Río Celeste tubing and ziplining: Private property adventure

Ziplines run directly over the river, not above the forest floor.

Tubing and ziplining adventure on private property near Río Celeste, where you float down rapids in individual tubes, then glide along cables suspended over the water itself. The activity takes three hours and includes certified safety equipment, bilingual guides, fresh fruit and bottled water. Children from age 4 are welcome, and pickup is included.

The experience

You arrive and change into gear (life jacket, helmet, certified safety vest), then board an individual tube at the river's edge. The Río Celeste carries you downstream through its own current, past tropical rainforest on both sides. You'll drop through rapids that deliver genuine adrenaline without requiring swimming skill or prior experience. The river does the work. Between the fast sections come slower stretches where you float and breathe, watching the canopy for sloths and birds. The whole descent is about an hour, and the water stays clear enough to see the riverbed.

After tubing, you climb out and move to the ziplining section. This is where the exclusivity matters: the cables here run directly over the Río Celeste itself, not over the forest canopy like most zipline tours. You're suspended above the water as you glide, combining the speed and height of ziplining with an unobstructed view of the river below. The guides stay with you throughout, spotting wildlife and managing the pace so families with children stay comfortable. The whole experience, tubing plus ziplining, runs three hours total. Everything happens on private property just twenty minutes from Tenorio Volcano National Park, which means the operators can offer activities the park's strict conservation rules do not allow.

Certified safety equipment is provided and non-negotiable. Bilingual guides (English and Spanish) are included, and they're trained to help children and less confident swimmers. Fresh fruit and bottled water come with the package. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. The activity suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers. Service animals are allowed, and specialized infant seats are available if you're bringing very young children.

What’s included

• Certified safety equipment (helmet, life jacket, vest).
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• fresh fruit and bottled water.
• hotel pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Rio Celeste Aventuras

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both water and aerial adventure in one outing. The tubing handles the aquatic rush, and the ziplining over the river itself adds the height and speed. The three-hour format fits a free afternoon without eating a full day, and the private property location means you get activities the national park does not allow.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I tube and zipline if I've never done either before?

Yes. Tubing requires no skill. The river's current carries you, and your guide manages the pace. Ziplining is led by certified guides who control your speed and support you through each cable. The tour is designed for families and mixed experience levels, with special attention to children from age 4 onward.

What makes the ziplining here different from other canopy tours?

The ziplines run directly over the Río Celeste itself, not over the forest canopy. You're suspended above the water as you glide, giving you views of the river and the surrounding landscape at once: an arrangement unique to this operator.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes certified safety gear (helmet, life jacket, vest), bilingual guides, fresh fruit, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Bring a swimsuit, water shoes or sandals with a strap, a change of clothes, and a towel. Sunscreen and a waterproof bag for valuables are also recommended.

How long does the whole adventure take?

The combined tubing and ziplining experience runs three hours total. Tubing takes about an hour, and ziplining fills the rest of the time, with gear changes and guide instruction built in.

Where exactly does this tour take place?

All activities happen on private property located about twenty minutes from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Operating outside the park's conservation area allows the operators to offer tubing and ziplining. Inside the park, only hiking is permitted.