Caño Negro Tour: Enjoy Flora, Fauna and Río Frio Boat Ride from La Fortuna

Embark on a thrilling Caño Negro Tour from La Fortuna Nature Lovers! Explore the diverse flora and fauna of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Río Frío. Spot exotic birds, monkeys, sloths, reptiles, and more!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Puente de las Iguanas - Located in Muelle de San Carlos, Costa Rica, the Puente de Las Iguanas is a charming one-lane bridge. It attracts tourists eager to observe and photograph iguanas, which frequently sunbathe on the bridge and its railings. Additionally, the bridge is a favored spot for fishing.
    Beyond its appeal to tourists, El Puente de Las…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Local taxes
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Hello, Nature Enthusiasts! Embark on a serene journey along the Frío River and delve into the vibrant splendor of the Caño Negro National Wildlife Refuge, renowned for its incredible biodiversity. On a comfortable boat, traverse canals lined with lush tropical vegetation, home to a diverse array of flora and fauna.
Picture yourself gliding through a…

Location
Blue Pass
This is our main office next to La Habana river bridge. We will be happy to meet you here or at your hotel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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E5444oej_rgh
Jan 31, 2026
Adventurous day trip with many animals up close - A very varied tour ! We have seen many animals up close in their natural environment. Birds, capuchin monkeys, caiman, turtles, etc. The boatmaster responded to the wishes of his guests and he always had an eye for where the animals were. A tour with high experience value- Highly recommended !
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Shaun_l
Jan 9, 2026
Incredible Wildlife and an Excellent Guide - Excellent Caño Negro boat tour — easily the best daytime wildlife experience I’ve had in Costa Rica so far. Caño Negro itself is an absolute must, with an incredible amount of life everywhere you look. Our guide Daevid was friendly, knowledgeable, and fantastic at spotting wildlife. On the drive in, we saw macaws and toucans. Once on the river, he pointed out basilisk lizards, kingfishers, caimans, herons, iguanas, howler monkeys, and white-faced monkeys. He always stopped the boat so everyone had time to see and take photos, and he was very talkative and happy to share tips on where else to see wildlife. The boat driver, Mango, was also excellent — great eyes for spotting animals and very skilled at positioning the boat perfectly for photos. The group size was just right and never felt crowded or rushed. The pickup was slightly late, but communication was good, and it didn’t affect the day at all. Lunch was tasty and a nice change from the usual casado — a rice-based dish with chicken or vegetable options. It’s about a 2-hour drive each way from La Fortuna, but absolutely worth it. I’d 100% recommend this tour and would happily do it again.
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857geoffh
Nov 25, 2025
An excellent floating safari - Our floating safari on the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge was excellent. Our boat driver knew all the nooks and crannies in the Refuge and was able to find, and explain, the many birds and other wildlife we saw. After our safari was over, we then had an excellent Costa Rican lunch served by very friendly, helpful staff. There were also toilet facilities available where we eat and these were very clean.
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Diego_a
Sep 16, 2025
I really enjoyed the tour!... - I really enjoyed the tour! Recommended! Alex and Jorge were excellent guides, alongside the captain of the boat.
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Elisjohannav
Jul 31, 2025
Unmissable activity in fortune - The tour is very well organized, suitable for people with reduced mobility, our guide David was excellent in identifying species, they knew exactly the location of each animal family and knew many details of its biology and behavior. Both David and the captain spread their enthusiasm for nature with us travelers. Highly recommended activity.
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James_m
Nov 15, 2024
Great trip - Xavier very knowledgeable. Eagle eye very good finding animals. Very friendly and driving well. Lunch was very good.
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Happyanderl
May 16, 2024
Very nice river trip - A beautiful tour. 2 hour drive in a van. Short stop at a bridge with large iguanas. Then we went on the boat. It can hold about 30 people. The trip on the picturesque river takes 2.5 hours and the guides make a great effort to find every animal, no matter how small, and give you enough time to take photos. We saw 20 different species of birds. But also monkeys, caimans and turtles. Everything is very relaxed 😎 Lunch was good and plentiful 🐊☀️🥳
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Iyesha_c
May 8, 2024
Wildlife boating experience - The guide for this tour had a great energy, upon pick up. He is very knowledgeable of the area, giving a lot of information on the agricultural aspects of La Fortuna, and the provinces. He provided so much good information on the wildlife we were able to see, and assisted in getting great pictures, as well. Our group was small, which I think added to how good the tour was, with Martin.
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Mendip_7
Mar 20, 2024
Peaceful trip with many birds - It's a long trip with maybe a little too much information about agricultural crops on the way, but an interesting stop at a bridge where iguanas live, and coffee and toilet break before the boat tour. It's a really scenic river, and we saw many birds, various monkeys and a baby crocodile. We were lucky to have a group of only 4 people so we could move around the boat and get really good views. Both the guide and the boat driver were great at spotting things. Lunch after was adequate if not exciting. Around 7 hours all told.
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Sapir_m
Jan 1, 2025
Nice experience - Nice trip with the boat, we saw a lot of wildlife and flora (monkeys, iguanas, cayman and birds). The scenery was beautiful. The guides were ok, but could refresh their knowledge about the wildlife. The trip with the bus to the place was very long, although the bus itself was convenient. I would recommend doing the tour just for the sake of seeing the animals.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).