Guachipelin One Day Adventure Pass: Action Packed All Day Tour

January 15, 2025 By Sammi 89 Comments

If you’re visiting the Guanacaste province and looking for a full day excursion of fun and adventure, then you have to check out the Guachipelin one day adventure pass.

The one day adventure tour is ziplining, horseback riding, white water tubing, lunch, hot springs and mud baths. This day tour is one of our favorite things to do in Guanacaste!

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Hacienda Guachipelin is 20 kilometers (12.5 miles) from Liberia in the small town of Curubande. It’s 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from the entrance of Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

You can visit Hacienda Guachipelin as a non-hotel guest for a day trip.

The most popular is their one day adventure combo tour with many guests coming from Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, Flamingo, Liberia or La Cruz.

Tamarindo about 2 hours driving from Guachipelin.

Guachipelin One Day Adventure Pass Video

Check out our Guachipelin one day adventure pass video to see what it’s like!

Guachipeline One Day Adventure Pass Ziplining

First, up was the canopy tour (ziplining).

Guachipeline one day pass zipline — Ziplining over the canyon

The first few ziplines were a piece of cake, short and sweet and they even let us go upside down on a couple of them which was awesome.

They have an optional rappel and rock climb, and then you have to tarzan swing over the river. Definitely don’t miss this part if you want as much adventure as possible.

Horseback Riding

After we finished the canopy tour, we headed back to the main office and got a little breather before our next activity: horseback riding.

We geared up, got on our horses and headed off into the forest.

Guachipelin horesback riding — Horseback riding

The entire horseback riding was about 1 hour and we stopped at a blue waterfall on the way.

When we finished the horseback riding, we got on the Guachipelin bus to take us to the white water tubing start point.

Our guide explained to us about the tubing, the proper way to sit on the tube and safety tips.

After that we put on our helmet and life jackets, carried our tube down and started our next adventure!

Guachipelin White Water Tubing

This river with class 1 and 2 rapids runs through Rincon de la Vieja and the entire tubing tour is a grand total of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles), lasting about 1-1.5 hours.

White water tubing in Costa Rica — Hacienda Guachipelin white water tubing – the most fun part of the tour in our opinion!

This was probably the most fun hour I’ve ever had.

The rapids weren’t too big so there is very low chance of falling out or any feeling of danger but they were strong enough that you get knocked around enough like bumper boats and you have handles to hold onto.

There are lazy pools after every few falls where you can float around and take it all in: the delicious refreshing water, the sun, the gorgeous sky, the trees and the wildlife.

By the time we finished, it was 2pm and I was ready to eat.

Lunch

Lunch is at the Hacienda Guachipelin restaurant and it’s buffet style with typical Costa Rican food. They offer lots of salads, rice, beans, veggies and meat.

After lunch, you can take as much time as you want to get to the hot springs.

You do need your own transportation for this part since the hot springs are about a ten minute drive away from the adventure center.

There are a lot of signs for the hot springs that will point you the right way.

Guachipelin Hot Springs and Mud Baths

You can stay as long as you want at the hot springs which closes at 6. The receptionist will give you towels and there are bathrooms/changing stations at the entrance.

From there, follow the trail down to the hot springs. You’ll cross one hanging bridge which has a great view of the hot springs!

Costa Rica hot springs — Hacienda Guachipelin Hot Springs

You can take a volcanic mud bath, bathe in the river or soak in the hot springs.

There were only two pools for the hot springs but they are right over a river so you are surrounded by nature.

Guanacaste, Costa Rica hot springs — Guachipelin hot springs

After the hot springs, you’ll feel SO relaxed and ready to go home.

We stayed about 1 hour at the hot springs. Hot springs close at 6 PM and you can stay as long as you want until they close.

The End of a Fun Day

This is one of our favorite tours in Costa Rica since you get a little bit of everything in this tour: excitement, adrenaline and relaxation.

It’s one of the best ways to experience the dry tropical forests, nature and volcanoes of Guanacaste.

What to Know About the Guachipelin One Day Adventure Pass

The order of activities may change
Hiking sandals are the best shoes. Closed toed shoes are mandatory during the white water tubing.
There are bathrooms and changing facilities at the reception and at the hot springs.
Bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen.
Eat a good breakfast!
You need your own transportation to the hot springs. The hot springs are about a 10 minute drive from the activity center.
If booking a tour, the tour company will take you to the hot springs.
Don’t lose the towels at the hot springs, they will charge you if you do.

Hacienda Guachipelin One Day Adventure Booking

Please fill out the form below to book your tour or get your tickets! Select tour if you do not have your own transportation and require a tour with round trip transportation included.

Hacienda Guachipelin 1 day adventure pass
Activities include ziplining with optional rock climb and rappel, horseback riding, buffet lunch, white water tubing, hot springs and mud baths. We offer tours with roundtrip transportation or park tickets only (if you have your own transportation).

Rates listed below are valid until December 15, 2025. If booking for after the date, we will send you updated rates.
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SELECT YES if you do NOT have your own transportation to get to the park. In this case, we will book a tour that includes roundtrip transportation from places in Northern Guanacaste

SELECT NO if you have your own transportation/rented a car, you will purchase just the tickets for the one day adventure tour. This means you have your own car and will drive yourself to the adventure center so you only need to purchase tickets/passes.
We will give you rates of the Guachipelin 1 day adventure tour with transportation with one of our tour partners as a private service. Rates depend on your pick up/drop off location and number of people in your party.

The tour includes roundtrip transportation, bilingual guide, refreshments, ziplining, lunch, hot springs, horseback riding, white water tubing and mud baths.
If you have your own transportation and will drive to the park, the one day pass is $129.95 per adult, $124.30 per student age 13-17 with valid student ID (must present student ID at the park) and $118.65 per child ages 4-12. This rate is valid until December 20, 2024. If booking for after that date, we send you the updated rate. All rates include taxes and fees.

The Guachipelin 1 day adventure ticket includes ziplining with optional rock climb and rappel, horseback riding, buffet lunch, white water tubing, hot springs and mud baths.

Here is the Google Maps of Hacienda Guachipelin: https://goo.gl/maps/n1rJA3tBnKV7ewmd8. You need to be at the park by 8 AM. They have free parking.
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All prices are quoted in USD. The passes have to be prepaid in full and we will send you an invoice to complete payment via credit card or Paypal. Strict Cancellation policy: 100% penalty fee if cancelled in less than 48 hours. If cancelled outside the 48 hour window, we will give a full refund minus a 5% administration service fee. No refunds for no shows. Refunds are given via the way the deposit was paid. If tour is cancelled after 180 days since payment was completed, the refund is given by Paypal only. All cancellations must be sent in writing and must receive confirmation in writing for it to be considered as in effect.

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Weight limit for horseback riding is 240 pounds (108 kilos). Weight limit for ziplining is 300 pounds (136 kilos) and the largest harness size is XXL. The horseback riding goes to the start of the river tubing so if unable to do horseback riding, you can take the truck to the tubing instead. Minimum age is 8 for the tubing, 4 years for the ziplining. Pregnant women, people with epilepsy and people who had recent surgery or have major health conditions not allowed.
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Comments

Scott says

August 18, 2017

Thank you for the recommendation to do the Guachipelin Adventure Park…it was super fun. We zip-lined, tubed down the river, hit the hot springs, and did horseback riding. The family that runs this place is awesome, accommodating, and very professional.

Travel to this park is not bad; all roads to the park were paved and fairly decent. It’s certainly a great destination, and different than something closer to the coast.

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- yeison says
  
  August 19, 2017
  
  Guachipelin is one of our favorite activities we always take readers and family there. It’s a great value for your money
  
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Arlene says

June 29, 2017

Hello,

Love reading your blog. What is the name of the waterfall you visited on this trip?

Thank you,

Arlene

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- Sammi says
  
  June 29, 2017
  
  It is called Catarata Oropendola
  
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  - Arlene says
    
    June 30, 2017
    
    Thank you 🙂
    
    Arlene
    
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hieu says

June 21, 2017

hello,
From your post about Buena Vista combo tour and guachipelin combo tour are from two different companies. Do both offer to take us to the waterfall and include horse riding?
I like everything about the Buena vista combo tour except the water slide. I like everything about the Guachipeling tour except the rock climbing and rapelling. Would it be possible to switch the water slide for the river tubing because I have two little ones that wont be able to do the rock climbing and rapelling?

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- Sammi says
  
  June 21, 2017
  
  Hi Hieu, the tours are in completely different areas and run by two different companies. So they have the same basic activities – ziplining, horseback riding, hot springs and mud baths but the scenery is different including the waterfalls.
  
  For Guachipelin, the rock climbing and rappelling part is optional so you don’t have to do it and we recommend Guachipelin instead of Buena Vista, the white water tubing is amazing especially since you don’t want to do the water slide so you’ll get more for your money at Guachipelin.
  
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Sammi says

March 17, 2017

Hi Amanda, can you email us here: Contact Mytanfeet with the number of adults and children and if you need transportation. We can help book it for you

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Amanda says

March 16, 2017

Hi, We want to do the exact combo tour above that you write about. We will be staying at the borinquen resort and would love to do the tour on April 15, 2017. How do I go about booking this tour? Im having trouble figuring out how to book this exact tour from beginning to end.

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Kristen says

November 4, 2016

Hi! We’re planning on going to Guachipelin based on your review 🙂 But can you recommend any transportation from Liberia airport to the Hacienda? We don’t feel comfortable renting a car and driving, and want to spend a few nights there.

Any suggestions would be great, thanks!
K

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- Sammi says
  
  November 4, 2016
  
  Hi Kristen! Yes definitely! You can book a shuttle transfer to Guachipelin, I dont recommend taking a taxi. You can email us on pur contact page for recommendations and we can help you book it!
  
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Anna says

June 22, 2016

Hi. I saw that you recommended to someone a tour company that does private tours. Could you please send me this information! thanks 🙂

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- Sammi says
  
  June 22, 2016
  
  Hi Anna, can you send us an email with your information and the date you’d like to do the tour and # of people. Thanks! You can contact us here: https://mytanfeet.com/contact-us/
  
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Sammi says

May 1, 2016

Hi Jill, for renting a car we have a tips for renting a car post that will be super useful: Costa Rica car rental tips and we also have an exclusive car rental discount for Mytanfeet readers you can check out here: Costa Rica car rental discount This is a great deal we secured for our readers to save on the car rental and GPS and get a free 2nd driver and cell phone.

As for off shore fishing, there are two beaches that are well known and famous for it: Playas del COco and Playa Flamingo. You can read more about them here: Playas del Coco and Flamingo

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Jill G says

April 30, 2016

Hi! We are taking our son to CR after his high school graduation in June. Planning on renting a car with 4WD. Recommendations on renting? We are flying into San Jose. Plan on visiting Arenal, Monteverde and the Pacific, not sure where. Husband and son would like to go off shore fishing, any recommendations? Love your blog. Thanks, Jill

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Jennifer says

April 16, 2016

I Sammi,

I’ll be in Costa Rica in about a month and I would love to do this tour! I know this was several years ago, but I checked their website and don’t see a combo package listed. Do you happen to know if this combo tour is still offered and I’m curious about pricing. Is my best bet to email Hacienda Guachipelin hotel even though it’s not offered as a tour on their website? Thanks for your help! This article was inspiring and very helpful.

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- Sammi says
  
  April 16, 2016
  
  Hi Jennifer, the tour is listed on their site as the One Day Adventure Tour. You can reserve it through them but if you don’t have transportation, you’ll have to either hire a shuttle or book it with a tour company since they provide transportation. It’s $90 for adults plus $10 for the national park entrance fee. If you need recommendations for a tour company, let us know 🙂
  
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  - Jennifer says
    
    April 16, 2016
    
    This sounds like the best $90 I’ll ever spend. I can’t wait to book it. Thank you so much for sending the link so quickly! We won’t have transportation so I’d love to know what tours your recommend. I can’t thank you enough for your help.
    
    Just to pick your brain, what is the most adventurous, unique, one-of-a-kind thing you’ve ever done in Costa Rica? I’ve been doing a lot of research and see a lot of the same adventure activities in different cities. We are looking for something truly unique to do.
    
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    - Sammi says
      
      April 17, 2016
      
      Hi Jennifer, I just send you an email about the tour companies.
      
      As for adventurous things, there are a lot of adventures in Costa Rica but most are about the same throughout the country – ziplining, canyoning, white water rafting. I would say bungee jumping, snuba, sky diving and hang gliding aren’t quite as popular. When it comes to one activity that is truly unique to Costa Rica and not anywhere else in the world… well there isn’t really but all of the adventures are super fun.
      
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