Hiking Tours in Tamarindo at a glance
- Our pick: La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the falls, US$ 79 per person (8h, 4.91★ · 124).
- Shortest: La Leona Waterfall Hike near Tamarindo with River Crossing, US$ 175 per person (4h, 5.00★ · only 2 reviews).
- Also recommended: Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon Swimming, US$ 140 per person (7h, 4.93★ · 154).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: US$ 79–US$ 300 (median US$ 160). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 4 private and 7 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. Price per person.
Hiking Tours in Tamarindo
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
12 options
La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the falls Hike to La Leona Waterfall in Rincón de la Vieja with a local guide, swim to the base, and enjoy lunch on the stone beach. Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (124 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall Full-day tour from Tamarindo with Rio Celeste waterfall hike, sloth sanctuary visit, and Llanos de Cortés swim. Hotel pickup, lunch, park fees included. 6:30am start. Every day · 06:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.62 (1,189 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo Full-day tour from Tamarindo through Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a bilingual guide, hiking volcanic terrain, swimming at Oropendola Waterfall. Tue–Sun · 06:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.68 (804 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon Swimming Two-hour hike through volcanic canyons to a hidden waterfall near Tamarindo, with swimming and cave passages. Includes transport and bottled water from Liberia or Flamingo. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.93 (154 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
La Leona Waterfall Hike in Tamarindo: Swim in Rio Blanco Hike to La Leona waterfall in Tamarindo with a guide, swim in Rio Blanco's cool water, and enjoy typical Costa Rican lunch with hotel pickup. Every day · 06:15, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.64 (14 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: Hike, tube and swim Private tour from Tamarindo to La Leona Waterfall with guided hikes, river tubing and lunch included. 7 to 8 hours with professional guide and hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 141 per person
Hike Rincon de la Vieja Volcano & La Leona Waterfall Tour Hike through Rincon de la Vieja National Park with a naturalist guide past boiling mud springs and fumaroles, then swim in the cave pool beneath La Leona Waterfall. Tue–Sun · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.50 (8 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: River crossings and lunch Hike to La Leona Waterfall from Tamarindo with a bilingual guide, crossing rivers through rainforest, then enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike, waterfall, hot springs Hike Las Pailas volcanic trail, swim at Oropendola Waterfall, and soak in Rio Negro Hot Springs' thermal pools in Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Tue–Sun · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.60 (10 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 300 per person
Hiking and tubing at Rincon de la Vieja from Guanacaste Hike past boiling mud pots and fumaroles on Las Pailas trail, then tube 2.5 miles down Rio Colorado through 25 rapids with a riverside lunch. Tue–Sun · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.86 (14 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 191 per person
La Leona Waterfall Hike near Tamarindo with River Crossing Hike to La Leona waterfall near Tamarindo with private guide, river crossing and swim. Pickup 6–8 AM, 2.5 hours through jungle, authentic lunch after. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Ziplining in Tamarindo: Waterfall hike and canopy cables Zipline through Costa Rican jungle canopy near Tamarindo with a bilingual guide, hike to La Leona waterfall. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 192 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the fallsOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 8h | 4.91★ · 124 | Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall Hike near Tamarindo with River CrossingShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 175 per person | 4h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon SwimmingAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 140 per person | 7h | 4.93★ · 154 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & WaterfallGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 12h | 4.62★ · 1,189 | Every day · 06:30 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from TamarindoGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 12h | 4.68★ · 804 | Tue–Sun · 06:30 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall Hike in Tamarindo: Swim in Rio BlancoGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 5h–7h | 4.64★ · 14 | Every day · 06:15, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: Hike, tube and swimPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 141 per person | 7h–8h | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Hike Rincon de la Vieja Volcano & La Leona Waterfall TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 8h | 4.50★ only 8 reviews | Tue–Sun · 06:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: River crossings and lunchPickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 6h 30m | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike, waterfall, hot springsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 300 per person | 8h | 4.60★ · 10 | Tue–Sun · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Hiking and tubing at Rincon de la Vieja from GuanacasteGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 191 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 14 | Tue–Sun · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Ziplining in Tamarindo: Waterfall hike and canopy cablesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 192 per person | 5h–10h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the falls (US$ 79 per person) · La Leona Waterfall Hike near Tamarindo with River Crossing (US$ 175 per person) · La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: Hike, tube and swim (US$ 141 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall (US$ 135 per person) · Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo (US$ 125 per person) · La Leona Waterfall Hike in Tamarindo: Swim in Rio Blanco (US$ 160 per person)
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