Rio Celeste tour from La Fortuna

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.

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

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

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.