Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike From Arenal - La Fortuna

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 6 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    07:30 AM
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Discover the celestial blue waters of Tenorio Volcano National Park on this day trip from La Fortuna. Trek through a jungle, learn from an expert guide about the rainforests plant and animal life, and come upon Ro Celeste waterfall and its glowing azure lagoon. Find more magic at Los Teideros, where two rivers merge and watch the water turn turquoise before your very eyes. Uncover the secret behind this transformation and after the hike, tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Air-conditioned hotel transport is included.

Itinerary:


Rio Celeste located within the Tenorio Volcano National Park is located about 1.5 hours from La Fortuna. We can pick you up at your hotel or rental home and take you on a guided excursion to one of Costa Rica's Top Ten Natural Wonders. The celestial color of the waters that flow from the impressive waterfall are a true sight to behold. Once your guide picks you up, you'll be taken on back roads to the park entrance. There are restrooms and changing facilities located there. There is an approximately 1-hour hike to do to see the waterfall. Along the way enjoy the deep rainforest that surrounds you on the trail. The trail circles back to the starting point where you'll rest up and then enjoy a pack lunch.

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A moderate amount of walking is required

It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes

Please bring a change of clothes, sunglasses, insect repellent and water

Tour departs from La Fortuna

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Traveler Reviews

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  • 25-Aug-2023

    Thanks to Samantha, our tour guide, we had a great tour! We saw a sloth just 10 mins after leave the hotel. She is so knowledgeable and looking out for wildlife for us all the time. We saw a lot animals! The tour itself it’s great as well. The tour only have 2 of us so end up been a private tour! The whole tour is followed by our own pace.

  • 08-Apr-2023

    We had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide went above and beyond to point out wildlife and help take pictures, and we even stopped at a few wildlife hotspots on the ride back to La Fortuna after the hike! He warned us in advance that the river wouldn't be bright blue because of the rain, but it was still a beautiful turquoise color and a really fun hike. There was a miscommunication about our pickup location in the morning, but we contacted Desafio and they helped us resolve the issue quickly. We really appreciate their flexibility and communication, and we're so glad we were able to join the tour despite the mishap in the morning! I'd rate this experience more than 5 stars if I could!

  • 26-Sep-2022

    A great hiking trip in the Tenorio national park with Marco who shared his enthusiasm and knowledge about the rainforest. The waterfall is really a magical place and the secrets of the blue water are fascinating. I highly recommend this tour.

  • 31-Aug-2022

    This was such an incredible tour! Our tour guide Mau, was amazing - you can tell he really loves what he does and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable on the hike. The sights are absolutely stunning, but be ready to climb a lot!

  • 27-Jul-2022

    So the water is so pretty. I wish California waters looked like this. The walk was long but beautiful. FYI, its a long long way down to see the waterfall up close. its about 200 stairs. I didnt make it down there because im afraid of heights and walking down steep stairs scares me but its still a great experience. Take good walking shoes.

  • 02-Jun-2022

    Cesar was a great driver and Mauricio was a fantastic tour guide! Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable about animals and the national park.

  • 25-May-2022

    Hike to Waterfall was so great. They picked us up on time and our guide Rosa was the best. She was so knowledgeable and took care of us every step of the way. Would highly recommend this excursion and if you get Rosa that is a bonus.

  • 11-Dec-2021

    Had an amazing experience with Estaban, who carried a telescope the entire way and pointed out a lot of great flora (quite rainy and windy when we went, so not much wildlife to see). This forest is a great moderate-level hike (lots of steps), but I could see how it might get crowded in the high season. Gorgeous views. I was the only person who signed up and operator (Desafio) didn't cancel, which speaks highly of them. Definitely recommend.

  • 23-Jul-2021

    Our guide Carlos couldn’t help the fact that it poured raining for most of our hike. He but did make it as fun as possible and gave us a lot of insight on the area. Lunch was filling and enjoyable

  • 12-Jul-2021

    Really enjoyed this hike to the falls. Our tour guide, Carlos, was fun and knowledgeable. He not only taught us about what we saw on the hike, but also during the ride (explaining Costa Rica’s mountain ranges, weather, situation on the continental divide and many other things. There is a chance, due to rain, that the water won’t be blue. It was when we went, but I wouldn’t have been disappointed if it wasn’t because of the hike and Carlos’ expertise.

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