Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Costa Rica
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Guide
- Tips
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 7PRM+CX8, Provincia de Alajuela, Pueblo Nuevo, Costa Rica
We meet at this especific point, then we start the route.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 04/12/2025 - 05/10/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tyler_V
This hike was AMAZING. Our guide was great...friendly, fun and full of information. The hike is not easy. The most difficult part is a walk down a road to the canyon (theres a gate at top you cant go through), and at the end going back up...steep and goes on for a bit. But in the canyon it is beyond beautiful and an exciting hike, crossing the water a few times and getting to swim for a bit. 10/10 recommend.
Reviews
4.9
based on 82 reviews
Ace_S, Apr 2026
Amazing hike. Definitely want to be in shape for this, José our guide was super helpful making sure nobody slipped or got left behind. Overall it was an amazing experience. Pura Vida!
Martha_H, Apr 2026
This hike is for people that are fit, comfortable with moving water, and ready for a fun long day. The walk back to the car is brutal after the adventure, but it’s worth it. I wouldn’t suggest it for kids under 13 or 14 as the water can be deep and the currents are strong. Make sure you have good footwear for getting wet, dirty, and a lot of hiking.
Vasiliki_P, Apr 2026
I never write reviews but I have to be honest for this one. It didn't deserve the $60. Our guide did not speak a word of English and clearly hates his job. Language wasn't the issue as he didn't talk at all with 2 locals in the group too. We walked fast-paced in silence for the entire 5 hours of the tour. We didn't have time to enjoy any of the scenery that we passed by during the hike. We did the Canyon waterfall tour, and the waterfall is indeed beautiful. We saw locals do the trail by themselves, which is possible because the trail is marked well with arrows and ribbons on trees. So we were very disappointed with a guide who didn't want to communicate with us at all. The reason we booked a guided tour was to learn more about the area, vegetation etc not running to the spot and back.
Max_F, Apr 2026
We randomly happened upon this guided hike and so far (we are still out exploring) it’s our favorite thing we’ve done. The waterfall(s) themselves are more than I expected and well… I expected a lot. Our guide was wonderful, safe, knowledgeable, and kind. Could not recommend this adventure enough.
Although there is some buzz about it being illegal, it is more of a hike that is “not approved”. It’s not super sketchy, and did not feel unsafe. A guide is a MUST though… I’m adventurous but I would not try this alone.
A+ all around!
Alexandra_W, Apr 2026
This was our absolute favorite activity we did in Costa Rica! Beautiful and unique hike crossing the river and ending at the most stunning waterfalls. It’s unlike anything I’ve done before, and the guide was amazing at ensuring our safety and helping us in the more difficult parts.
Bryan_k, Mar 2026
This was incredible, the guides were great and the waterfalls amazing!! The hike is very challenging, so wear shoes that can get wet and grip the rocks. You will be in the water and also going up steep, muddy terrains.
Marlena_M, Mar 2026
It was such an amazing experience. Loved the hike, the views and swimming in the waterfall so much!
The guide was super nice. The trip would be more better, if the guide is giving a little more information about flora and fauna while hiking :)
Reiana_J, Mar 2026
This was so fun and adventurous Kenneth had great energy and was very helpful. This is definitely an experience well worth it!
Sierra_V, Mar 2026
Amazing experience. Challenging hole, be prepared to scale canyons and cross rushing rivers on slippery rocks. But the guides help you and it’s so worth it.
Melissa_K, Mar 2026
This was our favorite excursion on our trip to Costa Rica! What an exhilarating experience! The views were extraordinary, our guide was helpful, fun, funny, and made sure we were safe the whole time. Good to note, this is not for the weak. This was a very technical hike with rapid river crossings and steep incline/declines that require 3 points of contact at all times.
Casey_S, Mar 2026
Ok most of these previous reviews made me think that this hike was going to be a death hike. And while it was technical, it is no where NEAR what people made it out to be. If you have any kind of hiking experience, you will be fine. The toughest part for me was going through water up to my waist, but it wasn't as bad as I had imagined AT ALL. One thing I will note (because I was trying to find a review about shoe-wear before going) DO NOT wear hiking boots. If you only have the option of either hiking boot or tennis shoe (as me and my three girlfriends did) then definitely choose tennis shoe. You're constantly going in and out of water and a hiking boot will be way too heavy the whole time. Tennis shoe is the way to go. To be honest, I almost skipped this hike because the reviews had made me so nervous but y'all it was so not bad and SO worth it!!
Joshua_H, Feb 2026
Was about 2 miles, with lots of rock scrambling, some with rope, one river crossing with rope, beautiful views, very helpful, friendly guides who are very knowledgeable about the area. Somewhat strenuous, with slippery rocks, mud, trailed through the jungle. Highly recommend, one of, if not the best experience of our whole trip
Tiffany_W, Feb 2026
This excursion is a must do for the adventurous spirit! As you’ll read another reviews, it is a strenuous hike just to get to the start of the trail. It rained for days prior to our experience therefore, the waterfall was too dangerous to swim underneath or jump in. But, the hike to the top and the entire experience was breathtaking! The guides were wonderfully helpful every step of the way. This is not for the faint of heart! Only you know your physical abilities. My bff is old enough to be my mother (73-yrs) and she’s a bad *ss. We are both sore and tired and it was worth every second!
Tyler_V, Feb 2026
This hike was AMAZING. Our guide was great...friendly, fun and full of information. The hike is not easy. The most difficult part is a walk down a road to the canyon (theres a gate at top you cant go through), and at the end going back up...steep and goes on for a bit. But in the canyon it is beyond beautiful and an exciting hike, crossing the water a few times and getting to swim for a bit. 10/10 recommend.
Morgan_M, Feb 2026
This hike was amazing. Definitely for adventurous souls and those who are well versed in hiking! Christian was a great guide and was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Jose_T, Feb 2026
Best Tour Guides Ever. Very Helpful And Out Going Definitely Recommended Trying It. Was Ready To Book Again
Kali_H, Feb 2026
Amazing guide. It was slightly raining the guide was very helpful, patient, and literally helping everyone. Beautiful spot.
Max_S, Jan 2026
Most underrated place in Costa Rica! This should be on everyone’s bucket list. Both guides were awesome as well!
Greg_B, Jan 2026
Great hike, it rained a lot that week so didn't get to go on the second part of the hike. That being said I'd definitely do it again.
Josh_D, Jan 2026
This is a very hard "hike". Scrambling over rocks, climbing down and up steep cliffs, a walk uphill almost an hour long. The views and experience is super cool but this is work, hard work. I also question if access to the area is even legal. The guides were pretty poor.
Judith_S, Dec 2025
It was an awesome trip and it shows the wonderful nature of costa rica from its best! The guide was super nice and engaged that we have a nice experience!
Brittany_N, Nov 2025
I went with my husband and this was a highlight of our Costa Rica trip. Communication ahead of time was great, they provided a direct Waze link so was easy to navigate and find. We didn’t have cellular service once we got close so was good to already have the navigation going.
The actual hike was great. You should be ready for an adventure, it’s not easy. There was a lot of rainfall the day before and that morning so the river was powerful and when we crossed you could feel the power against your legs. The guide is super helpful in ensuring everyone makes it across the river safely.
The waterfalls are absolutely stunning and totally worth the adventure in. The hike out is tough, the main road you come down on, just remember you have to walk back up/out! It’s long and steep, you should be in decent shape if you want to do this hike.
Amy_A, Nov 2025
This was the best hike I’ve ever done in my life!! With that being said, it is a hike for an experienced hiker. The entire hike, is climbing over rocks, very slippery rocks where one bad foot placement or slip and there goes your ankle/leg. You cross rivers, not calm rivers, very dangerous rivers with very strong currents where again, one bad foot placement and you are gone. You see waterfalls the entire way pretty much, but the end is stunningly magical!! Our tour guides Kenneth and Jose were nothing short of phenomenal!!
I would absolutely recommend this hike as it was the best part of our trip! However, if you have never hiked before, don’t hike often, are not in shape not even a little bit, or have any kind of knee pain or any kind of pain for that patter, this is not for you. I want to be as honest as possible.
Thank you Kenneth and Jose for everything!!!
Deborah_M, Nov 2025
It was fabulous! NOT A HIKE FOR BEGINNERS. We hiked up and down trails, rivers, rocks, swimming under the waterfall and had a blast. We saw some of the most spectacular waterfalls! Our guide was amazing! He was so knowledgeable!
YuWen_C, Nov 2025
It was truly amazing waterfall, I’ve seen and did lots of river hikes for waterfalls, this waterfall is definitely in the top three. I wouldn’t say it’s a 5 hours hike, we started at 7:30 and finished at 10ish the hike for me wasn’t hard, I was expecting a bit longer hike still enjoyed it tho, we also went on a day after a very heavy rain so the river was bit rough, the guide used ropes to help us through, was really fun, the guild was great, took really good care of us as well, definitely recommend.
GURPREET_K, Nov 2025
Overall it was a good experience. Was disappointed that we had to wait 1 hour for another couple to join after we had already started the hike. I think they must have been a last minute booking and the company wanted to accommodate them, which is nice, but it left me alone on the trail for an hour while the guide went back to get them.
The biggest issue with the day was a lack of communication. I signed up to do the Jurassic Canyon hike. We did the whole hike and it was at the end that the guide said we were not going to do Jurassic Canyon after-all. Afterwards the company said we didn’t do it because of weather conditions… but the guide never said that to me and we went on a different trail than what I signed up for. Was disappointing because I planned 2 days of my trip to do this specific hike and I think the company should state that they reserve the right to do an entirely different trail if necessary.
The guide was nice and kept us safe. There were times where he was just on his phone and I bumped my head on a few rocks, I think he could have been a bit more attentive as the trail is risky.
Luis_C, Sep 2025
Best hike you’ll ever do. Having a helpful guide made all the difference. This is a very satisfying experience. Highlight of the trail guaranteed
Julie_C, Feb 2026
Great experience.
Breathtaking scenery to discover how magnificent nature is.
Very friendly and kind guides.
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