Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure and Wildlife

Experience the ultimate adventure in Costa Rica with the Rio Celeste Combo Tour. Enjoy tubing down the Celeste River, hike to the stunning Rio Celeste waterfall, and visit an animal sanctuary. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rio Celeste Aventuras - Enjoy a 1.5-hour water tubing adventure down the stunning blue river, with opportunities to swim and savor fresh local fruits at various stops.
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - Explore the trails on the slopes of the active Tenorio Volcano, nestled in the tropical rainforest, and marvel at the breathtaking turquoise…
What's Included
  • Certified Guide English/Spanish
  • River Tubing
  • Hydration
  • Tropical regional fruits
  • Roundtrip A/C Transportation (except the self-drive option)
  • Animal Sanctuary, such as two types of sloths, colored frogs, exotic birds, and much more.
  • Typical lunch
  • Rio Celeste waterfall
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Starting from La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano), Tamarindo Beach, Flamingo Beach, and the Papagayo area, visitors can explore the tropical rainforest in Tenorio Volcano National Park and the stunning turquoise blue Rio Celeste waterfall. A knowledgeable local guide will accompany the group.
There will be a brief stop to admire the 400-year-old Tree of Peace….

Location
Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio
Self-drive option. Your private guide will be waiting for you at this point
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lindseyrl6608mr
Apr 17, 2026
Amazing staff and activities - This was absolutely one of the best experiences we had in Costa Rica. We started with water tubing where Jefferson was our guide, he was very friendly and was also very informing, he even spotted a sloth for us. Water tubing was definitely the highlight of the day. Then we went with our guide Carlos, who is very kind and friendly, where he took us to eat casados a typical Costa Rican dish, and he also was our guide for the Rio Celeste Waterfall, he also showed us a couple of animals, and was also very patient and well informed. Lastly Leima was our guide for the sloth tour, he spotted some very cool animals, like sloths, snakes, frogs. He was also very well informed and friendly. Over all they were great and would do this experience again!
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Brad_d
Apr 13, 2026
The guides were very... - The guides were very knowledgeable. They were able to spot wildlife that we could never have even noticed. Rio Celeste tubing is super fun, but expect a few butt bruises from the boulders in the river. This tour was a highlight of our visit to Costa Rica!
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Eduardoph3169zj
Apr 13, 2026
Great experience! - We had a fantastic time on this tour! We chose to trade the long hike for the coffee and chocolate tour, and it was a great decision. Our guide, Michelle, was amazing and my kids absolutely loved her. Our driver, Eddie, was also excellent. They both went above and beyond to show us local wildlife and made our day truly special. Highly recommend Blue Zone!
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Sightseer16914692234
Apr 12, 2026
Awesome Adventure Day! - Yorleny and Jose were terrific hosts on a magnificent day! The trip was educational as well as fun! The waterfall was stunning and refreshing on a hot day. The jungle tour was really interesting and the naturalist was passionate, enthusiastic and helped us spot a lot of amazing wildlife. The river tubing was superb - safe and fun for everyone! We definitely enjoyed the whole day. Yorleny was accommodating and knowledgeable and made the day interesting and joyful.
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Danielle_b
Apr 11, 2026
Perfect Day for our Familh - Our tour guide, Obed, was amazing. We went to three different places plus lunch. We saw lots of animals, hiked to the waterfall, and did a great tubing trip. Lunch and snack of tropical fruits were great. It was a wonderful day that was perfect for our active family!
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Bridget_b
Apr 7, 2026
Great day trip! - Michelle (Michi) and Eddy were great and we had the best time! Perfect all day trip! We would definitely do it again.
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Elyse_h
Apr 5, 2026
My perfect Costa Rican day! - Carlos was our tour guide along with 3 amazing river tubing guides, an awesome coffee and chocolate guide, and an amazing wildlife tour guide. They were honestly all the best. I traveled with my family to Costa Rica a few years ago and we went straight to the surf. This time I said no way unless we start with some jungle tours. These guys did not disappoint and filled my Costa Rican bucket very full! We had such a great day, they were all so knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. I cannot recommend this tour enough! Thank you guys!!!
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Kianap983
Mar 30, 2026
Combo tour with Carlos - We absolutely loved this experience. If you can ask for the tour-guide Carlos DO IT! He was so knowledgeable and helped us through every activity. We had a lot of fun and would do it again if we came back. The tubing was the highlight of the trip. We are still laughing about it!
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William_a
Apr 20, 2026
The overall experience... - The overall experience was great! Coming from Tamarindo it was nice to the see the rain forest and different climate and landscape. The tubing in the river was our favorite part of the tour. Lunch was an amazing surprise!The drive back from Tamarindo is long. Our guide Yorleny was fabulous and Gustavo was a great driver!
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Annie
Apr 7, 2026
Lack of communication - The reason for the three stars is the lack of communication on the company’s end. I had to reach out the night before to see where to meet our guide. They then sent me the wrong location which sent us an hour out of our way. Because of this, we didn’t have time to see the waterfall. Our trip was saved by our guide, Obed, who has his own guide company. I will book directly through him next time. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time despite not being able to do everything on the itinerary. River tubing was super fun! I would just do this on its own.
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From $135
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).