Celeste River Tubing: Costa Rica's Turquoise Gem

Embark on a thrilling tubing adventure on Costa Rica’s turquoise Celeste River. Spot exotic wildlife and enjoy expert-guided tours. Book your adventure now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Onca Tours - Drift along the stunning Rio Celeste in a tube, enveloped by the rainforest. It’s the ideal blend of relaxation and excitement.
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Insurances
  • specialized equipment
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our thrilling tubing tour on the majestic Celeste River in Costa Rica! With over 12 years of experience, our company guarantees you a safe and exhilarating experience. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of a unique turquoise blue as you gently float through this natural paradise. Our expert guides will…

Location
Onca Tours
Located in Katira 3km south of the town road to Colonia Naranjeña and 500 meters west at the end of calle Rojas , white fence on the right.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tiffanyml5219rm
Mar 16, 2026
The best of the best! - The food was great - chicken fajitas with rice, beans and salad with an amazing juice from a fruit we don’t have in the states. The guides were incredibly helpful and playful. They made the experience fun, safe and enjoyable. I’m in fair shape/semi-athletic and have some minor injuries to my shoulder and neck but didn’t have any pain after the rapids. Our family of three - age 13 and two mid-40s -would do it again in a heartbeat. Big thanks to everyone at Onca who showed us a great time on the river!!
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Magstravels4
Feb 21, 2026
Tubing the Rio Celeste with Onca Tours - Anthony was great in leading us down the Rio Celeste via tubing. The excursion included lunch, life jackets and helmets. Anthony took great photos of all of us and transferred them to us a the end of the day. The activity was super safe, fun and relaxing.
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A9741lzbobs
Jan 26, 2026
Tubing Tour with Onca Tours - Tubing down the Celeste River was a highlight of our stay in Costa Rica. Our guide Anthony was fantastic, friendly and very helpful. The river was beautiful and the class 1+2 rapids were fun to go through with expert guidance from our guide. The lunch included was great.
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Mary-jo
Jan 25, 2026
So much fun! - We had a blast tubing Rio Celeste. It was a cross between a roller coaster ride and bumper cars! Our guide Antony was super at navigating us through the rapids and taking photos simultaneously. Highly recommended!
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I2415harichardm
Jan 14, 2026
Great adventure - Better adventure than I had hoped. Andy was excellent guide, ensuring a fantastic and safe experience . 2 hrs on the water, peaceful saw sloth and green heron Lunch was included and delicious and filling.
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N3047wjmaddiem
Jan 10, 2026
Safe, Scenic, and So Much Fun - Highly Recommend Onca Tours - We were heading to Río Celeste with no real plans when someone recommended tubing down the river, and choosing Onca Tours turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica. From the very beginning, the experience felt extremely well organized and, most importantly, very safe. The guides were fantastic: always nearby, attentive, and ready to help if you got stuck or needed assistance at any point along the river. The tubing itself was incredible. The water was an unreal shade of blue, and the surrounding jungle views were absolutely gorgeous the entire way down. Transportation to the start of the experience was easy and seamless, which made the day stress-free, and the included lunch was surprisingly delicious. We highly recommend Onca Tours and tubing Río Celeste to anyone visiting the area. An unforgettable experience with an excellent, professional team!
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Nayomio
Jan 4, 2026
MUST tube Rio Celeste River! - Tubing Rio Celeste river with Onca tours is a MUST! The eager and playful group of 4 lead a group of about 15 saftely down the river. I was surprised that the river was swift with sections of rapids and then calm areas. It was exhilarating and my entire family (kids in their 20’s) LOVED the experience! We felt very safe and well cared for. The lunch before was simple, delicious and satisfying. Of note, the water was a bit chilly when we went in initially, but we soon got used to it and a little rain during our tubing was just fine! Definitely one of our favorite family memories while in Costa Rica.
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Neilm0346
Jan 3, 2026
Well worth it. Just a fun experience - Absolutely amazing. Well worth it. Granted we turned up at 12:50 and got straight on the minibus. They told us we missed our lunch but we could get it after. The tubing started at 1:30pm and finished at 3:15pm. Still, was worth it. They had 4 people guide a group of 18-20 people and the group actually made the trip. We would do it again.
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Nomad42235327084
Dec 27, 2025
Great! - Superb activity, top staff and very attentive with children! I recommend you! We don't regret choosing this activity at all.
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D4086reanner
Nov 17, 2025
Funny, playful and refreshing - A great experience! We chose this activity without knowing what to expect. It was a nice surprise between jungle and laughter. Letting yourself be carried in a big buoy, taking small rapids for some sensations and enjoying the magnificent landscape was a pleasure without name. The color of the river is beautiful and we were lucky to be only 4 people because October is a low month in Costa Rica. This is really an activity we recommend and our guide was great. The stop in the middle of the course to play Tarzan was a nice moment.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).