Rio Celeste Hike and Sloth Watching Tour From San Jose

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San Jose, Costa Rica

Rio Celeste Hike and Sloth Watching Tour From San Jose

From $148.00

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Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

8 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 2 more

Overview

Spend the day away from bustling San Jose and see the majestic Rio Celeste, one of the top attractions in Costa Rica. Located inside the Tenorio Volcano National Park, the deep turquoise waters of the river can be explored via a trail, which includes a waterfall, a suspended bridge, and a section of hot springs

Get out of San Jose and enjoy a day in nature
Hike one of the most famous areas in Costa Rica
The trails through the park are considered easy
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included

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From $148.00

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What's Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure & Return

Departure Point

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Departure Time

Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.

10/10/2018 - 1/31/2023

Monday - Sunday:

05:30 AM - 06:30 AM

Please NoteWe offer pick up in all hotels

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
OPERATED BY AyE Tours Travel Costa Rica

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Rio Celeste Hike and Sloth Watching Tour From San Jose?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival

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What is the policy on sanitization during Rio Celeste Hike and Sloth Watching Tour From San Jose?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Rio Celeste Hike and Sloth Watching Tour From San Jose?

A:The policies on social distancing are:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Rio Celeste Hike and Sloth Watching Tour From San Jose?

A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

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Amazing tour!!

Joshua_R

, Mar 2022

This tour was amazing! The view of the river was stunning and our tour guide Yancy took us to an area where we could see the gradient of the colour changing which looked spectacular. We also saw a range of animals including monkeys. On our way back our tour guide stopped along the road to show us some sloths - definitely one of the highlights of our trip!! I would highly recommend this tour and also requesting Yancy.

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Response from Host , Mar 2022

Hello Joshua, thanks for your comments, thanks for visit Costa Rica. Pura vida.

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Wow!

Anonymous

, Jan 2021

We had an amazing experience with tour guide Yojhan and driver Juan Jose. They were extremely friendly, professional, and kind. We had booked this excursion last minute(literally the day before), and Yojhan was extremely communicative in keeping us updated about the logistics for the tour the next day. We were picked up 5:15am sharp. We had a traditional Costa Rican breakfast(included) before reaching Rio Celeste. The beautiful rainforest-feel hike was around 2.5hrs-3hrs. I would suggest wearing hiking shoes due to the muddy and slippery trail + mosquito repellents but I hiked with my Birkenstock sandals and it was fine. Yojhan was extremely patient with us. Rio Celeste was beautiful. Please note that swimming in Rio Celeste is prohibited by the government. We then had an extremely delicious lunch(included) next to the National Park, omg it was soooooo yummy yummy. We also stopped by a cute maze called Katira Labyrinth. Since there was only a few of us in the tour, the guide offered to stop by the town in La Fortuna for a quickstop on the way back for a quick souvenir shopping. We did not get back to the hotel until 8pm. The trip is a must!

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Response from Host , Jan 2021

Thanks for your comments, We hope you enjoy your stay in Costa Rica and enjoy our tours. Pura vida!

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Río Celeste

Giselle_G

, Feb 2022

El Río Celeste es un lugar muy hermoso, más aun cuando lo ves en persona. Tienes la oportunidad de ver animales endémicos en el Parque Nacional. Asistir con un guía te ayuda a entender los procesos naturales en torno al Río Celeste. Yancy fue una excelente guía y respondió amablemente nuestras preguntas, también estuvo al pendiente de que estuviéramos cómodos en todo momento. Elmer, el chofer, es una persona muy agradable y amigable. Recomiendo al 100% esta excursión, y al ser un viaje distante a San José es muy conveniente visitarlo en compañía de los locales, quienes conocen la ruta y el entorno.

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Response from Host , Feb 2022

Hola muchas gracias por sus comentarios, gracias por visitar Costa Rica y que el tour de su agrado. Pura Vida

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Tour al Río celeste

Victor_B

, Jun 2019

Hice un tour desde San José a Rio celeste, y la experiencia fue excelente. El guía Arturo super amable y atento, me explicó todo lo relacionado con el río y la vegetación y la fauna que lo rodean. Sin duda repetiré con ésta agencia.

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