Costa Rica’s Most Beautiful River Adventure
Embark on the longest Rio Celeste Tubing, crystal‑blue rapids, free GoPro videos, and memories that last a lifetime.
Tubing Rio Celeste is an exciting eco-adventure activity where visitors float down the vibrant turquoise waters of Costa Rica’s Río Celeste on inflatable tubes, enjoying the lush rainforest scenery, gentle rapids, and the unique beauty of this natural wonder located in Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Why choose Celeste River Tubing?
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| 🌟 Unique Experience | Enjoy the surreal blue waters of Río Celeste, unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica. |
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| 👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly | Mild rapids + calm stretches make it ideal for kids and adults alike. |
| 🌿 Jungle Scenery | Immerse yourself in pristine nature, surrounded by tropical forest. |
| 📸 Instagram-Worthy | We take amazing photos and videos of your adventure! |
| 🇨🇷 Local Guides | Friendly and professional guides with years of experience. |
What’s Included?
- Longest ride available
- Local bilingual guide
- Helmet, tube, and life jacket
- A safe and fun 120-minute tubing experience
- Access to changing rooms and bathrooms
- Restaurant in site, Typical casado with natural drink $8.
Rio Celeste Tubing Location
This tubing tour takes place near Katira, Guatuso close to Tenorio Volcano National Park, and accessible from:
- La Fortuna (1.5h)
- Liberia (1.5h)
- Monteverde (2h)
Tour Duration
1.5 to 2 hours depending on river conditions
Our Daily Start Times
9 am
1 pm
$49,99 per person
Tubing Rio Celeste Itinerary
1. Arrival
If you choose the morning tour, please arrive a few minutes early to get ready, as the adventure starts promptly at 9:00 AM. If you plan to have lunch, it will be served after the activity. If you opt for the afternoon tour and wish to have lunch beforehand, you’re welcome to arrive by 12:00 PM. Alternatively, you can enjoy lunch after the tour.
We offer secure parking on-site, so your vehicle will be safe during the experience. Once you’re ready, we board our shuttle vans and head to the starting point to begin the adventure.
2. Arriving at Starting Point
Once we arrive at the starting point, our guides will give you clear instructions on how to enjoy the tubing experience in the safest and most fun way possible. We’ll go over safety guidelines, how to position yourself on the tube, and tips to make the most of your ride. After the briefing and checking that your gear is properly fitted, it’s time to jump into the water and begin your adventure down the stunning Rio Celeste!
3. Floating down the river
The tubing ride lasts at least 1.5 hours, taking you through crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush rainforest. As you float downstream, you’ll enjoy a mix of relaxing stretches and gentle rapids that make the journey both peaceful and exciting.
Keep your eyes open — it’s common to spot wildlife along the way, including monkeys, sloths, and a variety of tropical birds. It’s an unforgettable way to connect with nature while having fun!
What to Bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit or water-friendly clothes
- Water shoes or strap-on sandals
- Towel and dry clothes
Adventurers of Tubing Rio Celeste Reviews
This was a family friendly activity that turned out to be better than expected.
The guides did a great job taking us through the mini rapids. There were many children in the group, ages 6+. Suggestions for guests-take your towel on the ride to the river entry point.
What a wonderful experience. Rio Celeste Tubing is amazing.
Teenagers had a blast with guides spinning them and is elders had so much fun with guides having to push us a long! It felt so safe, was fun, full of rapids – listen to the instructions and lift that bottom when in the rapids, I am nursing a bruised rear after being too relaxed and forgetting instructions!
This was one of the best tours I’ve ever done.
A very long and incredibly beautiful route, with a constant alternation between slow drifting and faster rapids. The guides were extremely attentive, spread a good mood and even showed us a few sloths in the trees. We had a lot of fun. We also got Go-Pro recordings included in the price. We can definitely recommend the tour.
