5
First time waterfall
Had a great time! Steve was very informative and fun!
Rio Celeste waterfall and slothland excursion
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $118 / person
- Location
- La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 683 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN, EN, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sloth Land CR
- Meeting point
- Head to Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Description
The Río Celeste Waterfall Experience: Costa Rican Nature and Culture at Their Finest. Discover the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness on our Rio Celeste tour. Immerse yourself in the turquoise waters of the legendary Rio Celeste, a natural gem unlike any other in the world. Explore the lush rainforest, home to incredible biodiversity, and climb to the summit of the imposing Tenorio Volcano, a geological spectacle that will connect you with the Earth’s power. At our Land of Sloths, you'll have the opportunity to observe these iconic animals up close, as well as other species of Costa Rican wildlife, in their natural habitat. Complete your experience with a visit to a coffee and chocolate farm, where you'll learn about and taste two of Costa Rica's most iconic products. This tour offers you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the magic of Costa Rican nature and culture. If you need our transportation service, please contact us in advance.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 19–65)
- $118
- Senior (ages 66–75)
- $118
- Youth (ages 12–18)
- $118
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $110
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Parque National Volcan Tenorio
Natural landscapes and wonders: River Celeste: The main attraction of the park, a river of intense turquoise celestial color caused by a unique natural phenomenon. Rain forest: A lush vegetation with a wide variety of plant and animal species. Tenorio Volcano: Although it is not possible to ascend the crater, you can appreciate the beauty of the volcanic landscape. Visit to private reserve land of sloths where we will make a lunch and a walk inside the property for the observation of animals in their natural habitat, such as: sloth bears, toucans, monkeys, frogs and more. Finally we will visit a coffee and chocolate farm, where we will learn about the artisan process of both products in the Costa Rican style.
Slothland Bijagua offers an authentic experience that combines nature, culture and gastronomy. Visit our sloth sanctuary and observe them in their natural habitat, moving freely in a protected environment. Continue with an interactive chocolate and coffee tour, where you will know the whole process from the plant to the tasting, enjoying traditional flavors of Costa Rica. The tour includes a delicious typical lunch with drink and dessert, already included in the price. A complete, educational and memorable experience in the heart of Bijagua.
What's included
Included
Professional guide throughout the tour
Admission fee
Risk insurance
Lunch
additional cost $70 per person
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Our Guides have a royal blue uniform with the sloth land logo on the chest, we will also communicate via WhatsApp with travelers before pickup.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
683 reviews
How it compares in La Fortuna
- Rated higher than 76% of 356 reviewed tours in La Fortuna
- No. 27 by number of reviews among 893 tours in La Fortuna
- Starting price $118 is 30% below the typical $170 for tours of similar length in La Fortuna
Excurgo comparison of 893 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 waterfall and slothland excursion take?
Rio Celeste waterfall and slothland excursion lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Rio Celeste waterfall and slothland excursion cost?
Prices start at $118 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.
What days does Rio Celeste waterfall and slothland excursion run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Rio Celeste waterfall and slothland excursion cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $110, adults from $118. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Rio Celeste waterfall and slothland excursion 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. Our Guides have a royal blue uniform with the sloth land logo on the chest, we will also communicate via WhatsApp with travelers before pickup. Pickup points include Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique.
What languages is Rio Celeste waterfall and slothland excursion offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN, FR, FR, FR, ES, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
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 waterfall and slothland excursion worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 683 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sloth Land CR.
Reviews(683)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Excellent
I have knees issues and the driver walked with me, help me through the trail and I couldn’t finish with the stairs so he walked me back to the bus. I appreciated the accommodations.. The Tour Guide was funny and very thorough in all his explanations. His English was very good.
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Awesome
Amazing guide funny supportive and respectful
8
Fantastic!!!
We had a wonderful experience!! Mike was awesome and made sure we got to see all the wildlife! The food was delicious and the coffee and chocolate tour was very cool!
5
Fantastic wildlife
We had a wonderful experience and saw lots of wildlife at slothland! Yohan was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic. He was so fast at setting up the telescope to catch zoomed in views of wildlife and sloths
T
Fantastic!
Johan was amazing, he did a great job of explaining the process of how to make chocolate and coffee. He knew his birds, reptiles and animals. As well as his Costa Rician History. Everyone we met on todays tour was great!
K
The Best Experience in Costa Rica
Yohan was the best. He is so knowledgeable. He spotted the wildlife out of nowhere. If you go. I hope you get Yohan, the smartest kid around. We saw Sloths, Toucans, snakes, so many birds and butterflies. It was an amazing experience!
P
A spectacular tropical rainforest, water fall, wildlife and cultural experience!
We had the full day, starting with the rainforest tour to the waterfall. It was wet, and really interesting and a steep climb, but the waterfall was so worth it! We got to learn about coffee and chocolate and taste it as it was processed fresh at Sloth land. What a beautiful place, the food was so authentic but our tour guide, Johan was so informative! We got to see so many birds, like the Toucan and some viper snakes. We were so lucky to see multiple sloth’s in the wild. One was climbing down the tree, it was so exciting! A one of a kind experience. And then on the drive back we got to see Howler Monkeys! What a fantastic tour! Thanks to our driver, Marlon and especially to Johan for a special one of a kind tour!
D
Amazing 100% recommend
More than 5 stars. What an amazing experience. Our guide Jesus was too rate. He was very knowledgeable of the animals and plants. He was very attentive during the hike to the waterfall. After lunch we went looking for Sloths. He was not giving up until we saw some and we did. He pointed out many different animals along the way. Our driver Arturo found monkeys and pointed them out for us on the way
M
Costa Rico
This was an amazing trip! Micheal was great! Gave us so much information about Costa Rico!
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