COSTA RICA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 waterfall tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Review of La Fortuna Waterfall, with ticket value, 500-step hike, swimming tips, timing advice, and practical details for your Costa Rica visit.
“Beautiful site to see and awesome being able to swim at the waterfall! Good climb back up those stairs make sure you’re prepared!”
Review of La Paz Waterfall Gardens near San Jose, with waterfalls, wildlife exhibits, walking tips, pricing, food, transport, and booking advice.
“Very well done park. A lot of attention to detail on making it a beautiful place to visit. Must do if staying near San Jose. Even the buffet lunch was good, and I'm not usually a fan of park food.”
Hike 10 waterfalls near Jacó, climb with ropes, swim in jungle pools, and enjoy a Costa Rican lunch for $55. Know the fitness demands first.
“This was the BEST excursion we did! Jorge was amazing and informative. We not only saw and learned about interesting plants we also saw the mist beautiful butterflies and a Macaw. The food is totally worth it. I strongly recommend this hike to anyone who wants adventure. You climb up rocks with ropes, swim or wade through pools and enjoy the rainforest with Jorges’ guidance”
Review of Arenal horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, with route details, fitness advice, horse safety, pricing, and booking tips.
“The entire ride is on the road to the top, shared with tractors taking zip liners up to the top. My wife got kicked in the foot by another horse and has a nice bruise this morning. We were really hoping for a walk through nature or the farm. The walk to the waterfall and the waterfall itself was very pretty. That made the trip worth it. But quicker ways to see it are available.”
Review of a Poás Volcano, La Paz waterfalls, and coffee tour from San José, including price, timing, guides, weather tips, and value.
“Experience was smooth and we got lucky with being able to see Poas minutes before the clouds came in. Our driver and tour guide Charlie was really good and knowledgeable. Lunch was good even for our family of vegetarians.”
Review of Tamarindo’s La Leona Waterfall hike, with river crossings, swimming, lunch, transport, guide tips, difficulty, and value.
“This was my fifth time in Costa Rica and I've been on multiple hikes in different regions but this one was absolutely off the charts. Our guide was terrific, a combination of fun, informative, and super friendly. The degree of difficulty was moderate and included stunning scenery and landscapes that I'll never forget. It also involved a short swim up a crystal clear river through gorgeous giant rock formations to reach a magnificent waterfall. That brought the experience to a whole other level. If you're into nature, wildlife, and adventure, then do NOT miss this tour.”
Review of La Leona Waterfall Hike and river tubing near Rincon de la Vieja, with safety tips, pricing, timing, and honest advice.
“I lovedddd my tour guide Brandy he was amazing and made sure i was safe the whole time. He was really sweet and genuine. I wish i could see him again. The waterfall hike was super exciting and the water tubing also was adrenaline pumping Mucha diversión !!!”
Review of Jaco’s Ocean Ranch adventure with ATVs, waterfall rappelling, ziplining, tractor rides, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“A full day fun of adventures! Our guides were fabulous and went out of their way to ensure everyone felt comfortable with all the activities. I’d recommend this for family bonding trips.”
Review of Jaco’s ATV, zipline, waterfall, and rainforest lunch combo, with practical tips on value, fitness, deposits, timing, and what to expect.
“The whole family had a blast on the ATVs. Made frequent stops to admire scenery and to be checked with tour guides that we were all doing good. Stopped by a waterfall and was able to enjoy water taking photos and cooling off in the water. Our tour guides assisted in taking photos of our family. We enjoyed being able to drive through forest, flatlands and also going through the muddy areas. We love adventure as a family. Thank you again for making a memorable experience for all of us.”
Review of a private Costa Rica day tour from Tamarindo with sloths, coffee, chocolate, a waterfall, lunch, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide was awesome today…..I can’t remember his name, but it was Saturday, January 10, 2026. The car ride is a bit long, but that’s just the geography of Costa Rica.”
Explore Costa Rica’s Ebano rainforest, spot wildlife, swim beneath twin waterfalls, and enjoy a small-group tour for $85.
“Caesar and his family did a wonderful job showing us the various things of interest in the forest. The waterfalls were wonderful and swimming in them was great.”
Hike four Monteverde waterfalls, cross rustic bridges, swim in the river, ride horseback uphill, and enjoy a Costa Rican lunch.
“The waterfalls were amazing and a nice long hike to see all of them. Rained a lot but didn't stop us! Had a 30m horse ride at the end which was fun, then a lovely lunch before transfer home. Thank you very much! Charlie and Cheryl”
Review of a San José day trip to Poás Volcano, a Costa Rican coffee farm, and a possible waterfall stop, with honest value tips.
“You get just enough time at the volcano and waterfall! The coffee tour was pretty cool, and the guide there was very informative.”
Review of Costa Rica’s Poas Volcano, Doka coffee plantation, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens day trip from San Jose, with tips on value and walking.
“Un tour muy completo, los guías Edgar y Ricardo fueron muy puntualles, amables y atentos en todo momento, siempre mostrando respeto y compartiendo sus conocimientos y experiencia. Los 3 lugares que visitamos están increíbles!! En lo personal nos encantaron los jardines de la catarata de La Paz!!”
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