Private White Water River Tubing
$65.00
📍 Booking Information
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🌊 Tour Description
📍20 min from Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja
⏱ Duration: ~ 1.5 Hours
🧒 Minimum Age: 6+
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⬇️ White Water River Tubing with Kids
Private River Tubing Rincon de la Vieja
Enjoy a private river tubing tour in Rincon de la Vieja, with guides focused exclusively on your group. Paddle and splash through 3 km of exciting Class I–III rapids and lazy river sections on the Colorado River, passing through volcanic canyons and tropical forest.
This beginner-friendly adventure is a great option for families, friends and couples who prefer personal attention without joining a larger tour group.
💡Please Note: A private tour means your group will have exclusive attention from your guide and staff, with no other guests joining your group.
Please note that the river itself is shared, so you may see other visitors during the experience.
QUICK FACTS – Private Tour
🏞️ Distance:
3 km (2 miles) river section
🕥 Duration:
~ 1.5 hours
🌊 Difficulty:
Class I-III rapids, beginner-friendly
🏊 Swimming:
No swimming skills required (Life jackets provided & mandatory)
🛡️ Guided:
Yes (Guides included in the tour)
👦 Minimum Age:
6 years
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Group Size:
Your group only
❌ Not suitable for:
Guests with knee, ankle, mobility or walking issues
⚠️ Important Information
Our tubing tour in Rincon de la Vieja 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!
Swimming is not required during the river tubing tour, as you stay in your tube the entire time. Life jackets are provided and mandatory for all participants, so if you fall into the water, you can simply float and a guide will help you immediately.
🛡️ Safety on the river tubing tour
✔️ Life jackets and helmets are mandatory
✔️ Controlled rapid entry – wait at safety ropes and enter the rapids one by one
✔️ Experienced team of guides accompanying you throughout the tour
✔️ Dedicated guide for young kids
✔️ All guides carry emergency equipment & radios
✔️ River conditions are monitored closely and tours only operate when water levels are safe
Rincon de la Vieja River Tubing – Location
The private river tubing tour starts at our tour office in the small village of Curubandé, just 20 minutes from Liberia and close to Rincon de la Vieja National Park in Guanacaste.
River tubing meeting point 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.
🚗
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 Tubing Rincon de la Vieja – What to Expect
Follow along as we show you what to expect on a private river tubing tour in Rincon de la Vieja.
1
4×4 Ride
Meet your guide at the reception and get ready with a helmet and life jacket. A fun 5-minute 4×4 ride and a short walk take you to the Colorado River.
2
Safety Briefing
Before starting the tubing, your guides will give you a safety briefing on how to paddle, the correct position in the rapids, and what to do when you see a safety rope across the river.
3
Tour Start
Time to get in the water! The first part of the river is still calm, giving you a chance to get comfortable with paddling before reaching the stronger rapids.
4
Fast Rapids & Scenic Views
Splash your way through fun rapids and float in calmer sections, with the chance to spot wildlife like monkeys, tropical birds and bats along the way.
5
Safety on the Tour
Before each larger rapid, wait at the safety rope while your guides position themselves in the river to help you pass through one by one and reduce the risk of flipping.
6
River Tubing Tour End
Stop at the last safety rope, which marks the end of your tubing tour. From there it’s a short, easy walk up our stairs to your ride back, unlike the steep dirt trails at many other locations.
ℹ️ Extra Attention for Small Children
On our river tubing tour, young children are accompanied by a dedicated guide throughout the tour. Their guide holds onto their tube to reduce the risk of flipping or falling out.
Small kids don’t have to use a paddle. The guide gently pushes their tube through the calm sections of the river, so they can simply relax and have fun.
Ready to experience river tubing for yourself?
⚠️ Advance booking required—reserve your spot today
📍 How to Get to Your Private Tubing Tour
You can get to the 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 Rincon de la Vieja 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 the Rincon de la Vieja river tubing tour for a comfortable tour experience and get an overview of our visitor facilities.
🎒 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
✔️ Helmets
✔️ Individual tubes
✔️ Paddles (Optional)
✔️ 4×4 transportation between the reception to the tour starting point
✔️ Experienced tour guides
🚻 Visitor Facilities
✔️ Free & monitored parking
✔️ Lockers
✔️ Bathrooms
✔️ Changing rooms
✔️ Showers
✔️ Shoe-washing stations
✔️ On-site ➡️ La Leona Restaurant
Private Tubing Rincon de la Vieja – FAQ
What is the difference between private and group river tubing?
On a group tour, you’ll join other travelers in a group that may include 20 or more participants. A private tour is exclusively for your family or friends, with guides focused only on your group. Both tours follow the same river section.
Do we have the river to ourselves on a private tour?
No, the river is shared, 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.
How much does private river tubing in Rincon de la Vieja cost?
$65 per adult (ages 13+) and $60 per child (ages 6–12), including the guides, life jacket, helmet, paddle, and transportation between the office and Colorado River. You can add transportation from your hotel for an extra cost.
Can children go river tubing in Rincon de la Vieja?
Yes, our Rincon de la Vieja tubing tour is a great adventure for families with kids ages 6 and up. Young children are accompanied by a dedicated guide throughout the tour who holds onto their tube to minimize the chance of flipping or falling out.
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 happens if I fall out of my tube?
Don’t worry, this can happen sometimes and is completely safe. Our guides are always nearby and will quickly help you get back into your tube. With your life jacket, you can float comfortably in the water until you’re assisted.
Do you have different tube sizes for the Rincon de la Vieja river tubing tour?
Yes, we have adult and child-sized tubes, as well as life jackets and helmets in different sizes.
Do I need to know how to swim to go river tubing in Rincon de la Vieja?
No, you don’t need to know how to swim for our Rincon de la Vieja river tubing tour. Life jackets are mandatory, so if you happen to fall out of your tube, you can float in the water and one of our guides will assist you immediately.
What happens if it rains on the day of my river tubing tour?
If it rains, we monitor river and weather conditions closely to check if the tour can operate safely. During the rainy season, water levels can sometimes rise significantly, increasing the risk of flash floods. If conditions are unsafe, the tour will be cancelled. If you’re visiting during the rainy season and are unsure if tours are operating, please contact us via WhatsApp, live chat, email or phone.
What should I wear and bring for river tubing?
For river tubing in Rincon de la Vieja 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!
Where can I leave my belongings during the tubing tour in Rincon de la Vieja?
You can leave your belongings in your car in our monitored parking lot or store them in one of our lockers at reception. If you’ve booked a tour with transportation, you can leave your luggage in the vehicle with your driver. However, we recommend storing valuables such as wallets, passports and keys in a locker.
🍴 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.