Rio Celeste Expedition – Sloths, Waterfalls & Nature's Magic

4.9 (92 reviews) Liberia, Costa Rica
Duration5h 25m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Costa Rica's Tenorio Volcano National Park on a tour that combines rainforest adventure with cultural and culinary experiences. Highlights include the stunning Rio Celeste waterfall, wildlife observation including sloths, and visits to a coffee and chocolate plantation. Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch and immerse yourself in the country's natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

This tour combines adventure in nature with cultural and culinary experiences, offering you a complete insight into the richness and beauty of Costa Rica. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wildlife, culture, and gastronomy of this beautiful Central American country.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • In-person guide
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

What to expect

  1. 1h
    Our first stop will be at Llanos del Cortez waterfall, tall and wide, with a natural pool where you can swim and have fun while admiring the beautiful scenery around it.
  2. Tenorio Volcano National Park
    2h
    Hike to Tenorio Volcano National Park: If you're visiting Costa Rica, you can't miss the opportunity to explore the rainforest, and what better way to do it than by visiting the famous Rio Celeste and its stunning waterfall amidst the green jungle.

    On this tour, you'll have the chance to learn more about the country you're visiting. You'll leave the coast behind and venture into the mountains, passing through small villages and enjoying beautiful views along the way.
    The main activity of the day will be the visit to Tenorio Volcano National Park, home to numerous species of fauna and flora. Our professional tour guide will provide abundant information about this incredible ecosystem. At the end of the hike, you'll be rewarded for your efforts by witnessing the Rio Celeste waterfall, with its sky-blue waters. It's an impressive sight and a must-see on the tour. You can enjoy panoramic views and take photographs.
  3. Upala
    45m
    Sloth and Wildlife Observation: As part of our ecological vision, we support a local family who has created conditions on their property for sloths to live in their natural state. It's super easy to see them up close, as there are several trees that are their food source but of low height. This is unique to the area, and it contributes to the conservation of these beautiful animals and local families.
  4. Upala
    30m
    Visit to a Coffee and Chocolate Plantation: Next, we'll help another local family. It'll be time to learn about two of Costa Rica's main products: coffee and chocolate. You'll learn about these important industries, understand tasting why Costa Rican coffee is the best in the world, and how delicious chocolate is made in Costa Rica.
  5. Upala
    1h
    Traditional Costa Rican Lunch: The tour includes a delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch, including typical elements of our table such as rice, beans, plantains, meat, fish, or chicken, and a variety of fresh salads. It's an excellent way to taste authentic local cuisine and recharge after a morning full of activities.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point in our office too, we are located in Playas del Coco

Meeting point

Plaza Santa Rosa Liberia is a commercial location with many shops, banks and supermarket, the pick up will be in front Sucre Pharmacy

Meeting point

El Jardín, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nacascolo, Costa Rica, this is the most biggest souvenir shop and restaurant in the area!

End point

Meeting point in our office too, we are located in Playas del Coco

End point

Plaza Santa Rosa Liberia is a commercial location with many shops, banks and supermarket, the pick up will be in front Sucre Pharmacy

End point

El Jardín, Provincia de Guanacaste, Nacascolo, Costa Rica, this is the most biggest souvenir shop and restaurant in the area!

Pickup details

1.IMPORTANT: The travel time stated in the tour description pertains to the time allocated for activities and experiences during the tour. The travel time from your resort to the destination is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes each way from Coco Beach, Papagayo Gulf, the town of Liberia, or nearby areas. Additionally, expect an extra hour of travel time from locations like Westin, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Potrero, Conchal, or Dreams due to traffic conditions.

2. THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO OPERATE IS 5, we can try to make groups from different hotels, so it is important to book on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. If we do not get the minimum, the tour must be canceled since it is not operational at a regular price.

3. WE PICK UP IN MANY OTHER HOTELS OF Guanacaste area, also AIRBNB or other private houses, just contact us to confirm if your hotel or resort is available to offers you the pick up! Once you make the reservation, we will let you know the pickup time and meeting point.

4. REMEMBER CONFIRM THE PICKUP TIME, IT IS DIFERENT IN EACH RESORT! Some hotels like W Conchal, JW Marriot, Westin Conchal, some in Tamarindo, Flamingo, Potrero and Dreams has an extra cost for pick up there if we don´t have more people from that location, but feel free to ask about it because always we try to help you with the best option, for big groups we can do a deal ask about it!!

5. REMEMBER IF YOU ARE FROM RIU HOTELS DON´T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT PHOTO IN YOUR PHONE OR YOU WILL DO RIO CELESTE TOUR DON´T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT PHOTO IN YOUR PHONE!

6. WE HAVE MANY HOTELS THAT WE OFFER PICK UPS DO THE BOOKING AND ASK ABOUT IF WE CAN OFFER THE PICK UP THERE!

7. WE WORK WITH SMALL GROUPS AROUND 15 PEOPLE IN THE REGULAR ONE, BUT IF YOU HAVE A GROUP MORE THAN 20 PEOPLE WE CAN OPERATED THAT LIKE A PRIVATE TOUR.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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 a high level of physical fitness
  • Any alimentary requerement, allergy of kind food?
  • Additional cost per car seat $20.00 USD // Costo adicional por silla $20.00 USD

Cancellation policy

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

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