Full-Day Nauyaca Waterfall and Beach Town Tour: Explore Rainforest, Waterfalls, and Surf Town
4.9
78 Ratings
Playa Matapalo
Embark on a full-day adventure to Nauyaca Waterfall and explore rainforests, waterfalls, and a surf town. Swim in fresh rivers, relax on a deserted beach, and experience the breathtaking beauty of the two-tiered Nauyaca waterfall. Limited to 10 people for a more unique experience.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Playa Linda - Explore a deserted beach, enjoy a freshly-picked coconut, and listen to the waves to soothe your soul.
  • Portalon - Off-road through primary rainforest to a secluded waterfall where you can jump in and swim in the fresh, clean water.
  • Dominical - This is a fabulous, care-free beach town with plenty of surf on the Central Pacific Coast. In Dominical, you can stop and grab a coffee or ice cream, check out the souvenir shops on the beach, and take awesome photos of the coastline.
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - After a walk through the rainforest, spotting sloths, flowers, and other wildlife, our main destination is a two-tier gigantic waterfall with breathtaking views. Stand under the mist of the powerful falls, or jump off the side and float in the main pool. Have lunch at the local restaurant and sample a traditional casado.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi for connectivity
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Assorted snacks available
  • Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Swimmers goggles provided
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an exploratory journey down the Pacific coast with our day-long trip to Nauyaca waterfall. This expedition encompasses four singular sites not covered by other local tour operators!
• Portalon waterfall: A serene spot that offers an opportunity to take a swim in the clean river waters of the rainforest.
• Playa Linda: An unpopulated beach where you can directly collect coconuts from trees.
• Dominical: A laid-back surfing hamlet where we’ll enjoy a cup of coffee or smoothie while exploring the local area.
• Nauyaca: Our grand finale! This double-leveled cascade offers a stunning spectacle as you swim in its cool, turquoise-blue waters.
Prepare for an excursion that reinvigorates your spirit with the Pura Vida feeling! This tour is limited to a group of 10 people, thus promising a more exclusive and intimate experience compared to similar tours.

Location
Playa Linda
Matapalo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Donna_h
May 28, 2024
Chasing waterfalls with a 2 year old - Luis and Moises were fantastic!! We were brave and brought our two year old along and Luis was more than accommodating! He was so good to our little one and slowed down if needed. If you have done waterfall tours before or don’t mind missing out on the “big jumps” while wading in shallow water with your toddler, I’d recommend this tour for you! The reality was that we had to carry our 35lb kid up and down the trails but it worked for our family as we have done several hikes with him before. I would also recommend bringing your own snacks if you bring a little one as the lunch is later in the day. Overall, we loved the views, the workout and the family time!!
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Jessicamb6285ew
May 27, 2024
Beyond words - It's going to be hard to capture this in words, but I'm going to try, because this tour was the absolute highlight of our time in Costa Rica. Eddie was our tour guide, and he brought along his friend Andy (later, we learned he asked him to come along and help because we had a 4 year old - so thoughtful of our needs!). Right away, Eddie and Andy had incredible energy, instantly putting us at ease and setting a very laid back vibe to our day. With a young child - especially my sensitive one - energy is everything. They didn't mind the ways a child might go off the prescribed path, letting us all explore freely while still making sure we got to see all they had planned for us. Andy was always looking out for our child, and for a good portion of the tour, he was her "horsie ride," allowing her to ride on his shoulders so her feet didn't get tired. Andy was more surefooted than we were, and it was a relief that he took on this task. I didn't expect so much help with our daughter! What I appreciated most is that both Eddie and Andy seemed to SEE my child, and they added little moments that made the day exciting for her, which ended up making it more magical for all of us. They picked flowers for her, Andy made her little origami stars out of palm leaves, they were always finding little critters to show her - things like this. The entire day was so well-planned. I never felt hurried, and I always felt taken care of. The highlight, of course, was Nauyaca waterfall, which was so breathtaking and awe-inspiring I literally almost passed out when I was swimming just under the fall. I couldn't believe all of the pictures and video they took - so nice not to worry about the camera and just be fully present for the experience. This was more than a special day - it felt spiritually healing in a way that brings tears to my eyes. Thank you, Eddie and Andy, from the bottom of our hearts.
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Lynette_w
May 22, 2024
Well worth it! - This tour was the absolute best hands down! Our tour guide Eddy his assistant Andy & our driver Carlos were phenomenal! They were knowledgeable, informative, friendly & showed us so much. I cannot thank them enough. The places they took us were gorgeous. Everything we wanted to see & more not to mention the wonderful lunch. They really took care of us on this all day tour. Book it, well worth it!
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Cheyenne_j
May 8, 2024
Wonderful! - Luis and Carlos were wonderful tour guides. They took us to the most beautiful places that are part of Costa Rica culture and makes you feel right at home! The stops along the way are some of the coolest spots we stopped at! The waterfalls were amazing as well as the food they gave us and the fruits they brought for us.
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Happiness22073220409
May 3, 2024
Great day! 🌞 - Really enjoyed the day. We had enough time at each of the spots. The highlight was definitely the nauyaca waterfalls, so beautiful and inpressive! We had some fresh fruits by the waterfalls and a good meal afterwards. The day was well organized and planned.
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Kvaughn0773
May 3, 2024
You MUST go on this tour! - My son and I were lucky enough to have a private tour with Luis. What an amazing guide! He took his time with us, made an extra stop just so we could see a sloth, and taught so much about the area. You can tell he really enjoys his job. Now we just have to find a time to come back in the rainy season!
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Lalageh_a
Apr 28, 2024
Costa Rica Mafia - We had the most magical week in Manuel Antonio and this day couldn’t have been more perfect. Luis and Carlos were our guide and driver for the day. I intentionally went with this tour bc it was on a smaller scale and being 7 in our party made it even more exclusive with no one else joining us. That was just by chance and great luck to have Luis all to ourselves for the entire day. We had many highlights on our trip but we’ll never forget our new friends Luis and Carlos.
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Meryemk747
Apr 27, 2024
Wonderful Journey - Unforgettable experience with bright adventures CR. We had the chance to go on two excursions with them- tour to nauyaca waterfall and beach towns and adventure day to waterfalls and Marino Ballena National Park. What can I say other than amazing!!! Unquestionably the best excursions we did in Costa Rica and we did quite a few!! Good support, superb organization and very good choice of location. A top team - special mention for our guides Eddi and Luis, always willing to share their knowledge with us about Costa Rica. It was very informative and enjoyable! Also, their kindness, their human warmth, their attention and their humor made these days magical. We felt like we were sharing moments with friends rather than feeling like tourists. We had a lot of fun during these two days! A big thank you to the whole team for their professionalism. Keep it up, you are exceptional. See you soon, who knows maybe next year! Thanks for everything🙏. Mimi K and Rémi
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Jack_d
Apr 25, 2024
Best Tour Ever! - Where do I even begin, this tour was absolutely incredible. Erlin was our tour guide and he gave us a truly unforgettable experience that we remember for the rest of our lives. We did everything from climbing waterfalls, to drinking fresh coconut water on the beach, to seeing sloths, to drinking coffee at the local cafe, and a lot more! This excursion was everything we could have imagined and more. Erlin truly is the best tour guide ever! He's very knowledgeable of all the plants and animals (especially birds!) and he kept the tour interesting the entire time. Throughout the tour he went above and beyond to put together the perfect day for me and my girlfriend, and we really are super happy that we got to experience this tour with him. I can't recommend this tour enough! Book it as soon as you get the chance and make sure Erlin is your guide, and I promise you'll have one of the best days of your life!
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Daria_a
Apr 20, 2024
Magical day! - Our tour started at 8 am and when we got to the first stop, we had the whole place to ourselves! Eddie offered to be our photographer for the day, which was awesome. We were able to enjoy the adventures and not worry about taking photos. We jumped in the pool, swam in the cool water and had just enough time to enjoy the romantic moments. It was a magical beginning of the day! Then we went to a breathtakingly beautiful beach. Again, we were basically the only people there, which made it even more special. I wish I brought my beach dress for the photo shoot! After the beach we stopped at a little town with a great coffee shop and bakery - delicious!! On the way to Nauyaca waterfall, we stopped at a Frutería and Eddie got us coconut water (yum!), and a bunch of fresh fruit - to enjoy at the waterfall (we loved the fruit picnic!!!) Then we went to Nauyaca. Eddie was very passionate about the wildlife and shared lots of interesting details, pointing out various plants, as we hiked to the waterfalls. Nauyaca waterfalls were stunning!! And being able to swim in them was a special experience! And the lunch afterwards was incredibly delicious! One of the best meals we had in Costa Rica! Overall, it was a magical day!
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