Caño Negro by Boat Incl. traditional Costa Rican lunch
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on a full-day tour from La Fortuna, and explore a wetland system that’s home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. Watch for sloths, monkeys, caimans, and brilliant tropical birds on a boat tour of the wildlife refuge, which also shelters several endangered species. If you'd like, this tour can also be done by canoe or kayak. This full-day Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour includes pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels, park entrance fees, and lunch.
- Full-day Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve tour from La Fortuna
- See a scenic reserve by boat, or opt for a canoe or kayak
- Watch for wildlife in a natural environment
- Eat a Costa Rican lunch by the river
- All entrance fees included
- Pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna downtown hotels
- Tour is wheelchair accessible
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Please note that our reservations team Will contact you in advance to confirm your exact pickup time at your lodging. EXTRA Cost: Arenal Lodge Arenal Observatory Chachagua Rainforest Hideaway Rio Celeste Linda Vista Del Norte Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Rancho Margot El Tucano The Springs Resort and Spa Volcano Gold
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
Meet a driver at your downtown La Fortuna hotel for a morning departure, then make the trip to Los Chiles, a small village close to the Nicaraguan border.
Upon arrival in Los Chiles, transfer to a motorboat to explore the wetlands, which are fed by the Río Frío. Keep your eyes on the water throughout the tour, as caimans, fish, and even freshwater sharks can be spotted in the river. Or, if you'd like, you can opt for a canoe or kayak to explore; contact the supplier after booking.
White-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, and spider monkeys forage in the treetops, and the reserve is also an important stop for thousands of migratory birds that spend the winter in Caño Negro’s warm, shallow waters. Pause along the river for a lunch of authentic Costa Rican cuisine, then head back to Los Chiles, watching for wildlife along the way. This tour concludes with return transfer to La Fortuna, and drop-off at your hotel in mid-afternoon.
Upon arrival in Los Chiles, transfer to a motorboat to explore the wetlands, which are fed by the Río Frío. Keep your eyes on the water throughout the tour, as caimans, fish, and even freshwater sharks can be spotted in the river. Or, if you'd like, you can opt for a canoe or kayak to explore; contact the supplier after booking.
White-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, and spider monkeys forage in the treetops, and the reserve is also an important stop for thousands of migratory birds that spend the winter in Caño Negro’s warm, shallow waters. Pause along the river for a lunch of authentic Costa Rican cuisine, then head back to Los Chiles, watching for wildlife along the way. This tour concludes with return transfer to La Fortuna, and drop-off at your hotel in mid-afternoon.
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Cano Negro
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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based on 58 reviews
TERRAL_A, Feb 2024
Great trip down the river and close to Nacaragua border. Great guide and boat operator. We saw a ton of birds, caiman, monkeys etc. We were picked up from our hotel in Fortuna. I would highly recommend this trip.
William_F, Feb 2023
We had the most amazing day with our guide JP. Extremely knowlegable and he took remarkable pictures he shared with us!
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