Rio Celeste

Length

approx. 9 hours .

Activity Level

Moderate to Strenous

Great for:

Nature Lovers, Bird Watchers and Photographers.

Five things to acknowledge about this tour:

1. Hike for about 2 hours at the base of the volcano. Through rain forest and lava flows trails. It is usually humid and warm.

2. Even in the sunny season it may be rainy.

3. In the Hot Springs areas towels and lockers are give for a deposit. It depends on the hot springs of your choice the amount that is charged.

4. The volcano may be clouded, even though the surrounding environment is worth the visit.

5. In both areas there are places to stay if you don’t want to walk or bath.

This tour departs early in the morning, heading towards Tenorio Volcano National Park. Once there, you will begin a 7kms/4.3miles hike (around 4 hours) through the tropical rainforest in the company of a private naturalist guide. You will arrive at Río Celeste’s “Los Teñíderos”, the site where two streams of crystalline water meet. Together, they form the heavenly blue color that gives the rivers its name. You will walk through trails rich with ecological wonders, hiking amidst the jungle, until you will reach the volcano’s furnace vents; these expel gases of extremely high temperatures. Afterwards, you will wind back and descend to the spectacular Río Celeste waterfall. Its color makes this waterfall particularly eye-catching. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy an exquisite Costa Rican lunch before returning to your hotel.

Lunch, bottled water, fruit juice, bilingual guide, transportation, and entrance fee to the park.

Swim suit, hiking shoes, strap sandals, change of clothing, binoculars, camera, sun block, money, and hat

How long is the boat ride?

The catamaran will be going across the Nicoya Gulf, and if there is nothing unusual (Like spotting whales or dolphins), it will take about two hours to get to the island.

How long do we stay in the island?

Four to five hours, unless there is pouring rain and the passengers agree in leaving earlier.

If i do not know how to swim, do you recommend this tour?

Yes! The catamaran is perfectly safe and there are plenty of life vests in case of an emergency.

What we would not recommend to do if you do not know how to swim, is to take the included snorkeling tour.

Are there shops in the island or on the catamaran?

There is one souvenir shop on the island and quite pricey, and there si no store on board of the catamaran. So, our recommendation is to bring everything you need with you.