The verdict
Our pick
Tubing Rio Celeste: Float Through Rapids & Backwaters★ 4.95 (201) · 2h
Best value
Río Celeste: Tubing Adventure & Jungle Wildlife Experience★ 4.99 (102) · 2h
Top rated
Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure with Guide, Photos & Pickup★ 5.00 (170) · 1h–2h
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-28| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Celeste: Tubing Adventure & Jungle Wildlife ExperienceBest value | US$ 47 p.p. | US$ 47 | 2h | 4.99★ · 102 | free | — |
| Tubing Rio Celeste: Float Through Rapids & BackwatersOur pick | US$ 50 p.p. | US$ 50 | 2h | 4.95★ · 201 | free | — |
| Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure with Guide, Photos & PickupTop rated | US$ 50 p.p. | US$ 50 | 1h–2h | 5.00★ · 170 | free | — |
| Rio Celeste Tubing Adventure & Costa Rican Lunch | US$ 65 p.p. | US$ 65 | 3h | 4.90★ · 88 | free | — |
| Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure & River Views with Snacks | US$ 69 p.p. | US$ 69 | 3h | 4.90★ · 164 | free | — |
| White Water Tubing La Fortuna: Class I-II Balsa River | US$ 70 p.p. | US$ 70 | 6h | 4.91★ · 46 | free | — |
| La Fortuna Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo: Rafting and tubing in one tour | US$ 86 p.p. | US$ 86 | 6h 30m | 4.97★ · 90 | free | — |
| Río Celeste tubing and ziplining: Private property adventure | US$ 95 p.p. | US$ 95 | 3h | 4.77★ · 22 | free | — |
| La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morning | US$ 176 p.p. | US$ 176 | 4h | 4.78★ · 55 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 47–US$ 176 (median US$ 69). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 9.
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Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure & River Views with SnacksYou’ll float down Rio Celeste’s glowing waters with a local guide who points out wildlife and shares stories as you go. Expect gentle rapids, riverside snacks, and plenty of laughs—plus all your gear sorted for you. It’s simple fun that sticks with you long after your feet are dry.
Rio Celeste Tubing Adventure & Costa Rican LunchYou’ll float down Rio Celeste’s striking blue waters with a local guide, spotting monkeys and toucans as you go. Expect laughter on small rapids and real Costa Rican flavors at lunch after your adventure. The day is relaxed but lively—a mix of rainforest sounds, cool river air, and moments that stick with you long after.
La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morningThis combination activity in La Fortuna strings together zipline canopy work, river tubing, and hot spring soaking in a single morning. You'll fly across 9 zip lines and 13 aerial platforms over the Arenal River canyon, walk through the forest to the Maleku Village for a 20-minute cultural introduction, then tube class 2 and 3 rapids for about 10 minutes before relaxing in the hot springs. Private transport and a live English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs about 4 hours and starts at 8 a.m.Is it for me?The live English guide means you follow the commentary and safety instructions clearly throughout—book this one if you want the full story of what you're moving through, not just the adrenaline. The private transport and guide also mean the day stays on your schedule: no waiting for other groups to assemble or for a van to fill.
Río Celeste tubing and ziplining: Private property adventureTubing 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.Is it for me?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.
La Fortuna Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo: Rafting and tubing in one tourWhitewater rafting and tubing combo in La Fortuna pairs an hour of class 3/4 rapids in a raft with an hour of class 2/3 tubing on the same river, with hotel pickup, lunch, and a walk through the operator's organic farm and sugarcane demonstration included. The full day runs 6.5 hours from pickup to drop-off. Minimum age is 12; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?Small-group rafting and tubing works best for travelers who want to try both in one outing without booking two separate trips, and who have the fitness and time for a full morning and afternoon on and off the water.
White Water Tubing La Fortuna: Class I-II Balsa RiverWhite water tubing on the Balsa River near La Fortuna is a six-hour float trip through Class I-II rapids with a guide steering the group through the best routes. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a restaurant overlooking Arenal Volcano, and a mid-river fruit break are included. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the route and safety calls in whichever language your group needs — that matters when you're floating with children or traveling with friends who don't share a language.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 9 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Tubing Rio Celeste: Float Through Rapids & Backwaters is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 201 reviews.
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