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Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary

4.9126 reviewsDay trips

  • 7–11 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover the magic of Rio Celeste Waterfall, a turquoise wonder hidden in Costa Rica’s lush rainforest. Its vibrant waters and surrounding nature create a breathtaking scene. Then, visit the Sloths Sanctuary to meet these adorable creatures and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Enhance your experience with a private tour, where a knowledgeable guide will lead you through the trails, sharing insights about the rainforest and its conservation. Perfect for nature lovers, this adventure offers unforgettable memories Enjoy your experience without any rush, book this private tour to enjoy the best of Costa Rica. Sloths and beautiful rainforest nature are waiting for you!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Ranitas(Sloths spot) entrance
  • After the walk in the National Park, we headed to a place called "El Sabor De Doña Carmen". This place is the best restaurant in town not only for its crazy food but also for having a butterfly garden
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall entrance

Itinerary

  1. We enter the dense rainforest in search of the Rio Celeste waterfall that is hidden within the Tenorio National Park. The tour consists of two to three hours of walking in total where we can see a lot of fauna and flora.

    2 hAdmission included

  2. This is the best place to watch sloths. We guarantee that you will see them, but in addition to sloths we may see toucans, frogs, snakes among other animals here.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. We will stop at "El Sabor de Doña Carmen" to enjoy the best authentic Costa Rican lunch. This place also offers a butterfly sanctuary for people to enjoy while they wait for their food to be served.

    45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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  • 5Amazing wildlife experience!!

    My family and I recently did this tour and absolutely loved it! We saw a lot of wildlife and our guide (Dayro) was extremely helpful in spotting them and helping us take pictures. We learned so much and enjoyed having a private tour where everything was taken care of and thought of in advance. Highly recommend!

    P2898UVsarahrvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Dayro was incredible…professional, knowledgeable, courteous, friendly! He made our family’s tour very memorable!!

    We spent 11 hours with our guide, Dayro, and enjoyed every minute! He drove us safely to all our destinations in a timely manner. He hiked for three hours in the rain, helped us spot many wildlife and taught us about CR culture and food along the way. We would highly recommend him and look forward to doing more tours with him in the future!

    dmohan44via Tripadvisor

  • 5Above and beyond tour guide

    León was our tour guide and we enjoyed the whole trip. We got lots of cool photos of the waterfall and very cool photos and videos of the wildlife. The car ride was comfortable and both guides were knowledgeable about the wildlife and area.

    Bri Cvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Wonderful excursion!

    On The Road Costa Rica was great. The pick up was on time and the driver was very informative. The waterfall was beautiful and the water was so refreshing, didn’t want to leave. Will definitely book with them again.

    Y8169RTbillkvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Sloths, monkeys, toucans, and impossibly blue water ❤️

    Dayro picked us up promptly at 6:30 am in front on our condo in Tamarindo. The drive was about 2.5 hours, but we had good conversation, stopped along the way for coffee and pastries, and got a little sleep while he drove. The national park wasn’t too busy, and we made the hike to the Rio Celeste waterfall pretty quickly. After that, we saw hot springs, a blue lagoon, and the coolest thing we’ve ever seen in nature—the spot where the river turns from brown to bright blue. Amazing! Along the way, Dayro pointed out sloths, howler monkeys, snakes, toucans, and all kinds of cool plants. The hike was intense but totally worth it. Afterward, he took us to see sloths closer than we’ve ever seen one before at a wildlife preserve area near the park. Lunch was fantastic. He helped us decide what to order and made the whole day smooth and productive. Tips: Bring ponchos, extra water, and dry socks/a change of shoes. Definitely recommend!

    Tonya Rvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Trustworthy and excellent customer servcie

    Stefanie and her team were timely and so amazing, highly recommend them for tours and transportation in Costa Rica

    easytravel14via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
On The Road Costa Rica
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Tamarindo

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 158 day trips we list in Tamarindo.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 158.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a surf town on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast, with a wide sandy bay, an estuary and a strip of beach bars looking west to the sunset.

Tamarindo grew from a fishing village into the main beach town of Guanacaste, with its beach, shops and restaurants strung along one main road. The bay has gentle waves for beginners, and surf schools line the sand, while more powerful breaks lie a short drive along the coast. The estuary at the northern end shelters mangroves where herons and the occasional crocodile are seen from kayaks.

Top-ranked sights in Tamarindo: Tamarindo Beach.

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