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Río Celeste Tubing – Guided Adventure with Natural Pools

Short Description
Experience the magic of Costa Rica’s Río Celeste on a 2-hour guided tubing tour. Glide through vivid turquoise waters, swim in natural pools, spot wildlife like sloths and toucans, and enjoy fresh tropical fruit — all with experienced local guides and safe, certified equipment.
Description
? Overview
Experience the beauty of Costa Rica’s famous Río Celeste on a gentle yet exciting tubing adventure through lush rainforest. This guided tour lets you float along the river’s magical turquoise waters, explore natural pools, and spot wildlife, all while enjoying a peaceful immersion into nature.
✨ Highlights
? Float through the stunning sky-blue waters of Río Celeste
? Spot wildlife like sloths, birds, frogs, and butterflies
? Swim and relax in calm natural pools along the river
? Enjoy a refreshing tropical fruit snack during the tour
? Feel safe with certified local guides and full safety equipment
? Transport included from the meeting point to the river’s starting location
? Full Description
Begin your adventure by meeting your guide at the designated spot in Katira before being transported to the starting point along Río Celeste. Once equipped with your tubing gear, you’ll begin drifting through the river’s famous bright blue water, created by the natural minerals found in the area.
Over approximately 1.5 hours, you’ll glide through gentle rapids, peaceful stretches, and shallow areas where you can safely swim. Along the way, your guide will point out wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, colorful birds, and butterflies. You’ll make a stop to enjoy fresh tropical fruit and take photos in one of the river’s calm natural pools.
The experience combines relaxation, soft adventure, and close contact with nature. After finishing the tubing route, you’ll be transported back to the original meeting point where the tour concludes.
? What’s Included
Guided tubing adventure on Río Celeste
Certified local guide
Safety equipment (tube, life jacket, helmet)
Natural river pools for swimming
Fresh tropical fruit snack
Water and towel
Civil liability insurance
Roundtrip transport between meeting point and tubing starting point
? What to Bring
Comfortable swimwear
Change of clothes for after the tour
Sunscreen
Water shoes or secure footwear
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Towel (if you prefer your own)
? Why Travelers Love It
Travelers adore this tour for its relaxing nature and the beauty of Río Celeste’s unbelievable blue color. The peaceful float, combined with moments of fun in gentle rapids, makes it perfect for families and all adventure levels. Guests frequently praise the knowledgeable guides, who point out hidden wildlife and ensure safety throughout the journey. The tropical fruit break and swimmable natural pools add a refreshing touch that makes the entire experience memorable and immersive.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
Can't believe the things we saw on this tour, a wonderful day. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone.
So we like this to stay and all the team made us here great to enjoy what is what. Great value for what it's needed and just all so worth the trip well cheer.
Cheers for every thing
I highly recommend this tour. The scenery was stunning, and the guide made it even better. Five stars!
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