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Full-Day Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour

La Fortuna, Costa Rica
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Venture near the Nicaraguan border and cruise through the extraordinary wetlands of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on this full-day tour from La Fortuna. As you float down the Río Frío with a guide, observe migratory birds like herons and cormorants, and keep an eye out for monkeys and sloths lurking in the trees and caimans lounging on the riverbanks. Chat about your wildlife sightings with fellow travelers over a delicious lunch on the way back to your hotel.
  • Close encounter with wildlife
  • Family friendly
  • All entrance fees included
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Lunch included
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

La Fortuna area Hotels (please verify if pick-up is available at your hotel)

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Iglesia de La Fortuna de San Carlos (Pass By)

1

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge (Pass By)

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge (Pass By)

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge (Pass By)

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.7
based on 3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1.45 hour bus trip to...

Vaisey_B, Jan 2025
1.45 hour bus trip to venue. Quality depends on getting a good guide. Lunch was good and boat trip excellent but the numbers of birds/animals depends on water levels

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear participants, We acknowledge receipt of your message and thank you for taking the time to write to us. We sincerely thank you for choosing our activities to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. It was truly an honor to host you, and we hope you enjoyed every moment as much as we enjoyed having you here. We encourage you to leave a review on the platform about your experience. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, as it helps us improve and inspires other travelers to discover the magic of this destination. Costa Rica will always be here to welcome you again. Until the next adventure! Warm regards, Costa Rica Grouops Team

From $114.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 24 days in advance.

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