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

Tamarindo · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

4.9from 121 traveler ratings8hPrivate tour

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About this experience

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.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in Playa Flamingo

Picks up at 145 listed locations, including:

  • Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
  • Que Tuanis
  • Bahia Pez Vela Resort
  • Rancho Armadillo Estate
  • Coco Beach Hotel
  • Hotel Savannah
  • +139 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.

Or meet the group at

Self-Drive: Please arrive at 8:45am

Where

La Leona Waterfall

What you'll do

  1. 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**

    3h hereAdmission included

  2. 7:00 am

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  3. 7:00 am

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  4. 7:00 am

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  5. 7:00 am

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  6. 7:00 am

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  7. 7:30 am

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  8. 7:30 am

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  9. 9:00 am

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  10. 8:30 am

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  11. 7:30 am

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  12. 7:30 am

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  13. 7:30 am

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  14. 9:00 am

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  15. 7:00 am

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  16. Pick up offered

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  17. Meeting Point

    Drive past, no stop

What's included

Included

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

Not included

  • Gratuity

Good to know

  • Demanding physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • 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
2 more notes
  • 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.
  • Not recommend for travelers who are not comfortable in the water

Cancellation

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

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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