Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
by Native's Way
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$243Overview
This full-day hiking tour explores several natural sites near Tamarindo, focusing on the unique features of the Tenorio Volcano National Park and surrounding areas. The trip begins with hotel pickup followed by a drive toward the park, including a coffee or breakfast stop along the way. The first stop is Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Bagaces, where visitors can relax, swim, and walk around to observe local plants and animals. After about an hour at the falls, the tour continues to Tenorio Volcano National Park for a two-hour moderately difficult hike. The trail runs through rainforest alongside the Celeste River, leading to the Rio Celeste Waterfall, known for its striking turquoise water. The guide explains the park’s plants and wildlife during the walk. Note that after heavy rains the river’s color may change. Following the hike, the group visits a rural organic farm that also serves as a sloth and frog sanctuary. Here, the guide points out tropical plants, birds, sloths, frogs, snakes, insects, and other animals. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant in Bijagua de Upala, featuring traditional Costa Rican dishes including rice and beans, plantains, meats, and tropical fruits. The tour lasts about 12 hours in total, including transportation, guided hiking, meals, and park fees. A professional bilingual guide leads the entire experience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cataratas Llanos de Cortes
The tour begins at Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Guanacaste. Visitors can walk around the area to observe local flora and fauna or swim in the clear waters falling over moss-covered rocks into a calm pool. The site offers a peaceful environment with tropical forest surroundings for about an hour.
60 min
Rio Celeste
A two-hour guided hike takes place within Tenorio Volcano National Park. The trail passes through dense rainforest alongside the Celeste River, where the guide explains the area's biodiversity. The hike ends at Rio Celeste Waterfall, known for its turquoise water cascading into a pool. Visitors can take photos and enjoy the natural setting. The river’s color may appear brown after heavy rains.
120 min
Jungle Life Sloth Sanctuary
After the hike, the group visits the Jungle Life Sloth Sanctuary located on a rural organic farm. The sanctuary cares for rescued sloths and other animals. The guide points out tropical plants, various birds, frogs, snakes, insects, and sloths, explaining their behaviors and conservation efforts.
60 min
Bijagua de Upala
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Bijagua de Upala. The meal includes traditional Costa Rican dishes such as rice and beans (gallo pinto), plantains, meats, and fresh tropical fruits.
60 min
Tamarindo Beach
Pickup begins early in the morning around 6:30 am at Tamarindo Beach.
Native's Way
After hotel pickup, there is a stop for coffee or breakfast. Then the group travels approximately three hours to Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Playa Langosta
Pickup time at Playa Langosta is around 6:20 am.
Playa Conchal
Pickup time at Playa Conchal is around 6:40 am.
Playa Matapalo
Pickup at RIU Guancaste/Palace is at 6:45 am.
Tamarindo
Pickup time at Tamarindo is around 6:30 am.
Playas del Coco
Pickup time at Playas del Coco is around 7:20 am.
Playa Panama
Pickup time at Playa Panama is around 7:40 am.
Playa Flamingo
Pickup time at Playa Flamingo is around 6:30 am.
Playa Hermosa
Pickup time at Playa Hermosa is around 7:40 am.
Meeting point
7:30 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)
End point
7:30 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
by Native's Way
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$243Overview
This full-day hiking tour explores several natural sites near Tamarindo, focusing on the unique features of the Tenorio Volcano National Park and surrounding areas. The trip begins with hotel pickup followed by a drive toward the park, including a coffee or breakfast stop along the way. The first stop is Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Bagaces, where visitors can relax, swim, and walk around to observe local plants and animals. After about an hour at the falls, the tour continues to Tenorio Volcano National Park for a two-hour moderately difficult hike. The trail runs through rainforest alongside the Celeste River, leading to the Rio Celeste Waterfall, known for its striking turquoise water. The guide explains the park’s plants and wildlife during the walk. Note that after heavy rains the river’s color may change. Following the hike, the group visits a rural organic farm that also serves as a sloth and frog sanctuary. Here, the guide points out tropical plants, birds, sloths, frogs, snakes, insects, and other animals. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant in Bijagua de Upala, featuring traditional Costa Rican dishes including rice and beans, plantains, meats, and tropical fruits. The tour lasts about 12 hours in total, including transportation, guided hiking, meals, and park fees. A professional bilingual guide leads the entire experience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cataratas Llanos de Cortes
The tour begins at Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Guanacaste. Visitors can walk around the area to observe local flora and fauna or swim in the clear waters falling over moss-covered rocks into a calm pool. The site offers a peaceful environment with tropical forest surroundings for about an hour.
60 min
Rio Celeste
A two-hour guided hike takes place within Tenorio Volcano National Park. The trail passes through dense rainforest alongside the Celeste River, where the guide explains the area's biodiversity. The hike ends at Rio Celeste Waterfall, known for its turquoise water cascading into a pool. Visitors can take photos and enjoy the natural setting. The river’s color may appear brown after heavy rains.
120 min
Jungle Life Sloth Sanctuary
After the hike, the group visits the Jungle Life Sloth Sanctuary located on a rural organic farm. The sanctuary cares for rescued sloths and other animals. The guide points out tropical plants, various birds, frogs, snakes, insects, and sloths, explaining their behaviors and conservation efforts.
60 min
Bijagua de Upala
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Bijagua de Upala. The meal includes traditional Costa Rican dishes such as rice and beans (gallo pinto), plantains, meats, and fresh tropical fruits.
60 min
Tamarindo Beach
Pickup begins early in the morning around 6:30 am at Tamarindo Beach.
Native's Way
After hotel pickup, there is a stop for coffee or breakfast. Then the group travels approximately three hours to Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Playa Langosta
Pickup time at Playa Langosta is around 6:20 am.
Playa Conchal
Pickup time at Playa Conchal is around 6:40 am.
Playa Matapalo
Pickup at RIU Guancaste/Palace is at 6:45 am.
Tamarindo
Pickup time at Tamarindo is around 6:30 am.
Playas del Coco
Pickup time at Playas del Coco is around 7:20 am.
Playa Panama
Pickup time at Playa Panama is around 7:40 am.
Playa Flamingo
Pickup time at Playa Flamingo is around 6:30 am.
Playa Hermosa
Pickup time at Playa Hermosa is around 7:40 am.
Meeting point
7:30 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)
End point
7:30 AM ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.