May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
RIO CELESTE | COSTA RICA
Rio Celeste Aventuras: Authentic River Tubing & Hike Packages
Welcome to Rio Celeste Aventuras, your direct local operator for authentic river tubing, ziplining, and guided rainforest hikes. Located just 20 minutes from Tenorio Volcano National Park with 100% paved road access.
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Book Your Official Rio Celeste Tours & Feel the Rush of the River!
Ready for an unforgettable rush? Rio Celeste Aventuras is calling, packed with electric blue waters, thrilling river rapids, and raw Costa Rican rainforest!
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Aquatic Rio Celeste Tubing Tour
Float down celestial turquoise rapids with certified native guides and top-grade safety equipment.
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⏱️ 6 hours
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Full Day Combo: Rio Celeste Hike & Tubing (Lunch Included)
Full-day experience: guided national park waterfall hike, traditional Costa Rican lunch, and river tubing.
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⏱️ 3 hours
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Rio Celeste Combo: Tubing & Zipline
Pair exhilarating rainforest zipline cables with refreshing river tubing in celestial waters.
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⏱️ 1 hours
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Rio Celeste Zipline Adventure
Fly above the rainforest canopy surrounding Tenorio Volcano with panoramic zip-lines.
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⏱️ 4 hours
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Rio Celeste Rainforest Hike & Waterfall
Guided hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park, the dyeing places, and the magical waterfall.
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⏱️ 7 hours
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Rio Celeste 3-in-1 Combo: Hike, Tubing & Zipline (Lunch Included)
The ultimate eco-adventure: volcano hike, zipline canopy, authentic Costa Rican lunch, and river tubing.
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⏱️ 4 hours
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Rio Celeste Horseback Riding & Tubing Combo
Double eco-adventure linking peaceful countryside horseback trails with swift celestial river tubing.
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⏱️ 5 hours
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Horseback Riding, Tubing & Zipline Action Combo (Lunch Included)
Triple thrill: horseback countryside trail, zip-line canopy flight, hot lunch, and rapid river tubing.
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⏱️ 7 hours
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Rio Celeste Tour from La Fortuna (Lunch Included)
Embark on the ultimate all-inclusive day trip to Rio Celeste from La Fortuna with round-trip transport, park tickets, guided hike, exclusive river swim, and lunch.
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⏱️ 8 hours
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Tubing & Hike Tour from La Fortuna (Lunch Included)
Early departure from La Fortuna (07:30 AM), celestial river tubing, rainforest waterfall walk, and traditional lunch.
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⏱️ 1 hours
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rio celeste sloth sanctuary Ticket and Guide
rio celeste sloth sanctuary Ticket and Guide
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⏱️ 1 hours
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Rainforest Chocolate Tasting
Rainforest Chocolate Tasting
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⏱️ 1 hours
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Rio Celeste Day Trip from Guanacaste
Rio Celeste Day Trip from Guanacaste
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Aquatic Rio Celeste Tubing Tour
Float down celestial turquoise rapids with certified native guides and top-grade safety equipment.
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Class I & II Rapids – Beginner Friendly
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Star time: 09:00 – 12:00 – 03:00
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Tarzan Swing over Rio Celeste
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⏱️ 6 hours
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Full Day Combo: Rio Celeste Hike & Tubing (Lunch Included)
Full-day experience: guided national park waterfall hike, traditional Costa Rican lunch, and river tubing.
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Departure time: 09:00
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Duration: Full Day Experience (6 hours approx)
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Pace: Relaxed & Adventurous (Includes hike + river time + lunch)
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Rio Celeste Combo: Tubing & Zipline
Pair exhilarating rainforest zipline cables with refreshing river tubing in celestial waters.
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Class I & II Rapids – Beginner Friendly
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Tarzan Swing over Rio Celeste
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3 hours approx.
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🛡️ free_cancellation
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$85
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⏱️ 1 hours
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Rio Celeste Zipline Adventure
Fly above the rainforest canopy surrounding Tenorio Volcano with panoramic zip-lines.
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Departure time: 09:00 am – 11:00 am – 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm
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1 hour approx.
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LOCATION Katira, Rio Celeste. 20 minutes from Tenorio National Park – 1 hour 20 minutes from La Fortuna
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Rio Celeste Rainforest Hike & Waterfall
Guided hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park, the dyeing places, and the magical waterfall.
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Certified bilingual local naturalist guide
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Direct access to Rio Celeste turquoise waters
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Tropical wildlife, birdwatching & flora spotting
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$55
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⏱️ 7 hours
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Rio Celeste 3-in-1 Combo: Hike, Tubing & Zipline (Lunch Included)
The ultimate eco-adventure: volcano hike, zipline canopy, authentic Costa Rican lunch, and river tubing.
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Departure time: 09:00
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7 hours approx
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Location: Rio Celeste
👥 small_groups
🛡️ free_cancellation
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$135
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⏱️ 4 hours
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Rio Celeste Horseback Riding & Tubing Combo
Double eco-adventure linking peaceful countryside horseback trails with swift celestial river tubing.
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Certified local guides
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Top-tier safety equipment
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Private river access
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🛡️ free_cancellation
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$90
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⏱️ 5 hours
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Horseback Riding, Tubing & Zipline Action Combo (Lunch Included)
Triple thrill: horseback countryside trail, zip-line canopy flight, hot lunch, and rapid river tubing.
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Departure time: 09:00 - 01:00
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5 hour (approx.)
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Location: Rio Celeste
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🛡️ free_cancellation
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⏱️ 7 hours
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Rio Celeste Tour from La Fortuna (Lunch Included)
Embark on the ultimate all-inclusive day trip to Rio Celeste from La Fortuna with round-trip transport, park tickets, guided hike, exclusive river swim, and lunch.
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Duration: 8 Hours (Full Day Adventure)
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Hotel Pickup: Included (La Fortuna & Arenal Hotels)
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Park Tickets: Official Entrance Included & Guaranteed
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$89
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⏱️ 8 hours
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Tubing & Hike Tour from La Fortuna (Lunch Included)
Early departure from La Fortuna (07:30 AM), celestial river tubing, rainforest waterfall walk, and traditional lunch.
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Certified local guides
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Top-tier safety equipment
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Private river access
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🛡️ free_cancellation
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$135
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⏱️ 1 hours
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rio celeste sloth sanctuary Ticket and Guide
rio celeste sloth sanctuary Ticket and Guide
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What is included with the Rio Celeste sloth sanctuary ticket?
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Where is this sloth sanctuary near Rio Celeste located?
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Is the Rio Celeste hiking sloth sanctuary tour suitable for families?
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Rainforest Chocolate Tasting
Rainforest Chocolate Tasting
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Interactive cacao bean to chocolate workshop
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Organic artisan chocolate tastings
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Traditional cultural demonstration by locals
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Rio Celeste Day Trip from Guanacaste
Rio Celeste Day Trip from Guanacaste
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Round-trip transportation from Guanacaste beaches
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Guided rainforest hike to Rio Celeste Waterfall
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Authentic Costa Rican lunch included
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🛡️ free_cancellation
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$195
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Ask a Guide: Expert Advice for Your Rio Celeste Adventure
Choosing an adventure in a place as incredible as Rio Celeste can be overwhelming. The photos look beautiful, but you want to know what it truly feels like. Is tubing right for you? Is a combo tour a better deal? What do the people who are on the river every single day think?
We decided to ask those tough questions to the people who know every current, every trail, and every secret of the forest best: our professional guides.
This isn’t a marketing guide. This is the honest, direct, and practical advice from the entire Rio Celeste Aventuras team.
Moisés & Team
Native River Guides · Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
TENORIO VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
Explore Tenorio Volcano National Park
Home to Costa Rica’s most iconic turquoise waterfall and thriving rainforest wildlife. Combine your guided national park hike with our private river tubing for the ultimate seamless day trip.
Río Celeste Waterfall:
A 30-meter drop of sky-blue water amidst virgin primary rainforest.
Base Camp Katira
100% Paved access · Secure parking · Direct water put-in
STRATEGIC LOCATION
Secure Parking
Free & gated for all guests
Clean Amenities
Showers & changing rooms
Prime Location: Just 20 Minutes from Tenorio National Park
All adventures start directly at our private river base, featuring secure parking, clean changing facilities, and direct water access. Located just 20 minutes from the national park entrance, we make your day trip effortless.
Commitment & Expertise
Why Rio Celeste Aventuras is Your Ultimate Costa Rica River Experience
PRIVATE RIVER ENTRY & PREMIUM AMENITIES
Avoid public river congestion. Rio Celeste Aventuras offers exclusive riverfront access featuring secure parking, clean changing facilities, and restrooms right where your tour starts.
TURQUOISE WATERWAYS & TARZAN JUMPS
Dive directly into nature instead of viewing it from afar. Glide along natural blue currents, splash through Class I & II rapids, and launch off our signature Tarzan swing.
DIRECT-OPERATOR RATES & ZERO MARKUPS
Support a local river family while securing guaranteed direct rates. Booking direct ensures zero agency markups, provides flexible 24-hour cancellation, and gives you instant guide support.
STRESS-FREE LA FORTUNA DAY TRIPS
We manage all the details, from Arenal hotel transfers to Tenorio National Park logistics. Enjoy a seamless day trip with traditional meals, certified gear, and native guides included.
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Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Rio Celeste
Everything you need to know before your adventure with us.
We are located in Katira, Alajuela, Costa Rica. We are just 20 minutes away from the Tenorio Volcano National Park (Rio Celeste) entrance and about 1.5 hours from La Fortuna/Arenal.
Yes, advance booking is highly recommended, especially during the peak season from December to April, to secure your preferred departure time, native local guide, and equipment availability.
Wear lightweight quick-dry clothing, swimwear, and secure closed-toe water shoes or hiking sandals. Bring a towel, dry change of clothes, biodegradable insect repellent, eco-friendly sunscreen, and a waterproof phone pouch.
Yes! Our tubing adventures on Rio Celeste feature gentle Class I and II rapids suitable for children aged 4 and older, accompanied by certified swift-water rescue guides, life jackets, and safety helmets.
Tours operate rain or shine! Rainforest showers are part of the authentic tropical experience. In the rare event of severe weather or flash flood alerts, we reschedule without fee or issue a 100% full refund under our 24-hour policy.