Llanos del Cortes Waterfall flowing into its natural pool in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Private waterfall tours in Guanacaste

Llanos del Cortes Waterfall Tours in Guanacaste

Enjoy Llanos del Cortes as a relaxed standalone private tour, or combine the waterfall with wildlife, rainforest, cultural and adventure experiences. Compare seven double combos and four triple combos planned by BestToursCR.

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel and villa pickup
  • Four service levels
  • Standalone, double and triple itineraries
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Quick Facts, Participation Requirements & Safety

Review these key points before booking the standalone Llanos del Cortes Waterfall tour. Combination itineraries have their own duration and participation requirements.

Approximate Duration6 hours · Varies by pickup location
Activity LevelEasy to moderate · Stairs required
SwimmingOptional · Conditions permitting
AccessibilityNot wheelchair accessible

Walking & Physical Ability

Guests should be able to descend and climb the access stairway and move carefully across wet, sandy, rocky or uneven natural surfaces. Secure footwear with good traction is strongly recommended.

Swimming, Children & Health

Water depth and flow can change after rainfall. Children require close adult supervision. Pregnant travelers and guests with mobility, balance, knee, heart or other medical concerns should consult their healthcare professional and tell BestToursCR before booking.

More Than Waterfall Admission

Why Visit Llanos del Cortes with BestToursCR?

Llanos del Cortes is a public attraction that travelers can visit independently. BestToursCR turns the visit into a coordinated Guanacaste experience—with transportation, local guidance, refreshments, lunch and support arranged around your party.

Private Hotel Transportation

Every service level includes private transportation from applicable Guanacaste hotels and villas, avoiding the need to rent a car, navigate the route or arrange a separate waiting driver.

Choose the Right Experience

Enjoy the waterfall as a relaxed standalone tour, or compare seven double combos and four triple combos featuring wildlife, rainforest, river, cultural and adventure experiences.

Local Coordination and Support

BestToursCR coordinates pickup timing, admission and the day’s logistics, with recommendations informed by Yeudy Morera’s 25+ years of local guiding experience in Guanacaste.

A Complete Waterfall Day

Admission, professional guide service, refreshments and a traditional Costa Rican lunch are coordinated with your transportation, so the experience is not assembled one reservation at a time.

The waterfall is the destination. The organization is the difference.

From hotel pickup through your return, BestToursCR manages the practical details so your party can enjoy the scenery, swim when conditions permit and experience the day at a comfortable pace.

Explore the Standalone Tour

One waterfall, eleven combinations

Choose Your Llanos del Cortes Experience

Enjoy a focused waterfall day or add wildlife, rainforest, culture or adventure. Each combination has its own itinerary, participation requirements and prices.

Standalone Waterfall Tour

A Relaxed Private Waterfall Day Near Bagaces

Choose the standalone experience when you want Llanos del Cortes to be the focus of your day, with transportation, timing and essential logistics already coordinated by BestToursCR.

Time to Enjoy the Waterfall at Your Own Pace

Llanos del Cortes is a broad waterfall surrounded by tropical vegetation near Bagaces, Guanacaste. A short walk and stairway lead from the parking area to the natural pool and sandy shoreline below the falls.

Your visit includes time to appreciate the scenery, take photographs and swim when current conditions permit. Guests who prefer not to swim can relax beside the water and enjoy the setting.

This is more than waterfall admission. You are booking an organized private outing with hotel transportation, professional guidance, refreshments, lunch and BestToursCR support from the reservation process through your return.

Families & Mixed GroupsA focused outing without combining several activities into one long day.
Couples & Small PartiesPrivate transportation and a comfortable pace shaped around your party.
Relaxed SightseeingBest for travelers who prefer scenery and optional swimming over a strenuous adventure.

One Itinerary, Four Ways to Experience It

The attraction remains the same; your service level determines the vehicle, tour format and group arrangement.

GoldPrivate luxury SUV with dedicated tour service.
SilverThe same dedicated inclusions, traveling in a private van.
BronzePrivate transportation with the attraction experience in a shared format.
CorporateCoordinated service for groups of 11–50 participants.
Reservation & Payment

Choose Your Package and Reserve With Confidence

Submit your tour details first, then select the Gold, Silver, Bronze or Corporate payment option that matches your preferred service.

1Send Your DetailsProvide your date, group size, accommodation and preferred package.
2Check AvailabilityBestToursCR confirms the tour components and your location-based pickup time.
3Choose PaymentSelect the correct party option and add your chosen package to PayPal.
4Receive ConfirmationYour reservation is confirmed once 100% of the payment has been received.
72+ Hours Before the Tour

Pay in full or request a 50% PayPal deposit. The remaining balance is due 72 hours before the tour.

Under 72 Hours

Full payment may be required because transportation and tour components must be confirmed promptly.

Under 24 Hours

Wait for confirmation by email before purchasing. Full payment is required and all components remain subject to immediate availability.

Standalone Tour Service Levels

Compare Gold, Silver, Bronze & Corporate

Prices are shown in U.S. dollars. Choose the exact option that applies to your party before adding it to the PayPal cart.

Premium

Gold Package

From$983for 2 adults

Private luxury SUV transportation with dedicated BestToursCR tour service.

  • Luxury SUV reserved for your party
  • Dedicated tour format
  • Available for couples, families and solo travelers
Gold Package
Private Comfort

Silver Package

From$774for 2 adults

The same dedicated tour inclusions as Gold, traveling in a private van.

  • Private van transportation
  • Dedicated tour format
  • Strong value for families and small groups
Silver Package
Smart Value

Bronze Package

From$694for 2 adults

Private transportation and the same coordinated logistics, with the attraction experience in a shared format.

  • Private transportation for your party
  • Shared format at the attraction
  • Lowest-priced private transportation option
Bronze Package
Groups

Corporate Package

From$160per person

Coordinated group transportation and tour logistics for 11–50 participants.

  • Designed for corporate and organized groups
  • Minimum 11 participants
  • Group size limited to 50 participants
Corporate Package
Two Experiences in One Day

Compare 7 Llanos del Cortes Double Combos

Pair the waterfall with wildlife, rainforest, culture or adventure. Open any itinerary to compare its complete schedule, inclusions, participation requirements and available service levels.

Relaxed: gentler paceModerate: more walkingActive: greater physical demandTiming varies by pickup location
Double ComboLlanos del Cortes Waterfall and Safari River Float double combo

Llanos del Cortes Waterfall + Safari River Float

Waterfall + River Wildlife

Combine optional waterfall swimming with a calm river float focused on scenery and possible wildlife observation.

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Double ComboHeliconias Hanging Bridges and Llanos del Cortes Waterfall double combo

Heliconias Hanging Bridges + Llanos del Cortes Waterfall

Rainforest + Waterfall

Walk through rainforest at different heights, then finish with waterfall scenery and optional swimming.

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Double ComboBebedero River Boat Tour and Llanos del Cortes Waterfall double combo

Bebedero River Boat Tour + Llanos del Cortes Waterfall

Wetlands + Waterfall

Explore the Bebedero River by covered boat before enjoying the waterfall’s natural setting.

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Double ComboTio Leo Coffee Tour and Llanos del Cortes Waterfall double combo

Tio Leo Coffee Tour + Llanos del Cortes Waterfall

Culture + Waterfall

Learn about Costa Rican coffee and local production, then relax at one of Guanacaste’s most approachable waterfalls.

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Double ComboRio Celeste Tour and Llanos del Cortes Waterfall double combo

Rio Celeste Tour + Llanos del Cortes Waterfall

Rainforest Hike + Two Waterfalls

Pair the rainforest hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall with a second waterfall stop near Bagaces.

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Double ComboTenorio River Rafting and Llanos del Cortes Waterfall double combo

Tenorio River Rafting + Llanos del Cortes Waterfall

Adventure + Waterfall

Balance Class III–IV rafting excitement with time beside the waterfall after the river adventure.

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Double ComboSloth Tour and Llanos del Cortes Waterfall double combo

Sloth Tour + Llanos del Cortes Waterfall

Rainforest Wildlife + Waterfall

Enjoy a guided rainforest wildlife walk followed by a scenic waterfall visit and optional swimming.

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Three Experiences in One Day

Compare 4 Llanos del Cortes Triple Combos

Make the most of a full sightseeing day by combining Llanos del Cortes with two complementary nature experiences. Review each dedicated tour page for its complete itinerary, inclusions, participation requirements and service options.

Extended full-day itinerariesEarly pickup may be requiredTiming varies by hotel locationWildlife sightings are not guaranteed
LLanos del Cortes Waterfall Rio Celeste Hike Sloth TourTriple Combo

Llanos del Cortes Waterfall + Rio Celeste Hike + Sloth Tour

Visit Llanos del Cortes, hike through rainforest to see Rio Celeste Waterfall, and join a guided wildlife walk focused on finding sloths and other animals.

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Waterfall Safari River Float Hanging BridgesTriple Combo

Llanos del Cortes Waterfall + Safari River Float + Hanging Bridges

Combine optional waterfall swimming, a calm wildlife-viewing river float and a guided walk across rainforest hanging bridges.

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Sloth Tour River Float Llanos del Cortes WaterfallTriple Combo

Sloth Tour + Safari River Float + Llanos del Cortes Waterfall

Spend the day looking for rainforest and river wildlife before enjoying the scenery and optional swimming at Llanos del Cortes.

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LLanos del Cortes Waterfall Rio Celeste Hike SlothTriple Combo

Llanos del Cortes Waterfall + Sloth Tour + Heliconias Hanging Bridges

Pair the waterfall with a guided sloth-searching walk and a hanging-bridge experience through the rainforest canopy.

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Your Day at Llanos del Cortes

Sample Standalone Waterfall Itinerary

A relaxed day with private transportation, local guidance, waterfall time and a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Exact pickup time is confirmed once your hotel or villa location is known.

Start — Private Hotel or Villa Pickup

Meet your BestToursCR guide at your accommodation and begin the private drive toward Bagaces.

Next — Scenic Drive Through Guanacaste

Travel inland while your guide introduces the region and explains what to expect during the waterfall visit.

On Arrival — Walk to the Waterfall

After admission is coordinated, follow the short access route and stairway from the parking area to the natural pool.

Main Experience — Waterfall Time and Optional Swimming

Enjoy the scenery, take photographs, relax beside the water or swim when current conditions and attraction instructions permit.

Afterward — Traditional Costa Rican Lunch

Continue to a local restaurant for the included lunch. Please share any dietary requirements when making your reservation.

Finish — Return to Your Accommodation

Relax during the private ride back. When timing permits, an optional approximately 30-minute souvenir stop may be included along the way.

Timing note: This approximately six-hour itinerary is flexible. Pickup time, activity order and total duration may vary with hotel location, traffic, weather, waterfall conditions, attraction operations and the pace of your party.
Plan Your Waterfall Day

What's Included & What to Bring

We coordinate the principal services for your Llanos del Cortes experience. Bring these personal essentials to stay comfortable on the stairs, beside the natural pool and after swimming.

What's Included

Your Waterfall Day, Coordinated

From private pickup to admission and lunch, the principal logistics are arranged so your party can focus on enjoying the experience.

  • Private Round-Trip Transportation
    Vehicle type depends on the selected service tier.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide
    Local guidance and BestToursCR coordination.
  • Llanos del Cortes Admission
  • Traditional Costa Rican Lunch
  • Refreshments
    Snacks, bottled water and soft drinks.
  • Beer for Adults
    Available only to guests age 18 and older.
  • Applicable Operational Insurance
  • Optional Souvenir Stop
    Approximately 30 minutes when timing permits.
Private-service clarification: Transportation and the applicable BestToursCR service are private. Llanos del Cortes is a public attraction, so other visitors will normally be present.
What to Bring

Come Ready for the Waterfall

Pack light and wear secure footwear with reliable grip. The stairs and natural surfaces near the waterfall may be wet or slippery.

  • Passport Pictures on Your Phone
    Keep clear images of the identification page and Costa Rica entry stamp in case they are requested.
  • Swimsuit, Towel & Change of Clothes
    Wearing the swimsuit under your clothing is convenient.
  • Water Shoes or Strapped Sandals
    Choose footwear with good grip.
  • Sun Protection
    Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
  • Insect Repellent
  • Waterproof Phone or Camera Protection
  • Required Personal Medication
  • Money for Optional Purchases or Gratuities
Swimming note: Swimming is optional and depends on rainfall, water level and current attraction instructions. Children require close adult supervision near the natural pool.
Real Guests · Waterfall Experiences

What Guests Say About Our Waterfall Tours

Read guest experiences of the standalone Llanos del Cortes visit and tours combining the waterfall with wildlife, river activities and hanging bridges. These are excerpts from individual TripAdvisor reviews; each card identifies the tour context.

Selected guest reviews from TripAdvisor
Frequently Asked Questions

Llanos del Cortes Waterfall Tour FAQs

Helpful answers about access, swimming, private service, tour combinations, transportation, inclusions and reservations.

Where is Llanos del Cortes Waterfall?

Llanos del Cortes Waterfall is near Bagaces in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. BestToursCR provides coordinated round-trip transportation from the applicable Guanacaste hotels and villas listed for your selected tour.

Is the Llanos del Cortes tour private?

Gold and Silver include private transportation and a dedicated tour experience. Gold uses a luxury SUV, while Silver uses a van. Bronze retains private transportation and the same tour logistics in a shared format at the attraction. Corporate service is arranged for groups of 11 to 50 people.

Will the waterfall be private?

No. Llanos del Cortes is a public attraction, so other visitors will normally be present. A private BestToursCR package refers to your transportation and tour service—not exclusive use of the waterfall.

Can guests swim at Llanos del Cortes?

Swimming is optional and is allowed only when current rainfall, water levels and attraction instructions permit. Natural-water conditions can change, and guests must follow all local guidance. Children require close adult supervision.

How difficult is the walk to the waterfall?

The access route is short, but guests must descend and climb the stairs between the parking area and the waterfall. Steps and nearby natural surfaces may be wet, uneven or slippery, so secure footwear with good grip is recommended.

Is this waterfall tour suitable for children?

Families often enjoy this experience, but suitability depends on each child's ability to manage the stairs and natural terrain safely. A responsible adult must supervise children closely at all times, especially beside or in the water.

Is Llanos del Cortes wheelchair accessible?

No. Reaching the waterfall requires using stairs and walking across natural surfaces. Guests with mobility, balance, knee or other physical concerns should contact BestToursCR before booking so the route and alternatives can be discussed.

What happens if rain affects the waterfall visit?

The tour normally operates in sun or rain. Heavy rainfall, unsafe water levels or attraction instructions may restrict swimming, change the timing or require an itinerary adjustment. Current local conditions and guest safety take priority.

How long is the standalone waterfall tour?

Plan on approximately 6 hours. Total duration varies with your pickup location, traffic, weather, attraction operations and the pace of your party. Double and triple combination tours require more time; each tour page provides its own estimated duration.

What time will guests be picked up?

The exact pickup time is confirmed after BestToursCR receives your hotel or villa location and reviews the selected itinerary. Combination tours may require an earlier departure than the standalone waterfall tour.

What is included in the standalone tour?

The standalone experience includes round-trip transportation, professional guide service, waterfall admission, a traditional Costa Rican lunch, bottled water, soft drinks, snacks, beer for adults age 18 and older, applicable operational insurance and an optional souvenir stop when time permits.

What should guests bring?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, water shoes or sandals with good grip, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, waterproof protection for electronics, any required medication and money for optional purchases or gratuities.

Do guests need to bring a passport?

Keep clear pictures of the passport identification page and Costa Rica entry stamp on your phone in case identification is requested. BestToursCR will tell you before the tour if an original document is required for a particular itinerary.

Can the waterfall be combined with another tour?

Choose the standalone waterfall tour or explore seven double combos and four triple combos. Open each combination to compare its itinerary, participation requirements, inclusions and price.

Is Llanos del Cortes the same as Llanos de Cortes or Llanos de Cortez?

Yes. These spelling variations are commonly used for the same waterfall near Bagaces, Guanacaste. BestToursCR uses Llanos del Cortes consistently throughout this page.

How do reservations and payments work?

For reservations made at least 72 hours ahead, guests may pay in full or request a 50% PayPal deposit, with the remaining balance due 72 hours before the tour. Under 72 hours, full payment may be required. For a tour within 24 hours, wait for BestToursCR's email confirmation before purchasing because availability must be verified first.

 
Plan your waterfall day

Let’s Plan Your Llanos del Cortes Experience

Tell us where you are staying, who is joining you and which tour you prefer. BestToursCR will confirm availability and your pickup time.

Planning within 24 hours? Please wait for BestToursCR’s confirmation before purchasing. Pickup time is confirmed based on your accommodation.
 

A request does not confirm your booking or take payment.

Prefer email? reservations@besttourscr.com

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Your Guanacaste Waterfall Day

Ready to Choose Your Llanos del Cortes Experience?

Select the standalone waterfall tour or one of our double and triple combinations. Submit your details and BestToursCR will coordinate availability, transportation, pickup timing and the tour logistics for your party.

  • 12 waterfall tour options
  • Private hotel transportation
  • Local planning support
  • 25+ years of local experience

Planning within 24 hours? Please wait for BestToursCR's confirmation before purchasing because every tour component is subject to immediate availability.

Local Knowledge Behind Your Waterfall Day

BestToursCR is owned by Yeudy Morera, a local guide based in La Cruz, Guanacaste, with more than 25 years of guiding experience. Our team coordinates your transportation, attraction visits and lunch around your selected itinerary.

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