Full-Day Rio Celeste Tour From La Fortuna

Sightseeing  :  Costa Rica  :  Northern Plains  :  La Fortuna  :  Hiking & Camping

On this tour you will go to the Tenorio Volcano National Park. In this park you will witness the rare phenomena of the blue river. The hike itself is medium tough and takes about 4 hours. It takes you to the stunningly beautiful waterfall, a high lookout point and the place where you can see the river change color. After the hike you will enjoy lunch and have some free time to take a quick dip in the river before heading back to La Fortuna.Enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive from La Fortuna to visit the Tenorio Volcano National Park. You'll then engage in a 4-hour hike that is a bit tough for some but the end result is definitely worth it. After your 4-hour hike you'll get to the Rio Celeste (Blue River). The blue color you'll see is the result of a chemical reaction between two merging rivers containing different volcanic minerals. It's a very rare phenomenon which creates a fairy-tale-like beauty. You'll get to see a waterfall, a lookout point that's great for taking pictures and you'll also get to see the place where the river changes colors. With the help of your guide, there's a good possibility that you'll get to see a lot of different wildlife on this venture.

After your hike, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch before taking your 2-hour drive back to La Fortuna where you will be dropped off at the same place as your departure point.