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Hike Through Costa Rica's Enchanting Rio Celeste and Tenorio Volcano National Park
Undeniably, this location is one of Costa Rica’s most stunning locales. The spectacular turquoise blue waters, coupled with the encompassing natural scenery, makes Rio Celeste a sight to behold. Situated on the periphery of the Tenorio River, this distinctive river mesmerizes global visitors with its unparalleled charm.
Undeniably, this location is one of Costa Rica’s most stunning locales. The spectacular turquoise blue waters, coupled with the encompassing natural scenery, makes Rio Celeste a sight to behold. Situated on the periphery of the Tenorio River, this distinctive river mesmerizes global visitors with its unparalleled charm.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio - Undoubtedly one of Costa Rica’s most stunning locations, where breathtaking turquoise waters blend seamlessly with the lush surrounding nature. Situated on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano, this extraordinary river captivates visitors with its unparalleled beauty.
The tour commences with a 7 km (4.3 mi) trail through…
- Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio - Undoubtedly one of Costa Rica’s most stunning locations, where breathtaking turquoise waters blend seamlessly with the lush surrounding nature. Situated on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano, this extraordinary river captivates visitors with its unparalleled beauty.
The tour commences with a 7 km (4.3 mi) trail through the rainforest. Along the path, several points of interest are encountered, beginning with the enchanting waterfall of the Celeste River, followed by the serene Blue Lagoon, and the viewpoint offering vistas of Tenorio Volcano and its surrounding hills. One of the trail’s highlights is “The Teñideros” (the Dyeing Pot), where the river takes on its distinctive hue.
As the hike concludes, the journey continues along the riverbanks, where the bubbling waters, thermal springs, and stunning natural surroundings can be admired. The experience is perfectly rounded off with a delightful lunch, marking a spectacular end to the visit to one of Costa Rica’s most fascinating destinations.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Snacks
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Send passport number as soon as you book
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Good physical condition is required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Send passport number as soon as you book
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Good physical condition is required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
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
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Vanessa_b
Apr 19, 2025
Awesome experience.... - It was a great experience. Oscar was an amazing tour guide and was very knowledgeable and passionate about the rain forest. I would suggest reading what to expect as you should be prepared to hike and wear appropriate shoes and rain gear.
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Christophecq5498ib
Apr 13, 2025
Very nice adventure. - Costa Rica's parks all have an interest. This one, too. Walk in these paths lined with majestic trees and wildlife. The surprise at the end of the way is this turquoise waterfall. We loved it.
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Npj001
Feb 3, 2025
A lifelong memory made in a day - It was fantastic! Harvin and Mario picked us up and we drove the 90 minutes which felt like a hike. But it was so worth it. Harvin had the dad jokes, all of the facts, and brought a scope. We saw lizards, snakes, birds, glimpses of monkeys through the trees. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. His bilingual jokes were both punny and educational. He provided constructive feedback on our Spanish. We felt safe around the venomous snakes and took amazing close up photos with his help.
Thank you for such a special day. During the trip he made a comment that Costa Rica depends on American tourism. I said no, it depends on people like him who are not doing the bare minimum. A boring tour with an inattentive guide could have been dangerous. Instead we left with a memory.
Thank you!
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Nedb78
Dec 25, 2024
Go blue! Rio Celeste - Diego was an exceptional guide! He was very informative, a good listener and accommodated the pace of the mixed ability group. The driver was also a professional at navigating the sometimes narrow, mountainous, steep roads. I felt safe. La Fortuna was quite rainy but we were fortunate to get some sunshine and Rio Celeste was blue!
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Oleg_b
Dec 25, 2024
Great experience - Amazing tour, knowledge tour guide, trail a little bit challenged with number of uneven steps and roots, but manageable. At rain time can be sleeper. Pretty busy but if you take your time you can make pictures and enjoy view and fauna.
A lot of snakes. Very recommended
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Eric_l
Nov 19, 2024
Lots of hiking - Great views of the river and nature. If you have arthritis or any kind of joint issues, I would not recommend this. There's a lot of uneven trails and hundreds of steps to go up and down. Our guide Kathy was very friendly and helpful.
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Cirrus_pascal
Sep 11, 2024
Superbe - Wonderful experience with the Eco Terra organization, We visited the Tenorio Volcano National Park and the Rio Celeste in Costa Rica
Discovery of an authentic nature We were accompanied by our guide Kattys, very friendly, attentive and considerate. Very beautiful memory of this walk discovered a vegetation and a river of an incomparable blue
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Miekenaessens
Jul 12, 2024
Best way to experience Rio Celeste and surroudings - Wonderful tour, excellent guide, very interesting and beautiful. Also shoutout to the driver who gave us towels and helped us after heavy rain.
Nice lunch afterwards.
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Eahighland
Apr 22, 2024
Unbelievable Beauty - The hike through the park was beautiful. Our guide Daniella was outstanding describing everything about the park in great detail. The hike to the bottom of the Rio Celeste waterfall was a great experience and the walk back up was to a good workout, enough to make me grateful that I quit smoking years ago. The natural beauty of the park, including the colors of the river showed nature at its best. Even the restaurant where we dined after our hike was right on point. The food was delicious. Oh and Mario was a great driver.
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K9408webrianf
Jan 12, 2024
One of the best days of our lives! - We just had one of the best excursions ever! Jasmin and her driver were absolutely amazing and showed us how beautiful Costa Rica is and the many wonderful things that it has to offer. My daughter and I had one of the best days of our lives and I cannot say enough about how informative and passionate Jamsin is and how wonderful of a job that she does. She makes you very comfortable and at ease while patient answering questions to guide your day. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this adventure 100%!
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