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Guachipelín One Day Adventure with Transportation
Experience one of the most exciting one day combo adventure tour in Guanacaste on this Guachipelin one day adventure. Zip line through the jungle, float down a scenic river, ride horses through tropical dry forest and end the day relaxing in natural hot springs at the foothills of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Transportation
- Included
- Certified
- Tour Guide
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- Customer Service
Description
If you are looking for a one day adventure tour to do as much as possible for the best bang for your buck, the Guachipelin One Day Adventure Tour is the perfect choice.
Located near Rincón de la Vieja National Park, this one day adventure combo tour combines adrenaline, nature and relaxation all in one place.
Throughout the day, you’ll participate in multiple guided activities including ziplining through the river canyons and dry tropical forest, tubing along the scenic Rio Negro, horseback riding on easy trails and ending the day with volcanic mud baths and natural hot springs. Additionally, you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican buffet with lovely views of the forest.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience outdoor adventure and relaxation all in one place, as all activities take place in the Hacienda Guachipelin property.
On this Guachipelin one day adventure with transportation, your guide will take you on a memorable and well organized day surrounded by tropical forest, waterfalls and volcanic landscapes.
*If you do not require transportation, please request your Guachipelin day passes in the link.*
Tour highlights
- Full day adventure experience near Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) professional guides.
- Canopy tour (zipline) through the dry forest and river canyons.
- River tubing on the Rio Negro with Class I and II rapids.
- Optional horseback ride through the dry tropical forest.
- Volcanic mud baths and natural hot springs.
- Traditional Costa Rican buffet lunch included.
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What is included?
Included
- Zipline tour
- White water river tubing
- Horseback riding tour (optional at extra cost)
- Entrance to hot springs and mud baths
- Buffet lunch
- Professional bilingual English and Spanish guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Photographer
- Alcoholic Drinks
- Breakfast and dinner
Before you go
Additional Information
- Tour must be prepaid in full to book and confirmation will be sent upon booking.
- This is a private tour, only your group will be with your guide in the shuttle. There will be other groups doing activities at the same time, but it will only be your group with your guide.
- This is a full day tour. Return time may vary, as you can choose how long to spend at the hot springs which are open until 6 PM.
- Operation center and restaurant are located in main section of the property, separate from the hot springs. Transportation to hot springs, about a 5 minute drive, is included.
- Activities operate rain or shine.
- Weight limit for horseback riding is 240 pounds (108 kilos). Weight limit for ziplining is 300 pounds (136 kilos). Largest harness size is XXL.
- Pregnant women, people with epilepsy and people who had recent surgery or have major health conditions not allowed.
- Lockers and bathrooms available at main operation center. Lockers, restrooms and changing rooms available at hot springs.
What to Bring
- Comfortable light weight active wear.
- Shoes with a toe bumper are mandatory. No loose sandals, flip flops or sandals with an open toe.
- Change of clothes, towels, sun shirt and swimsuit.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent.
Guachipelin One Day Adventure with Transportation Cancellation Policy
Read the cancellation policies here.
Request this tour
Send your preferred date and group details. Our team will follow up by email to help complete your booking. Submitting a request does not confirm a reservation.
Your questions answered
Is Guachipelin inside Rincon de la Vieja National Park?
No. Hacienda Guachipelin is a hotel with adventure park that is right outside the entrance of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. The Guachipelin passes do not include national park tickets and you will not see the volcano.
What is the itinerary?
*Hours are estimate and may vary depending on traffic*
Pick up is around 7 AM.Arrive to Guachipelin around 9 AM.*The park will inform the guide the order of activities.*Return around 5-6 PM, if you stay at the hot springs until 3-4 PM.
Is this tour suitable for families?
Yes, this tour is great for active families. Children must be 8 years of age, with a minimum height of 140 cm (4'6 ft) to participate in the activities.
How physically demanding is the tour?
The tour does not require any previous experience, but guests should be comfortable walking and being active for several hours in temperatures around 30° - 34° C (86° - 93° F).
What is the canopy tour like?
This ziplining tour is super fun as it takes place in the White River canyon. It has seven cables, one hanging bridge, two Tarzan swings, a controlled 20 meter (65 foot) rappel, natural rock climbing wall. The entire circuit takes between 90 minutes and two hours, depending on the amount of people.
What is the horseback riding like? Will I miss out a lot if I don't do it?
The horseback riding is around 45 minutes and goes through dry tropical forest and depending on conditions, stops at a waterfall. It ends at the start of the river tubing.
If you do not take the horseback riding portion, you will ride in a vehicle to the river tubing.
Are the hot springs natural? Are the mud baths at the hot springs?
Yes. The hot springs are naturally heated by the Rincon de la Vieja volcano.
The mud baths are at the hot springs, so you will enjoy the volcanic mud bath first, and then soak in the hot springs.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a buffet style Costa Rican lunch is included. It typically includes rice, beans, salad, protein and vegetarian options. Please let us know in advance if you have dietary restrictions.
Is transportation included?
Round trip transportation from your hotel and transportation to the hot springs are included.
What should I wear?
Comfortable active, outdoor clothes that do not restrict movement. For the tubing, a swimsuit and it is recommended to wear shorts and a sun shirt, as you will be sitting/laying down on a hard tube for about 2 hours. You must have closed toed shoes. Open toed shoes are not allowed. You can wear adventure sandals as long as there is a toe bumper (like KEEN Newport H2).
Can I skip an activity if I don’t want to do everything?
Yes. If you do not wish to do an activity, you can sit out and wait for the group. There is no refund or price difference if you do not do an activity. You can wait at the operation center, where there is Wi-Fi.
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