3 Waterfalls Hike Costa Rica: Pandora Canyon & Yellow Bull

Three waterfalls, one rainforest morning: the highest free fall in the area, a canyon pool, and a triple-drop wall

This 4-hour guided hike in Costa Rica takes you to three waterfalls in the same day: Pinta Waterfall (the highest free fall in the area), Pandora Canyon (a light blue waterfall inside a canyon), and Yellow Bull Falls (a wall of three different falls). A bilingual guide leads the route and all landing and facility fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three impressive waterfalls

• Hike to Pinta Waterfall
• Explore Pandora Canyon waterfall
• See Yellow Bull Falls

The experience

The hike covers three separate waterfalls, each one a different kind of landscape. Pinta Waterfall is the highest free fall in the area: a single drop that dominates the view. Pandora Canyon sits inside a narrow gorge with water the color of light blue, a contrast to the dark rock around it. Yellow Bull Falls is a wall made of three separate drops stacked together. The route moves between them through rainforest, with river sections built into the day.

A bilingual guide (English and Spanish) leads the group through the hike, handling the route and the timing. All landing fees and facility charges are covered in the price, so there's nothing extra to arrange at each stop. The hike itself takes 4 hours total. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The terrain is uneven and there are elevation changes, but the guide sets the pace and knows where to rest.

Public transportation options are available nearby if you're staying in the area without a rental car. The guide can direct you to the meeting point and the best way to get there from your hotel or accommodation.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• all landing and facility fees.
• river sections and rainforest hiking between the three waterfalls.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Youth (10 to 14 years) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Getaway Costa Rica

Is this one for you?If you're staying in the area without a car, the guide directs you to the meeting point and public transportation options nearby. The hike itself is the only thing you arrange. The 4-hour timeframe fits a morning or afternoon without eating up a full day, and a moderate fitness level is enough. The guide knows the pace and the rest stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 14 years); Child (under 10).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three waterfalls on this hike?

Pinta Waterfall is the highest free fall in the area; Pandora Canyon is a light blue waterfall inside a canyon; and Yellow Bull Falls is a wall of three different falls stacked together.

How long does the hike take?

The full hike takes 4 hours, including time at each waterfall and the walk between them.

What's included in the price?

The bilingual guide, all landing fees and facility charges are included. You don't pay extra at each waterfall.

Do I need transportation to get there?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The guide can direct you to the meeting point from your hotel or accommodation.

What fitness level do I need?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for uneven terrain and elevation changes, though the guide sets the pace and knows where to rest.