Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 120 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande worth booking?
Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande is a 8-hour experience in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, from $275 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 120 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (120)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $275 per person
This unique adventure is exclusive to us! Enjoy the day like a local, starting with relaxing tubing down a stunning blue river, followed by a short hike to a small waterfall and to an awesome cliff-jumping spot. Next, hike 30 minutes down adventurous mountain trails, coves, cliffs, and ladders, then swim with a rope against the current to a magical waterfall, true Indiana Jones-style! IMPORTANT: Sturdy, closed-toe sneakers or hiking shoes with thick rubber soles are strictly required (NO Chacos, sandals, or lightweight water shoes). This tour involves climbing ladders, caves, and walking on extremely slippery submerged rocks. For safety, guests without proper athletic footwear cannot participate. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a traditional local Casado lunch. To wrap up, take a 5-minute hike down a secret local path to a massive 90ft waterfall, where you can head to the top and swim down at its base!
What you get
About this experience
This unique adventure is exclusive to us! Enjoy the day like a local, starting with relaxing tubing down a stunning blue river, followed by a short hike to a small waterfall and to an awesome cliff-jumping spot. Next, hike 30 minutes down adventurous mountain trails, coves, cliffs, and ladders, then swim with a rope against the current to a magical waterfall, true Indiana Jones-style! IMPORTANT: Sturdy, closed-toe sneakers or hiking shoes with thick rubber soles are strictly required (NO Chacos, sandals, or lightweight water shoes). This tour involves climbing ladders, caves, and walking on extremely slippery submerged rocks. For safety, guests without proper athletic footwear cannot participate. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a traditional local Casado lunch. To wrap up, take a 5-minute hike down a secret local path to a massive 90ft waterfall, where you can head to the top and swim down at its base!
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Video
What you'll see and do
Curubande
Visit a hidden spot of the river "Rio Blanco" (blue water river), starting with a slow tubing floating down the river on its beautiful turquoise water, then get ready to see a nice 2 waterfalls in a lava shaped canyon (photo spot), after you will be able to try some Cliff jumping out of the edge of a 45ft canyon to a blue water bowl (different height available)
120 minutes here
La Leona Waterfall
In this spot you will hike for 25 minutes through hard trials caves and cliffs, in order to get to la leona waterfall, inside of a cave that you will have to swim in with a rope against the river current.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Curubande
We will do a stop in a local restaurant for lunch.
60 minutes here
Cataratas Llanos de Cortes
Enter to the llanos del cortes waterfalls using the locals entrance with a local guide, where after a 20 minutes hike through the tropical dry forest next to the river, you will reach a hidden big water bowl, where you will be able to swim and cliffjump, then you will hike to the top of the Waterfall´s view point to take pictures, after you will go to the base of the Waterfalls where you can swim and take pictures.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tamarindo
we can also meet up in plaza santa rosa in case you have your own vehicule
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
we can also meet up in plaza santa rosa in case you have your own vehicule
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sweet Costa Rica
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: Fully closed-toe sneakers or hiking shoes with thick rubber soles are strictly required (No Chacos, sandals, or lightweight water shoes allowed). Because this Indiana Jones-style adventure involves climbing ladders, navigating caves, and walking over sharp, extremely slippery submerged rocks, thin pool/water shoes do not provide enough protection or grip. For your safety, guests without proper athletic shoes or hiking footwear will not be permitted to join the tour.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 120 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
4 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
120 verified traveler reviews for Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Experience — Just Make Sure Your Pants Stay On! 😂
My biggest advice before doing this tour—especially for women—is to be very mindful of what you wear. For La Leona, wear very secure swimwear. The current can be incredibly strong. I wore fitted swim pants and a rash guard, and I could still feel the current trying to pull my pants down. My cousin’s pants actually came halfway down, and we heard about other visitors whose bikini pieces came off in the current. I would strongly recommend a secure one-piece swimsuit or one-piece rash guard, preferably with a zipper and sleeves. I was also glad I wore pants because even with them, I ended up with some bruising on my knees. Footwear is just as important. I would recommend either good-quality water/trail shoes or tennis shoes that you don’t mind getting completely soaked and beat up. I wore Salomon Solamphibian trail/water shoes with water socks, and I was very comfortable hiking in them. They protected my feet well from the rocks, branches, and uneven terrain. My family wore more basic water shoes, and they could feel a lot more of the rocks and branches underneath their feet. Even though my Salomons fit securely, the current was so strong that at times I could feel the water trying to pull them off. Thankfully, none of us lost our shoes. As for the tour itself, this was easily the most memorable and adrenaline-filled experience of our Costa Rica trip. We started at Pozo de los Coyotes, which was the calmest part of the day. It was beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing. We floated around in inner tubes and enjoyed the scenery before heading to La Leona. Our tour was essentially private—just my family and our guide, Sebastian—which was really nice because we received a lot of individual attention. The actual hike to La Leona Waterfall wasn’t particularly difficult. There are caves, stairs/ladders, rocks, and uneven terrain, but the hike itself wasn’t what made this experience challenging. The water was the challenging part. Right before reaching La Leona, you have to go through a narrow section where the current can be extremely strong. Apparently, there had been rain in another area that made the current particularly strong the day we went. We saw people from other tours coming through who looked like they had been hit by a bus! Even several very fit, well-built men were having a hard time getting through the current. My cousin wasn’t able to get through that section, and initially I couldn’t either. I eventually made it through by climbing along the wall of the canyon using the rails and footholds that are installed there. Sebastian guided me on where to step and what to grab onto while I made my way across. It was intense, but I made it safely. I would definitely recommend asking your guide how strong the current is that day so you know what you’re getting into. The difficulty can really depend on the water conditions. I don’t know how to swim, but I wore the provided life jacket throughout the water portion. After La Leona, we visited Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, which was also beautiful, and we even got to see an owl. One of my favorite touches came at the end of the tour. Sebastian had recorded parts of our experience throughout the day and put together a video for us. I absolutely loved it. It’s something I will treasure forever and such a great way to remember what ended up being one of the biggest highlights of my trip. Overall, this tour was beautiful, exciting, challenging, and very adrenaline-driven. La Leona was much more intense than I expected because of the current that day, but that’s also what made the experience so memorable. I would absolutely do this tour again. Just come prepared, wear the right clothing and shoes, and know that the water conditions can completely change the level of difficulty.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an exciting and memorable experience at La Leona. I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Sebastian; he’ll be delighted to know his video helped capture your adventure. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
via Viator
Perfect waterfall adventure
Arturo was awesome. Super friendly, knowledgeable about Costa Rica and the world at large making even the drive between stops enjoyable. The waterfalls were beautiful and lunch was great too. As an added bonus, Arturo took photos and videos of the whole thing for us! We highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Waterfall Experience!
Incredible experience. We started with the lazy river and then hiked to three waterfalls, each were magical, and all three were very different. We saw iguanas, monkeys, owls, and the most beautiful water hidden in the tropics of Costa Rica. Nancy, our guide, was amazing, patient, and full of great information. Very happy with our experience.
via Tripadvisor
This was a great...
This was a great adventure. Plan for a very active day with rewarding views at each location. Lunch was delicious.
via Viator
Must try your
This trip was amazing one that you have to experience in person. Out your guide was very knowledgeable and very attentive. He made you feel very safe.
Response from the operator: We are delighted to hear that.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 42
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Sweet Costa Rica, who run 11 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 68.6.
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Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tamarindo.
How much does Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande cost?
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Prices start at $275 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tamarindo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tamarindo is not rushed.
Is Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 120 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tamarindo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande?
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Around 42 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tamarindo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tamarindo and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tamarindo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tamarindo?
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On Outty we rank every Tamarindo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back!, Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo, Fundive Catalina Islands (2 dives, only for certified divers). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tamarindo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tamarindo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande?
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Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; Alcoholic beverages; guide; and Snacks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 130 listed pickup locations in and around Tamarindo. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande?
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Across 120 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
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