Tours/Tamarindo/Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
Viator · Private tour

Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary

4.9(126)Tamarindo1 hour
VIATOR4.8(12)TRIPADVISOR4.9(114)

Description

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!

Tour Options

Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

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.

Admission included60 min

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.

45 min

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.

Highlights

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

What's included

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

Pickup Locations & Times

You are gonna know the name of the driver and the type of car for the pick up

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(126)

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P2898UVsarahr
June 11, 2026
Amazing 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!

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dmohan44
June 7, 2026
Dayro 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!

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Bri C
June 2, 2026
Above 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.

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Y8169RTbillk
May 29, 2026
Wonderful 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.

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Tonya R
May 23, 2026
Sloths, 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!

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easytravel14
April 20, 2026
Trustworthy and excellent customer servcie

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

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GoPlaces828689
April 20, 2026
No problems

They were waiting for us at the airport and communicated well. Easy and safe drive to hotel. Then there were early for our return to the airport with a good driver.

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Amy_H
April 16, 2026
Amazing Day!

We had an amazing tour with our guide, Dayro! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and great at spotting wildlife we would have missed on our own. Rio Celeste Waterfall was stunning, and the Sloths and Wildlife Sanctuary was a highlight. We saw eyelash viper snakes, a tree frog, and even an anteater! The van was very comfortable for the long ride, and the food was great as well. Highly recommend this tour—Dayro made our tour unforgettable.

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842genevieveg
April 4, 2026
Great day of exploring nature

Dayton did a great job taking this mom and two teenagers out to see monkeys, sloths, and the beautiful rainforest. The lunch was also excellent!

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Tara_S
March 25, 2026
nice but many hours in a van, expensive

We saw 2 sloths, one from the back high up in a tree, and one in a tree a little closer. We saw 2 frogs, 2 snakes and a few birds. I was expecting a lot more wildlife and a longer experience in the jungle! The guide was helpful but our van driver actually knew more than the guide about the wildlife. The hike was nice, but it was a very gentle walk in the woods and we could only see the waterfalls from a distance. The van was clean and comfortable but it took over 2 hours each direction. It was a very expensive day.

Operator response

We can’t have animals tied to a tree, it’s actually illegal to manipulate wildlife so no there isn’t much we could do about it. We specified that it would be 2 and a half hours of driving; I don’t know why they’re complaining now. That’s why it’s better to get informed before booking.

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