Río Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano Adventure with Lunch
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Overview
Discover the vivid blue waters of Río Celeste on a full-day guided hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park. Walk to the famous waterfall, explore the surrounding rainforest and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch after the hike.
Spend the day exploring one of northern Costa Rica’s most distinctive natural attractions inside Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Follow your guide on an approximately 6-kilometer hike through the rainforest to discover the bright blue waters of Río Celeste, including the well-known waterfall and other natural features along the trail.
The route combines forest scenery, volcanic surroundings and opportunities to observe local wildlife along the way. After the hike, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch and, when weather conditions allow, there may also be an opportunity to enjoy the river outside the national park area.
With transportation, entrance fees, guide and lunch included, this is a convenient option for travelers who want to visit Río Celeste from La Fortuna without organizing each part of the day separately.
Good to Know
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours
- Hiking distance: Approximately 6 km
- Minimum age: 3+
- Activity level: Moderate to challenging
- Group size: Shared tour; up to 20 participants
- Location: Tenorio Volcano National Park / Río Celeste
- Pickup: Transportation included from downtown La Fortuna and surrounding areas
- Guide: Expert bilingual guide
- Includes: National park entrance, transportation, traditional lunch, guide and insurance
- Not included: Photos, towel and VAT tax
- Bring: Comfortable walking clothes, closed-toe hiking shoes, waterproof jacket, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Important: The operator does not recommend this tour for guests with certain physical or heart conditions, or for older adults.
Shared Tour Note: This value-focused experience may operate with larger shared groups and multiple pickup stops.
Best For: Active travelers who want to visit Río Celeste on a complete, accessible full-day tour from La Fortuna.
Included/Excluded
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Water refill (please bring your own water bottle)
- Certified bilingual guide
- Lunch
- National Park entrance fee
What to bring?
- Comfortable clothes (lightweight & breathable)
- Closed-toe hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers
- Rain jacket or poncho (weather can change quickly)
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Hat & sunglasses
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera or phone for photos
- Small backpack for your belongings
Booking Information:
- Price: Price is per person.
- Sales Tax: A 13% sales tax will be added upon booking.
- Tour Availability: All tours are subject to availability.
- Minimum Booking Requirement: A minimum of two (2) people per booking is required. If you are a solo traveler, please contact us directly by email or WhatsApp for availability.
- Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Transportation: Transportation from most hotels or vacation rentals is included in the price. However, if your hotel or vacation rental is located far from downtown La Fortuna or the route to Arenal Volcano, extra pick-up fees may be charged. Please confirm this during booking.
- Departure Times: Departure times are approximate. The precise pick-up time will be provided on your travel voucher.
Cancellation Policy
- Standard Cancellations: If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, please send an email to info@toursinarenal.com at least 24 hours prior to your service. You will receive a full refund, except for the 5% credit card fee.
- Holiday Cancellations: For cancellations during the holiday peak season (December 20th - January 4th), please send a written email to info@toursinarenal.com at least 72 hours before your scheduled service. A full refund will be issued, minus the 5% credit card fee.
- Company Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel a trip due to unfavorable conditions and will only operate tours according to our policies. A full refund will be provided if, on rare occasions, a tour does not run.
- No-Show Policy: Guests must arrive at the agreed-upon time and location. The guide will wait a maximum of 5 minutes. If the guest does not show up, the reservation will be charged 100%.
- Unused Services: Once travel has begun, unused portions of the service will not be eligible for refunds.
Payments
- Currency: Payments will be processed in US dollars.
- Payment Process: Your credit card will be charged using a secure payment link once the service is confirmed.
- Booking Confirmation: Prices, transportation, attractions, services, and travel dates are not confirmed until we receive the required payment.






