Penas Blancas Safari: Wildlife and Waterfall Views

Embark on an exhilarating 3-in-1 adventure at the Arenal Volcano. Go on a river safari float, visit the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, and hike up the volcano. Unforgettable experiences await!

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Fortuna - The day will start with an early pick up, right after breakfast so you can have the right energy for the amazing day that awaits you!
    We will drive for about 20 minutes to the beautiful River of Penas Blancas, close from La Fortuna where our journey will begin…
    Once at the river, after the guide’s talk and the safety life jackets and…
What's Included
  • National Park fees
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • All activities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Arenal/La Fortuna
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Arenal/ La Fortuna
Additional Information

Kick off your day with a distinctive adventure on the Penas Blancas River by joining a safari float! Encounter wildlife in their native habitat on your 2-3 hour journey. Following the float, discover the picturesque La Fortuna Waterfall, an ideal spot for photography, taking a swim in the clear water, and enjoying the magnificent view. Savor a late…

Location
La Fortuna
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(92 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Barbara_w
Jan 24, 2026
Great adventure tour! - What a wonderful excursion! Our guide, Tony, and driver, Jaime, were both terrific. We were able to see quite a bit of wildlife which was exciting. Our food stops were delicious and relaxing. The river safari, waterfall visit, and hike were great. Our guides were so prepared and knowledgeable. I was impressed at their thoughtfulness in supplying hiking sticks and stopping to bring out a spotting scope so we could see mother and baby sloths in a tree. Wholeheartedly recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Matthew_l
Jan 2, 2026
Very professional and... - Very professional and well put together tour! Tony is an experienced and knowledgeable guide. The food served at lunch was fantastic!
Review provided by Viator
Seth_f
Dec 25, 2025
Incredible day to see all of Arenal and the Volcano! - Absolutely incredible day. Best way to see Arenal region in one tour! Pepe, our tour guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable about the area, the animals, the history, and the Volcano. Minor, our driver was also great, as he protected our personal belongings while we were on our various excursions! Highly recommend this tour if you are in the area!
Review provided by Viator
Juanjodll_17
Jul 16, 2025
Fully recommended! - Spectacular!! Jesus Peter made us live the experience of visiting, the Church of San Mateo, the Hermitage of Peace and the Convent of the Jeromes in Cáceres in an exceptional way, transmitting information and knowledge about each of the places , but living and feeling what he said. Thank you Jesus!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Carly_s
Jul 14, 2025
Absolutely wonderful tour and guide. - We had an absolutely wonderful day with our tour guide, Francisco, and our driver, Jamie. I'd highly recommend this tour and company. The lunch was the best meal I think we had our entire trip to CR. Francisco was a very knowledgable, friendly, and well spoken guide to take us through all of our adventures. Our kids keep saying they will miss him. Thanks for a memorable day!
Review provided by Viator
479katherinew
May 31, 2025
Great tour - We had Francisco as our guide for the volcano hike, safari float trip and La Fortuna waterfall. He provided a great experience! He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife. We saw monkeys, alligator and lots of beautiful birds. We really enjoyed the traditional Costa Rican lunch as well!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Donna_b
May 4, 2025
What a Full and Fun Day! - I can’t say enough good things about what a great job Rainforest Explorers did with this full day adventure. Pepe was a warm and fun guide, full of information and always helpful. The midday lunch was marvelous, as was the private tour of the farm. The full day adventure was a little taxing physically, so if you are not somewhat fit, I would recommend breaking these up into different excursions. But I had an absolutely great time!
Review provided by Viator
Yon_c
Apr 16, 2025
It was very well... - It was very well organized and informational tour. All three programs were solid and the lunch at the local farm was very delicious. Transportation was convenient too.
Review provided by Viator
Johnbz2921ea
Apr 3, 2025
Excellent guided tours with convinent logistics - These tours were absolutely fantastic, and a big reason was the tour guides and drivers. They handle all of the transportation logistics, which was always on time and stress free. Each guide was extremely knowledgeable, and made each tour feel unique. Highly recommend this company if you want a smooth way to visit these incredible places.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
P2047pxnicolem
Mar 28, 2025
Loved it so much!!! - The views and our guide were awesome! I would recommend bringing something to keep your phone dry and still be able to take pics on the float. We LOVED the picnic. The food and beautiful farm were the icing on the cake. They pulled over and let us see a sloth through the telescope which was so cool too! The driver and our guide taught us about about their culture and were great to talk to. It was truly a magical day (family of 4, 2 kids age 7 and 9)
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $211
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).