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How to Compare the Total Cost of a Day Trip

The headline price is only the start.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Sunset over forested hills and a volcano
Sunset over forested hills and a volcano · Photo: Original image
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CostSelf-guidedTour
Getting thereBus, taxi or car + fuelOften included (check pickup zone)
AdmissionBuy yourselfSometimes included
GuideNoneIncluded
LunchBuy yourselfSometimes included
EquipmentRentOften included

Worked example: Río Celeste for two (dated)

OptionListed from*Transport included?Admission included?What else to budget
Ticket only ×2from US$32 eachNoYesTaxi/car round trip, lunch
Full-day tour ×2from US$89 eachYesCheck—

Prices are the lowest “from” price Viator’s partner API returned on November 5, 2026 for each listing, in US dollars. They are usually per person, can be for a different date or group size than yours, and change daily. Open the listing for your exact total.

La FortunaViator

Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano

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La FortunaViator

Ticket to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano National Park

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