Waterfall Bajos del Toro Hiking Experience

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San Jose, Costa Rica

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don’t let your experience of Costa Rican nature be rubbing elbows with 100 other travelers. With this small-group tour, your guide leads you into the jungle for a moderate hike, where you’ll follow bubbling streams, trek in the world of volcanoes, and get misted by waterfalls. With transportation and lunch provided, it’s a ready-made adventure into the wild.

Experience Costa Rica's nature at its finest, with the comfort of a guide leading the way
Snacks, lunch, water, and trekking poles provided for the 4-mile (6.5km) hike
Hassle-free pickup from downtown San Jose
Limited to 8 travelers, you'll get a more personalized hiking experience

What's Included

Bottled water
Breakfast
Snacks
Lunch
Guide/Expert from the area
Trekking poles
Hotel pick up & drop off

Travel insurance
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick-up and drop-off service included for downtown areas such as: Paseo Colon, Sabana, Pavas, Rohrmoser, Escazú, Santa Ana & Lindora. Please send us your hotel address at the time of the booking to coordinate your transportation. Additional cost apply to areas outside of downtown.

Meeting point

Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
San José Province, San José, Sabana Norte, Costa Rica

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bajos del Toro

7 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bajos del Toro

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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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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Reviews

5.0

based on 21 reviews

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Excellent trip to Bajos del Toro

Francisco_D, Dec 2025

My wife and I recently took a day trip to the Bajos del Toro area in Costa Rica, focusing on the Gemelas Waterfalls and the Catarata del Toro Waterfall. If you're looking for jaw-dropping natural beauty without the massive crowds of more touristy spots, this hidden gem in the cloud forest is absolutely worth it. Our tour included breakfast and lunch at a local restaurant. We both had the traditional Costa Rican breakfast and enjoyed it very much. Especially since we were dining with locals at a traditional restaurant. Our tour guide from, DoTicoTours, Eric was fantastic. He guided our hike through beautiful terrain all the way to the Gemelas (Twin) Waterfalls. He is also a very good photographer and took beautiful pictures of me and my wife. At the Gemelas Waterfalls, we asked if we could change the tour and head towards the Catarata del Toro Waterfalls. He said that it would be no problem at all, and we left towards one of the tallest waterfalls of Costa Rica. The views of the 90 meter (100 yards) waterfall, were spectacular! Overall, this was one of the highlights of our Costa Rica trip. Bajos del Toro has cooler temperatures and endless green landscapes. If you like personalized attention, love nature and if you're reasonably fit, don't miss it. Just bring good shoes, water, snacks, and rain gear. This tour is without doubt a 5 out of 5 stars and Eric is an outstanding guide. We'd go back in a heartbeat.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for choosing DoTicoTours for your visit to Bajos del Toro. We truly appreciate your kind words about the experience, the waterfalls, and the local breakfast and lunch. It means a lot to us to know you enjoyed both the natural beauty and the authentic cultural touch of the tour. Your feedback motivates our team to continue delivering high-quality, memorable experiences. We hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica again soon. Best regards, Eric

Magical guided day hike from San Jose!

Amy_E, Dec 2025

We were looking for a longer waterfall day hike to fill a spare day in San Jose, Costa Rica visiting from Seattle, WA, USA. We were fortunate to learn about Do Tico Tours and participate in a spectacular blue waterfall hike with Eric, the knowledgeable and passionate owner of the company who is a very experienced hiker. Excellent communication and easy pick up from our hotel around 6am (it ended up being a private tour with just us, but he says the tours stay small under 6 people). We then embarked on a beautiful drive to a small town near Poas Volcano. Delicious breakfast and lunch included. Comfortable 4X4 vehicle and careful driving up and down small mountain roads that would be hard to traverse on a tour bus or on one’s own in a rented car without a guide. Eric ensured we were staying safe on the hike by pointing out safety techniques and tricky parts. Our hike down to the falls was around 10km; I would consider it a moderate hike with some downhill and rope rappelling. Though, for people less experienced with hiking or with mobility needs, alternative routes are available. Eric took amazing photos, too! Highly recommend for people who enjoy hiking visiting Costa Rica and are seeking a hiking adventure out of San Jose or beyond.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for your detailed and kind review. We truly appreciate you choosing DoTicoTours and are delighted to hear you enjoyed the waterfall hike, the scenic drive, and the included meals. Your comments about the organization, transportation, and overall experience mean a lot to our team. We’re glad we could help make your day in Costa Rica memorable. Thank you again for your trust, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Best regards, Eric.

Amazing waterfalls!

William_P, Feb 2024

Eric was an exceptional guide. He was very cognizant of our well being at all times. The hike was moderately difficult but the waterfalls at the end made it all worth it. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you William for your great comment, it was a pleasure to hike and explore this beautiful water sanctuary. Never stop exploring Costa Rica see you later on a new adventure!!

Absolutely Amazing Hiking!

tlchae127, Dec 2021

Absolutely amazing hiking! We were promptly picked up from our hotel at 6 am. We had a nice Costa Rican breakfast on our way to the trailhead. We arrived at the trailhead after about 2 hours. The hiking was through muddy fields and crossing many streams. We went to the Roca Verde first and then to Catarata Germelas and Catarata Celestial. There were over 500 steps on the way to Catarata Germelas and Celestial. Also, the last section of the Celestial must be descended using a rope to get to the bottom of the waterfall. We had lunch at the Catarata Celestial before returning to the car. The hiking was about 6.3 miles with 1220 feet elevation gain. All 3 waterfalls were absolutely beautiful.