Waterfall Tours in Playa Flamingo at a glance
- Our pick: Rio Celeste Waterfall Tour: Sloths & Rainforest Adventure, US$ 126 per person (9h, 4.96★ · 25).
- Also recommended: Llanos de Cortés Waterfall & Liberia City Tour, US$ 178 per person (6h, 4.96★ · 25).
- Also recommended: Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Tour: Volcano Hike with Lunch, US$ 199 per person (9h, 5.00★ · 15).
Price per person across the 28 options priced per person: US$ 90–US$ 372 (median US$ 185). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 30.
Of the 30 options: 29 with live guides in English, 30 with free cancellation, 28 with instant confirmation, 30 with hotel pickup, 21 kid-friendly, 15 private and 17 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Waterfall Tours in Playa Flamingo
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30 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Rio Celeste Waterfall Tour: Sloths & Rainforest Adventure Full-day private tour from Playa Flamingo to Rio Celeste waterfall with rainforest walk, wildlife sanctuary visit, Costa Rican lunch. Every day except Saturday · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.96 (25 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 126 per person
Playa Flamingo: Volcano Hike & Hot Springs with Private Transport Private volcano tour from Playa Flamingo with rainforest hiking, waterfall swim, and Rio Negro hot springs. Includes lunch and transport. Full or lite trail option. Tue–Sun · 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.88 (266 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Playa Flamingo: Rainforest Wildlife & Coffee Making Tour Pick up from your hotel and head into the Bijagua rainforest to spot sloths, frogs, and birds. Includes lunch, waterfall swim, and roast your own coffee and chocolate. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.85 (278 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Arenal Volcano tour: Rainforest, suspension bridges & hot springs Full-day Arenal Volcano tour from La Fortuna with Mistico Park suspension bridges, breakfast and lunch buffets, and natural hot springs at Baldi Resort. Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.79 (34 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 280 per person
ATV riding near Playa Flamingo: Waterfall and farm trails Ride your own ATV for two hours from Playa Flamingo, climbing to a waterfall and organic farm or tackling rocky beach terrain with an experienced guide. Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.72 (46 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall & Liberia City Tour Swim beneath Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, then explore Liberia's adobe houses and former prison museum with a guide. Includes lunch and all entrance fees. Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.96 (25 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 178 per person
La Leona Waterfall tour: Tubing, cliff jumps & hot springs Tube down a lazy river, hike to La Leona Waterfall, and soak in volcanic hot springs near Guanacaste. Includes lunch and bilingual guide. Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (47 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 234 per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Tour: Volcano Hike with Lunch Hike to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park, then visit a sloth sanctuary. Includes private transport. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 10–60 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Ziplining in Liberia: Canopy, waterfall & hot springs combo Zip through the canopy near Liberia, soak in natural hot springs, and cross a suspension bridge on this 8-hour adventure with lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–80 ★ 5.00 (25 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
La Leona Waterfall private tour: Swim beneath the falls Private tour to La Leona Waterfall near Rincón de la Vieja with hotel pickup, lunch and a swim in the natural pools below the cascade. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.67 (21 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Río Celeste Waterfall Tour: Hike, Wildlife & Coffee Farm Hike to Río Celeste's blue waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park, spot sloths in the rainforest, swim in natural pools. Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (36 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Tour: Waterfalls & Hot Springs Swim at Oropéndola Waterfall, soak in thermal springs by Río Negro, and coat yourself in warm volcanic mud at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Mon–Sat · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (36 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 143 per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike: Turquoise River & Rainforest Hike to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall in Tenorio National Park with a guide who talks wildlife and fauna. Every day · 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 260 per person
Playa Flamingo: Rio Blanco Waterfall Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs Rio Blanco waterfall hike from Playa Flamingo with blue lagoon swimming, Costa Rican lunch and Rio Negro hot springs. 2.5-hour hike, bilingual guide, park entry included. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Tenorio Volcano Park tour: Blue Waterfall & sloth trail Hike through rainforest to the turquoise Celeste River, swim in a natural pool, and spot sloths on the way back, private guide. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 232 per person
Compare 15 more options for Waterfall Tours in Playa Flamingo
From US$ 130 per person · 3 h to 9 h
Miravalles Volcano hike, hot springs & waterfall tour Hike into Costa Rica's only walkable volcanic crater, soak in natural hot springs, and swim at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall with lunch on this 6-hour guided. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–60 ★ 4.80 (25 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Rincon de la Vieja volcano hike with waterfall and hot springs Trek past Rincon de la Vieja's volcano and waterfall, swim in natural pools, soak in hot springs, and enjoy lunch on this eight-hour guided adventure. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (15 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Miravalles Volcano Tour: Walk Inside Active Crater Walk inside an active volcanic crater near Playa Flamingo, observing hot mud pots and fumaroles, then soak in thermal pools heated by volcanic springs. Every day · 06:35 and 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (20 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 178 per person
Cortés Waterfall, Cacao & Wildlife Tour near Playa Flamingo Rainforest tour near Playa Flamingo combines a cacao plantation visit, guided wildlife hike through Tenorio volcano trails. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
ATV Riding in Guanacaste: Rivers, Villages & Waterfall Three-hour ATV adventure through Guanacaste's villages, rivers and mountains, ending with a refreshing swim at a waterfall. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (17 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per group
Sloth and Waterfall Tour Playa Flamingo: Wildlife, Lunch, Coffee Walk through rainforest near Playa Flamingo spotting sloths, monkeys and toucans, swim at Llanos Del Cortes waterfall. Every day · 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 372 per person
Rio Celeste Rainforest Hike: Waterfall & Rainforest Walk Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to Rio Celeste's turquoise river, a waterfall and natural hot springs, with naturalist guide. Every day · 07:45 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 177 per person
La Leona Waterfall hike near Rincon de la Vieja: 3-hour trek Hike to La Leona Waterfall in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano's dry tropical forest with a guide, river crossings and lunch included. Pickup from nearby hotels. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike: Blue River & Sloth Wildlife Hike to Rio Celeste's mineral-blue waters in a rainforest national park, swim at Llanos de Cortez Waterfall. Every day · 06:00, 06:28 and 06:55 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Hike: Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Hike to Oropendula waterfall and Rio Negro hot springs at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano with private guide, lunch and park entry included. 9 hours from pickup to return. Wed–Sun · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per person
Tenorio Waterfall & Coffee Tour: Wildlife, Chocolate & Swimming Hike the Tenorio-Miravalles Biological Corridor to spot sloths and exotic birds, learn to brew your own coffee and make chocolate by hand. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
Rio Celeste waterfall tour from Playa Flamingo: Blue water hike Full-day Rio Celeste tour from Playa Flamingo with private transport, guide and lunch included. Every day · 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 216 per group
Corobicí River Safari Float & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall Float the Corobicí River spotting crocodiles and wildlife in the Dry Gallery Forest, then swim at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall. Includes guide, lunch and hotel pickup. Wed and Sat · 07:45 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 219 per person
Victoria Waterfall Canyoning in Playa Flamingo: Rappel & Swim Rappel down Victoria Waterfall near Playa Flamingo, swim in the pool below, and climb back up the cascade on a guided canyoning tour with lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 06:15 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Horseback riding from Santa Cruz: Hot springs and waterfalls Horseback riding or tractor ride from Santa Cruz beaches to Hornillas hot springs, with waterfalls hike, volcanic mud bath and lunch included. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 190 per person
The top 12 of 30 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Celeste Waterfall Tour: Sloths & Rainforest AdventureOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 126 per person | 9h | 4.96★ · 25 | Every day except Saturday · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Llanos de Cortés Waterfall & Liberia City TourAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 178 per person | 6h | 4.96★ · 25 | Every day · Every 30 min, 07:00 to 10:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Tour: Volcano Hike with LunchAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 199 per person | 9h | 5.00★ · 15 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Playa Flamingo: Volcano Hike & Hot Springs with Private TransportPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 225 per person | 8h–10h | 4.88★ · 266 | Tue–Sun · 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Playa Flamingo: Rainforest Wildlife & Coffee Making TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 8h–10h | 4.85★ · 278 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Arenal Volcano tour: Rainforest, suspension bridges & hot springsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 280 per person | 12h | 4.79★ · 34 | Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| ATV riding near Playa Flamingo: Waterfall and farm trailsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 2h | 4.72★ · 46 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall tour: Tubing, cliff jumps & hot springsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 234 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 47 | Every day · 07:00, 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Ziplining in Liberia: Canopy, waterfall & hot springs comboGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 200 per person | 8h | 5.00★ · 25 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall private tour: Swim beneath the fallsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 140 per person | 3h | 4.67★ · 21 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Río Celeste Waterfall Tour: Hike, Wildlife & Coffee FarmPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 250 per person | 6h | 5.00★ · 36 | Every day · 06:00, 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rincón de la Vieja Volcano Tour: Waterfalls & Hot SpringsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 143 per person | 7h | 4.97★ · 36 | Mon–Sat · 08:00 | English, Spanish, French |
By what you need
- Private (15): Rio Celeste Waterfall Tour: Sloths & Rainforest Adventure (US$ 126 per person) · Llanos de Cortés Waterfall & Liberia City Tour (US$ 178 per person) · Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Tour: Volcano Hike with Lunch (US$ 199 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (10): Playa Flamingo: Rainforest Wildlife & Coffee Making Tour (US$ 160 per person) · Arenal Volcano tour: Rainforest, suspension bridges & hot springs (US$ 280 per person) · Ziplining in Liberia: Canopy, waterfall & hot springs combo (US$ 200 per person)
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