This is the greatest opportunity to admire and learn about the wonderful rainforest, admiring wildlife and its unique behavior ! During this excursion our naturalist tour guide wiil provide details about the geography, culture, climate, biodiversity and history about of Guanacaste and Costa Rica as well! Once we start the hike in the rainforest you will learn about the behavior and the different relationships on the way to see Rio Celeste waterfall ! Later the sloth sanctuary give the opportunity to see a lot of wildlife as poisonous frogs, birds, lizards, mammals and more animals! Once we finish this easy hike lunch and a butterfly garden will be our next activity . On the way to your place a special stop do shopping and to taste the best Coffee and chocolate will be our last stop of a natural and wonderful day surrounded by the nature!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sun
Start times
6:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 9–50)
$140
Senior (ages 51–60)
$140
Youth (ages 6–8)
$140
Child (ages 4–5)
$130
Infant (ages 2–3)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Rio Celeste
Admission included120 min
We leave early in the morning towards the nearest tropical forest in the Guanacaste area. On the way to reach our destination it is (approximately 2 hours 30 minutes) the return will logically take the same time, the guide will provide you with information about the history, crops, climate and culture of Guanacaste and Costa Rica. In the area, the first activity will be in a sanctuary where you will observe birds, frogs, sloths, monkeys and other species in the area, which lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to take a walk in the national park where you will have the opportunity from learning about the different natural relationships in the forest to observing the Río Celeste waterfall, the only one in the country. 1 hour and 30 minutes later we will take you to enjoy a Costa Rican lunch served for you, having the opportunity to delight in its delicious flavor. After lunch which will last 1 hour
Spring Paradise Bijagua Tours
Admission included60 min
We have trails within a primary and secondary forest where we can see birds, frogs, insects of a lot
Mariposario Rio Celeste
Admission included20 min
After lunch, a butterfly farm next door will wait for you to learn about these wonderful creatures and then.
What's included
Included
Tour guide
Prívate transportation
Soda/Pop
Taxes
Bottled water
Lunch
Not included
Souvenirs and tips
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
25 reviews
5
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4
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How it compares in Playa Flamingo
Starting price $140 is 30% below the typical $200 for tours of similar length in Playa Flamingo
Excurgo comparison of 573 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
The Transportation is already included on the total duration of the product.
Not recommended for travelers with knees problems
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour take?
Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour cost?
Prices start at $140 per person for this Playa Flamingo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–5 pay from $130, adults from $140. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Cabinas San Francisco, Hotel Paraje del Diria.
What languages is Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rio Celeste and Sloth Sanctuary combo tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Neotropical Adventures Costa Rica.
Reviews(25)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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L2323ULjohnk
March 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A Great All Around Trip!! Highly Recommended!
This was a great trip for us - we were picked up by our guide (Dave) from our condo and he entertained and educated us for the entire day. He was a super guide on the hike to Celeste Falls and knew the answer to every question we asked. At the sloth walk we saw a large number of sloths - one even close enough to touch (which we did not do). For this tour we could basically pick what we wanted to do and how long we wanted to do it for - perfect for us - so we took our time when we wanted. An excellent day!!
Operator response
It’s great to know that you enjoy ypur experience with successful because that is most important for us . Thank you for visit Costa Rica
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Diana_D
February 12, 2026 · via Viator
Highly Recommend! Duck was our guide
Highly recommend this excursion! We had Duck as our tour guide and he was a wealth of information and very entertaining. We were able to see so much wildlife in the rainforest. Lunch was delicious. We enjoyed all parts of the tour - would recommend to anyone.
Operator response
Hello
Thank you so much for allow us show you a little of our country. It was a pleasure provide you happiness and enjoyment. Pura vida
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clarysd2017
November 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Four ladies from California. Pura Vida.
What can I say about that except he's absolutely fabulous. He knows his countries history where to go who to see the animals the plants he is just so very knowledgeable. He is also a gentleman and a comedian. He planned all our excursions and email me nightly to remind me where to be what time to be there and always checked in. Make sure we had a good time if he wasn't with us he's the best I will use him again and again and again.
Operator response
Hello Sandy. Always it’s a pleasure to be with wonderful people us you ! Every moment ,place is better with just like you , because people like increase our desire to provide the best of us !
Thank you so much
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Z644HQtimt
July 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience from before we left until we were home
Company was great with questions and quick responses. Duck was out guide and very knowledgeable. It was an amazing time. Our day went long and Duck seemed more concerned about making sure we did everything at our pace. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Muchas gracias por confiar en nosotros. Nuestro objetivo es crear experiencias y recuerdos agradables y únicos de su visita a Costa Rica .
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Jamie_W
May 26, 2025 · via Viator
Great Experience.
We had a great experience with Duck. He was very knowledgeable. We got great pics of the animals, loved our hike to the waterfall and and a amazing taste of local cuisine. It was tour with just my family including two 19 year olds, who had a blast.
Operator response
Es un enorme placer el poder brindarles un servicio que llene sus expectativas y les muestre un poco de nuestro país . Muchas gracias por su confianza en nosotros!
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Jason S
April 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and entertaining!
Great excursion! Our tour guide Sergio went above and beyond! Very friendly and very professional! Would definitely recommend this excursion
Operator response
Thank you so much . We were so glad to provide you unforgettable experiences! Pura vida !
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Anne_B
March 29, 2025 · via Viator
Wonderful day of adventuring!
Our family of 4 (2 parents and 2 older teens) had a great time on this adventure. We got to hike, see the beautiful waterfall, had a delicious lunch with stunning butterflies and saw every animal we could have hoped for at the sanctuary! Highly recommend! Sergio was the best!
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Operator response
Thank you so much for visit Costa Rica ! It’s was a pleasure to make your experience enjoyable!
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brandeehopkins
November 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A great day!
Duck, our guide was fantastic. He provided us an in depth overview of the rain forest and gave a Costa Rican history lesson on the way!
Operator response
Thank you so much. Our goal is to provide the best service! It’s was a pleasure to assist you during your vacation in Costa Rica! Pura vida
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SonGar611
August 20, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
CR untouched land and natural beauty
The tour guide,Duck or was it Doug? I couldn’t hear well in the back. He is very knowledgeable and is very professional. He mentions in there beginning to pace ourselves in order to conserve our energy. We had a private tour with ages as young as 2.5 year old to 68 years of age. Or day ended up being rain from morning till afternoon. The waterfall was a light blue-green so at least we got to see some color. It was beautiful but the 200 plus steps looked steep for my father and my 6 year old daughter. We were going to continue but wasn’t sure to with our little 2.5 year old. I think if the weather was nicer so that the steps weren’t wet we all would go down and take pictures. He let us know where the stops are for restrooms and where to get fruits and souvenirs. My parents interests are different from common western tourists . They enjoyed the waterfall but was hoping for a fruit marketplace (like a farmers market) to try out CR local exotic fruits that we don’t normally get to eat in the US! But nonetheless the tour was great. We saw snakes, sloth, many tropical fruits, bats, CR National bird. The lunch place was so cute and the food was authentic and flavorful. Butterfly mini farm was so cute the kids loved it! I think this was perfect for families not thrill seekers!! Pura Vida! Thank you for showing us beautiful Costa Rica! We all appreciated the beauty and hospitality.
Operator response
Thank you so much for visit Costa Rica . It was a pleasure to show you a little bit of our country! Gracias
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W7631MTsandrav
August 5, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great learning experience!!
Duck was suck a knowledgeable and caring tour guide. He clearly has a passion for his work and gave us an experience of a lifetime! These four friends on a girls trip are so grateful to have crossed paths with Duck and to have had such a rich experience here in Costa Rica!
Operator response
Mil gracias por haber puesto su confianza en nuestras manos . Para nosotros siempre es u. Placer poder ir más allá de sus expectativas , porque nuestra mayor satisfacción es total y completo disfrute en Costa Rica !
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