Spend a day at Tenorio Volcano National Park hiking to the famous turquoise falls, tubing gentle rapids and spotting sloths with local guides. This full-day tour combines geology, wildlife and hands-on adventure for a single immersive outing.
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You step off the minivan into humid air thick with leaf mulch and the distant rumble of water. The river at Tenorio moves like a live thing — sometimes a glassy turquoise pool, sometimes a string of riffles daring you downstream. The trail to Rio Celeste threads primary rainforest, climbs through ferns and strangler figs, and opens at the waterfall where the river drops into a blue-green bowl.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10–11 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to manage uneven trail, short climbs and a 45–60 minute tubing float.
Wildlife
History
Tenorio’s landscape is shaped by volcanic activity and smallholder agriculture; the national park was created to protect the unique hydrothermal processes and biodiversity around the volcano.
Conservation
Stay on marked trails, avoid touching vegetation or wildlife, and use biodegradable sunscreen; local guides prioritize low-impact viewing and park revenue supports conservation.
Reserve your spot on the Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring water shoes
Trails can be muddy and tubing requires secure, quick-dry footwear — flip-flops aren’t enough.
Pack a rain layer
The rainforest’s microclimate can produce sudden showers even in the dry season; a lightweight shell keeps you comfortable.
Carry 2 liters of water and snacks
Full-day outing with active hiking and tubing means you’ll need hydration and quick calories between stops.
Respect wildlife distances
Guides will point out sloths and birds — use binoculars and avoid loud approach to keep animals calm.
Water shoes
Secure sole and quick-dry material for tubing and slippery trail sections.
Light rain jacket
Protects against sudden downpours common in the rainforest.
rainy
Dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps electronics and essentials dry during tubing and river crossings.
Binoculars or telephoto lens
Helps spot sloths, toucans and other canopy wildlife without disturbing them.