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Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Encounter Tour
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Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Encounter Tour

By Issys Tours Costa Rica
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Ages 8-60
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Waterfalls
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR HOTEL / LODGING NAME.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39698P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • A minimum of 2 people per booking is require
        • Not recommended for child aged 6 and under
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Please provide Lodging name
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39698P7

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        • 589mandyl
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          We absolutely loved this trip, The trip into the rainforest was amazing. We saw many animals from the boat including Howler Monkeys, a sloth & Cayman. The coco plantation was much more than we expected & would highly recommend. The talk & demonstration of the plantation was taken by 2 men who were born and bred on the plantation, whose knowledge and passion was amazing. We were given pods to smash & open which was great fun. Taste the varieties of coco pods and eventually taste the chocolate which was superb. Would love to go again.
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          Private Airport Transfer
          We recently used Issys Tours’ airport private service for my trip to the Four Seasons, and it was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were treated by a friendly, professional driver holding a clear sign with my name. The vehicle was clean, spacious, and well-equipped for a comfortable ride. Overall, Issys Tours provided a seamless and luxurious travel experience. Their professionalism and attention to detail make them a top choice. I highly recommend their services.
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        • jburruel79
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          You will have an amazing time!
          Harold and Charlie were amazing! They were friendly and knowledgeable. For an authentic Costa Rican experience, you can’t any better than this tour!
          Written May 27, 2024
        • Hmrosa801
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          Best tour for seeing a variety of wildlife!
          Issys was super easy to work with. We made a last minute decision to squeeze in a tour before leaving the country and they got us set up in less than 24 hours all via WhatsApp! Our guide (Nolberto) was absolutely fantastic and this tour did not disappoint. We had a lively discussion during the drive, saw more animals than we expected (crocodiles, iguanas, multiple types of herons, ibis, egrets, white faced monkeys), and had a delicious traditional lunch at a local ranch. We would definitely recommend Issys and this particular tour.
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          Great snorkeling trip
          We took a snorkeling cruise with Issys Tours and had a wonderful time. Our two guides were excellent and made the trip enjoyable. The water was clear and we saw lots of beautiful fish. We had a delicious snack of fruit and fresh oysters. What a treat! We high recommend Issys Tours. All their guides were prompt and fun to be around.
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          Great tour with great guide
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          We used Issys for three separate drives on our trip last month and highly recommend their transportation services! Esteban was a fabulous driver!! He picked us up in the evening at Liberia airport and drove us to la Fortuna He drove us from La Fortuna to El Mangroove He drove us from El Mangroove to Liberia Esteban was always a bit early and a great and careful driver. We enjoyed talking with him and would recommend him and Issys to everyone.
          Written January 3, 2024
        • Bekindgirl
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          Thrilling adventures, a full day of fun!
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        • KMILL12
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          Palo Verde boat tour with amazing tour company!
          This is an amazing tour with a fabulous company! We asked for a tour at the last moment and the company was very quick to respond with a yes for the very next day. Our guide arrived at 7:30 and on our way to the national park, we were able to drive through some local villages and enjoy seeing the area. At the national park, we boarded a boat and saw many different types of animals - crocodiles, many birds, multiple iguanas, a troop of monkeys, bats, and more. Our guide was very informative and highly knowledgeable about Costa Rica as well as most of central and south America. After the tour, we went to a local ranch for a very delicious typical Costa Rican lunch - homemade corn tortillas, rice and beans, slaw salad, veggie salsa, eggs, chicken, fresh juice and coffee. We watched the ladies make the tortillas on the open fire. Overall, it was a fabulous day with a great guide, and we would recommend the tour and especially this company 110%!!!
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          Great Tourism Company for our vacations
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        Tomasz S
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Couples
        We had the most amazing time! We had Freddie as our tour guide and he was so knowledgeable about the rain forest - Costa Rica - animals and so much more! We would definitely book another tour with Issys! Extremely helpful with our reservation! You want an amazing adventure, book with them!
        Written December 16, 2023
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        freddy c
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        Mar 2020 • Couples
        I went with my wife for the first time to Costa Rica and I’m so happy that our driver was Esteban. He knew so much about the country and history. We left with so much knowledge on Costa Rica. Our ride was very comfortable and spacious.

        I definitely recommended Issys tours!
        Written March 4, 2020
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        Rolvin r
        Orlando, FL4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We did a Sloth Encounter tour, we had the opportunity to observe the sloths up close, we combined it with the Río Celeste Waterfall, without a doubt the walk is worth it, the landscape is something incredible. Our guide was well informed and attentive to us throughout the tour. The lunch was delicious and we were delighted with this experience. We hope to come back soon, guys!
        Written July 15, 2024
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        txladymc
        Fort Worth40 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Couples
        We did the Rio Celeste Waterfall in a pouring rain storm but still enjoyed the hike to a gorgeous waterfall. This was the rainforest and we should have been better prepared. The thin, flimsy ponchos barely covered my husband but it was better than nothing. Our guide, Nolberto Hernandez, made the trip fun and informative. He is the BEST Costa Rican guide we have ever had! The rain pretty much stopped when we arrived at the Sloth Encounter and that tour was amazing. We had an up close encounter with a sloth and got many amazing pictures. The young girl who was our guide was enthusiastic and informative. We highly recommend this tour. Nolberto then took us for a near-by fabulous traditional Costa Rican lunch. Nolberto’s knowledge of the area, history, current events, etc. of Costa Rica was fascinating. He made the trip a delight!
        Written January 22, 2024
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        Bekindgirl
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        The trip to the rainforest was incredible. Our driver, Nolberto, picked us u at our hotel in Playa Portrero at 7am, we drove a little over an hour to the waterfall which was pretty, just a short walk from the parking lot to view and wade in the water if we wanted. Next it was off to the rainforest, another hour and a half, but great scenery and conversation along the way. Once in the rainforest, we were turned over to the guide who immediately found a red eyed frog, some snakes in the trees, some sloths up high in the trees, a small "dart frog", and plenty of trees and plants. It was a great, memorable experience. After that was lunch in a local restaurant (traditional and delicious rice and beans with chicken or pork). From there we went to a coffee and cocoa bean planation. This was so much fun! Our family of four were the only ones there, so we got a very personalized tour and got to help grind coffee beans and pop open the cocoa beans. There was plenty of tasting too! On the drive back to the hotel, my daughter asked if there was a place to get a coconut, so Nolberto pulled over to a roadside fruit stand and we got two raw coconuts! We got back to our hotel around 5pm. A long but very exciting day.
        Written January 1, 2024
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        Dianne Mattey
        York, ME3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Couples
        I’m sure that 5 stars fall short for this company!
        We used both services, transfers and excursions, they were very punctual, their vehicles were comfortable, clean and with all the required permits!
        We booked the Sloth Encounter and their Cacao and coffee tour was very interesting and informative. Norberto was an excellent guide, and Isis helped us a lot in our booking process.
        We will definitely be back soon for more excursions with these guys!
        Written September 1, 2023
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        Josue Martinez
        San Jose, Costa Rica4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Friends
        Our experience with Issys Tours, was amazing!

        Issys Tour company gave us a 10/10 service, they were very professional all the time and they should be proud of their work.
        We really enjoyed seeing the sloths, the rare frogs, the waterfall, and the tour of the coffee and cocoa farm.

        The tour guide was very informative about everything and answered all our queries.

        We also used them for our airport transfer and professional and fair rates, we stayed at Westin Conchal.

        We highly recommend Issys Tours to be your tour guides, they are great..
        Written August 12, 2023
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        Holly R
        Maine2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022
        When we made the decision to travel to Costa Rica, we contacted Issys Tours to offer us transportation to our hotel in Papagayo. Esteban was an excellent driver and offered us the excursion of Sloths Encounter and Rio Celeste. Isis gave us all the right service in our reservation process and was very efficient at all times. The day of the tour Norberto was our guide in charge throughout the tour, he explained everything about the sloth environment, showed us the rare frogs, we ate a delicious Costa Rican lunch and finally we visited the amazing Rio Celeste waterfall.
        We will definitely be looking for these guys again on future trips!
        Written June 12, 2022
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        kely e
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2020 • Couples
        Esteban from Issys was a great tour guide!! He shared so much of his knowledge about Costa Rica and their culture. He also gave us tips on what we should eat and do at the resort we were staying at.

        When we went on the tour to rio Celeste it was a very long ride but it didn’t seem that way because Esteban would always point out things along the road to show us and talk about. At rio Celeste he took all the pics we wanted. He was soo considerate and accommodating.

        Esteban was pura vida!!
        Written March 4, 2020
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