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Rio Celeste Horseback Riding: Swim in Natural Pools Unavailable in National Parks
4.9
172 Ratings
Calle Asentamiento el Pilón
Experience a personalized horseback riding tour in Rio Celeste, where you can swim in natural pools not found in national parks. Avoid waiting lines and crowded tourist destinations.
Experience a personalized horseback riding tour in Rio Celeste, where you can swim in natural pools not found in national parks. Avoid waiting lines and crowded tourist destinations.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rio Celeste - Tour starts in the local town El Pilon with panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano and Caño Negro then we will take the horse trail through farm land and primary forest where we will stop in the Tarzan swing and the hanging bridge before we get to beautiful natural swimming pool in the river Celeste
- Rio Celeste - Tour starts in the local town El Pilon with panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano and Caño Negro then we will take the horse trail through farm land and primary forest where we will stop in the Tarzan swing and the hanging bridge before we get to beautiful natural swimming pool in the river Celeste
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Expert local guide
Additional Information
Visitors are offered the unique opportunity to swim in the beautiful natural pools of the Celeste River, an activity that is not allowed and unavailable in the national park. Without the hassle of waiting lines or overcrowded tourist spots, this isn’t a standard commercial tour. Tourists will enjoy a personally-crafted tour led by a local guide and proprietor.
Visitors are offered the unique opportunity to swim in the beautiful natural pools of the Celeste River, an activity that is not allowed and unavailable in the national park. Without the hassle of waiting lines or overcrowded tourist spots, this isn’t a standard commercial tour. Tourists will enjoy a personally-crafted tour led by a local guide and proprietor.
Location
Calle Asentamiento el Pilón
1/2 Mile Northwest from Station El Pilon Tenorio National Park (waterfall entrance) in the Guatuso direction, then turn left in the grave road continue 1/2 mile turn left in front of the local School and continue 1/2 mile on left side before the La Posada Rest and Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(172 Ratings)
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Terry_b
Feb 27, 2025
Great Horse ride and David was a great host! - Great experience! The swing and swim were awesome additions to the horse ride!
We also had lunch at the restaurant afterwards and was also great!
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Kathleen_t
Feb 14, 2025
Highly recommended - The excursion was amazing. Scary at times with steep muddy ground, but hands down my favorite thing we did in costa rica!
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Aliciastvictor
Feb 13, 2025
A beautiful adventure with awesome people - The views were absolutely amazing and David and Elias were excellent hosts. They took really good care of us and handled the horses with care. This was an excellent tour that I would love to do again with my family.
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Sdrolet69
Feb 11, 2025
Beautiful - We had a memorable time!! David is amazing, funny and very professional! The horses are very quiet and docile, the surprise of the swing in the void was cool, the swimming in the river was magical and the pineapple succulent. Even in the rain we greatly enjoyed our activity 👍👍👍
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Amy-leigh
Feb 6, 2025
Highlight of our trip - So glad we chose Davids tour!!! we texted his WhatsApp a day before we wanted to go and he immediately responded and we got the 8am tour the next day. It was incredible. The 8am time slot was perfect, it was just us so it felt like a VIP tour! it was rainy but David gave us ponchos. The horses were so cute and calm. We went on the Tarzan swing and then swam in the river. David make us feel safe and made sure we had a great time. he’s very funny! This was a super cool experience, not touristy at all. highly recommend!!!
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T4358jielizabethd
Jan 2, 2025
Fantastic Even In the Rain - It was pouring rain at times and yet we had a blast!!! The horses were wonderful as was our guide. Kids loved the giant swing in the forest. Due to the rain the Rio Celeste was not so Celeste and the current was strong. But it was still a beautiful spot and we got to swim in a little eddy before riding back. Enjoyed by all and the rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits.
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Michael_c
Dec 30, 2024
MUST experience this!! - Incredible experience with our family, we took our five kids ranging from 10-19 on this trip and we have all said it’s our best experience so far in CR! David and crew were great at guiding us and making sure we were safe, we’re so kind and friendly! The swing was so much fun and we had more than enough time to swim in the water. At the end the pineapple treat was just icing on the cake! Oh, don’t forget to stay for lunch at the in sight restaurant! Best food we have had will on our trip! Will be back for this experience again and again!
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Rebecca_s
Dec 26, 2024
The Most Perfect Christmas Day - We rode horses at Rio Celeste with David Tours. David and Elias were absolutely amazing guides!. The horses were friendly and well kept!. The trails and views were breathtaking. There was a surprise included that I don’t want to ruin for anyone but it was a thrill and very fun!. We swam in the river and rode the current down a little ways. David was in the water with us helping get tubes, making sure everyone stayed safe, and to lend a helping hand if needed. We had pineapple for a snack and fed the outside of the pineapple to the horses as a treat. This was my family’s absolute favorite part of our trip and this is how we spent our Christmas Day!.
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P9165szanns
Dec 21, 2024
Peaceful ride - We had a great time. Highly recommended. David was great and the swim in the river was amazing. I would do it again. Dinner in the restaurant was good as well.
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Mistyt502
Dec 14, 2024
Fun experience! - David was wonderful! He was very kind and provided us with an authentic experience. He helped me on and off my horse multiple times as needed. My husband loved the swing! I’m would highly recommend.
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