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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
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By Native's Way
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Tour snapshot
See turquoise rivers, waterfalls, and wildlife on a small-group hiking tour
Duration:
12h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
15
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    12h
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Hotel pickup offered
  • Group size:
    15
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
Visit the Tenorio Volcano National Park to see a unique natural phenomenon at the site where two rivers merge and create vibrant turquoise waters. The tour also takes you to an off-the-beaten-path waterfall and a wildlife sanctuary where you can see sloths and other native wildlife. Plus, along the way your guide shares information about the region and helps you spot easy-to-miss wildlife.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 12h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English, Spanish
Highlights
  • Cool off with a swim and enjoy a traditional lunch
  • Get exercise while exploring the steep jungle paths
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off make the trip hassle-free
Know before you go
  • Duration: 12h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Available languages
English, Spanish
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • Cool off with a swim and enjoy a traditional lunch
  • Get exercise while exploring the steep jungle paths
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off make the trip hassle-free
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 17279P13
Call +65 6670 9674
Important information
Inclusions
  • National park fees
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Cataratas Llanos de Cortés
  • Entry/Admission - Rio Celeste
  • Entry/Admission - Bijagua de Upala
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Duration
12h
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • Self Drive Option: SELF DRIVE OPTION - Meet Guide at Llanos de Cortes Waterfall at 8:45 am and follow your guide throughout the tour in your own vehicle. If you wish to skip this portion of the tour, you may meet the guide at 11:00 am @ Tenorio Volcano National Park (time is approximate) Pick up offered from: JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo, RIU Guanacaste/Palace, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa (Occidental, Villas Sol, Condovac), Playa Panama (Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove) Fours Seasons, Andaz, Planet Hollywood
  • JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa, Hacienda, Provincia de Guanacaste, Pinilla, 50309, Costa Rica Self Drive 8:45 am @ Llanos de Cortes Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM Langosta/Tamarindo: 6:30 AM W/Westin Conchal: 6:45 AM Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: 6:30 AM RIU Guanacaste/Palace: 7:00 AM Coco: 7:20 AM Secrets, Villas Sol, Mangroove: 7:30 AM Liberia: 7:45 AM Andaz, 4 Seasons, Plt Hollywood: 7:00 AM
  • Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am
  • Playa Conchal, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Conchal - 6:40 am
  • Flamingo Beach Road, Guanacaste Province, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Flamingo - 6:30 am
  • Cam. Las Catalinas, Provincia de Guanacaste, Potrero, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Catalinas - 6:30 am - $50 fee per booking, not per person
  • Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Grande - 6:30 am
  • Hotel Riu Guanacaste, Playa Matapalo, RIU Guanacaste Route, Guanacaste Province, Sardinal District, 60602, Costa Rica RIU Guanacaste/Palace 7:00 am - please bring copy of passport
  • Del Coco Beach, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Coco - 7:20 am
  • Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Villas Sol, Condovac and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am
  • Playa Panama, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Playa Panama - 5:30 am
  • Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo - a concept by Hyatt, Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Papagayo Peninsula, 50104, Costa Rica Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($50 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately
  • Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica, Playa el Jobo La Cruz de Guanacaste El Jobo, Guanacaste Province, 51001, Costa Rica 6:30 am - $200 transport fee per booking, not per person to be paid directly
  • Guanacaste Province, Liberia, Costa Rica Hotels and Peri Supermarket at main Liberia Intersection - 7:45 am
  • Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio, M25H+8F6, Guanacaste Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica If you choose to skip Llanos de Cortes Waterfall (meets at 8:45 am), then meet our guide at Park Entrance at 11:00 am
  • Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, 5009, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am
  • Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica, 10 Km North West from Panama Beach Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf Guanacaste, Guanacaste Province, 50503, Costa Rica
  • Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
  • Guanacaste Province, Sardinal District, Costa Rica
  • Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida, Guanacaste Province, Bagaces, Costa Rica 8:45 am Self Drive option meeting point
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
Inclusions
  • National park fees
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Cataratas Llanos de Cortés
  • Entry/Admission - Rio Celeste
  • Entry/Admission - Bijagua de Upala
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • Self Drive Option: SELF DRIVE OPTION - Meet Guide at Llanos de Cortes Waterfall at 8:45 am and follow your guide throughout the tour in your own vehicle. If you wish to skip this portion of the tour, you may meet the guide at 11:00 am @ Tenorio Volcano National Park (time is approximate) Pick up offered from: JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo, RIU Guanacaste/Palace, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa (Occidental, Villas Sol, Condovac), Playa Panama (Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove) Fours Seasons, Andaz, Planet Hollywood
  • JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa, Hacienda, Provincia de Guanacaste, Pinilla, 50309, Costa Rica Self Drive 8:45 am @ Llanos de Cortes Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:00 AM Langosta/Tamarindo: 6:30 AM W/Westin Conchal: 6:45 AM Grande, Flamingo, Potrero: 6:30 AM RIU Guanacaste/Palace: 7:00 AM Coco: 7:20 AM Secrets, Villas Sol, Mangroove: 7:30 AM Liberia: 7:45 AM Andaz, 4 Seasons, Plt Hollywood: 7:00 AM
  • Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am
  • Playa Conchal, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Conchal - 6:40 am
  • Flamingo Beach Road, Guanacaste Province, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Flamingo - 6:30 am
  • Cam. Las Catalinas, Provincia de Guanacaste, Potrero, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Catalinas - 6:30 am - $50 fee per booking, not per person
  • Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Grande - 6:30 am
  • Hotel Riu Guanacaste, Playa Matapalo, RIU Guanacaste Route, Guanacaste Province, Sardinal District, 60602, Costa Rica RIU Guanacaste/Palace 7:00 am - please bring copy of passport
  • Del Coco Beach, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Coco - 7:20 am
  • Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica Villas Sol, Condovac and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am
  • Playa Panama, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Playa Panama - 5:30 am
  • Andaz Costa Rica Resort At Peninsula Papagayo - a concept by Hyatt, Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Papagayo Peninsula, 50104, Costa Rica Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($50 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately
  • Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica, Playa el Jobo La Cruz de Guanacaste El Jobo, Guanacaste Province, 51001, Costa Rica 6:30 am - $200 transport fee per booking, not per person to be paid directly
  • Guanacaste Province, Liberia, Costa Rica Hotels and Peri Supermarket at main Liberia Intersection - 7:45 am
  • Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio, M25H+8F6, Guanacaste Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica If you choose to skip Llanos de Cortes Waterfall (meets at 8:45 am), then meet our guide at Park Entrance at 11:00 am
  • Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, 5009, Costa Rica Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am
  • Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica, 10 Km North West from Panama Beach Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf Guanacaste, Guanacaste Province, 50503, Costa Rica
  • Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
  • Guanacaste Province, Sardinal District, Costa Rica
  • Catarata Llanos del Cortés y Poza Escondida, Guanacaste Province, Bagaces, Costa Rica 8:45 am Self Drive option meeting point
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
12h
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: 8 Jul 2020
A note from Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
We have intensified hygiene measures for frequently touched surfaces (exterior and interior handles, toilets, common areas, equipment, vehicle, etc) Hand sanitizer is provided before and after the activities. If you would like a mask let us know in advance.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Itinerary
  • You’ll have 19 starting options
    Or, you can also get picked up
    See Important Information for details
  • 1
    Cataratas Llanos de Cortes
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 2
    Rio Celeste
    Stop: 3 hours - Admission included
    See details
  • 3
    Finca Verde Lodge
    Stop: 2 hours - Admission included
    See details
  • 4
    Native's Way
    Stop: 3 hours
    See details
    Pass by
    Tamarindo Beach
    Playa Matapalo
    Playa Langosta
    Playa Conchal
    Tamarindo
    Playa Hermosa
    Playas del Coco
    Playa Panama
    Playa Flamingo
  • You'll return to the starting point
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8 contributions
Wonderful Experience
Jan 2022
We were at first a little hesitant to commit a whole day to this tour, but we were so glad that we did! Our tour guide, Gustavo, exceeded our expectations in terms of his deep knowledge of rain forest wildlife and plants and his professionalism. The Rio Celeste hike may have been the highlight, but the sloth sanctuary tour with Johnny was also amazing! We saw three sloths, a Poison Dart Frog and Hog-nosed Pit Viper... from a safe distance of course! As other reviews have mentioned, if you have a lightweight rain jacket, pack it! The intermittent rainfall is real. This excursion was well worth our valuable vacation time in Costa Rica!
Written 23 January 2022
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Cole stubstad
2 contributions
Fun filled cultural experience perfect tour for anyone looking for an adventure in Costa Rica!
Jan 2022 • Couples
Gustavo made this adventure educational and enjoyable!! There were so many interesting pieces of Costa Rican culture that I learned in just one day! Not to mention the incredible views of the waterfalls, rainforest, and SLOTHS!! After a beautiful hike through Tenorio make sure you grab a roasted corn at the entrance of the national park!!
Written 17 January 2022
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Monica
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
A must see!
We did the Rio Celeste tour and it was absolutely amazing. Words and pictures really don’t do it justice. Gustavo was our tour guide and he was the best. You can feel his His love, passion and pride for his county in the way he explains and gives information.

I would 100% recommend taking a light raincoat because it will rain in spurts. We were able to buy plastic ponchos from a local for $3 it did the job.
Written 11 January 2022
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Audrey
2 contributions
Fantastic
Dec 2021
This was a really great day! The tour guide Hector was excellent. The sanctuary guide went above and beyond. It was a great way to see a lot of the country.
Written 3 January 2022
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Julie H
1 contribution
Great day in the Costa Rican rain forest!
Jan 2022 • Family
Our group of 8 had an excellent time of this tour yesterday. We saw several species including a Tucan, a snake, a pointed headed lizard, sloths and a poisonous tree frog.
Our guide Hector was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Also we had people in our group with different ages and fitness levels and we were all able to enjoy this hike. Thank you Hector for a great day in Costa Rica! Pura Vida!
Written 3 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
robwat23
Laurel, MD396 contributions
Great Experience
Dec 2021
After reading previous reviews, I decided on doing this tour and I am so glad that I did so. First, Hector (guide) and Jose(driver) were pleasant to be with for 13 hours. Hector's experience, expertise, compassion, dedication and kindness were evident throughout the day. The tour had a few bumps, however, it was definitely worth it. It started with a hotel pickup around 6:50 AM. Stopping for breakfast and to pick up additional participants. Since this took place on December 30th, the park was extremely busy and pack with guests and we had to wait longer than normal to get into the park. Once in, the hike was a nice hike with expert commentary from Hector. Once arriving at the waterfall, it was beautiful. Definitely worth it. The sloth sanctuary was nice and we did see a few sloths. Since we were behind time wise, we arrived at the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall late, however, Hector was able to get us in the swimming and experience was wonderful. I fully recommend this tour.
Written 31 December 2021
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Agnieszka L
10 contributions
Amazing Waterfalls.
Dec 2021
I enjoyed the ride through the mountains. The views were just spectacular. We were lucky to spot a mama sloth and her baby on our way to the first waterfall. The hike through the rain forest was very interesting. The waterfall in Tenorio National Park was so unique due to its colors.
Written 31 December 2021
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Ken S
2 contributions
Great way to see the Rainforest and Wildlife
Dec 2021
This was a wonderful tour of 2 different parks and wildlife sanctuary. Our guide, Gustavo, was extremely knowledgeable of the plant and wildlife. Excellent tour for the price as we definitely saw more of Costa Rica on this excursion than any other we took.
Written 28 December 2021
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Bailee E
6 contributions
Experience you won’t want to miss!
Dec 2021 • Couples
We couldn’t have been happier with this trip. Gustavo was so informed on the plants/animals and you could see his passion for the national park. He made the trip x10 better with how he really immersed you in the experience. The waterfall was absolutely breathtaking and the hike wasn’t too hard. The slot sanctuary was so awesome because not only did they show you sloths but other native wildlife! I could not recommend this trip enough!
Written 11 December 2021
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keenadog
Winnipeg, Canada135 contributions
Great day!
Nov 2021
Gustavo was a great guide filling us in with some of the Costa Rican history then describing our adventure to the Llanos de Cortes waterfall and the even more majestic waterfall after a hike through the rainforest to the Rio Celeste. Great lunch and nice walk through the sanctuary to see the sloths, flora and frogs.
Written 25 November 2021
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I would do this one again!
This was an amazing tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and we saw lots of animals. He was respectful of the e…
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Snorkeling fun and beautiful sunset views
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DONT PASS THIS UP!!!
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Amazing
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Fabulous Day!
Our guide was Hector, and he was fantastic! Gave us lots of history on the way there. On the hike he was great and …
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Nature at it's best
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Great trip!
We’ll organized, fun trip. Beautiful catamaran and awesome crew. Randall was most helpful and very informative.
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Short excursion with fun staff!
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Wonderful way to explore CR
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A very special experience
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Great experience, beautiful natural setting.
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Great guide, fun tour
Our guide Athiel was very informative and spoke great English. He and the boat driver went out of the way to find …
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Amazing experience!
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A nice day trip that won't make you exhausted
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