Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

La Leona Waterfall Hiking Tour - Rincon de la Vieja Volcano - Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

Duration8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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.

Options

Self Drive to Meeting Point

Self Drive Starting Point
Starting point:
Finca Curubanda La Leona, Located in the Heart of Curubandé 50105, Provincia de Guanacaste, Liberia, 50105, Costa Rica

Private Transportation & Guide

Private Tour: Private from JW Marriott, Langosta/Tamarindo, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, RIU Hotels, Ocotal, Playas de Coco, Hermosa
Pickup included

What's included

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

Gratuity

What to expect

La Leona Waterfall
3h · Admission ticket included

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.
Tamarindo Beach
Pass by

7:00 am
Province of Guanacaste
Pass by

7:00 am
Tamarindo
Pass by

7:00 am
Playa Conchal
Pass by

7:00 am
Playa Flamingo
Pass by

7:00 am
Playas del Coco
Pass by

7:30 am
Playa Hermosa
Pass by

7:30 am
Curubande
Pass by

9:00 am
Liberia
Pass by

8:30 am
Sardinal
Pass by

7:30 am
Playa Matapalo
Pass by

7:30 am
Playa Panama
Pass by

7:30 am
Rincon de La Vieja
Pass by

9:00 am
Las Catalinas
Pass by

7:00 am
Liberia
Pass by

Pick up offered
La Leona Waterfall
Pass by

Meeting Point

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Self-Drive: Please arrive at 8:45am

Meeting point

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

Meeting point

MAIN GATE - not lobby

Meeting point

End point

Self-Drive: Please arrive at 8:45am

End point

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

End point

MAIN GATE - not lobby

End point

Pickup details

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

Additional information

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.
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.

Reviews

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