Half Day Nature Safari Float and Tortilla Making Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal

5.0 (2 reviews) Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Go Native!!  The Safari Float & Tortilla Making combo tour is perfect for Nature lovers of all ages. River guides put your raft up close as you search for monkeys, birds and crocs, as you make your way down the serene and beautiful Peñas Blancas River.  Plus you will enjoy an extra special treat -- you will be immersed in the local culture as you learn the art of tortilla making at the home of Doña Mara, and enjoy lunch prepared on a wood stove with one of the local area families.  This is truly a unique and meaningful experience that is sure to be one of the most memorable highlights of your trip.  Don't just go on a tour, get involved and really experience Costa Rica!  This is a tour you are sure to remember forever.

What's included

  • Driver and professional guide
  • Delicious typical lunch
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Use of life jacket
  • Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

  1. 5h
    Your day of adventure and cultural immersion begins with a relaxing Peñas Blancas Safari Float, an ideal experience for nature lovers of all ages. After a short drive from La Fortuna to the river dock, your guide will provide life jackets and assist you aboard the raft for a peaceful two-hour float along the Peñas Blancas River, sharing insights about Costa Rica’s wildlife, history, and local way of life. Floating quietly downstream increases your chances of spotting monkeys, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, owls, bats, and other species along the lush riverbanks. After returning to the dock, continue to Doña Mara’s home for a Tortilla-Making Experience with a local family. You’ll enjoy a refreshing tropical drink, learn how to prepare tortillas from freshly ground corn masa, and savor a traditional Costa Rican lunch cooked on a rustic wood-fired stove before returning to your La Fortuna hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

Hotels outside of normal route may have an extra transportation charge.
o Arenal Lodge
o Lost Iguana
o Luna Nueva
o Bosque de Chachagua
o Chachagua Rainforest
o Tilajari
o Leaves and Lizards
o Observatory Lodge
o La Mansion
o El Castillo
o Rancho Margot.
o Nuevo Arenal Hotels
o Termales el Bosque
o El Tucano
o Lands in Love
o La Garza

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum Age 8
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Weather dependent. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is flooding or other government river closure. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Participants will get wet, please dress ready to raft in bathing suit and shoes that will stay on feet.
  • Not responsible for items lost or damaged on river, please do not take anything on the river that you are not willing to lose.
  • Not responsible for items left on transfer bus or on tour, please check carefully before getting off bus and at end of tours
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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

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