Embark on a multisensory trek through the active Miravalles Volcano on this full-day adventure in Costa Rica. This tour offers a unique opportunity to hike directly inside an active crater, passing by steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pots. Experience the geothermal activity up close and immerse yourself in the volcano’s healing properties with a natural mud bath and hot springs soak.
Your journey begins with a visit to Issys Tours Costa Rica in Sardinal, where you’ll start your interactive volcano tour suitable for all family members. After an estimated 2-hour travel time, you'll arrive at Miravalles Volcano. Here, you can observe the burners of the active crater, with volcanic mud pots reaching temperatures between 102°F and 212°F. Watch closely as fumaroles emit steam and gases, and see hot stones and crystallized sulfur.
Take advantage of the outdoor "natural spa" with mud baths and three thermal pools, where you can soak in the volcanic waters. The tour also includes a visit to two waterfalls and Muco Cabro hill, accessible by a specially equipped tractor. Cross a 135-foot-long hanging bridge with magnificent views of the waterfall. Along the primary forest trails, you might spot a variety of birds and reptiles.
The bubbling mud pools, with temperatures ranging from 175°F to 392°F, offer different types of clay for bathing. Choose from gray, brown, or yellow mud, each indicating different depths and sulfur content. After applying the mud, wait 15-20 minutes for it to cool and then rinse off, leaving your skin smooth and refreshed.
The emerald green bubbling water pools, 6.5 feet deep and 212°F, are another highlight. The pools' temperatures remain constant unless it rains, and the water comes from the mountains, rich in iron and sulfur.
Fumaroles, vents that release volcanic gases, add to the unique landscape. These gases, including hydrogen sulfide, create brightly colored rocks and intense chemical activity. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel, ensuring a full day of exploration and relaxation.
