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Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with Lunch★ 4.95 (120) · 8h–10h
Best value
La Leona Waterfall Hike: Private Canyon Swim & Lunch★ 4.91 (123) · 8h
Top rated
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & Waterfall★ 4.98 (128) · 8h
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✓ 2026-08-12Real price per person across the 10 options: US$ 79–US$ 280 (median US$ 195). With an extra fee to pay on site: 2 of 10. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 10.
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Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & WaterfallYou're picked up from your hotel at 6:30am and driven to Tenorio Volcano National Park for a two-hour hike to the turquoise Rio Celeste waterfall, then taken to an organic farm to see sloths and frogs up close, fed a traditional Costa Rican lunch, and finished at Llanos de Cortés waterfall for a swim before returning to Tamarindo by evening. Hotel pickup, park entry, lunch, and a bilingual guide are all included; you just need to bring your passport photo.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main natural attractions around Tenorio in one day without arranging your own transport, park tickets, or timing—the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from TamarindoA full-day guided tour from Tamarindo through Rincón de la Vieja National Park combines a moderate 2-hour hike through volcanic terrain with swimming at Oropendola Waterfall and soaking in Río Negro Hot Springs, including a volcanic mud bath. Hotel pickup and drop-off, park entry, lunch and a bilingual naturalist guide are included; you can also arrange to meet the group at the park entrance instead. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour runs 12 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book the shared transportation option if you're arriving without a rental car and want the guide to handle the route and timing; choose the self-drive option if you have a car and prefer to meet the group at the park entrance at 9:00 am and skip the pickup fee.
Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon SwimmingYou hike two hours through volcanic canyons and river crossings to reach a waterfall hidden between the rock walls. The tour includes air-conditioned transport from your hotel and bottled water; lunch in Liberia is separate. Expect steady climbing and wading, not technical climbing—moderate fitness and closed shoes required.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying near Tamarindo or Liberia who want a real jungle hike without arranging transport. Plan for a full morning and early afternoon out—the two-hour hike is steady and involves water crossings, so moderate fitness and closed shoes are essential.
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from TamarindoYou hike two to three hours through Tenorio National Park to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall, then visit Ranitas sloth sanctuary where sloths and toucans are guaranteed sightings. Lunch at a local restaurant with a butterfly garden is included, plus all park entry fees and hotel pickup from Tamarindo. A private guide leads the whole day, so the pace stays yours.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Rio Celeste and sloths without arranging park tickets, transport, or timing the hike themselves — the private guide and fixed itinerary handle all three, and the small-group format means you're not moving through the rainforest in a crowd.
Rio Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour from GuanacasteYou’ll hike through lush rainforest to see Rio Celeste’s surreal blue waterfall, share a local lunch with new friends, spot wild sloths lounging in treetops at a private sanctuary, and catch glimpses of toucans and frogs along easy trails. With hotel pickup included and a guide who brings Costa Rica alive, you’ll leave with muddy shoes—and probably a story or two stuck in your head.
See Sloths & Blue River Waterfall in Costa RicaYou’ll swim under a hidden waterfall, hike to a surreal blue river, and spot wild sloths—all in one day. It’s a real taste of Costa Rica’s wild side, with local guides who know every shortcut and secret spot.
La Leona Waterfall Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private AdventureA private full-day adventure combining cliff jumping on the Colorado River, a moderate-to-challenging hike to La Leona Waterfall with ropes and caves, and a 1.5-hour white water tubing run. The day spans seven to nine hours and includes lunch, water, snacks, video of your jumps, and a private guide in English or Spanish. Sturdy closed-toe shoes and a good fitness level are required.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace with a single guide rather than in a group. It suits anyone who wants to choose their own cliff height and control the intensity of the day without waiting for others to catch up or holding a group back.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 10 of the 10 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Tamarindo: 3 Waterfalls & Cliff Jumping Private Tour with Lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 120 reviews.
