La Leona Waterfall Private Tour
Important Information
Not suitable for guests with knee, ankle, or mobility issues
Not suitable for individuals who are pregnant
The minimum age the private tour is 4 years old (this tour is not suitable for children under that age)
It’s important to keep in mind that the private tour guarantees no one else will be in your group tour and with the same tour guide at the time you pick. However, there will be other people in the river and in the waterfall by the time we get there because rivers in Costa Rica can not be private. The private tour means that you will have a guide assisting your group only at all times and that you won’t be part of a big tour group while doing the tour.
The color of the river can change quickly based on the weather at the volcano, even if it is sunny here the water can be affected. We can never guarantee the color of the water because it is a part of nature.

La Leona Waterfall
Set off on an exhilarating hike through the lush forest to discover the one of a kind La Leona Waterfall. Along the way, walk through unique rock formations, hike through river crossings, climb small ladders and rocks and finally swim into the canyon where La Leona Waterfall is hidden. Once you reach La Leona Waterfall you can swim in the pools below the waterfall. This unforgettable experience is not to be missed!
Distance: 1.5 miles each way (4km round trip)
Difficulty: moderate difficulty
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Tour Details
The total duration of the tour is about 2-3 hours.
Please keep in mind that the duration of the tour can vary based on the pace of your group, number of people at the waterfall and other factors.
- The tour begins at our office. To ensure a tour guide is available upon your arrival, please make a reservation in advance.
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- A 4-wheel drive vehicle is not required to reach our office safely.
- Free parking is available on-site.
- The parking lot is monitored during all operating hours, so you can securely leave your belongings and luggage in your car if needed.
- Click here to read more about our parking and facilities.
- Dry Bags: To take small belongings to the tour
- Facilities: Changing rooms and bathrooms
- Life jackets are mandatory for everybody (no exceptions)
- Tour Guides
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops )
- (Keens/Chacos are okay to wear)
- Shoes with a good grip
- Extra clothes to change
- Extra shoes to change
- Towels
- Water
- Upon arrival, proceed to reception to check in.
- You will start by filling out a waiver.
- You can also request a locker to store your belongings during the tour.
- Receive a briefing on the hike and what to bring with you on the tour.
- After check-in, you will be introduced to your tour guide.
- Your guide will provide a dry bag and a life jacket (life jackets are mandatory for all tour participants).
- You will have access to our bathrooms, changing rooms, and showers
- You will be driven in the company vehicle to the start of the trail (about 5 minutes).
- After the tour you will be picked back up and taken to the office.
- You will all hike together to the waterfall with the assistance of your guide, you will then have time to swim in the waterfall and take photos.
- Once you are done with the tour you will be dropped back off at the office. There you can change and shower.
- It’s important to keep in mind that the private tour guarantees no one else will be in your group tour and with the same tour guide at the time you pick. However, there will be other people in the river and in the waterfall by the time we get there because rivers in Costa Rica can not be private. The private tour means that you will have a guide assisting your group only at all times and that you won’t be part of a big tour group while doing the tour.
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