La Leone Waterfall Private Tour from Tamarindo: Swim & Lunch

Step through a rocky canyon to swim beneath Guanacaste’s hidden waterfall

A private guided tour from Tamarindo to La Leone Waterfall combines a two-hour nature trail hike through a rock canyon with swimming and photography at the waterfall, followed by a typical Costa Rican lunch. Hotel or Airbnb pickup and return are included, along with all safety equipment and a professional guide who speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

La Leone Waterfall Adventure and Lunch

• Pick up from hotel or Airbnb
• Drive 2 hours to La Leone Falls
• Walk nature trails and river
• Explore natural canyon with guide
• Admire and swim at waterfall
• Enjoy typical Costa Rican lunch
• Return to original starting point

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Tamarindo at 8:00 a.m., followed by a two-hour drive through rural Guanacaste landscapes to the trailhead. Once there, a professional guide leads the group along nature trails, down river stretches and into a natural canyon lined with rock formations. The hike takes about two hours and ends at La Leone Fall, where the water runs clear enough to photograph and swim in. You'll have time to take pictures, cool off and absorb the setting before heading back.

After the waterfall, the group gathers for a typical Costa Rican lunch prepared with local ingredients: a chance to rest and talk through what you've seen before the return drive to Tamarindo. The air-conditioned vehicle handles both the transfer and the ride back, and bottled water is available throughout. A professional guide stays with the group the entire time to manage safety and answer questions about the environment.

This is a private tour, so only your group participates. The moderate physical demands (canyon walking, river navigation, some elevation change) suit families, couples and groups of friends who are comfortable with a few hours of hiking. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children.

What’s included

• Vehicle with air conditioning.
• all activities at the waterfall.
• hotel or Airbnb pickup and return.
• bottled water.
• typical Costa Rican lunch.
• all safety equipment.
• professional guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 to 70 years) · Under 6: 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 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Guanacaste Airport Shuttle Cr

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if your group wants to swim in a canyon waterfall: the guide leads you through rock formations and river trails at a pace that works for everyone, with pickup from your Tamarindo accommodation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is La Leone Fall like when we get there?

La Leone Fall is a waterfall with crystal-clear water set inside a natural canyon of rock formations. You can swim, take pictures and spend time in the setting before returning for lunch.

How much walking and climbing is involved in this tour?

The guided experience at the waterfall lasts about two hours and includes nature trail walks, river stretches and entry into the canyon. Moderate physical fitness is needed. The terrain involves some elevation change and river navigation, but the guide is with you throughout and the pace is managed for safety.

What happens after we reach the waterfall?

After swimming and exploring at La Leone Fall, the group returns and sits down for a typical Costa Rican lunch made with local ingredients. This gives you time to rest before the two-hour drive back to Tamarindo.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

Yes. Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Tamarindo happens at 8:00 a.m., and the return to your starting point is included after lunch. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the drive to the trailhead takes about two hours each way.