Bajos del Toro Waterfalls Hike: Guided Canyon Tour Costa Rica

Hike past hidden waterfalls and swim in natural pools deep in the canyon.

This guided hike through Bajos del Toro takes you past multiple waterfalls and natural pools surrounded by rainforest cliffs in Costa Rica's Jurassic Canyon. The tour starts at 6 a.m., runs about five hours, and includes a guide who speaks English or Spanish, plus a buffet lunch at Restaurante La Cabañita. Children from age 9 are welcome. The hike is 70% technical terrain and requires moderate fitness.

The experience

Bajos del Toro sits in a remote canyon where the landscape feels untouched. Your guide leads you through rainforest on a technical hike that crosses streams and climbs around rock faces to reach the waterfalls. The route passes multiple cascades and pools where the water runs clear enough to see the bottom. You'll stop to swim and rest at natural pools carved into the rock, and the guide points out the canyon walls and forest canopy as you move through.

The hike demands steady effort. It's steep in sections and the terrain is uneven, so you need a moderate level of fitness and comfort on technical ground. The five-hour span includes the hiking time and the lunch break. You start early, at 6 a.m., so you're moving through the canyon during the cooler part of the day. After the hike ends, you sit down to a buffet lunch at Restaurante La Cabañita before heading back.

Your guide speaks either English or Spanish, and children from age 9 can join. The tour does not include transport to or from the trailhead, so you'll need to arrange your own way there. Wear shoes with grip, bring water and sun protection, and be ready for a wet hike. You'll be crossing water and swimming, so pack a change of clothes.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• a buffet lunch at Restaurante La Cabañita after the hike.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided hiking adventure to the waterfalls of Costa RicaGuide in English or Spanish · 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00

Hospedaje Vistas ParaisoGuide in English or Spanish · 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00Five minutes from the Jurassic Canyon

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (9 to 17 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by CR Ecotours

Is this one for you?The technical terrain and early start suit hikers who are fit enough for steep, uneven ground and want to move through the canyon before the day heats up. If you prefer easier trails or need transport arranged, look for a different tour.

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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: Child (9 to 17 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the Bajos del Toro hike actually like on the ground?

Bajos del Toro is a technical hike through a rainforest canyon with multiple waterfalls and natural pools. The trail crosses streams, climbs around rock faces, and is steep in sections, so you need moderate fitness and comfort on uneven terrain. You'll swim in the pools and stop to rest during the five-hour outing.

What time does the hike start and how long does it take?

The tour starts at 6 a.m. and runs about five hours total, including the hiking time and a lunch break at the end.

Is transport to the trailhead included?

Transport is not included with this tour, so you'll need to arrange your own way to and from Bajos del Toro.