La Leona Waterfall Hiking Tour: Explore Rincon de la Vieja's Secluded Trail with Lunch
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Embark on an intimate private tour of the secluded La Leona Waterfall trail in Rincon de la Vieja. Hike alongside the blue waters of Rio Blanco, spot wildlife, and swim to the stunning waterfall. Moderate difficulty level. Lunch included.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • La Leona Waterfall - 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

What's Included
  • Park Entrance Fee Included
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Lunch Provided
  • Air-Conditioned Transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes Covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
  • Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - Extra Fee
Additional Information

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.

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

  • 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
Location
La Leona Waterfall-Finca Curubanda Official access
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tina_j
Mar 6, 2024
Natures bath - The bio diversity lessons guide Dylan was so interesting. The waterfall was definitely the start of the show but the beautiful shaded forest along the entire hike was spectacular
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Nancy_p
Feb 22, 2024
Great trip and guide - The waterfalls and swimming through the canyons .. white faced monkeys were an added bonus Our guide was great and the water was cool and refreshing . Need to be able to hike a distance over rocks and climb small ladders
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Jfduch35
Feb 18, 2024
We hiked with la leona waterfall adventure hike - We hiked with la leona adventure hike , Francisco was our guide , it was awesome . He was very friendly , professional , Francisco have very good eyes and know his stuff , he showed us the Jesus christ lizard ! I wouldn’t have seen that one for sure , spider, bats , birds , making sure we were safe all along the trail , i highly recommend this little adventure with this company .
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Pamelabryant63
Feb 10, 2024
Dillon was an excellent guide to the most gorgeous water fall ! - Dillon was such a wonderful guide . The hike was gorgeous and we learned about the trees and Costa Rican culture as we chatted on the way to the unbelievably gorgeous water fall . Dillon took photos and was very personable. My husband somehow forgot his shoes and our guide gave him his to use . So kind . Lunch was very tasty with a sweet pineapple fruit drink . If you’re thinking of going, do it ! You won’t regret it!
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Steven_n
Feb 3, 2024
Natural beauty - Gio is our tour guy, he is very knowledgeable about the surrounding area. It is quite hike to get to waterfall. But once we get there, beautiful waterfalls just take your breath away. Highly recommend it
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M8195manoral
Feb 2, 2024
Super fun and beautiful hike tour! - Very fun experience! Slightly disorganized but overall very good! The hike itself was incredibly beautiful. We were driven from the “start point” to the national park entrance - which was great because the road wouldn’t be ideal for our sedan. Our tour guide Cesar was very kind and funny and made it a great experience. Lunch provided after the hike was very timely and good food, with a fun local drink. All the employees were very kind. We’d definitely come back!
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Mt_s
Feb 1, 2024
¡EXHILARATION! - Dylan was an incredible guide. So engaged and in tune with nature, understands symbiotic relationships and how humans fit in. Excellent English for those that need it. This hike is a challenge. We are fit senior citizens that have done intermediate hiking in the US. You need proper footwear - not just “water shoes.” Plenty of scrambling, waist-deep (and more) water. You will get wet - completely wet head to toe. Don’t let the tour description confuse you. It was EXCELLENT. Honestly, I felt exhilaration when I completed the day. I was exhausted, it was more difficult than I anticipated, but that ENHANCED the experience. You can do it! Again, Dylan is a superstar. Ask for him if you can.
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William_k
Jan 21, 2024
SPECTACULAR HIKE!!! - This was my fifth time in Costa Rica and I've been on multiple hikes in different regions but this one was absolutely off the charts. Our guide was terrific, a combination of fun, informative, and super friendly. The degree of difficulty was moderate and included stunning scenery and landscapes that I'll never forget. It also involved a short swim up a crystal clear river through gorgeous giant rock formations to reach a magnificent waterfall. That brought the experience to a whole other level. If you're into nature, wildlife, and adventure, then do NOT miss this tour.
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Edith_g
Jan 20, 2024
AMAZING - Amazing hike and well worth money. You could not do this with out a guide as there isnt even really a trail . I believe there are more than one way to get to waterfall which is why some people say its easy and other say it was a lot harder than expected. We did the harder one and definitely was more than we expected and we are young fit mid 20 year olds. Got a bruise and a cut on my elbow as you go through lots of rivers and climb rocks and go through caves. I do not know how to swim but was fine , just didn’t do cliff jump even tho I had life jacket. Guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and made it so fun. Definitely recommend even if you are a little hesitant as the guide helps you if you get stuck . Tons of great photo opportunities and also it was 3 waterfalls which all were amazing and very different (might only be if you go through harder trail.) Had SO much fun and food at end was delicious.
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Sandy_r
Feb 16, 2024
Fun adventurous hike through Costa Rican terrain with Waterfall destination - Dillon our guide was great, very knowledgeable about the foliage and surroundings. He spoke English very well. He took the time to take pictures of my boyfriend and I whenever we asked. He helped us up ladders and over boulders on our hike to the waterfall. Everything was beautiful! The only drawbacks were having to wait in line to get to the final waterfall destination. This is obviously a popular excursion so there were quite a few larger groups of people with guides ahead of us, we had just the 2 of us as we paid for a private tour. The other thing was while the terrain was beautiful, we saw very little wildlife, but at the end of our hike back, we did see a family of white faced monkeys in a tree right next to the path and that was awesome! NOTE: you do not need insect repellent or sunscreen or hiking shoes. What you DO NEED is a swim suit or clothes you are ok swimming and getting wet in, and water shoes with good grip. Also, this hike is not recommended in my opinion for babies, toddlers or elderly people as you are climbing over boulders, climbing ladders and holding on to ropes to scale steep rocks. Lunch was good as well, traditional Costa Rican beans and rice, fruit juice and with your choice of pork, chicken or beef. Overall loved the excursion and Dillon, thank you for a wonderful time!
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