Excellent tour! The itinerary was well-planned, and the guide made the whole experience memorable.
Rincón de la Vieja National Park: Las Pailas trail

Short Description
Experience Costa Rica’s largest active volcano on a 3.5 km Las Pailas trail hike. Spot monkeys, 300+ bird species, and enjoy mineral-rich hot springs with a bilingual guide. Perfect 1-day adventure from Liberia!
Description
? Overview:
Explore the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica! Walk through the tropical forest, witness volcanic activity, bubbling mud pots, and steam vents, all while spotting wildlife including monkeys and over 300 bird species.
✨ Highlights:
Discover Costa Rica’s rich wildlife ??
3.5 km circular trek along the Las Pailas path ?♂️
Bilingual naturalist guide (English & Spanish) ?️
Rejuvenate in mineral-rich hot springs ♨️
All transportation, lunch, and guide included ??
? Full Description:
The Las Pailas trails at Rincón de la Vieja National Park offer a unique opportunity to witness the power of Costa Rica’s largest volcano. Marvel at steaming fumaroles, bubbling volcanic mud, and clay pots of simmering volcanic water. Accompanied by a bilingual naturalist guide, explore a 3.5-kilometer circular trail, observe wildlife including armadillos, iguanas, and various monkeys, and enjoy stunning volcano vistas. The tour concludes with a return to Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. (Note: Park entrance fee is included in this tour.)
? What’s Included:
Bilingual guide
Transportation to & from Adventure Center
Lunch
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
National park entrance fee
? What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Water bottle
Camera
Lightweight clothing
? Why Travelers Love It:
Guests love the mix of adventure and nature, the knowledgeable guides, and the chance to see active volcanic features and diverse wildlife up close—all in a single, well-organized day tour.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
The local insight really made this tour special. The guide was extremely knowledgable. The best tour ever.
Highly recommend the guides. The whole team are experts in this industry and are a pleasure to be around.
I loved this tour! Our guide provided us with many recommendations for places to visit after the tour! It was a must see!
Value, Value, Value, definitely recommended. We got so much for such a good price! Thank you team.
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