Liberia, Costa Rica

Horse riding

Admire the beauty of nature on a guided adventure hike to La Leona Waterfall. Enjoy your guide to yourself on this private tour. Put your hiking skills to the test as you cross rivers, rock formations, and paths. Swim through the canyon to the waterfall. After meeting your guide, be driven to the hike starting point. Walk walk in the forest next to the Blanco River that comes from the volcano. Go around incredible rock formations, cross streams of water, and go up small ladders as you make your way toward the waterfall. At the very end, pull yourself with a rope inside the water to get into a big cave to see La Leona Waterfall. Finally, return to the meeting point with your guide.

A guided tour to a beautiful waterfall is a memorable experience. Doing this on horseback makes the experience unforgettable. Your 2.5 hour guided tour will begin at the Hotel Hacienda, where you will mount your gentle and people-friendly horses. You will set out to visit the stunning Oropéndola Waterfall first, taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. Filled with flora and fauna unique to the area it will be a unique experience. During the final part of the trip you will enter the forest in which the waterfall is located. Here you will need to dismount. Though the walk is easy to do by foot, it cannot be accomplished by the horse. In the forest you will find the mesmerizing Oropéndola Waterfall. Standing 25 metres (82 feet) in height, it is just begging onlookers to take a refreshing dip into its depths. Here you may wish to explore the peaceful canyon in which the waterfall is located. After exploring the area with your guide, you will take your time returning to your horse before mounting up again and returning to the lovely Hacienda Hotel. For those looking to fully appreciate the natural beauty of Costa Rica in a relaxed fashion, you cannot miss out on this laid back, yet enlightening tour.

Experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica on a one-day nature tour in Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hike the Las Pailas Trail in the park to discover the raw nature and amazing wildlife. With a bilingual naturalist guide, walk the 3.5-kilometer, circular path through the tropical forest to enjoy the best views of the volcano. Walk to the mirador to see the Rincón de la Vieja and Santa María Volcanoes, and beyond to the Pacific Ocean. Trek to a stunning waterfall that descends into a beautiful sky-blue pool. Stop here for a cooling swim, or to enjoy the lovely surroundings.  Afterwards, rejuvenate yourself in the Rio Negro Hot Springs and Mud Baths. Smother your skin in heated volcanic clay, then wash it off in the cold river before jumping back in the hot pools. End your tour with a delicious buffet lunch at La Hacienda Restaurant.

Discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of Costa Rica on a guided day trip. Swim in a waterfall, explore a virgin rainforest, do a skywalk, meet sloths, spot frogs, and more. Sample a typical lunch, chocolate, coffee, and sugar cane as you discover the authentic Costa Rica in the intimate and high quality service of the very small groups that we operates. After pickup, head straight to start your adventure by swimming in a beautiful natural waterfall in the middle of a tropical forest. Marvel at the beauty of the surrounding Costa Rican nature. Then, travel for around 40 minutes to Tenorio, where you will explore a virgin rainforest. Learn the secrets of the amazing jungles of Costa Rica from your naturalist tour guide as you hike through the rainforest. Then, do a skywalk across incredible hanging bridges that provide the most gorgeous views of this paradise (hike: 1.5 miles (2.5 km)). Snap photos as you explore. After working up an appetite, visit a small local restaurant for a taste of authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Tuck into a delicious lunch that you will never forget. Discover the flower garden with the most beautiful butterflies and take pictures with and of them. Next, go on a short walk to discover Costa Rican wildlife. See sloths in their natural habitat up close as you explore their marvelous ecosystem. Search for world-famous frogs, including incredible red-eyed tree frogs and tiny poison dart frogs. Next, visit a small local farm to taste and learn everything about the traditional natural coffee and chocolate of Costa Rica. Discover how everything is made by hand. Taste natural sugar cane. Finally, return to your pickup location after your authentic Costa Rican experience.

There are four main activities during this day of adventure: canopy (zip line) tour and rappelling through the Rio Blanco Canyon, a tubing adventure on the Rio Negro River with class 3 rapids, a horseback riding Costa Rica adventure, and relaxing with volcano-heated thermal waters, steam, and mud bath. The package also includes a delicious lunch at Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant. This is an action-packed day! Your guide provides instruction for all the activities, ensures your safety, and makes sure you have a great time! The adventures are a blast, and the views of the river, canyons, and wildlife are unbeatable. Join us for an amazing day experiencing all the best that Costa Rica has to offer. You don’t want to miss it!

Enjoy an eco-luxury rainforest experience at Sensoria in the Costa Rican rainforest on Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Walk through the exotic jungle, see the fluorescent Aguilar Waterfall and swim in Pilon Thermal Pool, before ending your visit with a delicious lunch of local produce.  On arrival, your guide is waiting to take you on a trek through the beautiful tropical rainforest on the northern slope of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. The 6km trail is alive with a vibrant ecosystem and there is plenty of wildlife and plants to be seen along the way.  Feel the strength of the fresh wind channeled through the canyon at Buenos Aires Waterfall. See continuously running fresh water at Danta Pool and Waterfall, a natural magnet for wildlife which can often be seen drinking and bathing here. Walk to Aguilar Pool and Waterfall, rich in silicon which covers the river stones in a smooth white layer. The sun’s reflection produces a magical fluorescent blue color that is hard to resist.  Explore the magnificent Jicara Pool and Waterfall, named after a very special tree - Jicaro de Danto. This unique tree is endemic to the Guanacaste and Tilaran mountain ranges and its fruit which looks like giant pickles is loved by tapirs and bats. Take a dip in the warm, curative volcanic waters of Pilon Thermal Pool. These waters are widely known for their healing and nourishing properties for the skin and hair. If weather permits, your guide can take you to the canopy of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park, where on a clear day you can see the Lake of Nicaragua and the majestic Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Finish your rainforest experience with lunch. Select from a menu offering vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and omnivorous options. Enjoy delicious Costa Rican coffee afterward along with locally made sweets.

Enjoy the rejuvenating effects of a natural spa in the sprawling ranch of Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Spend some time thermo-mineral water flowing straight from volcanic springs. Treat your skin in a wood-heated sauna, volcanic mud baths, and room temperature pools. Whilst relaxing in the outdoor pools, watch for monkeys, Blue Morpho butterflies and other wildlife in the adjacent forest.

Experience a day of adventure with a canopy tour, hot springs, a natural spa, thrilling water slides, and horseback riding. This fun-filled tour is great for both adrenaline-seekers and nature-lovers. Get picked up from your hotel head to the Buena Vista Lodge and Adventure Center to start your experience. Take a canopy tour, where you’ll glide through the treetops and cross hanging bridges. Then enjoy a horseback ride along nature trails as you admire the beautiful landscape. Afterwards, soothe your muscles with a volcanic mud bath and relax in the swimming pool. During the tour you’ll savor a buffet lunch, with vegan and vegetarian options available, along with local coffee, natural juices, and water. At the end of your day trip, get dropped back at your hotel.

Immerse yourself in the natural landscape of the Guanacaste area on a hiking tour with a private guide from Tamarindo. Cross rivers, climb canyons, and tailor the tour to your interests. Enjoy La Leona waterfall by swimming in its pool and exploring the nearby caves and rock formations. Start with pickup from your hotel in the Guanacaste area before driving to the nature preserve. Hike a route to La Leona waterfall which takes you across rivers and canyons. On the way, pass by two smaller waterfalls hidden between the canyons, and make a stop to swim in the turquoise river. Adapt the private tour to your interests and fitness levels, and learn about the landscape of the region from your local guide. Finish with a drop-off back at your accommodation.

Leave Guanacaste for an unforgettable experience. You will be passing through different kind of forest. Dry forest at the beginning; transition forest and rain forest would be seen on the way to the volcano. We will pick you up at the hotel in the early morning to take you to the Arenal area. On the way there, you will have breakfast to boost your energy for the day. This trip takes you to a unique and diverse variety of ecosystems where you will see the most scenic natural beauty in Costa Rica, and the majestic Arenal Volcano. A short walk will introduce you to the interactions of the rainforest and the hanging bridges will show you a different view of the area. After lunch, the hot mineral springs will give you the opportunity to relax.