Wildlife and Nature Tour: Explore Costa Rica's Rainforest

Embark on a private tour of Rio Celeste in Costa Rica’s rainforest, where you’ll discover wildlife, explore the lush green mountains, and experience the vibrant culture. Join us for an adventure filled with nature, fun, and tradition!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque National Volcan Tenorio - We begin the adventure with a guided walk through the rainforest, immersed in a natural wonder where we will have the opportunity to get to know the heart of the forest until we finally reach the Rio Celeste waterfall with its natural turquoise water, one of the most impressive wonders of our country.
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • tips
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica’s lushest region. This adventure features moderate hiking along the picturesque Rio Celeste, a visit to a sloth sanctuary, and the opportunity to marvel at a stunning waterfall within the rainforest.
As you travel, delve into the rich ecology of the rainforest and its intriguing microclimates,…

Location
Auto Mercado - Tamarindo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeanette_k
Aug 25, 2025
Complete and fulfilling experience - Rudy was such a great guide! My friends and I really truly enjoyed the whole day. The pace and schedule were very thoughtful and Rudy made sure we got our fill of the stops, graciously helping us out with photos too. At the sanctuary our guide was awesome and helped us encounter so much wildlife and of course the sloths were INCREDIBLE. My friends and I will never forget all the animals we saw and the relaxing waterfall swim we took after. Would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get the most out of their introduction to inland Costa Rica. It really solidified Costa Rica as a must visit location for us.
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Francois
Aug 25, 2025
Amazing Tour with our driver Rudy - We found the tour was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Our driver Rudy was exceptional and very friendly. He provided us with a lot of local history and was always eager to answer our questions.
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Jkimjkim
Aug 14, 2025
Complete and fulfilling experience - Rudy was such a great guide! My friends and I really truly enjoyed the whole day. The pace and schedule were very thoughtful and Rudy made sure we got our fill of the stops, graciously helping us out with photos too. At the sanctuary our guide was awesome and helped us encounter so much wildlife and of course the sloths were INCREDIBLE. My friends and I will never forget all the animals we saw and the relaxing waterfall swim we took after. Would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get the most out of their introduction to inland Costa Rica. It really solidified Costa Rica as a must visit location for us.
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Tim_m
Aug 8, 2025
Amazing day! - Pablo was the best tour guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable about the plants and animals. We got to see a 6 month old baby sloth 2 feet in front of us in its natural habitat, a tree frog up close, a few snakes, and monkeys. This was a memorable experience and I'm so grateful we were able to make this trip. Make sure you book with Pablo.
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Natasha
Aug 3, 2025
Amazing experience! - We had a wonderful excursion to the beautiful waterfall, and learned about the coffee and cocoa process, while savoring the taste of both. The best part was exploring through the rainforest and seeing indigenous animals, especially the sloth!!
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Zacko397
Jul 24, 2025
A must see trip!! - Awesome experience!!! My family, friends and their fam had a terrific time. Our guide and driver, Manuel, was incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the area/ terrain and its inhabitants. He was super friendly and funny with our teenage kids while also setting proper guidelines/boundaries with our group to make it a safe and enjoyable trip. There were others helping out at the rainforest that were just as helpful. The ‘ local’ meal afterwards was perfect to round out the experience. We saw vipers, sloths, tree frogs, birds, a large variety of losards, trees, flowers and were very close to see all of this thriving in their natural habitat. Muchas Graxias Manuel and team!! Pura Vida indeed!.
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Helen_a
Jun 17, 2025
Great nature tour! - This was a wonderful tour to see a lot in one day - waterfalls, walking through the national park, all sorts of animals - sloths, snakes, toucans, monkeys. We stopped every hour or hour and a half - tour was well planned with stops to interrupt the long drive for lunch, pick up rain ponchos, souvenirs, etc. Our guide Pablo was very friendly and knowledgeable! One note - the itinerary was quite a bit longer than what Viator had listed so be sure to double check and be prepared to be flexible if the day ends up being longer.
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Dainnat2024
Apr 25, 2025
Costa Rica Nature Tour - Pablo was a terrific guide. He took care of every detail. David at the sloth reserve made sure that we had outstanding pictures of wildlife. The waterfalls are spectacular! This is a great inclusive day if you want to see nature in Costa Rica.
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680debbieg
Apr 17, 2025
Another wonderful experience! - Had a wonderful time, Isaac was our guide, he was very informative and when we went to see the sloths, he helped us take the most magnificent pictures. The waterfall was absolutely beautiful and the hike was perfect! We enjoyed the tour from beginning to end!
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Cphilip1202
May 24, 2025
Amazing experience,... - Amazing experience, especially the rainforest hike, wish that part was longer, a bit disappointed that our group did not get to see more animals
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From $145
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).