Rio Celeste Hike at Tenorio Volcano National Park

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This unique hike combines natural beauty with a great opportunity to observe the wonderful flora and fauna. During our hike through the Tenorio Volcano National Park, we pass by the Celeste River Lagoon and walk along two crystal clear streams which come together to form the Rio Celeste. Here the clear water mysteriously changes into a beautiful bright, light-blue color (hence the name “Light-Blue-River”).

Walking along jungle trails we visit an area where volcanic smoke is expelled at high temperatures from the ground at the bottom of the river, creating sulfur bubbles. The stunning colored Rio Celeste Waterfall offers an amazing view.

What's Included

Entry/Admission - Rio Celeste
Bottled water
Lunch
Bilingual Naturalist Guide
Professional Driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Arenal/La Fortuna only
Entry/Admission - Tenorio Volcano National Park
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Arenal/La Fortuna
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel to start this great expedition. The exact pick up time will be confirmed on your itinerary once the reservation is confirmed. The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups. If Self Drive to Adventure Park: Please be at 9:00 AM @ Tenorio Volcano National Park. **PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPROXIMATE TIMES AND IF YOUR LOCATION HAS AN EXTRA PICKUP FEE** • Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: 6:15 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately • Playas del Coco Hotels, Condos, Houses: 6:00 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately • Playa Hermosa & Playa Panama Hotels, Condos, Houses (Occidental Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Condovac, Mangroove): 6:15 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately • Peri Liberia Supermarket at Plaza Santa Rosa in the main Liberia Intersection: 6:30 AM **Pick up times are an estimate. Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups.**

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What to expect

Explore with the safety and knowledge of a guide on this hiking trip through Tenorio Volcano National Park. In addition to navigating, your guide points out plants and animals often missed by visitors and ensures you have plenty of time to snap photos along the way.

You'll engage in a hike that is definitely worth it. You'll get to the Rio Celeste (Blue River). The blue color you'll see is the result of a chemical reaction between two merging rivers containing different volcanic minerals. It's a very rare phenomenon that creates a fairy-tale-like beauty. You'll get to see a waterfall, a lookout point that's great for taking pictures and you'll also get to see the place where the river changes colors. After a swim in the Rio Celeste, enjoy a well-deserved lunch and relax on the way back to La Fortuna

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Faro Travel Costa Rica

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Walking Tours
Bird Watching
On the Water
Swimming
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
Zombie
Zombie Slice
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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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