Rio Celeste + Park + Sloth Sanctuary + Chocolate Coffee

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Pick up and return to the hotel.
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Bottled water

Tips.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Departure and return Departure information Pick-up of travelers is included. We pick up travelers at the main lobby of your resort or Airbnb in Pinilla, Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, Matapalo, Las Catalinas, Hermosa Beach, Coco Beach and Papagayo area. We can also pick up people near the hotels on the list. Private tour Hotel pickup is offered. Check the list of hotels on our checkout page to see if yours is included in the available pickup locations. Return information Return to the original starting point

Arranged start time

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03/12/2023 - 05/04/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Tamarindo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rio Celeste

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Rio Celeste

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cafe & Cacao Tour Bijagua

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Tamarindo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed
Not wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
If you are traveling with pets, we would appreciate it if you indicate this in the comments of your reservation.
The weather has to be good for this experience to take place. If canceled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered another date or a full refund of the amount paid.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Tracy_C

Must do! A little bit of everything! Swimming in the waterfall was so refreshing, we saw sloths, snakes, tapir, and toucans. Lunch was great and the coffee chocolate tour was the best way to end the day. Tony our driver was so accommodating and just lovely!

Reviews

4.8

based on 6 reviews

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Fun but not exactly what we expected

Randi_H, Feb 2026

Our driver for the day Wilfredo was amazing, he was so sweet and kind and took an interest in us- he talked to us a lot and practiced his English and let us practice our Spanish. We didn't have time for all three things on the tour, we got to do the hike and the Sloth sanctuary but the hike took so long because there is a long line down stairs to get to the waterfall which you can't actually get to the water because it's too dangerous. The hike was medium difficulty for my friend and her child, but for me as a larger person it was a challenge but not impossible. There is only two spots to sit and rest on the whole hike. There were lots of other larger people out doing the hike too so it is doable but it's not for people have a difficult time moving. The lunch was amazing and the sloth sanctuary was incredible. We were lucky enough to get extremely close to one sloth who was near the ground. Our guide on the sloth tour was very kind when our kiddo got scared and did everything to make him feel comfortable even though he decided to bail. I finished the sloth tour solo and you get to go through a bridge that is elevated above ground and see all sorts of wildlife. Snakes, frogs, poisons flowers etc.. Overall we had a wonderful time but we wish we had time for the chocolate and butterfly portion as well.

Must do!

Tracy_C, Feb 2026

Don't miss this tour when in Costa Rica!

Mary_G, Jul 2025

This was an amazing tour! Hiking to the waterfall was lovely and the visit to the sloth sanctuary was a highlight of our trip! We saw sloths, bright-colored frogs, yellow vipers, and flowers I had never seen! Following the rainforest, we went to a coffee and cacao farm, which was interesting and delicious! Afterwards, there was lunch at a butterfly exhibit, where we got to see the blue moth which is Costa Rica's national butterfly. So pretty! Suggestion would be to wear hiking or waterproof shoes and bring a rain jacket or poncho. It will rain because you are in a rainforest!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌿 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the entire experience—from the waterfall hike and sloth sanctuary to the coffee and cacao farm and the beautiful butterfly exhibit. It sounds like you made the most of every moment! We’re especially glad you got to see so much wildlife, including the stunning blue morpho butterfly—definitely one of Costa Rica’s treasures. 🦋 Thank you also for the helpful tip about bringing proper shoes and a rain jacket—great advice for future travelers! We hope to welcome you back again for more adventures. Pura vida! ☀️🌺

Perfect Rio Celeste Day

Amy_D, Jun 2025

This is a fantastic excursion! We had a private tour for just our family by Tony (our driver) and a lovely woman whose name I believe began with an A (she has 2 sons and was lovely). It is a bit of a ride from Playa Grande, but it is broken up nicely. Tony had to adjust for us because the hike to the waterfall at rio Celeste was blocked by downed trees from heavy rains the night before, so he took us to a different waterfall and then also to a part of the rio Celeste where we could swim in the fantastically blue water. The Bijagua coffee and chocolate tour was fantastic; our guide Jostin was great, and the whole experience taught us a lot. Then we had a delicious lunch at a restaurant attached to a butterfly garden and learned a lot while eating with our guides. The final stop was the sloth sanctuary - which was beyond words. Our young guide Albert asked about our favorite animals and then he did his best to find those - with sounds on his phone and some sort of eagle eye. He found us several vipers and colorful frogs, and he would grab our phones and get up close and take professional looking pics for us! The final sloth sighting was unbelievable - we could have reached out and touched him. We spent so much time watching - which is par for the course as he almost comically switched from one branch to the next in record slow time! We literally have selfies with the sloth. It was a full day experience in a comfortable air conditioned van with lovely guides and friendly people everywhere. Tony even stopped to get us fresh pineapple from a stand at one point. A fabulous way to see and do so much - it was a wonderful day.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear your family enjoyed such a memorable day filled with nature, culture, and warm company. Tony and our team were happy to adjust the tour to ensure you still had an amazing experience, even with the unexpected trail closure. We're also glad you loved the coffee and chocolate tour, the delicious lunch, and the unforgettable visit to the sloth sanctuary—selfies with a sloth are definitely one-of-a-kind! Thank you again for choosing us—we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

The best day!!!

Julie_P, Feb 2025

We were a little concerned about the 2+ hour drive to Rio Celeste but it was more than worth it!! We were picked up in a nice roomy air conditioned van by Adriana and Harrison. They had a cooler of bottled water for our trip. Our first stop was the Rio Celeste water fall. It was a 30 minute hike to it and it was gorgeous! The temps are much cooler than Tamarindo so it was very pleasant. Warning - lots of steps down to the waterfall and back up. Next we had a delicious lunch and then on to the sloth sanctuary. We got lucky and saw a sloth that wa down low so we got a lot of great pics. We saw a tapir too! The last stop was the coffee and cacao farm - so interesting and the coffee was great. It was a long day but one of the best. We loved Adriana and Harrison. I highly recommend this excursion!!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your detailed and kind review! 🧡 We’re thrilled to hear that even with the long drive, your Río Celeste tour exceeded expectations and became one of your favorite days in Costa Rica. Adriana and Harrison will be so happy to know they helped make your experience even more special — they truly care about every detail, from the comfortable ride to every stop along the way. How lucky to see a sloth up close — and even a tapir! Thank you for the glowing recommendation. We hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable adventures. 🌿☕🐾

Great sample of Coata Rica rain forest area.

Arashan_H, Jan 2025

Wilber was an amazing tour guide. We spent the whole day traveling around and learning about Costa Rica. My teenage boys actually enjoyed the coffee & cocoa tour, which is a small miracle.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your review! 🧡 We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and that Wilber did an amazing job sharing the best of Costa Rica. And we're especially happy to hear your teens loved the coffee and cacao tour—that really is a small miracle 😄. We look forward to welcoming you all again for more family adventures! 🇨🇷☕🍫