Rincon Thermals & Adventures

November 11, 2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We went on an excursion that included eight zip lines, a cultural tour, lunch, hot springs, a mud bath, and a tube ride. The staff were amazing and explained everything clearly, making us feel very comfortable. I was assigned a horse, which I initially found challenging, but I learned so much and eventually felt in sync with it. For the zip lines, my only advice is, don’t BREAK or hold back! Just let yourself go and enjoy the ride! It’s absolutely worth it, and the view is breathtaking. The venue also provides lockers, showers, and towels, which was very convenient. As for pricing, it’s worth looking around, our private tour guide booked through the resort beach ended up being more expensive. You can plan your own transportation and pay at the venue if you prefer as well. Overall, it was an incredible experience that I would highly recommend this location.

This was the best organized excursion we have done. The zip line staff the waterside horseback riding a delicious lunch and the mud Joe spring were all amazing. Our tour guy Adrian who spoke four languages was just awesome and very accommodating.

This is an absolute MUST do if you are anywhere in guanacaste area! Staff is great and it's a blast. i wouldn't recommend for young kids unless you are just doing the hot springs that's totally fine but id say kids under 10-12 probably wouldn't do well on the horses/zipline. even the water slide is pretty thrilling. 10/10!!!

We spent the morning at Vandara and left after lunch to take a friend to the airport. The staff were friendly and very welcoming right from our arrival at opening. They were super accommodating and ensured we got to do all the activities despite our time constraint. Those doing the explorer pass should budget 5-6 hours minimum to see everything. Plan for 8 on a busy day or if you’re a large group or want to take your time. The grounds are beautiful and the facility was clean and well maintained. Lockers and a towel were provided. We didn’t bring soap for showers, but it wasn’t necessary since the water isn’t salty like the ocean or full of chlorine like a pool. The hot springs are continually filled with fresh water and are very clean. We first enjoyed our horseback ride which finished at the start of the zip line. They took us to the cultural experience which is educational and comes with samples! Next we changed and went down the 450 metre slide. It was intense at times and I would only recommend it to those who are fairly fit. Young children and older adults should be able to take it slow by sitting upright. Helmets and elbow pads are provided. Finally we went to relax in the thermal pools. There are different temperatures in each as well as volcanic mud stations where you can paint yourself with mud. Outdoor showers are next to the mud or you can rinse off in the river. We walked a few metres in and stood under the waterfall to get all the mud! Finally we dried off and had lunch. A buffet lunch had soup, salad, rice and beans to start and chicken, pork and fried plantains. There was a delicious rice pudding for dessert and also a bar serving cocktails for an extra charge. Thank-you Vandara! We had a great time and truly appreciated your hospitality.

We had a great time. the cultural demo was very interesting and the speakers were informative. we got to pet an ox named Carmelo. Hot springs were relaxing, especially with fancy cocktails and cocktails from the swim up bar and the nature was beautiful. Lunch was included in our tour and it was delicious. Highly recommend.

We loved our adventure day at Vandara! Loved that each activity gave you a taste of something different without spending an entire day (and small fortune!) on each activity. We also really enjoyed the cultural components and learning more about Costa Rica. Women- wear a comfy swimsuit with ample coverage to start under clothes for horse, zip line, etc. you’ll definitely want a change of clothes, sunscreen, and water as well.

The excursion was amazing. The best we ever had. Amazing stuff, lunch very good and so many activities. Our tour guide Jimena is so kind, for whole trip dhe was explaining everything and show what we could see from the bus window, in every stop at excursion she was there.

Loved our day of adventuring at Vandara. We rented a car and drove- felt very safe but rural and steep so we reccomend a high clearance SUV. We’re really happy with the price for how many things you get to do while Vandara! We loved that it gave you a taste of so many different activities versus paying hundreds for each! The thermal pools at the end of a hot day was the perfect oasis. We also loved the cultural components! Highly reccomend! For more check out our travel instagram page: @adventuredayssuitestays