La Leona Waterfall Hiking Tour with Lunch
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore lush rainforests
- Swim in pristine waterfall pools
- Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch
- Experience local wildlife sightings
- Capture stunning natural landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided hike to La Leona Waterfall
- Traditional Costa Rican lunch
- Round-trip transportation from Tamarindo
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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 before lunch **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 THE LAST PART OF THE TRAIL INVOLVES SWIMMING TO THE WATERFALL, LIFEJACKETS ARE PROVIDED**
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Pass by: 9:00 am
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Pass by: Pick up offered
Pass by: Meeting Point
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate physical activity; ensure you're comfortable with hiking for several hours.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the operator in advance if bringing children.
- Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour; no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of departure.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and lightweight clothing suitable for warm weather.
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes for after the hike.
- Carry a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Highly recommend this waterfall tour
Meet up spot was easy to find. We were the only two people going at our time. Magda met us there, where we signed waivers and loaded into a truck that drove to the start of the tour. If given the choice, take their truck, it is a rough road. Alejandro was our guide. Speaks English fluently. Took many pictures and videos of us and shared some fun facts, such as the killer tree and banging on the hollow tree. Hike was intermediate difficulty. Alejandro offered a helping hand at slippery spots. River crossings are assisted by a rope. Rock climbs are assisted by short ladders. I wore tennis shoes and my girlfriend wore water shoes; we were both comfortable. The waterfall at the end was a great payoff. We were the only ones there and swam freely around the waterfall. The water was a comfortable temperature and neither of us were cold. The provided lunch offered a choice of meat (pork, beef, or fish) and fried plantain chips, rice, black beans, small salad, and fresh mango juice from the nearby mango trees (which was delicious!). I didn't get any bug bites, but my girlfriend got a few. Would recommend some bug spray beforehand. The hike itself is shaded, so no need for sunblock. Overall, was a very fun experience, and would highly recommend for anybody looking for a more intimate waterfall tour where you can get right up in the waterfall.
Alejandro and the Waterfall
Alejandro was a great guide and helped us have an unforgettable experience. Awesome tour, I recommend the river tubing experience as well.
Best Tour to La Leona
Best excursion we have ever been on! Jason was the best guide ever. He was so nice and he knew so much along the trip and was so helpful! I highly recommend booking!
Best hike ever!
The absolute best waterfall hike we’ve ever been on!! Our guide Jason was AMAZING!! We will definitely recommend this trip to everyone and will be back to do it again!
Jason is Awesome
Last minute adventure we signed up the day before and lucky for us, we had Jason as our guide and we had all his attention as we were the only 2 people he had for the day! Jason was very knowable, sweet and very kind! He made sure of our safety and let us take our time. Lunch was great and delicious! Awesome experience 😊! Shout out to Jason and Magda 🥰