RIO ON, RIO FRIO AND THE 1,000 FOOT FALLS (MOUNTAIN PINE RIDGE)

Leave Black Rock Lodge by 9:00am and head for the mountains with a 4X4 and an experienced driver/tour guide. Journey to Hidden Valley Falls, better known as the Thousand Foot Falls, and see a stream plummet 1,400 feet into a fern and pine tree lined gorge. Look for the rare Orange-breasted Falcon, the King Vulture, White-tail Deer, and Brocket Deer. Drive to the Rio Frio (cold river) Cave and hike through the huge cavernous tunnel along side the Rio Frio river. Emerge on the other side of the tunnel then hike through the jungle back to the parked 4X4. Then drive to the Rio On pools and cascades where guests can cool off swimming in the cool pools or by sitting in their own natural jacuzzi. Guests can also slide down a natural water slide or get a hydro-massage under a waterfall.
Tour duration: full day (does not include entrance fees or lunch).