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Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

Tamarindo, Costa Ricaby Native's Way Costa Rica

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

La Leona Waterfall Hike An intimate private tour of the most off the beaten path trail to La Leona Waterfall. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike alongside the blue waters of Rio Blanco located deep in the canyons of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano where you will spot wildlife with your local guide along the way. You will be lead along the shaded path that goes upriver, stopping by 5 different pools and passing through a stone canyon, caves and small waterfalls until you reach the entrance of the canyon that leads to La Leona waterfall. Here you put your things in a drybag to jump into the water and swim a short distance to the waterfall. The waterfall has a stone beach in front of it where you can take photos. There is also a nice pool to splash around. Professioncal local tour guide and Costa Rican style lunch Included Important: The trails has many rocks and roots. There are sections that involve swimming and crossing the river. Life Jackets are provided.

What's included

  • Park Entrance Fee
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuity

Itinerary

  1. 1

    La Leona Waterfall

    3 hours

    An intimate private tour along one of the most off-the-beaten-path trails to La Leona Waterfall. Enjoy a moderate 2-hour hike alongside the blue waters of Río Blanco, deep in the canyons of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Along the way, your local guide will help you spot wildlife while you explore shaded trails, 5 natural pools, a stone canyon, caves, and small waterfalls before reaching the canyon entrance to La Leona. At the canyon, you’ll place your belongings in a dry bag, then swim a short distance to the waterfall. Enjoy the stone beach, take photos, and relax in the pool before lunch. Recommended for children ages 4 and up. Parents should use their discretion based on their child’s abilities and comfort level. This tour is for hikers with no current physical injuries or health concerns. The trail has many rocks and roots, with sections involving swimming and river crossings. We do not recommend this tour for anyone uncomfortable in the water. Life jackets are provided.

  2. 2

    Tamarindo Beach

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  3. 3

    Province of Guanacaste

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  4. 4

    Tamarindo

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  5. 5

    Playa Conchal

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  6. 6

    Playa Flamingo

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  7. 7

    Playas del Coco

    Pass by

    7:30 am

  8. 8

    Playa Hermosa

    Pass by

    7:30 am

  9. 9

    Curubande

    Pass by

    9:00 am

  10. 10

    Liberia

    Pass by

    8:30 am

  11. 11

    Sardinal

    Pass by

    7:30 am

  12. 12

    Playa Matapalo

    Pass by

    7:30 am

  13. 13

    Playa Panama

    Pass by

    7:30 am

  14. 14

    Rincon de La Vieja

    Pass by

    9:00 am

  15. 15

    Las Catalinas

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  16. 16

    Liberia

    Pass by

    Pick up offered

  17. 17

    La Leona Waterfall

    Pass by

    Meeting Point

Meeting and pickup

Self-Drive: Please arrive at 8:45am

Villas Sol Main Gate, Condovac Main Gate, Occidental Papagayo Main Gate and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby), Mangroove and other Hotels

MAIN GATE - not lobby

Tour Picks up from: JW Marriott/Pinilla, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo, RIU Guanacaste/Palace, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa (Occidental Papagyo, Villas Sol, Condovac), Playa Panama (Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove) Fours Seasons, Andaz, Planet Hollywood, Dreams Las Mareas (extra fee). Contact us for other areas. SELF DRIVE OPTION: Meet Guide at 8:45 am @ Curubande Meeting Point

End point

Self-Drive: Please arrive at 8:45am

Villas Sol Main Gate, Condovac Main Gate, Occidental Papagayo Main Gate and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby), Mangroove and other Hotels

MAIN GATE - not lobby

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • The trail is for intermediate hikers and has many rocks and roots, please contact us if you have questions about the difficulty of the trail.
  • We recommend this tour for children ages 4 and up. Parents should use their discretion based on their child’s abilities and comfort level. This tour is for hikers with no current physical injuries or health concerns. The trail has many rocks and roots, and sections involve swimming and crossing the river. We do not recommend this tour for anyone who is not comfortable in the water. Life jackets are provided.
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  • Not recommend for travelers who are not comfortable in the water

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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