Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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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
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Important 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
Reviews(122)
The tour was great, we booked the tour arriving on our own and Magda greeted us, always with a smile, who accompanied us to the starting point and introduced us to Alejandro, our guide. The path to the waterfall is fascinating, especially with Alejandro, who is a very kind, polite guy with exceptional knowledge of his work. He made sure at every moment that my partner and I were okay, he kept explaining every detail to us, showing us things along the way and taking spectacular photos. Upon arriving at the waterfall, every part of the journey is worth it, which is not heavy at all. Alejandro is the clear example of someone who LOVES HIS JOB! At the end, the lunch was delicious, order your casado with fajitas. Finally, Magda accompanied us to the starting point, always kind, smiling, and warm, thanks to both of you, Pura vida!
Our family hike with our guide Alejandro was the BEST! We opted for self drive & the team made it easy to find them at the pick up spot. We had an incredible time thanks to Alejandro’s experience and knowledge of the waterfall and hiking paths as well as his sense of humor and Pura Vida vibes. Magda was awesome as well and had an incredible lunch waiting for us afterward. Showers to change in are nearby and super clean too. TY Alejandro & Magda!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're glad to hear that Alejandro made your hike so enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your wonderful comments with him, he'll be thrilled to know he helped make your adventure so special. We're also happy to hear that Magda's delicious lunch was the perfect way to end the experience. It's great to know the facilities met your expectations as well. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to explore with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back for another unforgettable adventure in Costa Rica! Pura Vida, Native's Way
We really enjoyed our tour with Ro as our guide. Magda was so nice too and the lunch after that she set up was delicious and fun and a good value. The actual tour with Ro was incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable and really seems to enjoy being in the forest. He showed us many plants and animals that we would have walked right by and taught us a lot. He is also an experienced canyoner. He was patient and genuine and fun to be around. This tour was a highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Thank you Ro and Magda!
We truly appreciate you sharing such a thoughtful review of your experience! We’re so happy to hear that your tour with Ro and Magda was a highlight of your trip to Costa Rica. It’s wonderful to know that out guide's knowledge, passion for the forest, and experience as a canyoning guide helped you discover the incredible plants and wildlife. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We’re also delighted that you enjoyed the lunch experience and found it delicious! Thank you for choosing to explore with us and for recognizing the efforts of our amazing team. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable Costa Rican adventures! Pura Vida! Native's Way
This was a wonderful experience. Note all the things they ask for you can leave on your car or at the starting point. We took it with us and would have loved if someone told us we could have left it. It was alot to carry. The views were beautiful, our guide Alejandro was great. The food was delicious too and the juice was so refreshing. We are so happy we made the 2.5 hr drive for this experience
It’s wonderful to hear that the experience was worth the drive and that you enjoyed every part of the day! The beautiful views, delicious food, and refreshing juice certainly make for a memorable experience. We’re especially happy to hear that Alejandro was a great guide and helped make your day even more enjoyable. We also appreciate your helpful feedback about the items guests are asked to bring. We’ll look at how we can communicate more clearly what can be safely left at the starting point so guests don’t have to carry unnecessary belongings throughout the experience. Thank you for choosing Native’s Way and for sharing your experience with future travelers. We hope to welcome you back for another Costa Rican adventure! Pura Vida, Native's Way
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.
Thank you so much for your detailed review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the adventure, the waterfall, and Alejandro's guidance along the way. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a private and memorable experience. Pura vida!🌿
Alejandro was a great guide and helped us have an unforgettable experience. Awesome tour, I recommend the river tubing experience as well.
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!
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!
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 🥰
This was our favorite hike we have ever done! We were in great hands with Jorge G. as our driver. He shared lots of info and was so friendly. Jason was our hike guide and he was so nice and funny. We had a great time and highly recommend doing this excursion!!
