La Leona Waterfall Adventure: Guided River Hike and Cave Swim

Prepare for a genuine jungle expedition on the La Leona Waterfall Costa Rica tour—one of the most rewarding and beautiful hiking adventures in Guanacaste. This journey is designed for those who seek to actively explore the wild heart of Costa Rica. The day involves a semi-challenging 2-hour river hike, where you will trek alongside and occasionally through the vibrant, pristine blue waters of the Río Blanco. Your adventure culminates in reaching the awe-inspiring La Leona Waterfall, hidden inside a small cave. Experience a seamless start to your day with convenient, air-conditioned transportation provided directly from the coast, including major destinations like The Westin Reserva Conchal, ensuring you arrive ready for the challenge.

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Your La Leona Waterfall Adventure Itinerary: Hike to the Hidden Falls

This isn’t just a walk in the park; it’s an immersive trek that provides unparalleled access to one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful natural attractions. Your certified guide will lead you on a dynamic journey as you follow the Río Blanco upstream. The adventure requires some light climbing, river crossing, and swimming, making it a thrilling challenge. Along the way, you’ll stop at pristine blue pools and navigate through natural rock canyons and small caves—a truly unforgettable experience often enjoyed by guests seeking a rugged outing from resorts like the Westin Resort Brasilito.

The Rewards of the Hike:

The Hidden Oasis: The adventure culminates when you swim into the final cave to discover the majestic La Leona Waterfall cascading into a lovely, clear pool. You will have ample time to relax, swim, and enjoy this hidden oasis.

Safety and Gear: To ensure your belongings stay dry during the river portions, a complimentary drybag is provided for essential items like your phone and camera.

Fueling Up: Following the exhilarating hike, you will return to the local lodge for a well-deserved, authentic Costa Rican lunch. Enjoy a satisfying meal featuring traditional local flavors and fresh ingredients, perfectly timed to refuel you after your adventure.

Seamless Travel: The entire experience is made easy with convenient, round-trip transportation included from the coast, ensuring effortless pickups from your location, including the main lobby of the Westin Resort Conchal in Brasilito.

Tour Times & Details: Secure Your La Leona Waterfall Adventure

This highly popular adventure tour is structured to ensure you get the maximum amount of time enjoying the river and La Leona Waterfall while offering competitive pricing for groups.

Schedule & Pricing:

Schedule: 7:30 AM Pickup – 3:00 PM Return (Approximate Full-Day Trip)

Small Group (2-3 people):

Rate Per Person: $160 (Higher rate due to private guiding costs.)

Group Rate (4+ people):

Rate Per Person: $110 (Enjoy potential savings when booking with a larger party.)

Convenient, Included Transportation:
 
We also include transportation from the Westin Resort at Reserva Conchal, Flamingo Beach Hotels, Brasilito, and Potrero Beach areas, making it easy for you to join us for your waterfall adventure.

Your Guided La Leona Waterfall Hike Experience & What to Expect

The La Leona tour is one of Guanacaste’s most thrilling expeditions, recommended for guests in moderately good physical condition as it is an immersive, hands-on adventure involving hiking, climbing, and swimming. You will embark on a semi-challenging 2-hour guided hike along the vibrant blue waters of the Río Blanco. Your journey is part of the adventure, as you will actively follow the river upstream, navigating challenging spots, passing through rock canyons, and wading through small caves. The trek culminates as you swim into the final cave chamber to reach the stunning La Leona Waterfall. You will have dedicated time to swim in the cool, natural pool and capture once-in-a-lifetime photos of this hidden oasis. Following your exhilarating river hike, your guide will lead you back to the local lodge where you can relax and enjoy a well-deserved, authentic Costa Rican lunch, concluding your ultimate adventure day trip.

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Gear and Guides What’s Covered in Your La Leona Tour

  • Expert Guided Adventure: A certified, local guide leads the entire journey, providing specialized knowledge and ensuring your safety during the river hike and cave swim to the waterfall.
  • Convenient Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned, round-trip Transportation is included directly from your hotel or rental location – including pickups at the Westin Resort at Reserva Conchal in Brasilito.
  • Safety Equipment: Essential Life Jackets and necessary gear are provided for navigating the river sections and swimming in the waterfall pool.
  • Food and Refreshments: A delicious, traditional Costa Rican Lunch is included, perfectly timed to refuel you after your trek, alongside fresh bottled water throughout the day.
  • Dry Bag: A complimentary Dry Bag is provided to safely store your camera and personal items during the river and swimming portions of the adventure.

Essential Gear & Checklist for Your La Leona River Hike

  • Proper Shoes (Mandatory): Closed-toe shoes that can get wet (like sturdy sneakers, water shoes, or trekking sandals) are necessary for climbing, hiking, and wading through the river on the La Leona trail. Flip-flops are not allowed.
  • Swimwear: Wear your swimsuit under your clothes, as you will be swimming into the cave to reach the waterfall.
  • Change of Clothes & Towels: Bring a full change of clothes and a towel for a comfortable and dry ride back to your hotel after the wet hike and swim.
  • Sun & Insect Protection: Pack high-quality sunscreen for the exposed parts of the hike and insect repellent for the jungle trails.
  • Extra Water: While water is provided with lunch, we strongly recommend bringing extra water to ensure you stay fully hydrated throughout the challenging 2-hour river hike.
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