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Costa Rica Safari: Explore Peñas Blancas River Flora
4.9
267 Ratings
La Fortuna de San Carlos
Embark on a thrilling wildlife safari float along the Peñas Blancas River in Costa Rica. Explore the diverse flora and fauna, visit a local farm, and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Embark on a thrilling wildlife safari float along the Peñas Blancas River in Costa Rica. Explore the diverse flora and fauna, visit a local farm, and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Canoa Aventura - This serves as the starting point for individuals who prefer to reach the location using their own transportation.
- Boca Arenal - Your journey concludes at “La Cocina de Tita Yolanda,” where a delightful snack is ready for you! In addition to enjoying the snack, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the significance of Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugarcane plantations.
- Canoa Aventura - This serves as the starting point for individuals who prefer to reach the location using their own transportation.
- Boca Arenal - Your journey concludes at “La Cocina de Tita Yolanda,” where a delightful snack is ready for you! In addition to enjoying the snack, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the significance of Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugarcane plantations.
What's Included
- Local expert guide
- Assorted snacks included
- Professionally driven service
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off on Route 142 between La Fortuna and Hotel Tabacón (additional charges apply for other locations)
- Local expert guide
- Assorted snacks included
- Professionally driven service
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off on Route 142 between La Fortuna and Hotel Tabacón (additional charges apply for other locations)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (outside of designated location)
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (outside of designated location)
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Our venture into the wild will guide us through the captivating scenery of the ‘Peñas Blancas’ river woodland. Its rich biodiversity is a focal point, and we get to soak in the tranquility and balance of nature in Costa Rica’s northern territory. We’ll pay a visit to Don Pedro’s farmstead and get a glimpse of the lives of Costa Rican agrarians, complete…
Our venture into the wild will guide us through the captivating scenery of the ‘Peñas Blancas’ river woodland. Its rich biodiversity is a focal point, and we get to soak in the tranquility and balance of nature in Costa Rica’s northern territory. We’ll pay a visit to Don Pedro’s farmstead and get a glimpse of the lives of Costa Rican agrarians, complete with a delicious home-prepared nibble. An essential eco-friendly tip: CARRY YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Canoa Aventura
1.5 km west of La Fortuna San Carlos Catholic Church, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Route 142, in front of the Fortuna cemetery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(267 Ratings)
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Jane_r
Oct 17, 2025
It was very enjoyable and... - It was very enjoyable and relaxing. Warner was very informative and helpful. We are an older couple and he looked out for us
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Kimberley_k
Sep 29, 2025
Relaxing! Educational! - Joe and Alex, driver Racevar did great too!! We saw numerous howler monkeys! A lot of different birds! One crocodile just before the end!! We felt safe the whole time! The snack of authentic food was very nice! The taste of “moonshine “ was fun!!! The chocolate/ coco was interesting also!!
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Pamela_w
Sep 2, 2025
We were so fortunate it... - We were so fortunate it didn't rain. The river was tranquil and we saw a lot of natural inhabitants.
Kevin, our guide, was a delight.
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Mike_u
Jul 26, 2025
A Wonderful Experience! - By far one of the coolest things to do… the river ride is calm and relaxing with lots of animals to see along the way… The guides are experts and will educate on the the animals and their environment along the way.
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Exploration318539
Jul 23, 2025
Fantastic experience - This was a great experience with knowledgeable guides that pointed out tons of great wildlife along the way. The food/chocolate at the end of the trip was the cherry on top.
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Ashley_r
Jul 23, 2025
Great Experience - The guides were very friendly and professional! They did a great job spotting wildlife and stopping so we could see all the animals. They went above and beyond our expectations! They even arranged our transportation to make sure we got back to the hotel when we had unexpected traffic delays.
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Elizabethl705
Jul 19, 2025
Relaxing and well-run tour - We had a fantastic time on this relaxing tour! Our wonderful guide Benicio was friendly and informative, and did almost all of the hard paddling work for us. Mother Nature was on our side and we got to see monkeys, many birds, a sloth, and a small crocodile. The small snack after the river tour was very tasty, and the chocolate demonstration was just enough info not to be overwhelming. The whole experience was well organized and professional. Definitely would recommend this excursion!
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Roving32412463216
Jun 29, 2025
Safari Float - All the guides were excellent! We saw so many monkeys, birds and even a crocodile! Our guide, Jorge, made sure we spotted everything. The handmade tortillas at the end were delicious!!
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Andy_b
Jul 1, 2025
We arrived at 7.40am for... - We arrived at 7.40am for 7.50am meet following the link sent to us by email. It was where the boats launched but at 9am we were still waiting to go . We were told that we should have met somewhere else that it was an office mistake. The guide was knowledgeable and personable , we ended up on a boat with a family with 4 children all aged under 11 . Probably not the best $160 we have spent on this trip. Sent an email to their office still waiting for a reply?
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Quest64216484821
Sep 28, 2025
Disappointed, bad service - Today we went on a safari. Our pick-up was scheduled for 2:00 p.m., however our guides arrived at 2:40. Nobody assisted us when we got to the meeting point. Our guide was very knowledgeable, but we believe better customer service is needed for the price we paid. We hope to take home good experiences, not disappointment. They were responsible in terms of service but very unpunctual. Our relatives have reservations for December, but we don’t think it’s worth it.
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