1 day

About this activity

Itinerary

8am: Be picked from hotels in Playa Hermosa by a bilingual guide for transportation to a lush rain forest only found on the north side of Rincon de la Vieja volcano.

10:00 am: Arrive at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs for a welcome cocktail at the spa. Change clothing & prepare for adventure.

10:30 am: Depart for a short drive to a private park.
• Dino Park: Walk along the forest path looking for life-size moving dinosaurs for a close-up and personal experience.
• Hike: Explore the rain forest and the incomparable blue river, Rio Pénjamo. Take dips under the Grand Waterfalls and other cascading pools.

12:30 pm: Return to Blue River Resort to enjoy a delightful lunch.

1:30 pm: Choose all or take your choice of:
• Swim, slide and soak in 5 large pools; 4 of them, unique large natural mineral "green" hot springs; and, 1 fresh water pool with a bullet water slide
• Walk the amazing tropical Botanical Gardens with over 700 varieties of plants, heliconias, fruit-bearing trees, timber-yielding trees, orchid gardens, hummingbird garden, tropical fish ponds and lagoons, turtle ponds, Caimon Lake and Bird Lake.
• Experience the lush tropical Butterfly Gardens with 15 species like the blue morpho.
• Take a natural mud bath between a hot springs and fresh water river and a natural sauna heated from below by the hot springs creek - all inside the botanical gardens.
• See the source of the hot springs bubbling up from the ground at 60 degrees Centigrade
• Visit the miniature horses and donkeys
• Unwind some more, with a spa treatment (not included) at the full service Blue River Spa

4:00pm: Return to Playa Hermosa

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Included

All taxes
Lunch
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Welcome cocktail
Changing room with locker
Entry/Admission - Dino Park Blue River

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Spa treatments (available for purchase)
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
A waiver of responsibility will need to be signed for the tour to go ahead
Hiking shoes recommended to wear
A moderate amount of walking is involved, including dirt stairs and paths
Bring comfortable clothing, insect repellent, bathing suit, sunscreen, rain jacket and extra clothing (in case of inclement weather conditions)
There is a possibility of cancellation or change due to weather conditions at the site. You will be offered a refund or alternative, if known in advance, and an alternative if occurs on route.
The duration of transfers are approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions. Pickup time and location will be communicated once we know where you are staying.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund