Day 1 : Liberia to the Rincón de la Vieja Area
Today is your arrival day. An included group transfer will be available from the Liberia Airport to the lodge property near Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Upon arrival, there will be an evening welcome meeting, where you will meet your CEO and fellow travellers. Sit down for a group dinner at the lodge restaurant before a guided night walk on the property to get you acquainted with the resident nocturnal wildlife.
Please ensure your arriving flight lands prior to the 2pm included group transfer to the Rincón de la Vieja area.
Private Vehicle
Liberia - Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 1h30m - 2h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour.
Night Walk
Buena Vista 1h
Enjoy a walk on the trails of the lodge's property. Experience the richness of the tropical rainforest's nocturnal noises and wildlife. Walk along as your CEO points out flora and fauna, and you search for mother nature's nightly secrets. Listen to birds still singing and insects buzzing. Surrounded by the thick darkness of trees towering above you, this will be an entirely different experience than the daylight hours.
Day 2 : Rincón de la Vieja National Park Area
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before transferring to Rincón de la Vieja National Park where you will embark on a hike in the area to gain a full sense of the tropical and volcanic landscape, while searching for resident wildlife. Travel back to the hotel in the afternoon for free time on the property. Activity options range from ziplining, hiking in the area, and various cultural experiences.
Rincón de la Vieja Hiking
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 2h - 3h 3km
Set off on a 3.2km (2 mile) hike on the Las Pailas trail that cuts through tropical rainforest and weaves through various volcanic activity. The trail begins in an open area with few trees, where you will hear about the legend of the nearby volcano. Be on the lookout for volcanic bubbling mud, small craters, and see if you can smell sulfuric fumes. The rest of the trail is surrounded by dense vegetation and will provide possible opportunities to see wildlife.
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: Between 2-3hrs
Distance: 3.5km (2.5 miles) total. It is a loop trail.
Free time:
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park Afternoon
Take advantage of a free afternoon back at the lodge to partake in outdoor activities. Opt to zipline or hike on the trails round the property. It's the perfect way to gain a real sense of this volcanic and tropical rainforest area.
Optional Activities - Day 2
Ziplining - Rincon de la Vieja
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 1h
Fly over the trees on 7 cables crossing the dense forest below and take in views of the Rincon de la Vieja. volcano. Choose to ride on more extreme segments if you wish, and on the Tarzan Swing jump from a 50m high platform to swing through the jungle.
Please note the weight limit on this activity is 200lbs (91kg).
Hike on the Lodge's Trails
0h30m - 1h
Hike through the wonderful and dense rainforest in the trails surrounding the lodge's property and gain a true immersion into the natural landscape.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 3 : Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park Area
Enjoy a full free day in the Rincon de la Vieja area with an abundance of optional activities to choose from. Between hiking, bird watching, or spa treatments and a soak in the hot springs, your day can be as leisurely or busy as you’d like.
Choose to pre-book the Jungle Waterslide for a fun adventure through the jungle.
Free time:
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park Full day
The area is an outdoor lover's paradise! Enjoy access to the lodge's amenities. Opt to swim in the pool, walk along the nearby trails, or partake in other activities on offer like, learning about the growing and artisanal process of sugarcane, or attending a Chorotega workshop, a ceramics unique to Central America—and representative of the region's Indigenous history. Other possibilities are, hiking to the nearby Salitral Waterfall, trying the onsite waterslide through the jungle, or focus on wellness with optional spa and thermal bath experiences. You have all day!
Optional Activities - Day 3
Jungle Waterslide - Hotel Buena Vista del Rincon
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 0h30m - 1h
Throw on a bathing suit and store any of your personal items in the lockers and restroom area at the base of the slide. Then, once you have received your helmet and tube, and listened to a few safety briefings, you will be on your way. Walk through the lush forest with your tube for about 8 minutes to reach the launch point. Then climb on your tube and plunge down a 425m water slide through the heart of the tropical jungle. Feel the excitement as you reach full speed, winding down on the longest jungle waterslide in Costa Rica.
Ziplining - Rincon de la Vieja
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park 1h
Fly over the trees on 7 cables crossing the dense forest below and take in views of the Rincon de la Vieja. volcano. Choose to ride on more extreme segments if you wish, and on the Tarzan Swing jump from a 50m high platform to swing through the jungle.
Please note the weight limit on this activity is 200lbs (91kg).
Hike on the Lodge's Trails
0h30m - 1h
Hike through the wonderful and dense rainforest in the trails surrounding the lodge's property and gain a true immersion into the natural landscape.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 4 : Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park Area to Playa Flamingo
After breakfast at the lodge the group will travel to Playa Flamingo on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast. Enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk upon arrival to get to know this uniquely set up town, whose central area has remained a pristine beach protected by a large mangrove forest. Then, spend a free evening exploring on your own.
Private Vehicle
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park - Playa Flamingo 2h 82km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Playa Flamingo Orientation Walk
Playa Flamingo 1h
Enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk through the small beach town of Playa Flamingo. This popular local destination boasts fine white sand, clear blue waters, lagoons, and a variety of more secluded beaches with rocks reaching into the sea. Become acquainted with the layout as you walk through main area.
Free time:
Playa Flamingo Evening
Spend a free late afternoon and evening in Playa Flamingo. Go to the beach, visit some of the local shops, or find a nearby restaurant to try out for dinner.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Playa Flamingo
Spend a full free day in paradise. Opt to prebook a Catamaran excursion to get out onto the water for a whole new view of the Playa Flamingo area. Or choose to enjoy the beach on your own with swimming and sunbathing.
Free time:
Playa Flamingo Full day
The whole day is yours in Playa Flamingo. Choose to spend it out on the water by pre-booking a catamaran experience, or choose to lie on a fluffy white-sand beach with mangroves gently rustling in the distance. From beach town vibes to secluded lagoons this place is a true taste of Costa Rica's northwestern coastline.
Optional Activities - Day 5
Playa Flamingo Catamaran
Playa Flamingo 4h
Hop aboard a catamaran departing from the Flamingo Marina and cruise along five miles of stunning coastline to a nearby beach. Here the boat will anchor and you will be able to enjoy time for snorkelling, kayaking, and swimming. As you partake in the water activities your crew will be preparing a delicious buffet lunch to be had aboard the boat in this pristine setting. Afterwards, the catamaran will continue sailing and the group will have the opportunity to try and spot dolphins, tropical fish, and possibly a few whales.
Day 6 : Playa Flamingo
Depart at any time.
Please note that while your tour ends in Playa Flamingo, there are taxis/shuttle services available to the Liberia airport. These services depart from the town of Potrero which is 10 minutes from your Finish Point Hotel. It takes one hour to get to the airport in Liberia from Potrero.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
