Private Tour

RIO CELESTE COMBO: Blue River Tubing + Blue Waterfall + Wildlife

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Departing from La Fortuna,

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.

On the drive, it's possible to see three active volcanoes all in a row while traveling through three different types of forest. We will briefly stop to admire the 400-year-old Tree of Peace (Árbol de La Paz).

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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Certified Guide English/Spanish

Blue River Tubing.

Hydration

Blue Waterfall.

Tropical regional fruits

Animal Sanctuary, such as two types of sloths, colored frogs, exotic birds, and much more.

Roundtrip A/C Transportation

Typical lunch

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities

Breakfast

Dinner

What To Expect

Tenorio Volcano National Park

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.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Rio Celeste Aventuras

1.5 hours water tubing down the blue river and stopping in several places to swim and snack on fresh regional fruits.

2 hours•Admission Included

Options

Self-drive option

Drive your own vehicle:: Meet your naturalist guide at the Animal Santauary.

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

Reviews

4.97

153 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

149

Great excursion
JD S,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The guide was fantastic and the tubing was surreal! Would highly recommend this excursion. The hike to the waterfall was closed but they replaced it right away with coffee and chocolate tour.
This was a great day! Our...
Jennifer H,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great day! Our guide for the day Alonso was very knowledgeable and helped guide us thru all activities. Chris was our guide for the tubing and it was spectacular! Alonso was able to point out some snakes on our hike and was very encouraging during the hike. Jess was our guide for the sanctuary and she knew all the hiding spots! We saw sloths and frogs and bats and more! She was so great with all our questions! Definitely recommend this day tour! The fresh fruit along the way was so delicious.
This was a great...
Julie M,
Mar 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. It was a 3 hour private van ride to location but it was worth it!! The walk to the waterfall was good and we saw an entire group of monkeys. There were 240 steps to go up and down right at the waterfall. The river rafting was so fun . Our ages ranged from 8-65 and we all loved it. At the animal sanctuary we saw a viber , frogs and sloths . Allen our guide and Mario our driver were awesome . Would do again!
The animal sanctuary was...
Ana R,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The animal sanctuary was very pleasant and the guide there was very knowledgeable. Rio Celeste was beautiful and wonderful to be able to do tubing and swim there. Pick up and lunch was great as well.
Pura Vida
Kristen M,
Aug 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
So worth it. The animal sanctuary could've been a little better but we were overall so pleased with the experience. Michelle was accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. The hike was a bit difficult but well worth the view of the blue waterfall. The water rafting was so fun. 10/10!