Type of Excursion: Nature Hike
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Our Highlights
Sky blue Color River
Magical Waterfall
Volcano Activity
Tropical Rainforest
Costa Rican Rural lifestyle
The gorgeous Rio Celeste waterfall has been recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of Costa Rica. This hidden gem is located in the Tenorio Volcano National Park in the northern mountains of Costa Rica.
The turquoise water of this river attracts every year thousands of adventurous that enjoy hiking, it is not every day that you see a river of this color, with incredible views and surrounded by exuberant vegetation and wildlife.
Early morning, the guide will be waiting for you at the selected hotel to take the transportation to the Tenorio Volcano National Park (2 hours and 30 minutes ride), you will be driving on peaceful roads that connects some isolated small villages, inhabited by friendly people who you will love to meet.
Access to the waterfall is through the tropical rainforest in a moderate 3-hours hike of 5.5 km, along a wild path where it is possible to observe different species of birds and mammals that surrounds the jungle.
The first stop will lead you the breathtaking waterfall. A short climb down 250 stairs gets you to a viewing platform, is a bit tough but the result is definitely worth it.
The intense blue color of this waterfall looks like something out of a fairytale but is absolutely real and you can see it up close.
The hike continues to different attractions, such as a beautiful look-out point where you will be able to admire the surrounding mountains.
The blue lagoon is a quiet section of the river which is the perfect place for the photos.
In the last two attractions your will be witness of the volcanic activity; at the Borbollones you will see gases escaping from under the water and at the “Teñideros”, you will see the specific point where two rivers join and the water gets its show-stopping hue from a chemical reaction between volcanic minerals.
After the hike, enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant at Bijagua Village, a charming colorful place to get an immersion into the true Costa Rican rural life with its plantation fields, grazing cattle and cheese factories, all around rolling hills and rushing creeks.
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Includes: Transportation, Guide, Entrances Fee & Lunch
The day of the excursion, you should go to the lobby of your selected hotel and please look for our staff dressed with bright orange shirt and green pants.
Approximate Pick Up Time: Between 06:40am to 07:50am, depending on the selected hotel
Approximate Duration: 11 hours
Approximate Drop Off Time: Between 06:00pm to 06:30pm, depending on the selected hotel
Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, change of clothes, raincoat, sun visor hat or similar, Sunglasses with UV protection, Sunscreen, insects repellent, aluminum water bottle, camera and binoculars.
In case of passengers with reduced mobility, heart or respiratory problems, epilepsy, overweight, or women in any stages of pregnancy, please advise us in advance in order to take the previsions and provide them with the best possible care.
Children Policy: Infant from 0-7 years are not allowed. Children rate apply from 8 to 11 years old
Important Remarks: This is a regular basis tour that operates with a pre-established schedule and requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate and maximum of 70 passengers. Maximum passengers per guide: 12 passengers.
Gratuities for guide or driver are not included.
Prices are expressed per person based on US Dollars (USD) and apply for Individual traveler’s segment.
If you are planning to travel in group or if you are interested are in private services, please don’t hesitate to contact us at mytrip@guanacasteonlinetravel.com
WhatsApp Phone: (+506) 8821-3624
In case you may require to cancel your reservation please contact us at mytrip@guanacasteonlinetravel.com One of our agents will be assisting you with the procedure o the refund, however, please take into consideration the following conditions:
If the cancelation is advised with more than 48 hours before the service, it will not have penalties and you will receive 100% of refund.
If the Cancelation is advised between 48 to 24 hrs before the service, it will apply a 20% charge of penalty
If cancelation is advised with less than 24 hours before the service, it will apply a 100% of penalty
In case of no show, the service will have a penalty of 100%
