Towering above Costa Rica’s northwestern plains, Miravalles Volcano is the highest peak in the Guanacaste province. The dormant peak’s microclimate makes it one of the best birdwatching spots in Costa Rica, while its refreshingly cool air offers respite from the tropical humidity of the nearby beaches.
We had a fantastic time! Rainer was our tour guide and he was very informative, did not rush us, and gave us a very memorable experience. From start to finish we had so much fun. Would recommend to do the mud bath was an experience of a life time including both waterfalls. The hanging bridge is definitely worth it.
Perfect pick up, wonderful tour from expert guide. The tour started early which was great because we were the first group at all of the stops. Highly recommend stopping at the first waterfall site along the way to the volcano. If you love nature and new hiking experiences, I highly recommend this tour and tour company. Also, lunch was fantastic and they cater to special diets if you need that.
Raynor (not sure if this is how he spells it) was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. He showed us a lot of plants in the area. He took pictures/videos for us. He made sure we were happy every step of the way. I would highly recommend him. We had an amazing day!
Such an amazing experience. Got to ride horses. Hike through forests, see waterfalls and wildlife. Had a great lunch included. Then ended it it with a mud bath and hot spring relaxation.
Amazing experience! Our tour guy Rodney did an awesome job giving us the history of Guanacaste. The mud baths were my favorite part. Definitely worth it!
The whole trip was wonderful. The waterfalls just beautiful!
Everyone especially enjoyed the mud bath experience.
Lunch was very tasty and satisfying.
Carlos was a fantastic tour guide.
Eduardo was a great driver, and the tour was excellent. We saw some beautiful waterfalls and got to walk across some incredible suspended bridges. The lunch was more authentic than our visit to Coco Beach! The mud bath and hot springs were a unique experience.
Tour Guide Greivin was friendly, accomodating, and knowledgeable. Rain forest hike and waterfall views were awesome. Authentic CR lunch was delicious. All well worth the time and $.
My family and I definitely recommend you taking this tour. We lucked out and received Rainer as our guide. He was so knowledgeable, kind and accommodating to all of our needs. We all learned a lot, not only about The volcano Miravalles, but of the waterfalls, hot springs, and the surrounding towns and lands.
We booked our trip last minute (the night before), and even though we received confirmation, we were not 100% it would still go through (do to our late registration). Rainer was at our condo (which we also requested (not listed as one of the main resorts)) promptly at 7:00 am and ready to go. We were the only ones who signed up, so we received a private tour. Again Rainer was so great to speak with, and learn from due to the pride and knowledge he has of his country.
The tour itself was a bit more rugged than the other tours we had been on, which we all loved. They were shorter hikes, on a tiny bit more rugged terrain. My 10 year old and 8 year old truly enjoyed the hikes. My 8 year old, who seems to get winded quicker than the rest of us, even mentioned that she enjoyed the hike more than the others we had been on. We crossed suspension bridges, saw beautiful flora, and were overall floored that we were a part of this experience.
Once we hiked both trails, we went to the hot springs/volcanic mud baths/water pots/craters. This in itself was its own magical experience, and again Rainer could not have been more accommodating and knowledgeable about the area.
Finally we ended our tour with an incredibly delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch at the reception building. Again, my youngest (the pickiest eater of all of us) even enjoyed her chicken, pasta, and gallo pinto.
What a beautiful experience from the pickup, to the tour, to the drop off!
Do yourself a favor and book this tour.
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