Waterfall Tours in Tamarindo at a glance
- Our pick: Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from Tamarindo, US$ 220 per person (7h–11h, 4.91★ · 129).
- Top rated: Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with Lunch, US$ 275 per person (8h–10h, 4.95★ · 120).
- Best value: La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the falls, US$ 79 per person (8h, 4.91★ · 124).
Price per person across the 19 options priced per person: US$ 79–US$ 300 (median US$ 175). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 19.
Of the 19 options: 19 with live guides in English, 18 with free cancellation, 17 with instant confirmation, 19 with hotel pickup, 17 kid-friendly, 11 private and 13 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. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Waterfall Tours in Tamarindo — Tamarindo Beach, Llanos de Cortés Waterfall and 10 more
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19 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from Tamarindo Rio Celeste waterfall in Tenorio National Park and Ranitas sloth sanctuary. Private guide, hiking, lunch at local restaurant. Hotel pickup from Tamarindo included. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.91 (129 reviews) Duration: 7h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 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
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: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with Lunch Private full-day waterfall tour from Tamarindo with tubing, cave swimming, cliff jumping and lunch. Includes transport, guide, snacks. Hiking shoes required. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.95 (120 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 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 Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private Adventure Seven to nine hours of cliff jumping up to 45 feet, a rope-and-ladder hike into La Leona Waterfall's cavern. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.97 (77 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 280 per person
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & Waterfall Private tour from Liberia through coffee and cacao plantations, a wildlife park, and Llanos de Cortés Waterfall: walk easy trails, taste what you learn. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (134 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per person
See Sloths & Blue River Waterfall in Costa Rica Swim at Llanos de Cortés, hike to Blue River waterfall, and spot wild sloths. Private transport, local lunch, and expert guides included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.85 (33 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 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
La Leone Waterfall Private Tour from Tamarindo: Swim & Lunch Private guided tour from Tamarindo to La Leone Falls with hotel pickup, canyon hike, swimming and typical Costa Rican lunch included. 6 to 7 hours round-trip. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.67 (9 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Tamarindo Waterfall Tour: Llanos de Cortez & Hot Springs Private waterfall tour near Tamarindo with hanging bridges, hot springs and mud baths, guided through rainforest to Llanos de Cortez with hotel pickup. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Miravalles Volcano tour from Tamarindo: Crater and hot springs Hike Miravalles Volcano from Tamarindo with a guide, bathe in volcanic mud and thermal pools, and enjoy lunch during this full-day crater adventure. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (15 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 173 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
Compare 4 more options for Waterfall Tours in Tamarindo
From US$ 175 per person · 4 h to 10 h
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
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 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
The top 12 of 19 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from TamarindoOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 220 per person | 7h–11h | 4.91★ · 129 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with LunchTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 275 per person | 8h–10h | 4.95★ · 120 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the fallsBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 8h | 4.91★ · 124 | Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 | 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 |
| Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon SwimmingPickup offered | US$ 140 per person | 7h | 4.93★ · 154 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private AdventurePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 280 per person | 7h–9h | 4.97★ · 77 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & WaterfallPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 220 per person | 8h | 4.98★ · 134 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| See Sloths & Blue River Waterfall in Costa RicaPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 195 per person | 8h–10h | 4.85★ · 33 | Every day · 07:00 | 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 |
| La Leone Waterfall Private Tour from Tamarindo: Swim & LunchPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 6h–7h | 4.67★ only 9 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): 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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