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Rincón de la Vieja: La Leona Waterfall & Tubing Private Tour

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Short Description

Discover Costa Rica’s hidden gem on this private Rincón de la Vieja tour: hike to La Leona Waterfall through jungle canyons, swim in its secret pools, and enjoy 1.5 hours of river tubing on the Colorado River’s class I-III rapids. Includes guide, safety gear, and fresh local fruit

Description

Overview
? Immerse yourself in a private, full-day adventure through the wild charm of Costa Rica’s Rincón de la Vieja area. Hike deep into the jungle to reach the hidden La Leona Waterfall, then slide into the Colorado River for a thrilling tubing ride down its rapids. With an expert guide by your side, every moment brings nature, excitement, and discovery.

Highlights

  • A scenic 2 km hike through forest terrain, crossing streams and climbing over rock formations to arrive at a secluded canyon.

  • Explore a cavern and stand before the breathtaking La Leona Waterfall, with opportunities to swim in its refreshing pool.

  • River tubing on the Colorado River for about 1 to 1.5 hours, navigating Class I, II, and III rapids in individual rafts made for safety and fun.

  • A private guide accompanies you for the entire journey, offering personalized attention, safety briefings, and local insights.

  • Recharge mid-tour with fresh seasonal fruit to hydrate and energize.

Full Description
Begin your adventure by meeting your guide and gearing up with life jackets and dry bags. You then follow a jungle trail for roughly 2 km, making your way over rocks, river crossings, and ladders. The trail’s final stretch takes you through a narrow gorge, eventually opening into a canyon where La Leona Waterfall dramatically spills into a hidden pool. Here, you can swim, explore, and take in the natural serenity.

After your waterfall excursion, the excitement continues with river tubing along the Colorado River. Your raft, equipped with handles and a protective bottom, helps you safely ride through a 4 km stretch of rapids rated from Class I to III. Your guide gives a safety briefing before launch, stays with you throughout, and ensures your experience is thrilling but secure.

When the tubing ends, you'll return to the base where changing rooms, lockers, and shower facilities await so you can freshen up before heading out.

What’s Included

  • Private, professional local guide (fluent in English, Spanish, French)

  • Life jacket (adult or kid size) and dry bag for your gear

  • Safety briefing before tubing

  • Fresh seasonal fruit during the tour

  • All applicable taxes

What to Bring

  • Swimwear

  • Sports or closed-toe water shoes (flip-flops are not allowed)

  • Water bottle

  • Extra clothes to change into after the tour

  • Camera or phone (a dry bag helps protect it)


Why Travelers Love It

  • The private-tour setup makes the experience feel more personal and intimate — no large groups, and the pace is fully up to you.

  • The hike is adventurous but manageable: crossing streams, climbing rocks, and swimming into a canyon gives it a true sense of exploration.

  • Tubing is both fun and safe — the rapids are lively, but the gear (rafts with handles) and guidance make it family-friendly.

  • Guides are knowledgeable, offering insights into the local flora, fauna, and even geological character of the area, making the tour both educational and thrilling.

  • The balance of adrenaline (tubing) and peaceful nature (waterfall, swimming) offers a well-rounded experience, not just a rush.



Important Note

After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.

If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.

Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.

For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:

We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨

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Harley
5.0

A wonderful day out, and the tour guide was friendly. You won't find anything else as good at the price. Would highly recommend this.

Quinn W.
5.0

Cheers for every thing

Yusuf P.
5.0

Team that this make there just to see or that may have to do yeah. Just get along with staff and you will see a perfect trip from now easy cheers team.

Emily
5.0

The weather was warm the day was good and all was just great for all. The kids are just very great we will be back just to do again.

Cherry
5.0

Beautiful and interesting places!

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