Tubing Rio Celeste & Half-Day Ziplining Adventure

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Bottled water
Fruits
Helmet
Life jacket

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Rio Celeste Aventuras - Tubing Rio Celeste
1, km southwest of the school, Provincia de Alajuela, Katira, 21503, Costa Rica

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Rio Celeste Aventuras

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Bethany_G

We had so much fun on this partial day excursion! Our guide, Daniel was an absolute expert at navigating the river and within the first few minutes, I completely trusted him with my life! Haha the tubing was a blast- it was the perfect balance of exciting rapids and peaceful pools. He also gave us natural mineral mud to make masks with and we had the opportunity to use the Tarzan swing. The zip lining was enjoyable as well although some of them were on the shorter side and a bit slow compared to others that I’ve done. Make sure to bring water shoes and mosquito spray. Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area and have the time!

Reviews

4.7

based on 18 reviews

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Had a blast!

Bethany_G, Jan 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Bethany! Thank you so much for the shoutout to Daniel! We are happy to hear that his expertise made you feel safe enough to truly enjoy the ride—he definitely knows those rapids like the back of his hand. It’s awesome to hear you loved the Tarzan swing and the natural mineral mud masks. We love sharing those 'jungle secrets' that make our Rio Celeste experience so much more than just a tubing tour! Regarding the zipline, we appreciate your honest feedback. Our cables are designed as a scenic flight to enjoy the canopy views, and we’re glad you enjoyed them as part of your day. Also, thank you for the pro-tips on water shoes and mosquito spray—that’s very helpful for our future adventurers! We hope to welcome you back to the jungle soon. Pura Vida!

Rio Celeste Tubing and Ziplining

Martha_R, Jan 2026

This was an awesome experience!! The rapids were not bad at all and the staff was very attentive to all the people on tubes. They were friendly, professional and focused on safety. The water was absolutely a beautiful turquoise color!! Nano and Merlin provided an unforgettable ziplining experience!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Martha! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you had such an awesome experience with us. There is truly nothing like that turquoise water, right? It looks almost like a dream! We are very proud of our team for staying focused on safety while ensuring everyone has a blast. It’s great to know you felt well-attended and professionaly cared for throughout the rapids. I’ll be sure to pass your special shoutout to Nano and Merlin—they’ll be so happy to know they made your ziplining adventure unforgettable. We hope to see you back in Rio Celeste for more fun very soon! Pura Vida!

Would recommend!

Ashai_W, Dec 2025

We had a great time doing the Ziplining and Tubing experience! We had a group of 9 and all of our guides were very nice and attentive. Shoutout to Nano for helping out us non-spanish speakers :)

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Ashai! Thank you so much for the recommendation! We are thrilled that your group of 9 had such a great time with us. It’s always a party when we have a big group, and we love ensuring everyone feels well-attended and safe throughout the ziplining and tubing. A huge shoutout back to Nano! He will be so happy to hear your kind words; he takes great pride in making sure our English-speaking guests feel right at home and don't miss a single detail of the adventure. We hope to see you and your friends back in Rio Celeste very soon. Pura Vida!

Awesome customer service

Becki_G, Oct 2025

They were super nice and so much fun! We had a blast. We had so much fun tubing and wow what a peaceful beautiful country you get to observe along the way

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Becki! It sounds like you had the perfect balance of adventure and tranquility! We are so happy to hear that you had a blast with our team. There is something truly special about the contrast between the adrenaline of the zipline and the peaceful beauty you see while floating down the river. We take great pride in our Pura Vida hospitality, and hearing that you enjoyed the scenery and our service means the world to us. We can't wait to have you back for more fun in Rio Celeste. Pura Vida!

Guides were extremely...

Alina_H, May 2025

Guides were extremely friendly and experience was so fun! Hospitality of the experience was wonderful!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review, Alina! ✨ We're absolutely thrilled that your Half Day Tubing & Ziplining Experience was so much fun! We greatly appreciate you highlighting the hospitality and the extremely friendly nature of our team. Providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere is our top priority! We invite you to make your next trip complete: explore our relaxing accommodations and guest suites 🛌 for a great stay, and discover our full range of outdoor experiences, including guided treks 🏞️ and horseback riding 🐎. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rio Celeste Aventuras in Katira, Costa Rica!

Amazing experience

Rachel_E, Jan 2025

Your guides were all excellent. Especially good with our children including 4 year old daughter. Zipping was amazing. Tubing was a bit rougher than we anticipated but still good. Our zip lining guide Merlin took a video of myself and my daughter- if possible could he send this to us please? Thank you

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for the amazing 5-star review, Rachel! ✨ We're absolutely thrilled that you found the Ziplining (Tirolesa) to be amazing and that all our guides were excellent—especially with your children, including your 4-year-old daughter! We pride ourselves on ensuring our family adventures are safe and secure for our youngest guests. We appreciate your honest feedback that the Tubing was a bit rougher than anticipated. We strive to balance the thrill with safety and will use this feedback to better set expectations for the river’s conditions. Regarding your video: We’ve notified your Ziplining guide, Merlin, immediately! Please contact our office through our official website or WhatsApp so we can ensure the video of you and your daughter is sent to you promptly! 🎥 We invite you to make your next trip complete: explore our relaxing accommodations and guest suites 🛌 for a great stay, and discover our full range of outdoor experiences, including guided treks 🏞️ and horseback riding 🐎. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rio Celeste Aventuras in Katira, Costa Rica!

Horrible communication

Mykel_E, May 2024

There was and still is zero communication with this company. We could not get a 'meet up' location as we were not staying at one of the hotels that they picked up at. After not receiving a response we could no longer make the arranged time so we asked if we could move our reservation to the following day and meet at one of the hotels that were on the pickup list. Still no response to this day. We called, whatsapp'd and messaged with no response from anybody on any media.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Mykel, We sincerely apologize for the zero communication you experienced. This is unacceptable and does not reflect the standard of professionalism we strive for at Rio Celeste Aventuras. We understand how frustrating and disruptive this must have been to your trip planning, especially regarding the Tubing & Ziplining Combo. We know that our prompt communication is essential for tours, and we have taken immediate action to investigate why your WhatsApp messages and calls were missed during this period. We recognize that not being able to confirm your meet-up location or reschedule your tour caused you a major inconvenience. We are committed to ensuring clear and reliable communication for all our future guests. We genuinely regret that we were unable to provide you with the amazing adventure we are known for. We wish you all the best in your travels. Sincerely, The Management Team Rio Celeste Aventuras