Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A minimum of 4 people per booking is required.
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Daytime departure. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
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Reaching the waterfall requires swimming a short section of the canyon. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided, and strong swimming is not required, but travellers must be comfortable in water.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Most waterfall tours in Guanacaste end at a viewing platform. This one ends inside the canyon. You follow a shaded trail through tropical dry forest near Rincón de la Vieja and then go up the river itself, past turquoise pools, through a narrow stone canyon, into caves and over rope-assisted scrambles. The last stretch is the part people remember: you swim a short distance through the canyon to reach La Leona and the stone beach in front of it. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided and your guide is beside you at every crossing, so you do not need to be a strong swimmer — but you do need to be comfortable in water, because swimming is the only way in. The reward is a waterfall pouri...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Gratuities
Itinerary
This expedition promises not only a visual feast of lush landscapes but also a physical and spiritual immersion in the country's rich biodiversity. The adventure commences with a moderate to challenging hike through tropical dry forests, an experience that itself offers a unique opportunity to connect with the vibrant ecosystem. As you tread along the well-trodden paths, your senses are treated to an orchestra of natural sounds the rhythmic chirping of birds, the rustle of leaves, and perhaps even the distant calls of howler monkeys. The dense foliage envelops you, creating an almost mystical ambiance that feels like stepping into a secret realm. The anticipation builds as the distant sound ...
Most waterfall tours in Guanacaste end at a viewing platform. This one ends inside the canyon. You follow a shaded trail through tropical dry forest near Rincón de la Vieja and then go up the river itself, past turquoise pools, through a narrow stone canyon, into caves and over rope-assisted scrambles. The last stretch is the part people remember: you swim a short distance through the canyon to reach La Leona and the stone beach in front of it. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided and your guide is beside you at every crossing, so you do not need to be a strong swimmer — but you do need to be comfortable in water, because swimming is the only way in. The reward is a waterfall pouri...
