4 in 1 Sloth Encounter, Rio Celeste, Waterfalls, Rainforest tour

Old van , no water ....

Old van , no water . Driver was nice but actually didn’t see what we went for. No waterfall, sloth were far away…. don’t spend the money.

Response from the operator: Dear Tammy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry the day didn't meet your expectations, and we'd like to add some context for other travelers reading this. The vehicle: the van you traveled in is a 2025 model, fully insured and maintained. It is new, comfortable and safe — but it is not a luxury car, and we have never advertised it as one. We are a small nature-tour company, and our investment goes into certified naturalist guides, private service and access to protected areas rather than luxury transport. The waterfall: as we discussed by phone before your tour, the waterfall was closed by its administration on your date and the day before, because the access trail was under repair. Entry was simply not possible — for us or for any other operator. At that time we offered you two options: replace it with our coffee & chocolate experience, which you accepted, or cancel the tour with a full 100% refund. You chose to continue with the alternative. The sloths: sloths live in the upper canopy and rarely come down. We never guarantee close-up sightings, because the only way to guarantee one is to bait, handle or confine the animal. Costa Rican law and our own ethics do not allow that, and we will not do it. If another company promises you a sloth within arm's reach, we'd gently invite you to ask how that is possible. We show wildlife exactly as it lives — which sometimes means high in a tree, through binoculars or a scope. The water: drinking water was on board the entire day, in the cooler, and it was pointed out during our morning briefing, as it is on every tour. It was there for you at any moment, free of charge. We truly wish you had mentioned any of this during the day so we could have helped you right then. We remain proud of the way we work: honestly, transparently, and with full respect for the animals and for the country we love. Miller Contreras Co-founder & Lead Naturalist Guide, Guanadreams CR

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Odd itinerary but great experience.

Overall a great experience. The waterfall stop and Rio Celeste were gorgeous but the best part for us was the jungle tour with guide Obed. His knowledge of the area was supreme and his ability to find and id the birds we saw and heard was incredible. He asked what we wanted to see and only failed in finding us a jaguar, which is probably for the best. 3 different toucans, 3 motmots and a slew of others were added to our life list. The only oddity and reason for the 4 stars was the order of operations. It doesn’t make sense to me to go swimming at the waterfall, then drive wet to the 2 hour walk in the jungle, then go to another wet event. As birdwatchers it would be better to have gone to the jungle first wearing dry clothes, then do the stops for lunch and the wet events after. Overall satisfying as a tour!

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly happy to hear that you had a great time overall and that you enjoyed the waterfall stop and Río Celeste. It’s especially wonderful to know that the jungle tour with Obed was the highlight of your day he really is an exceptional guide, and we’re thrilled that his knowledge and bird-spotting skills helped you add so many incredible species to your life list (and perhaps it’s best the jaguar stayed hidden!). We also sincerely appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding the order of activities. The itinerary is structured this way for a very important reason: if we do not visit the waterfall first, it will be closed by the time we return from the rainforest, and we would miss the opportunity to enjoy it altogether. Since the waterfall is located along the route to the rainforest, starting there ensures guests can experience it. For this reason, we always recommend bringing extra clothing, and we do note this clearly in the tour description. We also make sure to inform guests in advance that all locations have restrooms and changing facilities available, so everyone can be as comfortable as possible throughout the day. Thank you again for your kind words and valuable input. We’re very glad the tour was satisfying overall and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!

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We had a blast with our...

We had a blast with our private driver Genaro. Highly recommend him. And this tour. Blew us away. And the fact we got to see everything and learn so much about Costa Rica.

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Great tour! Miller was...

Great tour! Miller was the best , highly recommended .Will book with this company again . Thank you!

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Incredible Light Blue

The Tenorio National Park is where the main features of Rio Celeste are viewable. It is easy to get to it and the entry fee is reasonable, and inexpensive if you are a national. It is mostly an easy hike along well established trails, except the stairs at the waterfall. The heat and humidity make the decent and climb back up seem much more taxing than you might think. There is an incredible view of the light blue waterfall. We also enjoyed several views of the river, a bubbling pool, and the incredible surrounding jungle and wildlife. It is absolutely incredible to see such a vibrant blue color contrasting the green jungle. It is well worth the visit.

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