




Rio Celeste and Guanacaste's rainforest are the focus of this private full-day tour from Playa Flamingo, with a guided walk through primary and secondary forest to the waterfall, wildlife viewing at a local sanctuary, and lunch before a visit to Mariposario Rio Celeste. Look for birds, frogs, sloths, monkeys, and other species while your guide shares information about Guanacaste and Costa Rica. A coffee-and-chocolate tasting stop follows on the return.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
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
We have trails within a primary and secondary forest where we can see birds, frogs, insects of a lot
After lunch, a butterfly farm next door will wait for you to learn about these wonderful creatures and then.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rio Celeste Waterfall And Sloth Sanctuary Combo Tour lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 6:30 AM.
Children aged 4–5 pay from $130, adults from $140. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, Que Tuanis.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Neotropical Adventures Costa Rica.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rio Celeste Waterfall And Sloth Sanctuary Combo Tour | 9 hours | 5.0 (25) | $140 | |
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour | 12 hours | 4.6 (1,185) | $135 | View |
Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary | 7–11 hours | 4.9 (127) | $220 | View |
Rio Celeste Expedition – Sloths, Waterfalls & Nature's Magic | 5h 25min | 4.9 (92) | $190 | View |
Rio Celeste, Tenorio Hike, Sloths Sanctuary & Meal | 8 hours | 4.4 (49) | $170 | View |
4 in 1 Sloth Encounter, Rio Celeste, Waterfalls, Rainforest tour | 6–8 hours | 4.9 (63) | $335 | View |
Rio Celeste + Park + Sloth Sanctuary + Chocolate Coffee | 10–11 hours | 4.9 (7) | $139 | View |