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Activity Alajuela, Costa Rica

RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

5.0 (235 reviews) 10–11 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

About this activity

Departing from La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano), Tamarindo Beach,

Flamingo Beach, and the Papagayo area, the tropical rainforest in the Tenorio Volcano National Park and magnificent turquoise blue Rio Celeste waterfall awaits us. A local expert guide will company you.

We will briefly stop to admire the 400 year-old Tree of Peace.

We'll cool off in the Celeste River by taking an hour-and-a-half tubing tour down the blue river and stoping in several places to swim and snack on fresh regional fruits.

After tubing, we will have a typical lunch and return along the best route to viewing wildlife, such as two types of sloths, colored frogs , monkeys, exotic birds, and much more.

On the way back we will stop at the Souvenir Market and then return to your resting place.

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At a glance

Duration
10–11 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
BLUE ZONE TOURS

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Roundtrip A/C Transportation (except the self-drive option)
  • Included: Animal Sanctuary, such as two types of sloths, colored frogs, exotic birds, and much more.
  • Included: Hydration
  • Included: Rio Celeste waterfall
  • Included: Tropical regional fruits
  • Included: Typical lunch
  • Included: River Tubing
  • Included: Certified Guide English/Spanish

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Breakfast
  • Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

  1. Tenorio Volcano National Park

    one hour

    On the slopes of the Active Tenorio Volcano, in the middle of the tropical rainforest, we will guide you trough its trails with wonderful landscapes to observe the impressive turquoise blue Rio Celeste waterfall.

  2. Stop 2

    2 hours Admission included

    We offer the best route to viewing wildlife, such as 2 types of sloths, colored frogs, exotic birds, monkeys, and much more.

  3. Stop 3

    25 min Admission included

    Stop along the way to appreciate and take photos of the imposing Arbol de la Paz.

  4. Rio Celeste Aventuras

    2 hours Admission included

    1.5 hours tubing down the blue river.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Self-drive option.

    Your private guide will be waiting for you at this point

End point

  • Self-drive option.

    Your private guide will be waiting for you at this point

Pickup points

  • Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
  • Parti Gras Hotel & Villas
  • The Beach Bungalows
  • Tamarindo Beach Resort
  • Noah's Forest by Tifakara
  • Hotel Las Colinas
  • La Cabana San Isidro
  • Fortuna Downtown Boutique

and 261 more pickup points

Pick-up and drop-off included in the following areas: La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano), Tamarindo, Langosta, Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Grande, Potrero, Flamingo, Las Catalinas, Playa Hermosa, Playa Mata Palo, Playa Panama, and the Papagayo area.

The Self-drive option does not include transportation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Appreciate the imposing blue waterfall in the middle of the tropical rainforest.

  • We will pass through different wonderful landscapes and plans of citrus, pineapple, cashew, and many more.

  • The animal sanctuary awaits you to appreciate wildlife.

  • Cool off in the blue river by tubing and stopping for a swim.

  • Certified tour guide.

Options

  • Private Transportation & Guide

    Pick-up and drop-off from : Tamarindo, Pinilla, Grande, Flamingo, Riu resorts, Papagayo, Hermosa, El Coco, Liberia, La Fortuna, and surrounding areas.

    Pickup included

  • Self-drive/Meet at Nat. Park

    Drive your own vehicle: Meet your private guide at Tenorio Volcano National Park (main entrance)

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 235 reviews
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RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

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