Upon booking you will receive a detailed booking confirmation via email with information on where to arrive (Google Maps and Waze Link Included) what to bring and photos of the parking lot or the main entrance.
Fresh food. Cold drinks. Good vibes after your adventure.
Guests who select “Reserve a Table” will receive a follow-up message from our team with the option to pre-order meals and drinks in advance.
This allows our kitchen to begin preparing your order before the tour ends, helping provide faster service and a smoother experience upon arrival to the restaurant.
🍽 Food Menu
Costa Rican casados, burgers, pasta, vegetarian options, snacks, and more.
Explore volcanic river canyons on an adventurous Rincon de la Vieja day trip near Liberia, combining the famous La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike with exciting river tubing.
Start with the unique hiking tour to La Leona Waterfall, following jungle trails, crossing rivers, and swimming through epic rock formations to reach the hidden waterfall cave. After a short break at our tour base, continue with river tubing through fun Class I, II, and III rapids on the Colorado River.
See what our La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour is like and secure your spot today!
Combine the La Leona Waterfall Hike and river tubing in one exciting Rincon de la Vieja day trip.
✔️ Experience Nature Up Close
Explore the impressive volcanic river canyons of Rincon de la Vieja from within, swimming through the bright blue river and tubing down exciting rapids.
✔️ Best Value
Save money and time by booking two adventure tours in one combo package.
✔️ Perfect Day Trip from Liberia
Located just 20 min from Liberia and about 40 min from Guanacaste Airport (LIR), this combo is an easy way to experience Rincon de la Vieja in one day.
La Leona Waterfall + Tubing – Location
Both activities start at the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike tour base in the small village of Curubandé, just 20 minutes from Liberia in Guanacaste.
On the La Leona Waterfall tour you’ll hike along the Río Blanco, while the river tubing adventure takes place on the Colorado River. 4×4 transportation from our reception to both activities is included in the tour. After your first activity, you’ll return to our tour base, where you can take a short break and enjoy lunch or a snack at our on-site La Leona Restaurant before getting ready for your second tour.
La Leona Waterfall Adventure HikeLocation
Entrance to La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
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La Leona Waterfall + Tubing – Booking Options
Book your La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour as a self-drive trip or with transportation included.
💡 Please note: Both activities in this combo tour are offered as group tours with other travelers. If you prefer a private experience with a dedicated guide just for your group, more personalized attention, and the flexibility to go at your own pace, we recommend our ➡️ Private La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Tour.
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Self-Drive Tour
Meet at Tour Starting Point
Best if you have your own car or prefer to travel independently
Free and monitored parking is available at our tour office in Curubandé.
⭐ Most convenient option – we take care of everything
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb, or preferred location, take you to the tour starting points, wait for you, and drive you back afterward.
⚠️ All tours have to be reserved in advance. If you arrive without a reservation, you may have to wait several hours for a guide or may not be able to join a tour that day.
La Leona Waterfall and River Tubing – Itinerary
See what to expect on the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike and Rincon de la Vieja river tubing.
💡 Please note: This is an example itinerary, and the order of the activities may vary.
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
⏱ About 2.5-3 Hrs
🚶4 km (2.5 mi)
📍Río BlancoRiver
Meet your guide and get ready with a life jacket and dry bag. A fun 5-minute 4×4 ride will take you to the trailhead.
Begin the hike along jungle trails, over volcanic rocks and ladders, cross rivers and, with a little luck, spot local wildlife.
To reach the hidden waterfall cave, you’ll swim through an epic canyon in the bright blue river, with your guide always close to assist you when needed.
Enjoy the breathtaking La Leona Waterfall, surrounded by volcanic formations, and the natural pool, before making your way back through the forest.
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Short Break
After the hike, we’ll take a short break at our tour base to get ready for the Rincon de la Vieja river tubing.
Optional: Enjoy lunch, a snack or a refreshing drink at our on-site ➡️La Leona Restaurantbefore continuing the tour.
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Rincon de la Vieja Tubing
⏱ About 1.5 Hours
🌊 Class I, II & III Rapids
📍Colorado River
For the river tubing adventure, you’ll get a life jacket and helmet before another 5-minute 4×4 ride and short walk take you to the Colorado River.
Your guides will give you a short safety briefing, and then it’s time to get in the water!
Splash through exciting rapids and float through calmer sections, surrounded by impressive volcanic canyon walls and tropical forest.
A team of experienced guides will accompany you throughout the tubing tour, positioning themselves at every faster rapid to help you pass through safely.
See why our guests recommend the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour in Rincon de la Vieja.
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Mark Hinton · Google Reviews
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“We had a fantastic time on the waterfall hike and river tubing with Wil. It was a good amount of adventure for our family with teenagers. The waterfall was more impressive than how it looks in the photos. Wil was a lot of fun, and taught us about the trees in the forest. In the river tubing, guides help you stay on course and free you when you get stuck. They also carry the tubes to and from the water for you!”
“We had the most amazing visit today! We can’t say enough about our tour guide, Victor, and the rest of your staff. We loved both the tubing and the waterfall tour. It was the perfect challenge for our party of 10, and we enjoyed every beautiful moment. We can’t wait to visit again!“
The La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour is beginner-friendly and a great adventure for families with kids, but may not be ideal for everyone.
Who is this tour NOT suitable for?
❌ Not suitable for people with knee, ankle, walking or mobility limitations
❌ Children under 6 are not allowed
❌ Not suitable during pregnancy
🏊 Don’t know how to swim? No problem!
Life jackets are mandatory, so you can simply float during the swimming sections of the hike or if you happen to fall out of your tube.
🛡️ Safety on the Tour
✔️ Life jackets are mandatory for both tours
✔️ Close assistance from experienced guides
✔️ River conditions are monitored closely and tours only operate when water levels are safe
✔️ All guides carry emergency equipment & radios
✔️ Young kids are accompanied by a dedicated guide throughout the river tubing tour
ℹ️ No prior hiking or tubing experience is needed, but a basic level of fitness is required.
Practical Information
📍 How to Get to the Tour
Located just 20 minutes from Liberia and 40 minutes from Guanacaste Airport (LIR), the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour makes a perfect Rincon de la Vieja day trip.
You can get to the tour starting point in Curubandé with your own or a rental car or by choosing the option with transportation included.
If you don’t have a car available, or simply prefer the most convenient option, you can book the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour with transportation included.
🚐 Why Choose Transportation Included?
✔️ Hotel Pickup throughout Guanacaste
✔️ Flexible transfers: include the tour as a stop between two destinations
✔️ Get the best price by booking transportation together with your tour
✔️ Optional stops along the way for food or souvenirs
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Enjoy convenient shuttle service throughout Guanacaste.
Can children join the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour?
Yes, the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike and Rincon de la Vieja river tubing are great activities for active kids ages 6 and older.
On the La Leona Waterfall hike, kids usually enjoy climbing over rocks and ladders, crossing rivers, looking for wildlife and swimming to the waterfall cave. Children should be comfortable with these activities and with walking for 2.5–3 hours. Our experienced guides will be there to assist them whenever needed.
On the Rincon de la Vieja Tubing tour, young kids are accompanied by a dedicated guide who holds onto their tube throughout the tour and helps them safely navigate through the rapids.
Is the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour safe?
Yes, our La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Tour is operated with high safety standards, experienced guides, and professional safety equipment. Especially during the rainy season, we check river conditions multiple times a day and only operate when conditions are safe.
On the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike, our guides closely assist you through the more challenging sections and carry radios and emergency kits. During the Rincon de la Vieja tubing adventure, a team of guides accompanies the group and positions themselves at the faster rapids to help everyone pass through safely.
How long does the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Tour take?
The whole combo tour takes about 4.5–5 hours. The La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike usually takes 2–3 hours from start to finish, depending on the group size and pace. After a short break at our tour base, where you can have lunch, the Rincon de la Vieja tubing tour takes about 1.5 hours.
Is lunch included in the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Tour?
Lunch is not included in the tour price, but during the break between the La Leona Waterfall hike and river tubing, you can choose to enjoy a meal, snack or refreshing drink from the varied menu at our on-site ➡️ La Leona Restaurant. We recommend reserving a table in advance during booking.
Is transportation included in the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Tour?
Transportation from your accommodation to our tour office is not included in the tour price, but you can add it during booking by choosing the option ➡️ with transportation.
4×4 transportation between our reception and the tour starting points is included for all guests.
How difficult is the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike?
The La Leona Waterfall tour is rated as moderate. You’ll hike on uneven and rocky forest trails, cross rivers, climb over small rocks and ladders, and swim through short sections of the river. You don’t need any previous hiking experience, but a basic level of fitness is required. Swimming skills are not necessary, as you’ll wear a life jacket and can use ropes to move through the swimming sections. Your guide will assist you along the trail whenever needed.
Do I need to know how to swim for the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour?
No, you don’t need to know how to swim for the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour.Life jackets are provided and mandatory for everyone.
During the swimming sections of the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike, you can simply float and move along the safety ropes set up across the river. If you happen to fall out of your tube during the river tubing tour, just float in your life jacket and wait a few seconds for a guide to help you back into your tube.
What should I wear for the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing tour?
For the La Leona Waterfall and Tubing Tour, we recommend wearing light, fast-drying sports clothes and closed-toe shoes or sandals with straps. Flip-flops are not allowed on both tours.
