Hiking & Camping in Guanacaste and Northwest

Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this full-day trekking tour. Set out on a moderate 3-hour hike through the jungle and keep a lookout for Howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Toucans and Coatis along the way. Pass hissing fumaroles, volcanic craters and bubbling mud pools, then cool off with a swim beneath the Oropendola Waterfall. After re-fuelling with a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine, enjoy a soothing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Rio Negro.

Head out of the city and into the wild on this Rio Celeste Hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park. Journey to the blue river, known for its fairytale beauty that results from various volcanic minerals. This three-hour hike is ideal for active travelers due to its moderate terrain. Your expert guide will point out local wildlife, indigenous plants and other highlights along the way before your small group stops for a relaxing and well-earned lunch. Afterward, enjoy a a relaxing horseback ride to a private oasis where you'll have the chance to swim in the cool blue waters.

Explore an ancient landscape that comes alive with bubbling mud pits, steaming volcanic vents, and the screeches of howler monkeys on this hiking tour through Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Learn about the diverse habitats of Guanacaste's tropical forests from a naturalist guide while trekking, and then recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch and coffee break in Liberia.

Be enchanted by sparkling waterfalls, natural mineral pools, and pristine rain forest on a guided hike through Sensoria, a private nature reserve nestled at the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Follow a guide along thoughtfully designed nature trails that wind through the jungle, and get help spotting an array of native wildlife. After the hike, soak your cares away in a natural volcanic spring and re-energize with an included lunch.

Hike to the edge of a steaming caldera on a full-day trip to Rincón de La Vieja volcano, where bubbling mud, sulfurous ponds and simmering lagoons are warmed by underground activity. Follow your local guide on a 2-hour hike along the mountainside, and get an up-close look at the otherworldly features of this "gently active" volcano. Enjoy sweeping views of the Guanacaste mountain range, eat lunch inside the park, then finish your day with return transfer to your Guanacaste hotel.

Make sure you see the volcanic activity you came for on this volcanic activity hike at Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hike for roughly two hours on a path that takes you past geysers, mud pots, boiling water pools, and more depending on the season, ensuring an exciting time. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Liberia, all entrance fees, and lunch.

Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park's remarkable landscape and see the otherworldly blue of the Rio Celeste waterfall on a full-day trip from La Fortuna. Follow your guide on a 4.3-mile (7-km) trail into the forest, watch for the monkeys and birds as you stroll past a serene lagoon, and take in views of the imposing Tenorio Volcano. Visit the park's boiling mud pits and brightly colored jungle waterways, then enjoy a full lunch in the park before returning to your hotel.