Rain forest Adventure to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Sanctuary

Overview

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Come to enjoy the beauty and majesty of Rio Celeste Waterfall while you explore the rain forest with your naturalist guide! You can observe Sloths in a way You never imagined You could, as well as night frogs and colorful birds! Learn about the Costa Rican culture and its cuisine.

The included Pick Up area is Playa Hermosa but we can pick You up at any hotel in Guanacaste with a minimum of 4 participants for the tour or You could do a Self-Drive and start the tour at the meeting point in Bijagua.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Province of Guanacaste

Enjoy the scenic ride from any of the pick up locations

Admission Not Applicable

Rio Celeste

This is where we find the Rio Celeste waterfall. It takes 45 minutes to get to the waterfall and another 45 minutes to get back to the parking lot.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Lunch

Entrance fee to Rio Celeste Waterfall and Finca Verde

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Naturalist Guide

Alcoholic Beverages

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private Tour

Private
Duration: 7 hours
minivan
Pickup included

Shared Tour

Shared
minivan
Pickup included

Self-Drive

lunch
Self-Drive: This is a great option for those with a car
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best guide for spotting wildlife & truly cares his guests experience is extraordinary!
BonVoyagerTravel,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anthony is amazing in every way. He is friendly, attentive and well educated in Costa Rica’s wildlife and culture. His ability to spot animals is extraordinary. If seeing wildlife is important to you, look no further. We saw Toucan and several sloths, howler monkeys, iguanas, pit vipers, many beautiful birds and more. His lunch spot is delicious and has an attached butterfly 🦋 house with a lovely tour with the founder included. His sloth sanctuary tour is another beautiful rain forest area to hike and snacks were out at the outdoor restaurant which was roasting cocoa and coffee on site. We also hiked to the beautiful Celeste waterfall! We highly recommend Anthony!!!
Amazing Day at Rio Celeste & Sloth Sanctuary – Ask for Sergio!
angelkT4884XQ,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour of Rio Celeste waterfall and the Sloth Sanctuary was absolutely incredible! The scenery alone was breathtaking — the turquoise blue water of the waterfall looks even more magical in person — but what truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Sergio. Sergio was beyond knowledgeable, sharing fascinating details about Costa Rica, the rainforest, flora and fauna and the wildlife. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does and cares deeply about the environment and conservation. At the sloth sanctuary we had another tour guide lead us through the jungle and Jean Carlo spotted animals we never would have noticed on our own — from tiny frogs and birds to sleepy sloths tucked high in the trees. He took the time to explain everything with enthusiasm. After the jungle walk we had a delicious Casado lunch and had the company of the family pups Mya and Ginger in the little cafe on the property. The whole day felt effortless, well-organized, and full of those “wow” moments you’ll never forget. If you’re visiting Costa Rica, this tour is an absolute must — and if you can, ask for Sergio and Jean Carlo, they will make your adventure both fun and unforgettable! A huge thank you to Dixon, the tour operator, for organizing everything so smoothly and making sure every detail was taken care of. The day ran perfectly from start to finish.
Fun, adventurous experience, sprinkled with facts and knowledge.
Chris H,,Sep 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
I think the most memorable part of our trip was our guide Dixon, very knowledgeable about plant life and animals took the time to explain every part of our journey, and was extremely friendly and helpful. It took three hours to arrive at our destination and Dixon made our trip feel like a fun ride with a family friend just a great overall experience. 10 out of 10 would do it again.