Wildlife Safari Float by Inflatable Raft in Peñas Blancas River
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188 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.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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.
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)
What's Not Included
  • 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 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.

Customer Ratings
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Laura_k
Apr 4, 2024
Perfect family adventure - We had a great experience with our 6 and 3 year old! Jose was a fabulous tour guide and we saw lots of wildlife including iguanas, toucans, kingfisher birds, porcupine, basilisque lizard, among others. The part on the River was about 2 hours and slightly too long for my kids but we all really enjoyed it and the snacks at the end were a nice treat!
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Go36193694612
Apr 2, 2024
Fun relaxing experience ! - Carlos was our guide for this trip ! We had a very fun and relaxed float ! It was just our family with Carlos and he was very patient in explaining things, showing us the animals and doing his best to position us so we can all see it and take pictures too. We were able to see crocodiles, howler monkeys, cappuccino monkeys, spectacled owl, porcupine, bats, jesus christ monkeys, iguanas, sleeping blue jay, black turkey vulture ! Good luck to you Carlos for your plans ! hope to see you here sometime !
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Venustar82
Mar 30, 2024
Abundant wildlife and great for those who want rafting without rapids - I love white water rafting and this was a great way to introduce my anxious kid to the concept, without the rapids. My husband and I also got an opportunity to row and get some exercise. We saw sloths, tucans, crocodiles, two types of monkeys and various iguanas on our tour. The chocolate demo at the end was also a great way to learn the basics without booking a dedicated tour It was a hot day and the shade was intermittent so you'll definitely want sun protection. Because there are crocodiles in the water, the trip does not involve swimming and we didn't get very wet. Only complaint was some disorganization around the meeting time/point which led to waiting around in the morning, but guide was helpful and informative. We had a raft for our group of 4.
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Jonask671
Mar 26, 2024
Amazing experience with a great guide, no problem with small children. - We went with small children and it was all very magical. Our guide, Wilson, was so knowledgeable and kind - a true hero. We saw so many animals, and had so much great info. The trip is totally safe, and so much fun. Definitely one of the best things we did in La Fortuna. Great experience with the truly stunning Costa Rican nature.
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Junee514
Mar 25, 2024
Penas blanco river float - Our river float was excellent, surpassing our expectations. I asked how long we would be on the water and was told 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We were actually on the water for 2 1/2 hour. Our guide, Miguel, was excellent. We saw howler monkeys, vultures, a blue heron and others. I did not love the chocolate talk though (though the sample was delicious). The time on the water was amazing though.
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Crewmd
Mar 18, 2024
Beautiful look at Costa Rica ! - This was a nice leisurely couple hour float down the penis Blancos river. Roy was our guide, and I highly recommend him! Extremely knowledgeable and a great eye for catching so many creatures in their natural state. He is super passionate about Costa Rica and the beauty of this land. Along our way, we saw crocodiles, monkeys, two cans, so many gorgeous birds. It really was amazing.
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Brodie_b
Mar 17, 2024
Great for families - Our family had a fantastic time on this float. Our guide Joshua was very kind and had nice conversations with all of us. He also steered us from getting stuck where other boats did get stuck. There was plenty of wildlife along the float for us to see. My favorite part was in a river bend there were a bunch of hidden monkeys that started hollering at us. It was spooky and funny at the same time.
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Texasneedsavacay
Mar 17, 2024
Float the river, see so many animals with yummy treats, guide and transportation included. - We were picked up and brought to the central hub where we joined a larger group. Our family of 4 were the only people on the raft with our guide “Chino” Jose Gonzalez. He was kind, informative and did almost all the rowing. We saw crocodiles, monkeys, a sloth, bats and toucans. It was a relaxing, fun and safe float on the river. When off the river we had a yummy snack, shot and cacao treat. Wait, there’s more! The guides on the drive back stopped to show us a sloth with her baby. Definitely recommend!
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M8691nbjonathanr
Mar 16, 2024
Highly recommend - What a wonderful experience. Christopher was very friendly with eyes like a hawk. He pointed out everything we could never have spotted by ourselves, and his passion was evident. Our whole family including our little ones loved every minute of it! Crocodiles, monkeys, and all the birds we could imagine.
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Nikis1464
Mar 19, 2024
Relaxing safari boat float - It’s a nice tour along the river and we managed to see lots of wildlife. However, there were lots of boats going at the same time and our guide spoke very little English and relied on the other tour guides to find the animals. At the end we got a nice snack and a brief chocolate talk.
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