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Río Celeste and Tenorio Volcano National Park in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Río Celeste and Tenorio Volcano National Park

Rio Celeste tour from La Fortuna

  • Duration8 h
  • Departure7:30 AM
  • From$95
  • Minimum ageAge 1+
  • DifficultyModerate

Rio Celeste tour photos

Photos from the Rio Celeste tour from La Fortuna, a full-day trip to the sky-blue Río Celeste in Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica.

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Overview

This Rio Celeste tour from La Fortuna is an 8-hour day trip to Tenorio Volcano National Park that leaves at 7:30 a.m. You hike about 6 km with a bilingual guide to the sky-blue Río Celeste and its waterfall, then have a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Park entrance, lunch with a beverage, natural iced tea and round-trip transport are included, for $95 per adult and $68 per child, VAT not included.

Along the trail you also see other natural attractions of the park, such as bubbling hot springs, and your guide carries a spotting scope to help you find wildlife. A swim may be possible depending on weather and safety conditions, so bring a swimsuit and a towel.

Watch the Río Celeste tour

This short video shows what the Rio Celeste tour from La Fortuna is like: the sky-blue Río Celeste and its waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica. On this full-day trip you hike about 6 km on the park trails with a bilingual guide, and the day ends with a traditional Costa Rican lunch. It is a moderate-level hike, open from age 1.

What you will see

  • Río Celeste waterfall
  • The sky-blue Río Celeste
  • Bubbling hot springs
  • Tenorio Volcano forest and wildlife

Itinerary

  1. 7:30 a.m.Pickup at your hotel in the La Fortuna area
  2. Drive to Tenorio Volcano National Park
  3. About 6 kmGuided hike to the Río Celeste waterfall and river
  4. Traditional Costa Rican lunch
  5. Possible swim, depending on weather and safety
  6. Return to La Fortuna, about 8 hours after pickup

What's included

  • Round-trip transport from downtown La Fortuna and nearby areas
  • Traditional Costa Rican lunch with a beverage
  • Park entrance fees
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English) with spotting scope
  • Insurance
  • Volcanic mud mask
  • Natural iced tea

Not included

  • 13% VAT
  • Photos
  • Bath towel
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What to bring

  • Closed-toe hiking shoes
  • Long pants
  • Rain jacket
  • Comfortable hiking clothes
  • Change of clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal medication
  • Small backpack
  • Biodegradable insect repellent
  • Snacks
  • Swimsuit
  • Bath towel

Not allowed

  • Sandals, flip-flops or open-toed shoes
  • Drones
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Littering
  • Feeding the animals

Good to know

  • Moderate walk. Not recommended for people with heart or physical conditions or for older adults.
  • Shared tour with up to 15 people per guide.
  • Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
  • Free pickup only within our pickup area; an extra fee may apply outside it.
  • Group rates available on request.

Prices and children

Adult (11 and older)$95
Child (6 to 10)$68
Under 5Free

Minimum age 1. Prices in USD; 13% VAT not included.

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a 100% refund; with less notice, the full price is charged. Date changes made at least 24 hours ahead have no fee, subject to availability. If we cancel for weather or safety, you choose between rescheduling and a 100% refund. Pickup waits up to 10 minutes and, at the meeting point, please arrive 15 minutes early; a missed tour counts as a no-show without a refund.

Plan your visit with our Río Celeste guide

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