s Custom Tours.
Reviews(266)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Amazing service and a great time.
Gabriel’s service was beyond what we expected. From booking to the excursion to the drive home I felt safe and welcomed. The waterfalls and hot springs were absolutely amazing. He even went above and beyond by taking some of our group back to do more hiking and see more falls when some had to stay back due to physical restrictions. We even ended up booking another excursion with him directly to go river tubing and more waterfalls. The tubbing was so fun if we had more time we would be doing another one for sure!!
Operator response
Thank you, is always nice to hear about your experience and knowing that you have a good time is very rewarding.
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My family and I had an...
My family and I had an amazing time on this excursion. Our guide, Gabriel, was exceptionally helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. He went above and beyond for our group, and we actually booked other tours with him throughout our stay here in Costa Rica. If you’re thinking about booking this excursion — do it you won’t regret it!
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Our guide was terrific....
Our guide was terrific. However, the tour is more than 2 hours from Tamarindo. It was somewhat disappointing. The hike is long and there’s not much to see. The mud bath is mud in a bowl you rub on. The hot springs were pretty. The waterfall is very small and the pooled water was freezing. Too far and not worth it.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your opinion, we are sorry to hear that we couldn't fulfill your expectations. Thank you for being honest and remark that your guide was terrific. The 2 hour drive from tamarindo is the average, there are factors out of our control, like heavy traffic.
K
Terrible guide - terrible run-down tourist trap location tour.
This may have just been our experience because we tried to customize the tour and it was just the two of us with an awful guide BUT, it was the very worst tour we have ever gone on. Our guide was essentially just a driver but, he joined us with another tour group and just had us follow them around. Our guide talked in circles and I don't think he understood us - we said no fewer than 10 times that we were NOT interested in the coffee/chocolate tour but, yet he had us go with the other group to do that "tour." The waterfall was nice and we enjoyed it but, zero information on it from our guide, we just did our own thing. We did get to see all types of animals on our travels just even driving and in the "man made small rainforest" - the rainforest had a wonderful tour guide it was at a place called La Roca (which looked to be abandoned). The lunch we had was delicious at the Thermo Mania place; however, it was abandoned and dilapidated water park that is used by locals - IT IS NOT a hot spring. Do not let your guide bring you there, it is a series of pools and small rock waterslides and most pools were not even filled! The people were very kind and friendly but, this was not a "Costa Rican" tour - this was awful but, mainly it was our guide just taking us to a rip off tourist trap.
Operator response
Hi Katherine, I am very sorry to hear about your bad experience, as you know we change the entire tour with the sole intention of pleasing you, because you wanted to see sloths and in the Rincon de la Vieja park since is such a big area is more difficult to find them. The man made rainforest as you called, is a small reserve that a local family that owns that land is protecting for the wildlife and since is a small area obviously is easier to find sloths and other animals. The original tour you book, is at the rincón de la Vieja Volcano, and the other place where you can see the sloths is at Miravalles Volcano, that is the reason of why we take you to a different waterfall and Hot springs. When the guide told me in the morning that you requested to see sloths and more wildlife then I decided to cancel the other place even when it was already booked, and started to arrange the activities at the other locations with the only intention of pleasing you. Maybe that was our mistake. Thermo mania as you mentioned is used by locals and probably for that reason didn't filled your expectations. But the thermal pool are filled with natural hot springs that comes from the Miravalles Volcano. The coffee and chocolate tour is an activity they offer at thermo mania so I decided to pay for it as an adition to your day. I deeply apologize for your bad experience, and about your awful tour guide,his name is Eugenio (Eugene)he has been working with us for almost a year and we always received good reviews about his job. You can check on the previous reviews of other travelers. However I already have a conversation with him and we will be more careful with our future customers, especially when we change things trying to ensure a good experience.
S
Excellent day trip
Gabriel was friendly & professional. Highly recommend him.
Operator response
Muchas gracias.
R
Review of Eugenio with Gabriel’s Custom Tours
We had the pleasure of touring with Eugenio during our time in Costa Rica, and we couldn’t have asked for a better driver and guide. From the moment we met him, he was warm, personable, and made us feel completely at ease. His English was very good, which made communication easy and enjoyable throughout the tours. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and always made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. We especially appreciated how accommodating he was to our needs and pace. Eugenio answered all of our questions about Costa Rica and gave us a lot of insight into the history of Costa Rica. We enjoyed our first tour (Buena Vista Adventure tour) with Eugenio so much that we specifically requested him again for a second outing (Rio Celeste Waterfall and Sloth hike) and he exceeded our expectations both times. That alone says a lot! If you’re looking for a reliable, friendly, and professional guide in Costa Rica, we highly recommend Eugenio. He truly helped make our trip memorable.
L
Highly recommended
Gabriels Custom Tours has been absolutely amazing. We did two tours with Gabriel, day trip to Monteverde and the day trip to Rincon de la Vieja. The pricing for these private tours is very fair. All the activities and food were included. The food was very good. He is a good driver and very knowledgeable tour guide. I would definitely recommend doing tours with him. We saw lots of wildlife!
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Eugene was an excellent...
Eugene was an excellent tour guide - funny and very accommodating! The lunch stop was awesome! The thermal pools were too crowded.
A
Incredible
Place was Amzing take your time going down and up and definitely go in the water would definitely help you go back up ❤️ the place just beauty!!
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| Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Private Tour | 8–10 hours | 4.9 (266) | $225 | |
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