Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal

5.0 (13 reviews) Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Fun for the whole family is in store on this mellow 4-hour float trip down the Peñas Blancas River. This serene natural setting offers guests an opportunity to see tropical wildlife including mammals, reptiles, and colorful birds while enjoying a relaxing float downstream. Your guide does all the paddling on this 4-hour soft adventure. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels are included.

What's included

  • Driver and professional guide
  • 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

Your safari float trip begins with a pickup at your hotel in the La Fortuna-Arenal area. The bus may make stops at other hotels to pick up other trip participants. At the put-in point, you'll board a stable raft that provides your means to explore this gentle river. You’ll drift quietly for an hour and a half or so as your guide points out wildlife, identifies birds, and tells you about the verdant foliage of the rain forest. Keep your binoculars at the ready for the best viewing prospects.

This gentle trip is one of Costa Rica’s few river outings that is suitable for small children. Life jackets are provided for all guests, but the likelihood of needing them is very minimal. All guests are advised to apply sunscreen and insect repellent, however. Small children and those prone to sunburn should wear a brimmed hat and lightweight long-sleeved shirt for added protection from sun exposure.

Enjoy a tropical fruit snack and cold drinks during a break midway through the trip, as you step ashore onto the riverbank. Lunch is included at the conclusion of your float trip. After lunch, a bus transfer is provided back to your hotel.

  1. Penas Blancas

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 3 and children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Tour may be conducted by a multilingual guide
  • 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 wear shoes that will stay on feet. No heels.
  • 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 bus, please check carefully before getting off bus
  • This tour requires a 2 person minimum to book

Cancellation policy

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

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