Hike Rio Celeste, Swim at the Llano de Cortez Waterfall, & Visit the Sloth Sanctuary of the Finca Verde Organic Farm Tour Details
Rio Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Llano de Cortez Waterfall Tour Includes:
- * Round Trip Transportation from Most Guanacaste Hotels
- * Stop at El Jardin Restaurant & Shop (optional breakfast available for purchase)
- * Entrance Fee to Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
- * Entrance Fee to Tenorio Volcano National Park
- * Guided Hike to Rio Celeste Waterfalls
- * Guided Tour of the Finca Verde Organic Farm, Sloth Sanctuary & Frog & Butterfly Reserve
- * Bilingual Naturalist Guides
- * Typical Costa Rica Style Casado Lunch (rice, beans, salad, plantains & choice of protein)
Departures: Daily between 6:30am – 7:30am from most Papagayo & Tamarindo area hotels in Guanacaste as well as Liberia. Exact meeting instructions will be provided with your confirmation voucher. You can also opt to meet at Llanos de Cortes waterfall at 8:45am, or skip the falls and meet directly at the Tenorio National Park at 11:00am.
Length: Approximately 12 hours including transportation from Guanacaste. Length varies depending on the location of your hotel. Papagayo hotels are a bit closer while Rio Celeste from Tamarindo is a bit further.
Rio Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Llano de Cortez Waterfall Tour Recommendations:
- * Comfortable hiking / walking shoes. Ones that can get wet best
- * Quick-dry clothing & layers
- * Bathing suit and towel
- * Rain poncho
- * Light day pack
- * Reusable water bottle
- * Eco-Friendly sunscreen (bio-degradable)
- * Eco-Friendly bug repellant
- * Camera
- * Cash for tips for your guides, breakfast, additional food or beverages and souvenirs
Children: Minimum age is 4 years old. Children ages 4 to 10 years old pay a discounted rate.
Restrictions: There is a considerable amount of walking and hiking on this tour through the cloud forest. It is recommended that you be in good physical condition with no heart or other serious medical issues.
Insider Tip: This is a long day, but really packs in a whole lot and well worth the ticket price. Sometimes Rio Celeste can get a bit murky. But when you add in Llanos de Cortes waterfall and the amazing guides and wildlife at Finca Verde, there is no way this adventure from Guanacaste will disappoint you.
Important Notes:
Packing: It is typically warm at Llanos de Cortez Falls where you can swim and sunbathe. However, in Tenorio Volcano National Park, you will hike through multiple microclimates on the way to Rio Celeste, including a cloud forest which can be very chilly and rainy. And a rainforest…where it rains of course. Rain boots are available for rent at the park entrance. We suggest bringing shoes you do not mind getting wet that are also secure for hiking uneven and slippery terrain if you have them. There are changing rooms at the entrance to Llano de Cortez and you can store your change of clothes and things you do not need to carry with you in the van. Our driver stays with the van to keep your belongings safe.
Weather: This tour runs rain or shine all year round. However, note that at times, Rio Celeste is not so celeste. During the rainy season, the waters can get mucked up and turn brown. More like chocolate milk than the milky way. So, the most optimal time to visit would be the dry season between December and April.
Important Booking Note for Costa Rica's National Parks: Spaces are very limited to visit the park, so we need to purchase your entrance in advance. When placing your booking, we will need to know the full name, passport number, and country issuing passport for every participant. For this purpose, we cannot accept last minute bookings for this tour.
** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the strictly enforced sales tax law that has been introduced in Costa Rica, sales tax may be added to the final payment made to the operator. Sales tax is already included in the deposit amount.
About Your Online Reservation: Booking online does not guarantee that spaces are available and your reservation is confirmed. Our reservation offices are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CST daily and we do our best to confirm your reservation and send your confirmed voucher with meeting instructions within 24 hours. If you are booking a tour in less than 24 hours in advance, we recommend you contact us to check availability for you.
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