About this experience
This unique hike combines natural beauty with a great opportunity to observe the wonderful flora and fauna. During our hike through the Tenorio Volcano National Park, we pass by the Celeste River Lagoon and walk along two crystal clear streams which come together to form the Rio Celeste. Here the clear water mysteriously changes into a beautiful bright, light-blue color (hence the name “Light-Blue-River”).
Walking along jungle trails we visit an area where volcanic smoke is expelled at high temperatures from the ground at the bottom of the river, creating sulfur bubbles. The stunning colored Rio Celeste Waterfall offers an amazing view.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Entry/Admission - Rio Celeste
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Bilingual Naturalist Guide
- Professional Driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Arenal/La Fortuna only
- Entry/Admission - Tenorio Volcano National Park
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Arenal/La Fortuna
- Dinner
Itinerary and highlights
Explore with the safety and knowledge of a guide on this hiking trip through Tenorio Volcano National Park. In addition to navigating, your guide points out plants and animals often missed by visitors and ensures you have plenty of time to snap photos along the way.
You'll engage in a hike that is definitely worth it. You'll get to the Rio Celeste (Blue River). The blue color you'll see is the result of a chemical reaction between two merging rivers containing different volcanic minerals. It's a very rare phenomenon that creates a fairy-tale-like beauty. You'll get to see a waterfall, a lookout point that's great for taking pictures and you'll also get to see the place where the river changes colors. After a swim in the Rio Celeste, enjoy a well-deserved lunch and relax on the way back to La Fortuna
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Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel to start this great expedition. The exact pick up time will be confirmed on your itinerary once the reservation is confirmed. The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups. If Self Drive to Adventure Park: Please be at 9:00 AM @ Tenorio Volcano National Park. **PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPROXIMATE TIMES AND IF YOUR LOCATION HAS AN EXTRA PICKUP FEE** • Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: 6:15 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately • Playas del Coco Hotels, Condos, Houses: 6:00 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately • Playa Hermosa & Playa Panama Hotels, Condos, Houses (Occidental Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Condovac, Mangroove): 6:15 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately • Peri Liberia Supermarket at Plaza Santa Rosa in the main Liberia Intersection: 6:30 AM **Pick up times are an estimate. Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups.**
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Faro Travel Costa Rica
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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If Self Drive to Adventure Park: Please be at 9:00 AM @ Tenorio Volcano National Park.
**PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPROXIMATE TIMES AND IF YOUR LOCATION HAS AN EXTRA PICKUP FEE**
• Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood: 6:15 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately
• Playas del Coco Hotels, Condos, Houses: 6:00 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately
• Playa Hermosa & Playa Panama Hotels, Condos, Houses (Occidental Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Villas Sol, Condovac, Mangroove): 6:15 AM (Additional $60 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately
• Peri Liberia Supermarket at Plaza Santa Rosa in the main Liberia Intersection: 6:30 AM
**Pick up times are an estimate. Please be ready 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time. The pickup time may vary without notice depending on road traffic and other pick-ups.**
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