Pacific Coast Natural Wonders Tour: Waterfalls, Beaches & Caves

Four waterfalls and two hidden beaches in one day on the Pacific Coast

A full-day tour of the Pacific Coast visits five natural sites: Portalón waterfall, Playa Linda beach, Uvita waterfall with its natural water slide, Pavón waterfall and the Tree of Life, and Playa Ventanas with twin ocean caves. The day starts with off-roading through rainforest and includes lunch, drinks and a guide in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore waterfalls and beaches

• Off-road to Portalón waterfall
• Jump or relax at Portalón waterfall
• Visit Playa Linda and enjoy coconuts
• Swim and slide at Uvita waterfall
• See Tree of Life in Pavones
• Swim near Pavon waterfall
• Walk through twin caves at Playa Ventanas

The experience

The tour opens with off-roading inside the rainforest to reach Portalón waterfall, where you can jump from the top or swim in the pool below. From there the route heads south to Playa Linda, a deserted beach lined with coconut trees where you can drink fresh coconut water while the ocean stays quiet. Uvita waterfall comes next. It has a natural water slide formed over thousands of years, a platform to jump from, and a freshwater pool for swimming or just taking pictures.

After Uvita, the tour stops at Pavón waterfall and the Tree of Life, a sacred site to the aboriginal people who lived in the area. Pavón holds a mysterious rock formation at the top of the cascade and works for swimming in front of or behind the falling water. The final stop is Playa Ventanas, a beach with two twin caves that tunnel through to the ocean. You walk inside these naturally carved passages where the rock meets the water.

An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group between sites. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes lunch, bottled water, snacks, swimmers goggles and wifi. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and meets you for pickup at your location.

What’s included

• Lunch, bottled water and snacks throughout the day.
• swimmers goggles.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between all five sites.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 10

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.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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bright Adventures - Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting your Costa Rica trip and want to see multiple waterfalls and beaches in one outing. The 7 to 8 hour format works as a full-day commitment or a morning start that leaves your afternoon open.

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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 (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

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 Uvita waterfall water slide actually like?

Uvita waterfall's natural water slide was formed by thousands of years of water flow over the rock face. You can slide down into the freshwater pool below, swim, or stay dry and photograph it. The choice is yours at each stop.

Can I really walk inside the caves at Playa Ventanas?

Playa Ventanas has two twin caves that connect the beach to the ocean. You walk inside these naturally carved rock passages as part of the tour, making it a memorable experience most visitors don't find on their own.

What does the rainforest off-roading involve?

The tour starts with off-roading inside the rainforest to reach Portalón waterfall: the landscape looks like a scene from Jurassic Park. Once you arrive, you can jump off the waterfall or relax by the water.