La Leona Waterfall private tour: Swim beneath the falls

Swim in the pools beneath La Leona's cascade instead of just looking at it

A private tour from Playa Flamingo to La Leona Waterfall, a natural wonder near Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, with hotel pickup and lunch included. You hike through rainforest, swim in the pools beneath the falls, explore natural caves and rock formations, and slide down natural water chutes carved into the stone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and swim at La Leona Waterfall

• Pickup from hotel
• Drive directly to waterfall
• Hike through rainforest
• Swim beneath waterfall
• Explore caves and rock formations
• Enjoy natural water slides

The experience

The tour picks you up at your hotel and drives straight to La Leona Waterfall without stops along the way. Once there, you walk through the rainforest on a scenic hike to reach the cascade. The waterfall sits close to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, in terrain where the air cools as you move deeper into the forest.

At the waterfall itself, you swim in the natural pools beneath the falls and explore the caves and rock formations that surround them. The site has natural water slides carved into the stone. You can slide down them as part of the day. Lunch is included, and the tour runs about three hours from start to finish. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and the air-conditioned vehicle means the drive is comfortable even in the heat.

Bottled water and WiFi on board come with the booking. The tour is private, so it's just your group: no strangers added to the van. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• lunch.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the drive.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 66 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by NINTA Tours and Transfers

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want to swim and explore the waterfall pools without coordinating transport or timing around a shared group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is La Leona Waterfall like when I get there?

La Leona Waterfall is a cascade surrounded by natural pools, caves and rock formations. You can swim in the pools beneath the falls and explore the stone formations around them. The site also has natural water slides you can use during the visit.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You hike through rainforest to reach the waterfall, but the operator describes it as a scenic hike rather than a strenuous trek. The tour is about three hours total, which includes the drive, the hike and time at the waterfall itself.

Will I have the waterfall to myself, or will there be other groups there?

Your tour is private, meaning your group travels alone in the vehicle and with your guide. Other visitors may be at the waterfall site itself, as it is a public natural attraction.

What does the tour include besides the waterfall visit?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, bottled water and WiFi on board are all included. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and leads the entire experience.