Mysterius and enchanting, in the very depths of the Tenorio Volcano, manifestations of hidden power transform the union of the Buena Vista and Roble rivers into a sky blue stream, giving birth to one of the most extraordinary phenomenon’s of nature: “Light Blue River”. Hike though the tropical rain forest of Tenorio Volcano National Park to witness the enchanting blue waters of Rio Celeste on this full-day tour from La Fortuna. Trek with a guide along forested trails dotted with waterfalls and rich with native wildlife to reach the convergence of two mineral-rich rivers that together produce the mysterious aqua tint of the Rio Celeste. After the hike, reward your efforts and refuel yourself with a traditional Costa Rican lunch. The tour arrives at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, werw begins our 5.5 km hike (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours) through the tropical rainforest.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
- If your hotel is not listed, please contact us for pick up place availability at your location. - If your hotel is not listed it might apply extra pick-up charges or you can drive to a meeting point. Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 2 Hotels: Arenal Observatory Chachagua Rainforest Linda Vista Del Norte Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Volcano Gold Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 3 Hotels: Los Heroes Hotel La Mansión Inn Rancho Margot El Tucano Hotel If your hotel is not in the Arenal – La Fortuna area please contact us for special pick up quotation.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rio Celeste and Tenorio Volcano Hike with Lunch lasts about 8 hours.
Prices start at $177 per person for this La Fortuna 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Children aged 6–11 pay from $142, adults from $177.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. - If your hotel is not listed, please contact us for pick up place availability at your location. - If your hotel is not listed it might apply extra pick-up charges or you can drive to a meeting point. Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 2 Hotels: Arenal Observatory Chachagua Rainforest Linda Vista Del Norte Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Volcano Gold Extra Pick-up charge Arenal Zone 3 Hotels: Los Heroes Hotel La Mansión Inn Rancho Margot El Tucano Hotel If your hotel is not in the Arenal – La Fortuna area please contact us for special pick up quotation. Pickup points include Poshtel Arenal.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Blue Pass by Aventuras Arenal.
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Kristel our guide was excellent, very informative and helpful with background knowledge. She made our hike very enjoyable and went out of her way to make sure we had the best experience. The icing on the cake was our driver Stephen spotting a 3 toed sloth and it’s baby up a tree on our journey back to the hotel. Kristel kindly shared her photos with us after the tour. Would definitely recommend this tour and guide.
The Rio Celeste hike was one of the highlights of our stay. Our guide's name was Roy and we went on this tour after spending a whole morning with him the day before, on another tour. Roy was an experienced and knowledgeable local guide on a lot of different topics. He was exceptional on explaining things about the fauna, flora, history and geology of the area. He spoke fluent English and drove us around carefully and safely. He would often stop on places of interest or if he spotted some of the local fauna. We saw a lot of animals in the wild, thanks to him, including a mummy sloth with a baby which was a remarkable experience. Rio Celeste was beautiful. The water was clear and blue. The hike itself was not too difficult, although the stairs to and back from the waterfall can be a bit challenging. Lunch was delicious. We recommend this tour!
The Rio Celeste waterfall was the highlight of the trip! Our tour guide's name was Roy, and he was courteous and extremely knowledgeable of the area. He was on time to pick us up at our hotel and drove us to the park. Prior to beginning the hike, Roy stopped at the restaurant where we were having lunch so we could place our order in advance. The roads in Costa Rica can be a little sketchy at times but Roy was an excellent driver, taking extra precaution while navigating the terrain. We never felt unsafe in his care. Roy has the ideal personality for a tour guide and you can tell he enjoys his job. He took pictures for us whenever we asked and was paying attention to the landscape, spotting wildlife and opportunities for photography both during the drive and while hiking the trail. I would highly recommend this excursion for anyone visiting the area. It's ideal for all visitors, whether you are traveling by yourself, with friends, or with your family.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Celeste and Tenorio Volcano Hike with Lunch | 8 hours | 5.0 (3) | $177 | |
 Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Hike - Blue River Adventure | 8 hours | 4.9 (346) | $92 | View |
 Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano | 8 hours | 4.8 (534) | $89 | View |
 Rio Celeste and Tenorio National Park Hike + Lunch from La Fortuna | 8–9 hours | 5.0 (2) | $135 | View |
 Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park | 3 hours | 5.0 (21) | $64 | View |
 Río Celeste Nature Hike and Swimming experience at the blue river | 8 hours | 4.9 (174) | $95 | View |
 Hike Rio Celeste Tenorio Volcano From Fortune | 6 hours | — | $115 | View |