La Leona Waterfall Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private Adventure

Jump, hike, and tube your way through a full day of Colorado River thrills

A private full-day adventure combining cliff jumping on the Colorado River, a moderate-to-challenging hike to La Leona Waterfall with ropes and caves, and a 1.5-hour white water tubing run. The day spans seven to nine hours and includes lunch, water, snacks, video of your jumps, and a private guide in English or Spanish. Sturdy closed-toe shoes and a good fitness level are required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure at La Leona and Colorado River

• Cliff jump from 25 to 45 feet
• Hike to La Leona Waterfall
• Swim into waterfall cavern
• Enjoy traditional lunch at Casafo
• White water tubing on Colorado River

The Experience

The Colorado River opens the morning with cliff jumping from three heights — 25, 27, or 45 feet — so you choose your own level of risk. The jumps are the kind of moment people film and replay, and the operator captures video of your day to take home. After the adrenaline settles, you move into the dry forest for the La Leona Waterfall hike, a two-hour push that is moderate-to-challenging and built around the terrain itself: ladders, ropes, and caves punctuate the trail, and the finale is a via ferrata descent followed by a swim into the waterfall's hidden cavern. You pull yourself along a guiding rope to enter, which is the only way through.

Lunch is a traditional casado at a rest stop called Casafo, refueling you for the afternoon. The white water tubing run down the Colorado River takes 1.5 hours and wraps the day with rapids and currents that keep the pace moving. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for the tubing section and the entire day — water shoes and sandals will not work. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and private transportation is included from your pickup point.

What’s included

• Private transportation with pickup.
• lunch and snacks.
• bottled water and beer.
• video of your jumps and the day.
• a private guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sweet Costa Rica

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace with a single guide rather than in a group. It suits anyone who wants to choose their own cliff height and control the intensity of the day without waiting for others to catch up or holding a group back.

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Top questions

How high are the cliff jumps on the Colorado River?

The Colorado River has three jumping heights: 25 feet, 27 feet, and 45 feet. You pick the one that matches your comfort level before you jump.

What is the La Leona Waterfall hike actually like?

La Leona Waterfall is a two-hour, moderate-to-challenging hike deep into the dry forest. The trail uses ladders, ropes, and passes through caves. At the end, you descend a via ferrata and swim a short distance along a guiding rope to enter the waterfall's cavern.

What shoes do I need to bring?

Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for the entire day — tennis shoes or hiking boots work. Water shoes and sandals are not permitted. You will wear them during the cliff jumping, the hike, and the white water tubing.

How long is the white water tubing section?

The white water tubing run down the Colorado River lasts 1.5 hours and covers rapids and currents as you float downriver.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes private transportation with pickup, lunch (a traditional casado), bottled water, beer, snacks, and a video of your adventure. A private guide in English or Spanish leads the full day.