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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour

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Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Duration: 12 hours
Product code: 17279P13


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Cataratas Llanos de Cortes, Off the Pan American Highway, Bagaces 50401 Costa RicaLlanos de Cortez WaterfallFor the first stop, we will take you to Llanos de Cortez Waterfall in Bagaces, where you can relax and take a swim underneath the falls or walk around exploring the flora and fauna.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Rio Celeste, Tenorio Volcano National Park Costa RicaTenorio Volcano National Park HikeUpon arriving at the entrance, you will start out on a 2 hour moderately difficult hike in the park.   Along the trail you will walk through the rainforest and along the Celeste River, where you can observe one of nature's most intriguing phenomenons.  After this beautiful site, you will continue hiking to where two brooks merge together, turning clear water into a divine hue of turquoise that makes Rio Celeste. This chemical reaction, due to the volcanic minerals, makes for an astounding sight that can only be experienced at this unique location.  After hiking, you will head to another part of the river outside of the park where you will get to swim in the blue waters!!  This is where you will often see sloths and other wildlife. This hike is a fantastic opportunity for healthy exercise and unforgettable experiences in one of Costa Rica's most unique hidden gems.**Please be aware, on rare occasions the river may be brown due to heavy rainsDuration: 3 hoursStop At: Finca Verde Lodge, 6, Provincia de Alajuela, Bagaces, Costa RicaOrganic Farm - Sloth and Frog SanctuaryTake a tour on a rural organic farm! You will be taken on an inspiring and educational walk, showcasing natural wonders such as tropical plants, flowers, birds, sloths, frogs, snakes, insects and many more animals that inhabit the farm.Here you will also have a hearth Costa Rican style lunchDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Native's Way, Tamarindo Costa RicaHotel Pick upAfter pick up from your hotel, house or condo (see pick up areas), you will stop for coffee and/or breakfast, you will be driven 3 hours to Tenorio Volcano National Park.Duration: 3 hoursPass By: Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo Costa Rica6:30 amPass By: Playa Matapalo, Playa Matapalo, Province of GuanacasteRIU Guancaste/Palace 7:00 amPass By: Playa Langosta, Playa Langosta, Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste6:20 amPass By: Playa Conchal, Playa Conchal, Province of Guanacaste6:40 amPass By: Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Province of Guanacaste6:30 amPass By: Playa Hermosa, Playa Hermosa, Province of Guanacaste7:40 amPass By: Playas del Coco, Playas del Coco, Province of Guanacaste7:20 amPass By: Playa Panama, Playa Panama, Gulf of Papagayo, Province of Guanacaste7:40 amPass By: Playa Flamingo, Playa Flamingo, Province of Guanacaste6:30 am
Supplier Name
Native's Way Costa Rica
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Not wheelchair accessible,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons,We have intensified hygiene measures for frequently touched surfaces (exterior and interior handles, toilets, common areas, equipment, vehicle, etc) Hand sanitizer is provided before and after the activities. If you would like a mask let us know in advance.
Inclusions:
National park fees,Lunch,Driver/guide,Professional bilingual guide,Hotel pickup and drop-off,Entry/Admission - Cataratas Llanos de Cortes,Entry/Admission - Rio Celeste,Entry/Admission - Finca Verde Lodge
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Traveler Reviews

We couldn’t have been happier with this trip. Gustavo was so informed on the plants/animals and you could see his passion for the national park. He made the trip x10 better with how he really immersed you in the experience. The waterfall was absolutely breathtaking and the hike wasn’t too hard. The slot sanctuary was so awesome because not only did they show you sloths but other native wildlife! I could not recommend this trip enough!

Gustavo was a great guide filling us in with some of the Costa Rican history then describing our adventure to the Llanos de Cortes waterfall and the even more majestic waterfall after a hike through the rainforest to the Rio Celeste. Great lunch and nice walk through the sanctuary to see the sloths, flora and frogs.

Fun experience; learned a lot about the nature; beautiful waterfalls; captured a smile from a sloth on camera ??Hector was a excellent tour guide

From the hotel pick up to drop off it was a professional, informative and beautiful trip. Lunch was tasty as well. If looking for something to do I would recommend it.

Gustavo was a great guide giving us lots of information! The Rio Celeste waterfall was amazing. We only swam at Llanos de Cortez (you can’t swim at rio Celeste). I had hoped for more hiking but the hike through the rainforest was beautiful and very informative! So cool!! Breakfast was rushed but lunch was delicious! Unfortunately we didn’t really see the sloths but spent lots of time with a red eyed frog??


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