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Tenorio Volcano Park Hike: A Stunning Journey Through Rio Celeste and Sloths Sanctuary
Embark on a stunning journey through Rio Celeste and the Sloths Sanctuary at Tenorio Volcano Park. Explore the breathtaking colors of the river, hike through the tropical rainforest, and encounter wildlife in their natural habitat. Departure at 7.30am.
Embark on a stunning journey through Rio Celeste and the Sloths Sanctuary at Tenorio Volcano Park. Explore the breathtaking colors of the river, hike through the tropical rainforest, and encounter wildlife in their natural habitat. Departure at 7.30am.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio - Duration: Full day
Departure: 7.30am
A legend tells that after God was done painting the sky, he washed the brushes in this river. The colors at Rio Celeste are truly magnificent, and this hike will take you to lots of picture perfect sights. Once at Tenorio Volcano National Park your guide will give a short…
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Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio - Duration: Full day
Departure: 7.30am
A legend tells that after God was done painting the sky, he washed the brushes in this river. The colors at Rio Celeste are truly magnificent, and this hike will take you to lots of picture perfect sights. Once at Tenorio Volcano National Park your guide will give a short introduction, and then the 5 miles hike starts going through the tropical rain forest, where fauna and flora are plentiful. During the hike we will visit “Los Teñideros”, where two stream of crystalline water come together and form the astonishing blue color that gives the river its name. On the hike you also come by the volcano’s furnace vents that expel gases of extreme high temperatures. On the way you will also get to see the spectacular Rio Celeste waterfall whose colors makes it one of a kind!
Next we go to the Sloths Sanctuary , where we get to see 2 different species of sloths and wildlife in their natural habitat.
The final reward is an exquisite traditional meal at the end of the journey.
What to bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Information
Leaving at: 7.30am
There’s a fascinating myth that states God washed his paint brushes in this river after he finished constructing the sky. Rio Celeste offers truly awe-inspiring colors and the hike promises multiple fantastic opportunities for photos. Upon arrival at Tenorio Volcano National Park, your guide will provide a brief overview before…
Leaving at: 7.30am
There’s a fascinating myth that states God washed his paint brushes in this river after he finished constructing the sky. Rio Celeste offers truly awe-inspiring colors and the hike promises multiple fantastic opportunities for photos. Upon arrival at Tenorio Volcano National Park, your guide will provide a brief overview before commencing a five-mile trek through the tropical rainforest, teeming with rich biodiversity. A highlight of the hike is “Los Teñideros”, the meeting place of two crystal-clear streams that combine to create the vibrant blue hues that named the river. Along the trail, visitors pass by the volcanic vents that release intensely hot gases and have the opportunity to bask in the natural hot springs. The journey also includes a stop at the striking Rio Celeste Waterfall, captivating due to its unique colors. Following this, we will visit the Sanctuary of Sloths and observe wildlife in their natural environment before ending the day with a delicious traditional meal.
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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Susanmm7209pu
Jun 20, 2024
One of the best days of my life! - We used this company to take a day excursion to Rio Celeste for a rainforest hike and to see the water fall. From there, we went to swim in the Rio Celeste river, and finished with an ecological tour where we got to see sloths, among many other gorgeous plants and wildlife. A wonderful local lunch was included. This is a day I will never forget and Junior, our driver/guide, was nothing short of phenomenal!!!
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B4314pqkristinw
Feb 5, 2024
Awesome - The views were amazing. Everything was perfect from the purchase right to the drop off. Every detail was explained. We saw many types of animals and got to hike around the waterfall. All the staff was courteous and spoke English very well. Highly recommend this company.
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Donna
Jan 16, 2024
Perfect day in the Rainforest! - A perfect day in the Rainforest! Our guide Willy came and picked us from our resort. He was also our personal tour guide. We loved leaning about Costa Rica culture on our way to the rainforest. It was about 2.5 hour drive from where we were staying but well worth it. Willy pointed out lots of wildlife and pulled over for pictures. We saw monkeys, toucan, sloths, frogs and snakes. He really loved his job and country and shared that with us. It was an amazing day and I'd recommend this tour.
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Triciah2022
Nov 22, 2023
Amazing experience - I was on a solo trip and I could not be happier with the tour. My guide was incredible. He was also able to give information and answers questions. Great pricing and experience. Highly recommend this tour. You won’t be disappointed.
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Nomad17668750250
Jun 2, 2023
Must experience - The guides were very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The meal after was great, as usual. Rio Celeste is a unique experience.
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907sandy
May 27, 2023
Great Day! - We really enjoyed this experience. The rainforest walk was not difficult but we were glad we wore closed running shoes! Lots of steps to the waterfall but worth it! I think there are various options re length of hike - I’m guessing ours was only 1.5-2k and I wish we went further. We didn’t actually see many animals on the hike but the experience of the rainforest itself was so interesting. And then the sloth preservation area gave us the opportunity to see the animals! Allan, the guide who led us through the preservation area was amazing! He ensured we all saw each animal and then used his binoculars and our phones to help us take the most fantastic pictures. Above and beyond! His knowledge of each animal was extensive and we learned so much. The environment and the animals were always respected and we were at a safe distance (pics shared taken with binoculars so they look closer). We saw toucans, frogs, snakes, bats, insects and of course the sloths. It was a very enjoyable excursion overall!
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Julia_e
Jan 14, 2024
Nature is incredible as are the local people - Grateful for an early pickup to get ahead of the crowds and heat. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable and good at answering our many questions. The waterfall is beautiful and lunch was delicious but fave part was the local farm where we saw sloths, frogs and toured their various crops. Gorgeous countryside. Only thing missing was the Tenorio hike… realized when we got home we only hiked to the waterfall and back… no viewing of any volcanic steam etc… think the waterfall/sloth/coffee tour is more popular so be sure you confirm with your guide you want the extra hike.
Still an amazing experience though and glad we picked this!
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Volhac
Apr 20, 2024
Disappointed cancelled trip - They cancelled at last minute, really disappointed, do not allow to book it, if you could not handle it. I had only one day for the trip, they could not reach me by the phone, as a lot of people, they should use email instead of phone, not first time on the market.
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Neijmaj
Sep 4, 2023
No back up plan for reimbursement due to cancelation or emergencies. - I recently stayed at Occidental Pappagayo in Costa Rica booked the rainforest tour hike to see the sloths. The day of the tour I was told it was canceled due to the inclement weather the day before. Leo tried to sell other tours to which I declined because it involved activities that I had already did previous days. Leo asked if I can come back later on in the day for the cash (I payed by card) and I agreed. Later in the day I was told that his partner went to get the money and to come back, I obliged and when I did his partner had not yet reached so I waited. After about 1hr Leo said to me there was an issue with the bank card and they couldn't get the money and asked if I had PayPal which I don't. He told me dispute the charges with my bank I stated he can refund the money back to the card. Leo insisted that his bank does not all that. Needless to say I was given multiple reasons why the best way was to dispute the charges and also suggested that he would see how he can get me the cash from some people and he can come to room and slip it under my door. Now they are not with the hotel I'm traveling solo why would I encourage anyone to my room. I eventually made a complaint with the hotel disputed the charges with my bank. He wrote an email in agreement of being reimbursed. But my suggestion is not to book through this company because they will give excuses as to how they dont have access to get you your money and a run around. For a company like this there should always be a plan to pay customers back their money in case of cancelation or emergency.
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Noemied798
Aug 20, 2023
Disappointed. - We booked this private tour with them. We paid $290 for everything. They arrived late, we did not have the lunch that came in the package, the places to visit were not the same as in the photos, the waiting times were long and the tourist guides did not come. We later learned that the company owed them money. We had to do the activities alone. For the return, the taxi driver took us hostage since the company did not pay him for the day and he had to use us as a hook to get his pay... We were 3.5 hours by car from our hotel and 1 hour from the nearest town and it was 6 p.m.. There you go... After a lot of effort, they refunded us half the price..
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