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This is the La Leona waterfall hike without the tubing. You walk about 4 km, roughly three hours, through dry forest on the Pacific side of Rincon de la Vieja, with river crossings on the way. Lunch is included. The trip needs at least four people to run.
After hotel pickup you start from the trailhead and walk through forest, crossing shallow rivers as you go. The guide talks about the volcano and how it got its name, and sets the pace for the group. At La Leona you stop at the waterfall for photos and a swim if conditions allow, then walk back toward lunch.
You eat after the hike, then return to your hotel. It is a shorter day than the tubing combo, but you are still on your feet for most of the trail time. Bring water even if the morning feels cool.
The trail is on Rincon de la Vieja, inland from Playas del Coco. The forest on this side of the volcano is dry tropical forest, with river crossings rather than a single paved path. The waterfall sits off the usual park circuits, which is why the walk takes a few hours.
Your guide handles the drive to the trailhead. Pickup time is confirmed after booking and depends on your hotel. Trails get muddy after rain. That is normal here, so do not wear shoes you want to keep clean.
Regular walking fitness is enough if you are fine with wet feet and uneven ground for a few hours. It is not a run, but it is more than a short viewpoint stroll. The departure needs four guests. If your group is smaller, ask whether you can join another booking on the same date.
Children from age 1 can come if an adult stays with them on the slippery bits. Wear clothes that dry quickly and shoes with grip.
The company has been running Guanacaste day trips since 2015, and a family team has owned it since 2023. They have worked in hotels and tours, and they still travel a lot themselves, so the days are set up around practical things: a clear pickup time, a guide who explains what is happening, and a group small enough to slow down when someone needs a break.
Guides are trained in first aid. Vehicles are checked, insured, and approved for public tourism use in Costa Rica, with GPS tracking. Tours can be given in English, French, or Spanish. One team handles the drive, any park paperwork, and the activity, so you are not booking separate transfers and tickets yourself.
Ride from your hotel to the hike start on Rincon de la Vieja with a briefing on distance, river crossings, and what to expect at La Leona. The drive is inland from the beaches, and the guide uses it to explain the river crossings.
Walk approximately four kilometres over three hours through dry tropical forest with sections in the riverbed and commentary on volcano history. You will get your feet wet. The guide sets a pace the whole group can keep.
Arrive at the waterfall for photos and a chance to enjoy the pool under guide supervision before heading back toward the meal. You turn around here and walk back the same way toward lunch.
Sit down to included lunch with the group, then transfer back to your Guanacaste hotel. After the meal the same vehicle takes you back to your hotel on the coast.
Pickup is from Guanacaste hotels; confirm your hotel and room number after booking.
Arrive at the lobby at the agreed time with wet-activity clothing ready.
This SKU requires at least four paying guests to run, which keeps per-person costs viable for the remote trail logistics.
If you have fewer than four, ask the operator about joining another date or group. Four people is the smallest group the trail transfer will run for. Smaller parties are often added to another booking the same day.
The route is moderate with river wading and uneven ground over about three hours of walking.
Improver fitness is ideal; regular walkers who accept wet feet usually manage well. You are walking for about three hours, with stops. It is steady rather than steep the whole way.
No, this is the waterfall and lunch experience only; tubing is offered on a separate combo product.
Book the combo listing if you want Rio Colorado tubing the same day. This listing stops at the waterfall and lunch. The tubing is only on the combo.
Yes, lunch is part of the six-hour itinerary after the waterfall visit. The meal is included in the price of the hike.
Share dietary needs when the operator confirms pickup. Lunch is after the walk back from the waterfall, before the drive to your hotel.
Children from one year may participate with parents handling difficult trail sections.
Infants must sit on laps during vehicle transfers per supplier notes. An adult needs to stay with young children on the wet rock. The trail is not a pushchair route.
Wear shoes that grip on wet rock and clothing that dries quickly after river crossings.
A small dry bag for electronics is wise on splashy sections. River water will come over your shoes. A dry layer in the van is worth packing for the ride home.
This standalone SKU reflects the operator rate for the lunch-focused hike with a four-guest minimum.
Compare inclusions before booking; the combo adds tubing for a different price point. The two products are priced separately in the booking system. Check what each one includes before you choose.
Dry forest birds and insects are common; monkeys appear occasionally depending on season and noise.
Guides point out interesting plants and geology even when animals stay hidden. You are more likely to hear birds than to get a close look at monkeys. The guide will stop when something is worth seeing.
Guanacaste hotels around Playas del Coco and nearby towns are typical collection points.
Exact morning times follow your hotel location and are sent after booking. The time depends on your hotel. You get the window after you book, not a fixed hour for every guest.
The from price reflects the operator rate in US dollars for this Bokun product before platform fees shown at checkout.
Final totals depend on date, party size, and age categories in Bokun, and your confirmation voucher lists pickup details for the day you selected. The price on the page is the adult rate. Child prices show on the booking form once you pick a date.
About the centre
Playas del Coco
From our base in Guanacaste we run guided day trips along Costa Rica's northwest Pacific coast, from rainforest waterfalls and volcano trails to river adventures and sunset sails. Small groups travel with local guides who know the roads, the parks, and the best times to be on the water. We handle the logistics so you can focus on swimming, hiking, rafting, or learning to surf with equipment ready when you arrive.
Whether you are staying near Playa del Coco, Tamarindo, or flying into Liberia, we pick you up and return you after the experience. Families are welcome on many of our tours, and we keep groups personal enough that your guide can answer questions and adapt the pace on the day. Reusable water bottles are encouraged, and we aim to show you the region responsibly while you enjoy some of its most memorable landscapes.
Operated by Costour Tours & Transfers, a partner of adventuro.
