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

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Pinilla, Costa Rica
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Overview

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour from Tamarindo. Follow an expert local guide through breathtaking scenery, rugged trails, and truly beautiful attractions. This is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers.
  • Tour of Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes Waterfall
  • Experience the beauty of Costa Rica's natural landscapes
  • Follow a local guide through stunning rugged terrain
  • Round-trip hotel transport and lunch included
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Departure Point

Hacienda, Provincia de Guanacaste, Pinilla, 50309, Costa Rica

6:00 am - Houses, Condos & JW Marriott in Hacienda Pinilla

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Playa Conchal, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Conchal - 6:40 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Flamingo Beach Road, Guanacaste Province, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Flamingo - 6:30 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Cam. Las Catalinas, Provincia de Guanacaste, Potrero, Costa Rica

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Catalinas - 6:30 am - $50 fee per booking, not per person

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Grande - 6:30 am

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6:30 AM

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Playa Matapalo, RIU Guanacaste Route, Guanacaste Province, Sardinal District, 60602, Costa Rica

RIU Guanacaste/Palace 7:00 am - please bring copy of passport

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Del Coco Beach, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Coco - 7:20 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, Guanacaste Province, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

Villas Sol, Condovac and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Playa Panama, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove and other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Playa Panama - 5:30 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste Province, Papagayo Peninsula, 50104, Costa Rica

Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($50 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Playa el Jobo La Cruz de Guanacaste El Jobo, Guanacaste Province, 51001, Costa Rica

6:30 am - $200 transport fee per booking, not per person to be paid directly

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6:30 AM

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Guanacaste Province, Liberia, Costa Rica

Hotels and Peri Supermarket at main Liberia Intersection - 7:45 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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M25H+8F6, Guanacaste Province, Guatuso, Costa Rica

If you choose to skip Llanos de Cortes Waterfall (meets at 8:45 am), then meet our guide at Park Entrance at 11:00 am

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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152, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 6:30 am

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6:30 AM

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10 Km North West from Panama Beach Main Entrance Papagayo Gulf Guanacaste, Guanacaste Province, 50503, Costa Rica

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Guanacaste Province, Sardinal District, Costa Rica

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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Departure Point

Unnamed Rd,, Provincia de Guanacaste, Bagaces, Costa Rica

8:45 am Self Drive option meeting point

Departure Time

6:30 AM

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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Native's Way Costa Rica

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour.
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What is the social distancing policy during Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "The hike required some physical activity as it is all steps but it was worth it for us!" See review
  • "If you are looking to truly take in the sights, I would advise doing this on your own." See review
  • "The Rio Celeste hike was pure torture for this old lady, but so worth it." See review

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Exciting
Steven_R
, Sep 2021
The waterfalls were amazing! We will be back, the hike is tough if you don’t normally excersise though so make sure you are ready for it
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Raw, beautiful, breath-taking!
Nicholas_C
, Aug 2021
Breath-taking to fully experience the splendors of Costa Rica. Guide “Hector” was extremely informative and ensured everyone was comfortable and have an amazing experience. He also is a pro at getting the proper angles for taking photos for you. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone vacationing in Costa Rica and Hector enhanced the experience. *****
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Good tour - Natives Way
Daniel
, Jul 2021
Rio Celeste waterfall, getting into the water would have made it even more impressive but didn’t get that tour, worth the wait in line once arrive at the national park. Sloth Sanctuary was informative got to see several sloths but the were napping up in the trees.
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Great tour!
Shikole_S
, Jul 2021
Hector was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about the area and animals and even random questions we all had. Highly recommend!
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The hike to Rio Celeste was amazing
Nikki
, Jul 2021
Gustavo was such an amazing guide I had a great time! He had so much great info to share on the hike to Rio Celeste.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Waterfalls, sloths, and more
Karen_L
, Jul 2021
The tour was amazing. Adriel our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. I really liked that we were a small group with only 7 of us. The waterfalls were gorgeous but be prepared for an uphill hike and lots of stairs to the Rio Celeste Waterfall. After lunch, we saw howler monkeys, sloths, and tree frogs. I definitely recommend this tour.
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star-5
Sloth Sanctuary, great food and beautiful scenery!
Alyssa
, Jul 2021
Such a wonderful experience!! Appreciated Ronnie helping accommodate our goals in seeing as much as possible. Even with the rainy weather, the views were incredible. Highlight was definitely the sloth sanctuary! A must-see for nature lovers and really brought something special to this excursion!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Awesome!
jen
, May 2021
Gustavo was awesome!! Thank u for showing us around Costa Rica. My favorite part was eating lunch at the Hummingbird Cafe and seeing the sloths. We had the best time!!!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Ronnie was the best!
Giselle_H
, May 2021
Ronnie was such a great tour guide! He was great and made us feel comfortable when a group of older men were staring and taking videos of other girls in our tour and he took us to another spot to make us feel better. He also
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Great times.
Joseph_S
, Apr 2021
The water falls were beautiful. The food was amazing, and the Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The only thing that was a little disappointing was that we were expecting a little more out of the animal sanctuary. All in all the experience was very good.
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1 traveler found this review helpful

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