Private La Leona Waterfall + Private White Water River Tubing
$90.00
📍 Booking Information
Your Google Maps and Waze location will be sent by email after booking, along with a detailed booking confirmation.
👇 Select your date, tour time, and number of guests below.
⬇️ Scroll down to view the tour description, location information, FAQs, and restaurant options.
🍴 La Leona Restaurant Menu
Fresh food. Cold drinks. Good vibes after your adventure.
Guests who select “Reserve a Table” will receive a follow-up message from our team with the option to pre-order meals and drinks in advance.
This allows our kitchen to begin preparing your order before the tour ends, helping provide faster service and a smoother experience upon arrival to the restaurant.
🍽 Food Menu
Costa Rican casados, burgers, pasta, vegetarian options, snacks, and more.
🍹 Drinks Menu
Smoothies, natural juices, coffee, cold drinks, cocktails, beer, and more.
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Restaurant Information
No payment is required now. Pay directly at the restaurant.
🍴 Reserve a Table for My Group
Fast service after your tour • Pre-order meals & drinks • Large groups welcome
Our Location (Start Of The Tour)
Meet us at our main office before your La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
🏞 Tour Check-In Point
All guests must arrive at our main office before the tour begins. This is where check-in, free parking, bathrooms, lockers, and tour preparation take place.
Our team will assist you with your reservation, equipment, and directions before starting the adventure.
🚗 Important Information
- Free parking is available at our office.
- Please arrive at least 15–20 minutes before your tour time.
- Bathrooms, changing rooms, and restaurant are available onsite.
- Use only the Google Maps and Waze links provided by us. Please do not search for the location manually online, because you may choose the wrong location.
- We will send you the correct location links by email after booking
- Important: To avoid confusion or scams, please follow only the official instructions, directions, and location links sent directly by our team via email after booking.
🌊 Tour Description
📍20 min from Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja
⏱ Duration: 4.5-5 Hours
🧒 Minimum Age: 6+
⭐ 5.0 Google Reviews
⬇️ La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
⬇️ See River Tubing in Action
La Leona Waterfall Tubing – Private Tour
Want to enjoy the La Leona Waterfall and river tubing combo just with your friends, family or partner? A private tour with a dedicated guide exclusively for your group gives you a more personalized experience and lets you do the activities at your own pace.
See what awaits on our La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Private Tour and find out if this is the right option for you.
💡 Please note: A private tour means you have a dedicated guide exclusively for your group, without being combined with other travelers.
Other visitors may still be on the trail, in the river and at La Leona Waterfall, as these areas are shared.
TOUR ITINERARY
1️⃣ La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
📍 Río Blanco | ⏱ 2.5–3 hours | 🥾 4 km (2.5 mi) in total
🍽️ Short break at the tour base + optional lunch at La Leona Restaurant
2️⃣ White Water River Tubing
📍 Colorado River | ⏱ ~ 1.5 hours | 🌊 3 km (2 mi) river section
ℹ️ The order of the activities may vary.
⚠️ Important Information
Our La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour in Costa Rica is beginner-friendly and great for kids, but may not be ideal for everyone.
Who is this tour NOT suitable for?
❌ Not suitable for people with knee, ankle, walking or mobility limitations
❌ Children under 6 are not allowed
❌ Not suitable during pregnancy
🏊 Don’t know how to swim? No problem!
Life jackets are mandatory, so you can simply float during the swimming sections of the hike or if you happen to fall out of your tube. Your guide will be there to assist you whenever needed.
🛡️ Safety during the activities
✔️ Life jackets are mandatory for both tours
✔️ Personal assistance from your private guide
✔️ River conditions are monitored closely and tours only operate when water levels are safe
✔️ All guides carry emergency equipment & radios
✔️ Young kids are accompanied by a dedicated guide throughout the river tubing tour
La Leona Waterfall Tubing – Location
Both activities start at the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike tour base in the small village of Curubandé, just 20 minutes from Liberia in Guanacaste.
The La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike follows the Rio Blanco, while the river tubing tour takes place on the Colorado River. 4×4 transportation from our reception to each activity is included and takes only 5 minutes. After your first activity, you’ll return to our tour base, where you can take a short break and enjoy lunch or a snack at our on-site La Leona Restaurant before getting ready for your second tour.
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike on Google Maps
Entrance to our tour office
Booking Options
Decide how you’d like to visit: drive yourself or enjoy the convenience of included transportation.
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Self-Drive Tour
Meet at Tour Starting Point
Best if you have your own car or prefer to travel independently
Free and monitored parking is available at our tour office in Curubandé.
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Transportation Included
Hotel Pickup Service throughout Guanacaste
⭐ Most convenient option – we take care of everything
Our driver will pick you up at your preferred location, take you to the tour, wait for you, and drive you back afterward.
⚠️ Note that all tours have to be reserved in advance. If you arrive without a reservation, you may have to wait several hours for a guide or may not be able to join a tour that day.
Private La Leona Waterfall and Tubing – Itinerary
Follow along as we show you what to expect on a private La Leona Waterfall and river tubing tour in Rincon de la Vieja.
LA LEONA WATERFALL ADVENTURE HIKE
⏱ 2.5-3 hours
🥾 4 km (2.5 mi)
Meet your personal guide and get ready with a dry bag and life jacket. Start your adventure with a short 4×4 ride to the trailhead, followed by a 10-minute walk to the riverbed.
Cross the Rio Blanco for the first of about five crossings and step into dense forest with moss-covered rocks and huge trees.
Hike along the Rio Blanco, climb over volcanic rocks and, with a little luck, spot wildlife along the way. The final section before reaching La Leona Waterfall is a highlight of the tour: swim through an impressive river canyon with turquoise water to enter the waterfall cave.
Admire the spectacular La Leona Waterfall, enjoy the natural pool and take some photos in these beautiful surroundings.
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Optional Lunch
After the hike, we’ll take a short break at our tour base to get ready for river tubing on the Colorado River.
Optional: Enjoy lunch, a snack or a refreshing drink at our on-site ➡️ La Leona Restaurant before continuing the tour.
RIVER TUBING IN COSTA RICA
⏱ ~ 1.5 hours
🌊 Class I-III rapids
Another 4×4 ride and a short walk take you to the Colorado River. First, you’ll receive a safety briefing from your guides about how to use your equipment and position yourself in the rapids.
Time to get into the river! The first section is still calm, giving you time to practice paddling. Safety ropes across the river mark larger rapids ahead. Wait here until your guides are positioned in the rapid to lead your tube in the right direction and reduce the risk of falling out.
Splash through fun rapids and paddle through lazy river sections, surrounded by canyon walls and tropical forest.
At the end of the tour, it’s a short, easy walk up our stairs to your ride back.
ℹ️ Extra Attention for Small Children
The private La Leona Waterfall and Tubing combo tour is suitable for active kids ages 6 and up. A private tour is a great option if you’re traveling with young children, as your dedicated guide can provide more individual assistance throughout the hike and river tubing.
During river tubing, small kids are assigned a dedicated guide who holds onto their tube throughout the tour to reduce the risk of flipping or falling out. They also don’t need to use a paddle, as their guide gently pushes the tube through the calmer river sections, so they can simply relax and have fun.
⬇️ Visiting La Leona Waterfall with Kids
⬇️ River Tubing with Kids
Ready to experience La Leona Waterfall Tubing for yourself?
⚠️ Advance booking required—reserve your spot today
📍 How to Get There
You can get to your La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour starting point in Curubandé with your own or a rental car, or by choosing the option with transportation included.
Directions From Liberia
💡 You don’t need a 4×4 vehicle to get to our tour office, but drive carefully as parts of the road may have potholes.
1️⃣ From Liberia, drive about 5 km north on Highway 1.
2️⃣ Turn right when you see signs pointing to Rincon de la Vieja National Park and continue for about 15 minutes.
3️⃣ Reach the village of Curubandé and continue straight, passing by the church.
4️⃣ After about 300 m you will find our tour office on your left, clearly marked with large signs.
🅿️ At our tour office you will find free and monitored parking.
Entrance to La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike.
Tour with Transportation Included
If you don’t have a car available, or simply prefer the most convenient option, you can book La Leona Waterfall and Tubing with transportation included.
🚐 Why Choose Transportation Included?
✔️ Hotel Pickup throughout Guanacaste
✔️ Flexible transfers: include the tour as a stop between two destinations
✔️ Get the best price by booking transportation together with your tour
✔️ Optional stops on the way for food or souvenirs
Enjoy convenient shuttle service throughout Guanacaste.
What to Bring • What’s Included • Visitor Facilities
See what to bring to your private La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike and river tubing for a comfortable tour experience.
🎒 What to Bring
✔️ Closed-toe shoes, water shoes or sandals with straps (NO flip-flops !!)
✔️ Light sports clothes that can get wet
✔️ Change of clothes and shoes for after the tour
✔️ A towel
✔️ Water bottle
✔️ Sunscreen & bug spray
🪖 What’s Provided
✔️ Life jackets
✔️ Dry bags for the waterfall hike
✔️ Helmets
✔️ Individual tubes
✔️ Paddles (Optional)
✔️ 4×4 transportation between our reception and the tour starting points
✔️ Private guides dedicated to your group
🚻 Visitor Facilities
✔️ Free & monitored parking
✔️ Lockers
✔️ Bathrooms
✔️ Changing rooms
✔️ Showers
✔️ Shoe-washing stations
✔️ On-site ➡️ La Leona Restaurant
Private La Leona Waterfall and Tubing – FAQ
Is tubing on the same river as La Leona Waterfall?
No. The La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike follows the Rio Blanco, while tubing takes place on the Colorado River. Transportation from our tour base to each activity is included and takes about 5 minutes.
Do we have the river and waterfall to ourselves on a private tour?
No, the rivers and waterfall are shared areas, so you may see other visitors during your tour. A private tour means no other travelers join your group, and your guides focus exclusively on your family or friends group.
What is the difference between the private and group tour?
On a group tour, you’ll join other travelers in a group that may include 20 or more participants. A private La Leona Waterfall Tubing tour means you will have a dedicated guide exclusively for your group, without being combined with other travelers. Other visitors may still be on the trail, in the river and at La Leona Waterfall, as these areas are shared.
Can children join the La Leona Waterfall Tubing tour?
Yes, the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike and Rincon de la Vieja river tubing are great activities for active kids from 6 years old. A private tour is a great option if you’re traveling with young children, as your dedicated guide can provide more individual assistance throughout the adventure.
On the La Leona Waterfall hike, kids usually enjoy climbing over rocks and ladders, crossing rivers, looking for wildlife and swimming to the waterfall cave. Children should be comfortable with these activities and with walking for 2.5–3 hours. Our experienced guides will be there to assist them whenever needed.
On the Rincon de la Vieja Tubing tour, young kids are accompanied by a dedicated guide who holds onto their tube throughout the tour and helps them safely navigate through the rapids.
How difficult is the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike?
The La Leona Waterfall tour is rated as moderate. You’ll hike on uneven and rocky forest trails, cross rivers, climb over small rocks and ladders, and swim through short sections of the river. You don’t need any previous hiking experience, but a basic level of fitness is required. Swimming skills are not necessary, as you’ll wear a life jacket and can use ropes to move through the swimming sections. Your guide will assist you along the trail whenever needed.
Do I need to know how to swim for the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour?
No, you don’t need to know how to swim for the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour. Life jackets are provided and mandatory for everyone.
During the swimming sections of the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike, you can simply float and move along the safety ropes set up across the river. If you happen to fall out of your tube during the river tubing tour, just float in your life jacket and wait a few seconds for your guide to help you back into your tube.
How much does private La Leona Waterfall and River Tubing cost?
$90 per adult (ages 13+) and $75 per child (ages 6–12), including the guides, equipment, and transportation between the office and both rivers. You can add transportation from your hotel and lunch for an extra cost.
Is lunch included in the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Tour?
Lunch is not included in the tour price, but during the break between the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike and river tubing, you can choose to enjoy a meal, snack or refreshing drink from the varied menu at our on-site ➡️ La Leona Restaurant. We recommend reserving a table in advance during booking.
Can two people ride in the same tube?
No, for safety reasons, each participant, both kids and adults, must use their own individual tube. Our guides are always nearby to assist your children throughout the tour, ensuring they get safely through the river while having fun. This allows you to relax and fully enjoy the experience yourself.
What should I wear and bring for La Leona Waterfall and river tubing?
For river tubing in Rincon de la Vieja and the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike we recommend bringing comfortable, fast-drying sports clothes or a swimsuit, and closed-toe shoes, water shoes, or sandals with straps. Since you will get completely wet during the tour, bring a towel and a change of clothes and shoes for after the tour. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and apply sunscreen before the tour!