An Adventure Hike off the beaten track along the banks of the Blanco River!
Hotel Pick up
- After pick up from your hotel, you will stop for coffee and/or breakfast, you will be driven (1-2 hours depending on pick up location) up to Curubande on Rincon de la Vieja Volcano.
La Leona Waterfall Hike
- An intimate private tour of the most off the beaten track trail to La Leona Waterfall. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike alongside the blue waters of Rio Blanco located deep in the canyons of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano where you will spot wildlife with your local guide along the way.
- You will be lead along the shaded path that goes upriver, stopping by 5 different pools and passing through a stone canyon, caves and small waterfalls until you reach the entrance of the canyon that leads to La Leona waterfall. Here you put your things in a drybag to jump into the water and swim a short distance to the waterfall. The waterfall has a stone beach in front of it where you can take photos. There is also a nice pool to splash around.
Costa Rican Lunch
- You will then hike back to enjoy a plentiful Costa Rican style lunch. There are plenty of options for dietary restrictions such as vegetarians, gluten free, and vegan.
Disclaimer:
- THIS TOUR IS FOR HIKERS WITH NO CURRENT PHYSICAL INJURY OR HEALTH CONCERNS. THE TRAIL HAS MANY ROCKS AND ROOTS. THERE ARE SECTIONS OF THE TOUR THAT INVOLVE SWIMMING AND CROSSING THE RIVER. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER. LIFE JACKETS ARE PROVIDED.
SELF DRIVE:
- You will need to meet your tour guide 8:45 am @ La Leona Waterfall - Your maps link will be sent in your confirmation
TRANSPORTATION INFO:
We pick up from the hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas:
- Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 7:00 AM
- Langosta/Tamarindo: 7:00 AM
- Conchal (W/Westin Conchal), Brasilito : 7:00 AM
- Playa Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: 7:00 AM
- Las Catalinas: 7:00 AM
- RIU Hotels Main Security Gate, Not the Lobby: 7:00 AM
- Playas del Coco: 7:00 AM
- Playa Hermosa/Panama(Occ/Sec Papagayo, Villas Sol, Condovac, Mangroove): 7:00 AM
- Liberia Peri Supermarket: 7:30 AM
- Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: 7:00 AM
Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour. Please be ready outside 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time, but it can take up to 20 minutes longer depending on the day's pick up schedule and traffic.